MATHEMATICS EDUCATIONIN THE PHILIPPINES

Elena R. RuizAssistant Secretary

for Programs and ProjectsDepartment of Education

Republic of the Philippines

by:

Quality, Relevant Education for ALL

Goal of Education (MDG)

Kindergarten (5 years old)Kindergarten

6 years of Elementary

Grade 1 (6 years old)

Grade 2 (7 years old)

Grade 3 (8 years old)

Grade 4 (9 years old)

Grade 5 (10 years old)

Grade 6 (11 years old)

Grade 7 (12 years old)

Grade 8 (13 years old)

Grade 9 (14 years old)

Grade 10 (15 years old)

Grade 11 (16 years old)

Grade 12 (17 years old)

4 years of Junior High School

2 years of Senior High School

K to 12 is Kindergarten and 12 years of Basic Education

New HS Year 1

New HS Year 2

New HS Year 3

New HS Year 4

New HS Year 5

New HS Year 6

All schools must adhere to the following standards:1. Age requirement2. Duration3. Curriculum

VISION:A Filipino Learner who:

Possesses sufficient mastery of basic competencies (literacy, numeracy) and skills in problem solving, creative and critical thinking;Is emotionally developed and competent to live a

meaningful life; Is socially aware, proactive, involved in public and civic affairs; Is adequately prepared for the world of work or entrepreneurship or higher education; and, Is globally competent and competitive.

Proficiency in Mathematics and Science is one of President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III’s 10-point education agenda.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN THE

PHILIPPINES

Critical thinking and problem-solving are the twin-goals of Mathematics in basic education.

Five Content Areas: number and number sense measurement geometry patterns algebra probability and statistics

Specifically, it aims to develop the following skills: Knowing and understanding Estimating Computing and solving Visualizing and modelling Representing and Communicating Conjecturing Reasoning Proving and decision-makingApplying and connecting

PARADIGM SHIFTFrom

Teacher-Centered Instruction

exposition practical work discussion problem-solving investigation cooperative learning technology aided/enhanced

exposition practice consolidation

ToStudent-Centered

Instruction

STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS

Capability building Teacher training Scholarship Incentives

Student competitions Mathematics Camps/ Olympiad/ Congress

Partnerships with private institutions and other government officesUniversity of the Philippines National Institute of Science and Mathematics Development (UPNISMED)

Mathematics Society of the Philippines (MSP)

Mathematics Teachers Association of the Philippines (MTAP)

Mathematics Teachers Guild (MTG) of the Philippines

FORMULA FOR SUCCESS

Where:

QMESNGGCWTTPOS

= Quality Mathematics Education= Strong National Government Support= Good Curriculum= Well-Trained Teachers= Private Organization Support

QME = SNGS + GC + WTT + POS