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Department of Education
REGION ______
DIVISION OF ________________

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION
MATHEMATICS 9
FIRST TERM

Cognitive Process Dimensions

60% 30% 10%
No. of

Rememberin

Understandi

Creating (5)
Evaluating
% by No. of Item

Analyzing
ng (30%)

Applying
g (30%)
Learning Competencies Days

(15%)
Weight Items Placement

(15)

(5)
Taught

 Illustrate and describe

point, line, ray, line
segment, angle, and
plane using models and 4 10% 5 1 2 1 1 0 0 1–5
geometric notations.
 Construct perpendicular
and parallel lines.
 Identify the relationships
between angles formed
by parallel lines cut by a
transversal.
 Determine angle
4 10% 5 1 2 1 1 0 0 6 – 10
measures involving angle
pairs, parallel and
perpendicular lines, and
parallel lines cut by a
transversal.
 Identify relations that are
functions based on the
definitions of relations
and functions.
 Determine the domain
and the range of a
function expressed in
different representations.
11 –20
 Express the relationship 8 20% 10 3 3 1 2 1 0
between two variables as
a function.
 Determine the slopes (as
rate of change) and the
zeros of linear functions
represented in: a. graphs
b. equations c. tables of
values
 Graph a linear function
and determine its: a.
domain b. range c.
intercepts d. slope
4 10% 5 1 2 1 1 0 0 21 – 25
 Represent linear
relationships found in
real-life situations using
different representations.
 Solve problems involving 4 10% 5 1 2 1 1 0 0 26 – 30
 linear functions
 Determine conditions that
guarantee parallelism
and perpendicularity of
lines.
 Classify quadrilaterals
based on formal
definitions.
 Use properties of
8 20% 10 3 3 1 2 1 0 31 – 40
parallelograms to find
measures of angles,
sides, perpendicular
height, and diagonals.
 Solve problems involving
parallelograms,
rectangles, squares, or 4 10% 5 1 2 1 1 0 0 41 – 45
rhombuses by applying
their different properties.
 Prove properties of
parallelograms by
4 10% 5 1 2 1 1 0 0 46 – 50
applying the relevant
theorems.
40 100 50

Republic of the Philippines

 Department of Education
REGION ______
DIVISION OF ________________

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION

MATHEMATICS 9

Name: ____________________________________ Date: _______________

Grade/Section: _____________________________ Score:
______________

Direction: Carefully read each item and encircle the letter of the best answer on your answer sheet.

1. Which of the following statements perfectly describes a geometric plane?

A. A location in space that has no size, width, or depth.
B. A subset of a line that consists of two endpoints and all points between them.
C. A flat, two-dimensional surface that extends infinitely in all directions.
D. A straight path that has no thickness and extends infinitely in two opposite directions.
2. Consider a ray denoted as →AB. Which of the following justifies why →AB is structurally distinct from
→BA?
A. They span completely different, non-parallel planes in space.
B. They originate from different endpoints and extend infinitely in opposite directions.
C. →AB contains a measurable length, whereas →BA has an infinite length.
D. →BA represents a line segment, while →AB represents an infinite line.
3. In a 3-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system, if Plane M is parallel to Plane N, and Line L intersects
Plane M at exactly one point, what must be true about the behavior of Line L with respect to Plane N?
A. Line L must lie entirely within the boundaries of Plane N.
B. Line L must also intersect Plane N at exactly one point.
C. Line L will run parallel to Plane N without ever touching it.
D. Line L will branch out into multiple skew lines upon reaching Plane N.
4. A student wants to construct a line parallel to line m passing through an external point P using only a
compass and a straightedge. Which of the following steps is most critical to executing this construction
accurately?
A. Bisecting the shortest perpendicular segment drawn from point P to line m.
B. Copying the angle formed by a transversal passing through P and line m onto point P.
C. Drawing a circle centered at P with a radius equal to the exact length of line m.
D. Constructing a random perpendicular line through line m at any arbitrary position.
5. Line p and Line q are positioned in space such that they never intersect. A student concludes that because
they never meet, they must be parallel lines. Under what condition would this student’s analysis be proven
false?
A. If the lines are coplanar.
B. If the lines are perpendicular to a third mutual line.
C. If the lines are non-coplanar (skew).
D. If the lines have identical slopes in a standard coordinate grid.
6. When two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, which of the following angle pairs are natively
supplementary?
A. Alternate interior angles
B. Corresponding angles
C. Consecutive interior angles

