UPCAT COVERAGE OUTLINE

 The Scientific Method

u MATHEMATICS
 Measurements
1 Arithmetic and Number Sense
 Accuracy and precision
2 Algebra
 Significant Figures
 Real Number Systems
2 Chemistry
 Signed Numbers
 Precision and Accuracy
 Algebraic Experience
 Conversion of Units
 Algebraic Expressions
 Composition of Matter
 Algebraic Theorems
 Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
 Linear Equations and Inequalities
 States of Matter/Phases of Matter
 Factoring
 Properties of Solutions and Concentrations
 Quadratic Equations
 Acids and Bases
 Systems of Equation
 The Periodic Table
 Polynomials
 Electronic Configuration and the Quantum
 Functions and Relations
Numbers
 Fractions and Rational Functions
 Balancing Equations
 Radicals
 Nuclear Reactions
 Simplifying Rational and Radical Expressions
 Chemical Bonding, Compounds, and Reactions
 Cartesian Coordinate System (Graphing)
 Stoichiometry
 Word Problems
 Gas Laws
 Exponential, Logarithmic, and Inverse Functions
 Molarity
 Absolute Values
 Redox Reactions
 Set Theory
 Basic Organic Chemistry
 Sets and Set Notation
 Periodic Table Trends
 Complex Numbers
3 Biology
 Sequences and Series
 The Ecosystem
3 Geometry
 Classification/Taxonomy
 Reasoning
 Biogeochemical Cycles
 Definitions, Postulates, and Theorems
 Plants and Photosynthesis
 Angles
 Animal Biology
 Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
 Cell Biology
 Triangle Postulates and Theorems (ASA, SSS,
 Biochemistry
etc.)
 Ecology and Nutrition
 Quadrilaterals and Other Polygons
 Botany
 Area and Volume
 Zoology
 Circles
 Genetics and Heredity
4 Trigonometry
 Human Anatomy and Physiology
 Basic Trigonometric Functions
 Cladograms
 Basic Identities
4 Earth Science and Astronomy
 Inverse Trigonometric Identities
 Earth Subsystems
5 Word Problems
 Earth, Moon, and Sun Relationship
 Percentage and Business Math
(Heliophysics)
 Numbers and Digits Problems
 The Universe (General Astronomy)
 Age Problems
 Rocks and Minerals
 Mixture Problems
 Relative/Absolute Time and Geologic Time Scale
 Geometric Problems
(Human Historic Chronology)
 Work, Rate, and Distance Problems
 The Layers of the Earth and its Composition
6 (Descriptive) Statistics
 Land Formations and Bodies of Water
 Measures of Central Tendencies (mean, median,
 Plate Tectonics
mode)
 Earthquakes, Volcanoes
 Measure of Variability
 Climate, Weather, and the Atmosphere
 Factorials
 Fossils
 Counting, Permutation, and Combination
 Probability
7 Pre-Calculus
 Limits and Functions
u SCIENCE
1 General Science
5 Physics  Author’s Point of View
 Matter  Meaning Through Context Clues
 Scalar and Vector Quantities  Drawing Conclusions
 Laws of Motion  Inference
 Kinematics, Freefall, and Projectiles  Fact and Opinion
 Relative Velocities and Time Graphs
 Force
 Work, Energy, and Power
 Fluid Mechanics
 Light, Sound, and Waves
 Optics
 Electricity and Magnetism
 Thermodynamics
 Applied Physics
 Simple Machines
 Gear Rotations
 Paper Cutting*

u LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
English
1 Vocabulary
 Word Meanings
 Spelling
 Synonyms
 Antonyms
 Context Clues & Confusing Words*
 Verbal Analogy
 Double-word Analogy
2 Grammar
 Parts of Speech
 Correct Usage
 Punctuation
 Capitalization
 Subject-verb Agreement
 Sentence Construction
 Improving Sentences
 Modifiers
 Finding Errors/Sentence –Correction
 Voice (active and passive)

Filipino
 Wastong Gamit
 Bahagi ng Pananalita
 Sawikain o Idioma
 Tayutay
 Paksa ng Talata

u READING COMPREHENSION
 Essays
 Getting the Main Idea/Topic Sentence
 Appropriate Title of Selection
 Poetry
 Short stories
 Speeches
 Comic Strips
 Figures of Speech (simile, metaphors, etc.)