UPCAT contents to review

Mathematics

a. Arithmetic and Number Sense.

b. Algebra.
o Signed Numbers
o Algebraic Expressions
o Equations and Inequalities
o Quadratic Equations
o Systems of Equation
o Polynomials
o Functions and Relations
o Fractions and Rational Functions
o Cartesian Coordinate System (Graphing)
o Word Problems
o Exponents and Logarithms
o Radicals
o Sets and Set Notation
o Complex Numbers
o Sequences and Series

c. Geometry.
o Reasoning
o Definitions, Postulates, and Theorems
o Angles
o Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
o Triangle Postulates and Theorems (ASA, SSS, etc.)
o Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons
o Area and Volume
o Circles

d. Trigonometry.
o Basic Trigonometric Functions
o Basic Identities

e. Statistics.
o Measures of Central Tendencies (mean, median, mode)
o Factorials
o Counting, Permutation, and Combination
o Probability
Science

a. Chemistry.
o Precision and Accuracy
o Conversion of Units
o Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
o States of Matter
o The Periodic Table
o Electronic Configuration and the Quantum Numbers
o Nuclear Reactions
o Chemical Reactions
o Stoichiometry
o Gas Laws
o Redox Reactions
o Basic Organic Chemistry

b. Biology.
o The Ecosystem
o Classification/Taxonomy
o Biogeochemical Cycles
o Plants and Photosynthesis
o Animal Biology
o Cell Biology
o Genetics and Heredity
o Human Anatomy

c. Earth Science and Astronomy.

o Rocks and Minerals
o The Layers of the Earth and its Composition
o Land Formations and Bodies of Water
o Plate Tectonics
o Earthquakes, Volcanoes
o Climate, Weather, and the Atmosphere
o Fossils

d. Physics.
o Scalar and Vector Quantities
o Laws of Motion
o Relative Velocities
o Force
o Work, Energy, and Power
o Fluid Mechanics
o Light, Sound, and Waves
o Electricity and Magnetism
o Thermodynamics
English

a. Vocabulary.
o Word Meanings
o Spelling
o Synonyms
o Antonyms
o Confusing Words

b. Grammar.
o Parts of Speech
o Correct Usage
o Punctuation
o Capitalization
o Subject-verb Agreement
o Sentence Construction
o Modifiers
o Finding Errors/Sentence –Correction
o Voice (active and passive)

Filipino

a. WastongGamit
b. Bahagi ng Pananalita
c. Sawikain o Idioma
d. Tayutay
e. Paksa ng Talata

Reading Comprehension pointers

a. Essays
b. Getting the Main Idea/Topic Sentence
c. Appropriate Title of Selection
d. Poetry
e. Short stories
f. Speeches
g. Comic Strips
h. Figures of Speech (simile, metaphors, etc.)
i. Author’s Point of View
j. Meaning Through Context Clues
k. Drawing Conclusions
l. Inference
m. Fact and Opinion