TEACHING MULTI-GRADE CLASSES
A WALKTHROUGH OF THE MULTI-GRADE DAILY LESSON PLAN
Lecture Notes | 4th Year BEEd | SEM 1 2023
INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS MG-DLP?
● is an acronym which stands for Multi-Grade Daily
Lesson Plan.
● is designed based on the Budget of Work.
● is a customized instructional material intended for
learners used by a multigrade teacher in his/her
multi-grade class.
MULTIGRADE PROGRAM FOLLOWS THE K
TO 12 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK
● Over the years, teachers have been faced with the
challenge of preparing a variety of inclusive and
contextualized teaching and learning materials that
respond to the unique needs of learners. They have
to redesign teaching resources in order to effectively
convey the curriculum to multigrade learners. They
needed to figure out how to manage instructional
time in order to improve the teaching and learning
processes while also reducing their effort in creating
multiple-grade lessons and related instructional
materials.
STEPS IN PREPARING A MULTIGRADE
DAILY LESSON PLAN
STEP 1. Make an introduction at a level suitable
for the grade combination through a study of the
objectives stipulated for each grade level.
STEP 2. Develop and deviate sequentially to
grade levels in building up the lesson.
STEP 3. Set different grade level assignments to
suit the respective grade levels.
STEP 4. Conclude by directing students of the
different grades for further work on the topic
depending on the levels at which they work.
INTEGRATION OF MULTIGRADE LESSON
PLAN IN AN INSTRUCTION
Grades: 4 and 5
Topic: Addition Specific objectives for each grade
For Grade 4: Add two numbers sum not
exceeding 999 with carrying over at unit’s and
ten’s places
For Grade 5: Add two numbers sum not
exceeding 9999 with carrying over at unit’s and
ten’s places
Resources: Ekels (singles and bundles of ten), number
cards, Place value charts and Assignment cards
Step 1 : Whole-class introduction:
Step 2: Lesson development with differentiating
grade levels:
Step 3: Set different grade level assignments
Assign suitable sums prepared
Step 4: Conclusion
DEVELOPING TEACHING STRATEGIES
STRATEGY ONE: Teach all groups together.
You can decide which lessons or units are
suitable to be taught to all students together, but
because of your multi grade classroom you can
have older students work with younger ones to
vote for better learning, and to build a sense of
classroom solidarity.
STRATEGY TWO: Teach one grade while
others work independently. After a short
period of teacher-led instruction, one group can
be left with their peer tutor or students can
practice independently in the workbooks while
you move onto work with another great group.
STRATEGY 3: Teach one subject to all
grades and at varying levels of difficulty. This
strategy allows you to group children of
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 different grades, ages, and abilities together and
teach them the same curriculum team at the
same time.
STRATEGY 4: Develop peer, cross-age and
cross-grade teaching strategies. Develop peer,
cross age, and cross grade teaching strategies.
STRATEGY 5: Relate learning with daily
experience. Relating a topic you are teaching
through student daily lives traditions and culture
helps them understand the concept more clearly
than any other mode of teaching.
REVIEW OF THE MULTIGRADE PROGRAM
IN THE PHILIPPINES
OVERVIEW
● Multigrade teaching is a prevalent practice in
rural areas where student populations are
smaller, typically ranging from a minimum of 8
to a maximum of 35 students per class.
● This approach not only enhances accessibility in
remote regions but also offers various benefits.
● By accommodating multiple grade levels in a
single classroom, multigrade teaching provides
opportunities for re-teaching, reduces academic
and social competition among students, fosters a
sense of responsibility among older students,
and strengthens student-teacher relationships.
EVALUATION OF THE MULTIGRADE
EDUCATION PROGRAM POLICY
1. Multigrade Program Implementation:
a. Positive: Increased accessibility to
education for rural and remote
communities.
b. Negative: Challenges in management,
financial aspects, curriculum, and
teacher deployment.
2. Training for Multigrade Teachers
a. Positive: Opportunity for professional
development and acquiring relevant
knowledge and skills.
b. Negative: Lack of proper training and
familiarity with updated teaching
techniques.
3. Multigrade Learning Resources
a. Positive: Use of varied learning
materials and resources to enhance
teaching and learning.
b. Negative: Difficulty in acquiring
appropriate resources and ensuring
effective utilization.
4. Learning Facilities
a. Positive: Well-equipped classrooms
create a suitable learning environment.
b. Negative: Insufficient classrooms and
poor facilities hinder effective teaching
and learning.
5. Community Involvement
a. Positive: Parent and stakeholder
participation supports curriculum
implementation.
b. Negative: Limited accessibility of
schools and lack of parental support due
to various reasons.
6. Teaching and Learning in Multigrade Class
a. Positive: Development of independent
work and study habits, fostering
responsibility and cooperation.
b. Negative: Time management
challenges, limited lesson preparation
time, and classroom discipline issues.
RECOMMENDATIONS TO ENHANCE THE
MULTIGRADE EDUCATION PROGRAM
1. Teacher Empowerment
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 ○ Provide comprehensive training and
professional development opportunities
for teachers.
○ Ensure adequate funding and
compensation that reflects the
multitasking nature of teaching in
multigrade classes;
○ Implement capacity workshops and
training to equip teachers with effective
teaching strategies.
○ Raise awareness among parents and
stakeholders to garner their support
throughout the learning process.
2. Infrastructure and Resources
○ Allocate sufficient funding to schools
offering multigrade classes;
○ Involve local government units (LGUs)
in remote villages to supervise and
support program implementation.
○ Ensure classrooms are well-equipped
and conducive to learning.
○ Acquire and utilize quality instructional
materials and resources.
3. Curriculum Enhancement
○ Update the curriculum to include
effective teaching strategies for
multigrade classrooms.
○ Incorporate innovative and adaptable
teaching methods to cater to diverse
learner needs.
○ Promote collaborative learning and
student engagement within the curricula.

TEACHING EFFECTIVELY IN A
MULTIGRADE CLASSROOM

● Every child enters school with the ability to

learn, but also with a distinct personality and set
of demands in abilities. You can start by making
your multigrade classroom welcoming and
favorable to learning for each child and groove.

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