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Matatag Curriculum

The MATATAG curriculum is the Philippines' new K-12 curriculum that aims to make education more relevant and responsive to the needs of the modern world. It stands for Makabagong kurikulum, Talino, Tapang, and Galing. The curriculum reduces learning competencies from over 11,000 to 3,600 to focus on foundational skills. It will be implemented in phases over five years, starting with kindergarten and certain grade levels in 2024-2025. The curriculum also continues using the mother tongue as the medium of instruction in early grades.

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Matatag Curriculum

The MATATAG curriculum is the Philippines' new K-12 curriculum that aims to make education more relevant and responsive to the needs of the modern world. It stands for Makabagong kurikulum, Talino, Tapang, and Galing. The curriculum reduces learning competencies from over 11,000 to 3,600 to focus on foundational skills. It will be implemented in phases over five years, starting with kindergarten and certain grade levels in 2024-2025. The curriculum also continues using the mother tongue as the medium of instruction in early grades.

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MATATAG CURRICULUM

Meaning of MATATAG:

The MATATAG agenda has four critical components:

MAke the curriculum relevant to produce competent and job-ready, active, and responsible citizens:

TAke steps to accelerate delivery of basic education facilities and services;


TAke good care of learners by promoting learner well-being, inclusive education, and a positive learning
environment; and
Give support to teachers to teach better.

 The term "MATATAG" is an acronym that stands for:


- MA: Makabagong kurikulum na napapanahon (Modern and timely curriculum)

- TA: Talino na mula sa isip at puso (Intelligence from the mind and heart)

- TA: Tapang na humarap sa ano man ang hamon sa buhay (Courage to face any life challenges)

- G: Galing ng Pilipino, nangingibabaw sa mundo (Excellence of Filipinos, standing out in the world)

 Curriculum Objectives:
The MATATAG curriculum is designed to be relevant and responsive to the demands of a rapidly
changing global landscape. It emphasizes intellectual and emotional preparedness, balancing cognitive
skills and emotional maturity.

 Curriculum Changes:

The new curriculum will reduce learning competencies from over 11,000 to 3,600. This reduction will allow
for a focus on foundational skills, leading to improved learning outcomes.
 Learning Areas:

The current K-10 curriculum has seven learning areas. In the MATATAG K-10 Curriculum, early grade
levels will have five learning areas: Language, Reading and Literacy, Math, Makabansa, and Good
Manners and Right Conduct.

 Implementation Phases

The MATATAG K-10 Curriculum will be rolled out in phases over five years, starting with Kindergarten
and Grades 1, 4, and 7 in the school year 2024-2025.

 Mother Tongue Learning:

The new curriculum will continue using the mother tongue as the medium of instruction, but it will no
longer be taught as a separate subject.
 Senior High School MATATAG Curriculum:

The curriculum for senior high school is still under review, with completion expected by next year

 Feedback and Revisions:


DepEd released a draft of the K to 10 curriculum guide before its finalization to gather stakeholder
feedback. This collaborative approach ensured the curriculum was refined based on diverse perspectives
and expert insights.
 The K to 12 Program covers Kindergarten and 12 years of basic education (six years of primary
education, four years of Junior High School, and two years of Senior High School [SHS]) to
provide sufficient time for mastery of concepts and skills, develop lifelong learners, and prepare
graduates for tertiary education, middle-level skills development, employment, and
entrepreneurship.

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