K-10 MATATAG

CURRICULUM
 The overloading of the curriculum with too many lessons or subjects
compromised the quality and learning delivery of basic education in the
country, as per Duterte. This was emphasized during the launch of MATATAG
K to 12 curriculum.
MATATAG stands for MAkabagong curriculum na
napapanahon, TAlino na mula sa isip at puso, TApang na humarap sa anumang
hamon sa buhay, Galing ng Pilipino nangingibabaw sa mundo.

In the new curriculum, around 70 percent of the current curriculum will

be cut, with learning competencies to be reduced to around 3,600 from over
11,000 to give more time to what DepEd called foundational skills for a better
learning outcome.
 In the current K-10 curriculum, there are seven identified learning
areas. These include the Mother Tongue, Filipino, English, Mathematics,
Araling Panlipunan (Social Studies), MAPEH (Music, Arts, Physical
Education, and Health), and Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (Humanities).

However, in the new curriculum, learning areas in early levels will be

reduced from seven to five: Language, Reading and Literacy, Math,
Makabansa, and Good Manners and Right Conduct.
When will it be implemented?

The MATATAG K-10 Curriculum will be implemented in a phased

approach over five years. The new curriculum will be rolled out as
follows:
• Kindergarten and Grades 1, 4, and 7 in SY 2024-2025
• Grades 2, 5, and 8 in SY 2025-2026
• Grades 3, 6, and 9 in SY 2026-2027
• Grade 10 in SY 2027-2028