7. Given that line a parallel line b and they are intersected by transversal t. If ∠1 and ∠2 are a pair of
D. Alternate exterior angles

alternate exterior angles, what core geometric concept explains why ∠1 ≅ ∠2?
A. They form a linear pair, which forces equality across parallel planes.
B. They are reflections across the transversal axis within a bounded region.
C. They occupy matching relative positions at each distinct intersection point.
D. Translating one intersection along the transversal maps it perfectly onto the other.
8. Two parallel municipal roads are intersected diagonally by a highway transversal. The interior angles on the
same side of the highway are represented by the expressions (3x + 15)° and (2x + 40)°. What is the precise
measure of the sharper (acute) angle?

9. Refer to the figure below where line l parallel line m and line p parallel line q. If ∠4 = (5x − 12)° and ∠8 =
A. 25° B. 90° C. 45° D. 115°

(3x + 24)° are corresponding angles, calculate the actual numeric value of x and determine the
classification of the angles.
A. x = 18; Both angles are acute at 78°
B. x = 18; Both angles are obtuse at 102°
C. x = 6; Both angles are sharp at 18°
D. x = 12; Both angles are right angles at 90°
10. A designer is aligning structural beams. Beam A and Beam B are cross-cut by a support strut. The designer
measures a pair of alternate interior angles to be 89.5° and 90.5°. What can you deduce about the beams
based on this structural configuration?
A. The beams will eventually intersect because they are slightly non-parallel.
B. The beams are perfectly parallel and completely stable.
C. The beams are perpendicular to each other.
D. The beams are skew and exist on entirely different storeys of the building.
11. Which of the following sets of ordered pairs mathematically qualifies as a function? (Remembering)
A. {(2, 3), (4, 5), (2, 6), (7, 8)} C. {(0, 1), (0, 2), (0, 3), (0, 4)}
B. {(1, 5), (2, 5), (3, 5), (4, 5)} D. {(5, -1), (5, -2), (6, -3), (6, -4)}
12. In a standard coordinate mapping, what does the "Domain" of a function fundamentally represent?
(Remembering)
A. The set of all possible output values (y-values).
B. The rate at which the graph rises or falls vertically.
C. The set of all possible independent input values (x-values).
D. The coordinate point where the function crosses the horizontal axis.
13. How is the slope (m) of a linear function best defined when extracted from a table of values?
A. The product of the initial x-value and final y-value.
B. The constant ratio of the change in y to the change in x (Δy/Δx).
C. The total sum of all outputs divided by the inputs.
D. The value of y when x is explicitly set to zero.
14. Examine the mapping diagram below. Why does this relation fail to be classified as a function?
A. Because multiple distinct inputs point to a single output value.
B. Because a single input value maps to more than one output value.
C. Because the range contains numbers larger than the domain.
D. Because the relation does not produce a horizontal straight line.
15. Given the rational-looking function rule f(x) = 7/(x - 4). Which of the following statements correctly identifies
a restriction on its domain?
A. The domain includes all real numbers except x = 0.
B. The domain includes all real numbers except x = -4.
C. The domain includes all real numbers except x = 4.
D. The domain is strictly limited to positive numbers greater than 4.
16. A linear function is expressed through the algebraic equation y = -3x + 12. Express this relationship clearly
in words regarding its rate of change. (Understanding)
A. For every decrease of 1 unit in x, y increases by 12 units.
B. For every increase of 1 unit in x, y decreases consistently by 3 units.
C. For every increase of 3 units in x, y increases by 12 units.
D. The value of y remains completely frozen at 12 regardless of changes in x.
17. A local utility company charges a flat monthly connection fee of ₱150 plus an additional ₱8 per kilowatt-hour
(kWh) of electricity consumed. Write a functional equation expressing the total monthly bill (C) as a function
of power consumption (k). (Applying)
A. C(k) = 150k + 8 C. C(k) = 158k
B. C(k) = 8k + 150 D. C(k) = 150/(8k)
18. Consider the following table of values for a linear function:
x: -2, 1, 4, 7
y: 11, 5, -1, -7
Analyze the data to determine the slope (m) and the zero of this function. (Analyzing)
A. Slope = -2; Zero = 3.5 C. Slope = -1/2; Zero = 4
B. Slope = 2; Zero = -3.5 D. Slope = -2; Zero = 2
19. A linear function passes through the points (2, 5) and (4, 11) on a graph. Analyze its behaviors to identify its
y-intercept and its algebraic zero.
A. y-intercept = (0, -1); Zero = 1/3
B. y-intercept = (0, 1); Zero = -1/3
C. y-intercept = (0, 3); Zero = -1
D. y-intercept = (0, 2); Zero = 3
20. Two students are evaluating a graph showing a line that drops steeply from top-left to bottom-right. Student
