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Teaching is never a one-size-fits-all journey. If you’re a Filipino teacher navigating the MATATAG curriculum, you already know that learners grasp lessons differently—some need extra guidance, others thrive in hands-on tasks, and many benefit from multiple opportunities to master skills. This is where instructional correctives come in. Instructional correctives are structured strategies that help students address learning gaps after an assessment. Instead of simply moving on, you create intentional opportunities for reteaching, practice, and mastery. In this post, we’ll break down how to design two rounds of instructional correctives using the approaches recommended by the MATATAG curriculum. Why Instructional Correctives Matter Imagine this: after a quiz on fractions, half of your class gets confused about writing word problems. Without corrective instruction, these gaps pile up and weaken future learning. Instructional correctives solve this by: Ensuring no learner is left ...

  If you’re a Filipino teacher navigating the new   Matatag Curriculum , you’ve probably asked yourself:   “How can I really track if my students are learning, not just memorizing?”   Or maybe you’ve struggled with adjusting your lesson when your learners seem lost halfway through. That’s exactly why the   Department of Education (DepEd)   has rolled out the   Guidelines on the Formative Assessment Instructional Resource for the K to 12 . This resource is designed to support you—teachers of  Grades 1, 4, and 7 in English, Mathematics, and Science —by integrating  formative assessment  seamlessly into your teaching. More than just testing, formative assessment is about using results to  adjust instruction immediately  so students truly master learning competencies and develop  21st-century skills . Why Formative Assessment Matters in the Classroom Formative assessment isn’t just a buzzword. Research shows it can significant...

The Philippine Informal Reading Inventory (Phil-IRI) continues to evolve as a powerful tool for literacy assessment across public schools. The 2024 Phil-IRI Manual for Junior High School offers not just a refined set of procedures , but also includes updated reading materials tailored to meet the diverse levels of learners. Whether you are an English teacher, school head, or education researcher, this year’s edition provides a comprehensive framework that aligns with the Department of Education’s (DepEd) thrust for quality, evidence-based instruction. 📚 What is the Phil-IRI? — Bridging Reading Gaps with Purpose 🔍 The Phil-IRI is an informal reading inventory designed to measure the reading proficiency of Filipino learners. According to the Department of Education (DepEd) , this tool aids teachers in diagnosing reading levels and tailoring interventions based on actual student needs. It is not just an assessment—it’s a gateway to unlocking learners’ potential by determining ...

In the evolving landscape of Philippine education, accurate learner assessment has never been more essential. With the implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum and a renewed emphasis on foundational numeracy , the DepEd Rapid Math Assessment (RMA) serves as a powerful checkpoint for Filipino learners’ mathematical understanding. At the heart of this initiative are the RMA scoresheets —a set of structured, practical tools that do more than record answers. They empower teachers to interpret data and act on it. According to DepEd Order No. 34, s. 2022 , assessment should not merely evaluate learning but also support and improve instruction . This is precisely the goal of the RMA scoresheets designed for Key Stages 1, 2, and 3 (Grades 1–10) —to track mastery , identify gaps , and inform next-step teaching . LINK IS FOUND BELOW! 📊 Why RMA Scoresheets Matter: Beyond Numbers, Towards Learning Recovery 🛠️ In response to the learning gaps widened by the pandemic, DepEd launched the RM...