Module 1 – The Mathematics Curriculum in the Intermediate

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Lesson 2

Mathematics Curriculum in the Intermediate Grades

Lesson Learning Outcomes

In this lesson, you will be able to:

• recognize the features of the Philippine Mathematics Curriculum and the Learning Standards for
Grades 4 to 6.
• compare and contrast the difference between Content Standards, Performance Standards and
Learning Competencies.

PRE-ASSESSMENT

Instruction: Let’s find out how much you have already known about this lesson. Identify if it is true or false.
Write T if the statement is True and F if the statement is false.

_____ 1. The mathematics curriculum is not simple a list of competencies, It is logically arranged and
organized.
_____ 2. The content standards are broad descriptions of what the students should learn.
_____ 3. The performance standards outline what the students should be able to do once the concepts and
skills are taught.
_____ 4. The learning competencies are logically- arranged objectives that must be aimed in classroom
instruction for the students to achieve the required content and performance standards.
_____ 5. Philippine math curriculum is primarily concerned with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

LESSON MAP

As you learn this lesson, you will be guided by the lesson map below.

Philippine Learning
Mathematics Standards for
Curriculum Grades 4 to 6

Figure 1: The map above shows that as we learn Philippine Mathematics Curriculum we will be
introduce to its learning standards for Grades 4 to 6
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CONTENT

ENGAGE ENGAGING TOWARDS MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM

Activity 1: Notice Me!

Study the K-12 Mathematics curriculum. What key components do you notice?

EXPLORE EXPLORING MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM IN THE INTERMEDIATE GRADES

Read Me!

Instruction: Closely read the text below.

The figure below presents the framework of the mathematics curriculum in the Philippines.

K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

Mathematics education in the Philippines contains five general contents: Numbers and Number
Sense, Measurement, Geometry, Patterns and Algebra, and Statistics and probability. These general
contents are the same across levels, from Kinder to Grade 10. The key stage standards for the
intermediate grades are shown below.

KEY STAGE STANDARDS

4-6

At the end of Grade 6, the learner demonstrates understanding and appreciation of key concepts and skills
involving numbers and number sense (whole numbers, number theory, fractions, decimals, ratio and
proportion, percent, and integers); measurement (time, speed, perimeter, circumference and area of plane
figures, volume and surface area solid/space figures, temperature and meter reading); geometry (parallel
and perpendicular lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, and solid figures); patterns and
algebra (continuous and repeating patterns, number sentences, sequences, and simple equations);
statistics and probability (bar graphs, line graphs, and pie graphs, simple experiment, and experimental
probability) as applied –using appropriate technology- in critical thinking, problem-solving, reasoning,
communicating, making connections, representations, and decisions in real life.

For better understanding, let us look at the standards per grade of the intermediate levels.

The learner demonstrates understanding and appreciation of key concepts and skills
involving numbers and number sense (whole numbers up to 100, 000, multiplication and
division of whole numbers, orders of operations, factors and multiples, addition and
GRADE 4 subtraction of fractions, and basic concepts of decimals including money); geometry
(lines, angles, triangles, and quadrilaterals); patterns and algebra (continuous and
repeating patterns and number sentences); measurement (time, perimeter, area, and
volume); and statistics and probability (table, bar graphs, simple experiments) as applied-
using appropriate technology- in critical thinking, problem-solving, reasoning,
communicating, making connections, representations, and decisions in real life.

The learner demonstrates understanding and appreciation of key concepts and skills
involving numbers and number sense (whole numbers up to 10 000 000, order of
operations, factors, and multiples, including money, ratio, and proportion, percent);
GRADE 5 geometry (polygons, circles, solid figures); measurement (time. Circumference, area,
volume, and temperature); and statistics and probability (tables, lines graphs and
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experimental probability) as applied- using appropriate technology- in critical thinking,
problem-solving, reasoning, communicating, making connections, representations, and
decisions in real life.

GRADE 6 The learner demonstrates understanding and appreciation of key concepts and skills
involving numbers and number sense (divisibility, order of operations, fractions and
decimals including money, ratio and proportion, percent, integers); geometry (plane and
solid figures); measurement (rate, speed, area, surface area, volume, and meter reading):
statistics and probability (tables, pie graphs, and experimental and theoretical probability)
as applied- using appropriate technology- in critical thinking, problem-solving, reasoning,
communicating, making connections, representations, and decisions in real life.

Notice that there is a spiraling progression design in the curriculum standards. Spiral progression ensures
the seamless integration of content standards. Each content and topic is a piece of the overall curricular
landscape. Hence, learning each mathematics content is fundamental because each is related to the
previous content and a prerequisite to the next higher one. Moreover, a misconception of concepts and
skills means a gap or discord in the whole mathematics curriculum.

EXPLAIN EXPLAINING THE DIFFERENCE OF CONTENT STANDARDS, PERFORMANCE

STANDARDS AND LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Activity 3: Explain the Difference!

INSTRUCTIONS: Read each concept closely. Spaces are provided for note-taking and reflection.

Many teachers in the field are confused about the difference between content standards,
performance standards, and learning competencies. You must understand them and their performance
because they serve as the skeleton of the mathematics curriculum.

In your understanding, explain the difference between content standards, performance standards,
and learning competencies. What is the importance of each?

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TOPIC SUMMARY

In this lesson, you have learned that …

✓ The Philippines Mathematics curriculum under the K-12 program promotes critical thinking
and creativity. Moreover, content standards, performance standards, and learning
competencies are explicitly stated to guide learners in developing their lessons.

REFERENCES

Gusano,R,Masangkay, M, Rocena, L, Unida, M(2020). Teaching Math in the Intermediate