A claims the zero must be negative because the line is falling. Student B claims the zero can be positive if it
crosses the positive side of the x-axis. Evaluate who is correct.
A. Student A is correct because falling lines can only exist in negative domains.
B. Student B is correct because the zero depends strictly on the position of the horizontal intercept, not the
slope direction.
C. Both are incorrect because falling lines do not possess zeros or intercepts.
D. Both are correct because slope and zeros are always mathematically identical.
21. What are the coordinates of the x-intercept for any given linear function graph?
A. (0, y) B. (x, 0) C. (x, y) D. (0, 0)
22. If a linear function has a slope of m = 0, what does its graph look like on a Cartesian plane, and what is its
range? A. It is a vertical line; its range is all real numbers.
B. It is a horizontal line; its range is limited to a single unique constant value.
C. It is a diagonal line passing through the origin; its range is all positive integers.
D. It is a curved line; its range is undefined.
23. Graphically map the linear function 2x - 3y = 6. Identify its x-intercept and y-intercept to find its correct
graphical trajectory.
A. x-intercept = (3, 0), y-intercept = (0, -2)
B. x-intercept = (-3, 0), y-intercept = (0, 2)
C. x-intercept = (2, 0), y-intercept = (0, -3)
D. x-intercept = (6, 0), y-intercept = (0, 6)
24. A water tank initially holding 400 liters of water begins leaking at a constant rate of 15 liters per hour. Graph
this scenario mentally to find the linear model representing the remaining water volume (V) over time (t
hours).
A. V(t) = 15t + 400 C. V(t) = 400/(15t)
B. V(t) = 400 - 15t D. V(t) = -400t + 15
25. The graph below displays a commercial drone's altitude over a few minutes of flight. Analyze the graph to
determine the drone's initial height and its vertical speed (rate of change).
A. Initial height = 0 m; Speed = 15 m/min
B. Initial height = 50 m; Speed = 10 m/min
C. Initial height = 50 m; Speed = 100 m/min
D. Initial height = 150 m; Speed = 5 m/min
26. Which condition guarantees that two non-vertical lines in a coordinate plane are perfectly parallel?
A. Their slopes are negative reciprocals of each other (m₁ · m₂ = -1).
B. Their slopes are completely identical (m₁ = m₂).
C. The sum of their slopes equals exactly 1.
D. They share the exact same y-intercept.
27. Line L₁ passes through points (1, 3) and (3, 7). Line L₂ passes through points (0, 2) and (2, 6). What is the
relationship between Line L₁ and Line L₂?
A. They are perpendicular because their paths run counter to one another.
B. They are parallel because both lines possess an identical slope of 2.
C. They are intersecting but not perpendicular.
D. They are coincident lines that sit exactly on top of one another.
28. A tech repair shop charges a base diagnostic fee of ₱500 plus an hourly labor rate. A fix taking 3 hours
costs a total of ₱1,100. If a complex repair requires x hours, resolve the total cost function and calculate the
charge for a 6-hour job.
A. C(x) = 200x + 500; Total cost for 6 hours is ₱1,700.
B. C(x) = 300x + 500; Total cost for 6 hours is ₱2,300.
C. C(x) = 500x + 200; Total cost for 6 hours is ₱3,200.
D. C(x) = 150x + 500; Total cost for 6 hours is ₱1,400.
29. Given Line 1 with the equation 3x - 4y = 8. If Line 2 is perpendicular to Line 1 and passes through the
coordinate point (3, -1), determine the structural equation of Line 2 in slope-intercept form.
A. y = 3/4x - 13/4
B. y = -4/3x + 3
 C. y = -4/3x + 2
D. y = 4/3x - 5
30. Line A has an equation of y = 2kx + 5 and Line B has an equation of y = (k + 3)x - 1. Analyze the equations
to discover the exact value of k that guarantees Line A will run parallel to Line B.
A. k = 1 B. k = 3 C. k = -3 D. k = 2
31. Which of the following statements serves as the strict definition of a parallelogram?
A. A quadrilateral with four right angles.
B. A quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides.
C. A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel opposite sides.
D. A quadrilateral where all four sides are congruent.
32. In any standard parallelogram, which of the following properties is ALWAYS true regarding its diagonals?
A. The diagonals are perfectly equal in length.
B. The diagonals cross each other at right angles (90°).
C. The diagonals bisect each other into equal halves.
D. The diagonals bisect the corner vertex angles.
33. Which quadrilateral features diagonals that are both congruent AND perpendicular to each other?
A. Rectangle B. Rhombus C. Trapezoid D. Square
34. Why is every square naturally classified as a rectangle, but not every rectangle can be called a square?
A. A square satisfies the rectangle's requirement of four right angles, but a rectangle lacks the square's
requirement of four equal sides.
B. A rectangle has parallel sides, whereas a square does not.
C. A square has diagonals that do not bisect each other.

