Estimating Predictors of the Philippine Licensure Examination for Engineering

Abstract

Over the last three years, 2009-2011, the electrical engineering exam performance of the University of Mindanao was found to show declining trend, with faster rate of decline observed for the year-end than the mid-year examination. Though declining, the electrical engineering program could still make 4 passers out of 10 takers. The academic performance, proxied by GPA and correlation, showed a mixed result. The GPA could predict board outcome with a grade of 2.5 as threshold. The correlation, observed with float-up grades, did not necessarily predict board outcome, though, a simulated grade of 3.0 may land a positive board results. The examination for registered electrical engineers is composed of three subject clusters, namely: mathematics, engineering sciences, and professional subjects. It was determined that the engineering science had the strongest influence on the board, followed by professional subjects, and the mathematics cluster. It was also determined that the threshold rating for each subject is 65 in order to pass the licensure examination.