Mathematics Education in the Philippines - Elena R. Ruiz

Quality, Relevant Education for ALL

2 years of Senior High School

Grade 12 (17 years old) Grade 11 (16 years old) Grade 10 (15 years old)

4 years of Junior High School

Grade 9 (14 years old) Grade 8 (13 years old) Grade 7 (12 years old)

New HS Year 6 New HS Year 5 New HS Year 4

New HS Year 3 New HS Year 2 New HS Year 1

Grade 6 (11 years old) Grade 5 (10 years old) 6 years of Elementary

Grade 4 (9 years old) Grade 3 (8 years old)

Grade 2 (7 years old) Grade 1 (6 years old) Kindergarten

Kindergarten (5 years old)

All schools must adhere to the following standards: 1. Age requirement 2. Duration 3. Curriculum

 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.

CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION IN THE PHILIPPINES

 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-making Applying and connecting

 exposition  practice  consolidation

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

 Capability building  Teacher training  Scholarship  Incentives  Student competitions  Mathematics Camps/ Congress

Olympiad/

Partnerships with private institutions and other government offices University 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