35. In a parallelogram ABCD, consecutive angles ∠A and ∠B are under observation. Explain the mathematical
D. Rectangles are three-dimensional, while squares are strictly two-dimensional.

relationship that governs these two angles.

A. They are always congruent.
B. They are complementary, meaning their sum is exactly 90°.
C. They are supplementary, meaning their sum is exactly 180°.
D. Their measures multiply together to create a flat plane.
36. A quadrilateral has vertices at points (0,0), (4,0), (5,3), and (1,3) on a coordinate grid. Classify this figure
using its foundational properties.
A. Trapezoid, because only one pair of sides is parallel.
B. Parallelogram, because opposite sides have equal slopes and lengths.
C. Rectangle, because all corners are perfectly square.
D. Rhombus, because all four side lengths are identical.
37. Parallelogram PQRS has side lengths PQ = 2x + 5 and RS = 4x - 7. Since PQ and RS are opposite sides,
apply your knowledge of parallelogram properties to find the actual length of side PQ.
A. x = 6; PQ = 17 units C. x = 1; PQ = 7 units
B. x = 6; PQ = 12 units D. x = 3; PQ = 11 units
38. In a specific rhombus EFGH, the diagonals intersect at point X. If EX = 6 cm and FX = 8 cm, analyze the
internal triangles to calculate the perimeter of the entire rhombus.
A. 28 cm B. 40 cm C. 48 cm D. 20 cm
39. Consider a parallelogram with an internal area of 96 cm². If its base length is structurally defined as b = 3x
and its perpendicular height is h = x, analyze these dimensions to isolate the numeric value of the height.
A. Height = 4.2 cm B. Height = 32 cm C. Height = 4 cm D. Height = 5.6 cm
40. A geometric shape claims to be a parallelogram. Its diagonals measure 10 cm and 10 cm, intersecting each
other to form angles of 60° and 120°. Critically evaluate this shape’s true identity.
A. It is a square because its diagonals are congruent.
B. It is a rhombus because the diagonals create obtuse angles.
C. It is a standard rectangle because its diagonals are equal but do not cross perpendicularly.
D. The shape cannot exist because the parameters violate fundamental geometry laws.
41. In a rectangle, if you draw both diagonals, how many pairs of congruent triangles are natively formed
inside?
A. 2 pairs B. 4 pairs C. 1 pair D. 0 pairs
42. If a quadrilateral is given as a square, what properties does it inherit from the rhombus family?
A. It inherits four right angles and congruent diagonals.
B. It inherits mutually perpendicular diagonals that bisect its vertex angles.
C. It inherits exactly one set of non-parallel bases.
D. It inherits a curved perimeter profile.
43. An architect designs a courtyard in the shape of a rectangle ABCD. The diagonals intersect at point E. If AE
= 3x + 4 meters and BD = 8x - 2 meters, solve for x and determine the full length of diagonal AC.
A. x = 5; AC = 38 meters
B. x = 3; AC = 26 meters
C. x = 5; AC = 19 meters
D. x = 2; AC = 14 meters
44. A craftsman checks a square frame layout. The corner angles look like right angles. To be absolutely sure it
is a perfect square and not a non-square rectangle, which extra measurement check should he perform?
A. Verify that the opposite sides are parallel.
B. Measure the diagonals to confirm they are equal in length.
C. Check that adjacent sides are equal in length.

45. In rhombus ABCD, the measure of angle ∠ABC = 120°. Diagonal BD is drawn across the figure. Analyze
D. Sum up all internal angles to ensure they equal 360°.

the resulting structural breakdown to find the nature of triangle ABD.

A. Triangle ABD is a right-angled triangle.
B. Triangle ABD is an equilateral triangle.
C. Triangle ABD is a scalene obtuse triangle.
D. Triangle ABD is an isosceles right triangle.
46. Which theorem serves as a direct path to prove that opposite sides of a parallelogram are congruent?
A. The Midline Theorem
B. The Congruent Diagonal Theorem
C. The Diagonal-Congruent Triangle Theorem (CPCTC after drawing a diagonal)
D. The Vertical Angle Theorem
47. Look at the ongoing two-column proof below. What is the missing reason for Step 3?
A. Alternating Interior Angles are congruent.
B. Consecutive Interior Angles formed by parallel lines are supplementary.
C. Vertical angles are naturally congruent.
D. Angles that form a linear pair are equal.
48. A student wants to prove the theorem: "If a quadrilateral has one pair of opposite sides both parallel and
congruent, then it is a parallelogram." Which triangle congruence postulate will she apply first?
A. SSS B. AAA C. SAS D. SSA
49. Read the statement: "If the diagonals of a quadrilateral bisect each other, then the quadrilateral is a
parallelogram." Which diagram correctly represents the given setup?
A. A quadrilateral with four right-angle boxes at vertices.
B. A quadrilateral with all four sides equal.
C. A quadrilateral with diagonals intersecting and matching tick marks on each segment.
D. A trapezoid with arrow symbols on top and bottom.
50. In a formal proof, a student states: "Since ABCD is a parallelogram, its diagonals must be perpendicular."
What is the flaw?
A. The reasoning is correct for all parallelograms.
B. Perpendicular diagonals occur only in special parallelograms like rhombuses and squares.
C. Parallelograms do not have diagonals.
D. Diagonals are always parallel in parallelograms.

Answer Key
1 C 11 B 21 B 31 C 41 B

2 B 12 C 22 B 32 C 42 B

3 C 13 B 23 A 33 D 43 A

4 B 14 B 24 B 34 A 44 C

5 C 15 C 25 B 35 C 45 A

6 C 16 B 26 B 36 B 46 C

7 C 17 B 27 B 37 A 47 B
8 C 18 A 28 B 38 B 48 A

9 B 19 B 29 A 39 C 49 C

10 B 20 B 30 B 40 D 50 B