this presentation will help the science administrators and enthusiasts to understand the curriculum of the Science, technology, Engineering and Mathematics in the Philippines.

1. UNDERSTANDING THE SCIENCE
PROGRAM AT THE SECONDARY LEVEL
ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF SCHOOL HEADS
OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - IMPLEMENTING HIGH
SCHOOLS

2. Responsible and morally upright graduates
from schools offering relevant and innovative
Science and Mathematics education
VISION

3. Centers of excellence in Science,
Mathematics and Research education in the
schools divisions that shall develop the full
potential of students along the areas of
Science, Mathematics and Research
MISSION

4. OBJECTIVES OF THE SCIENCE PROGRAM
To widen access to quality secondary
education in Science and Mathematics
To develop a science culture among students
with the view to prepare them for careers in
or for higher learning in Science,
Mathematics and Research

7. COMPONENTS OF THE SCIENCE PROGRAM
Curriculum and Instruction
 Curriculum Development
 Instructional Materials Development
Learning Environment
 Physical Facilities Development
 Equipment Developoment
Management and Governance
 Administration
 Finance

9. FEATURES OF THE K TO 12 CURRICULUM
Follows the Spiral Progression
Approach
Promotes enduring understanding of
the different topics and concepts across
disciplines and across subject areas
Is defined in terms of standards –
expressed in terms of what students
should know and the quality and
proficiency of the skill that they are
expected to demonstrate as evidence
of learning
SPA
SPS
S&T
Tech-Voc
SPED
Core Curriculum
SPJ

10. LEARNING AREAS AND DESCRIPTION
Core curriculum are as described in DepED
Order No. 31, s. 2012
Eight (8) learning areas of the core
curriculum namely Filipino, English,
Science, Mathematics, Araling
Panlipunan (AP), Technology and
Livelihood Education, Music, Art, Physical
Education and Health (MAPEH) and
Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao (EsP)

11. SCIENCE – GRADE 7
The course deals with the basic concepts in
Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth &
Space Science. Every quarter presents a
different science discipline across grade
levels in increasing level of complexity and
sophistication. The course is focused on the
development of awareness and
understanding of practical everyday
problems that affect the learners’ lives and
those around them.

12. SPECIAL SCIENCE CURRICULUM
Core curriculum based on the K to 12 Basic
Program from Grade 7 to Grade 10 except for
Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE)
which shall be replaced by advanced Science
subjects
May be further enriched by offering other
Science subjects on top of the additional
subjects, provided that the requirements of the
core curriculum and the Special Program are
met

13. Curriculum First Year Second Year Third Year Fourth Year
Subject Subject Subject Subject
Core Filipino Filipino Filipino Filipino
English English English English
Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics Mathematics
Science Science Science Science
Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies
MAPEH MAPEH MAPEH MAPEH
Values Educ. Values Educ. Values Educ. Values Educ.
Advanced
Subjects
Environmental Science Research I Research II Electronics
ICT Biotechnology Consumer Chemistry Computer Programming
S & T CURRICULUM

14. ADVANCED SCIENCE SUBJECTS
Environmental Science
The course is designed to introduce students to major
environmental concepts and problems that affect the
world in which we live in. It provides students the
opportunity to enhance their awareness of the interactions
of people and their environment and to focus on the
application of concepts to real-life issues in order to
promote understanding of practical everyday problems
that affect their lives and their families.
Further, this course deals with the evaluation of the
relative risks associated with environmental problems and
the examination of alternative solutions for resolving or
preventing them based on the principle of conservation
for sustainable development.

15. ADVANCED SCIENCE SUBJECTS
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
The course is designed to equip students with adequate
knowledge necessary to the understanding and appreciation
of computers as data processing tools and of the
fundamental concepts of electronic data processing. It
covers concepts of computer-based information and data
processing including introduction to computer concepts,
operating systems, file storage and management, office
application, internet and webpage design.

16. TIME ALLOTMENT
Core subjects as stipulated in DepED Order
No. 31, s. 2012 shall be strictly implemented
Advanced subjects for Grade 7 namely:
Environmental Science and ICT shall each
be allocated 4 hours per week

17. TIME ALLOTMENT/MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
FOR THE SPECIAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
Subject Medium Hours Per Week
Filipino Filipino 4 hours
English English 4 hours
Science English 4 hours
Mathematics English 4 hours
Araling Panlipunan Filipino 3 hours
Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao Filipino 2 hours
Music, Art, Physical Education, Health English 4 hours
Environmental Science
Information &
Communication Technology
English
English
4 hours
4 hours
Hours Per
Day: 7

18. ASSESSMENT AND RATING SYSTEM
DepED Order No. 31, s. 2012
Policy Guidelines on the Implementation of Grades 1
to 10 of the K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum
Effective SY 2012-2013
DepED Order No. 158, s. 2011.
Pilot Adoption of Standards-Based Assessment and
Rating System at the Secondary Level for SY 2011-
2012

19. LEARNING RESOURCES
Modules as basic learning resource (Thus
students should be more self-
managing.)
Web-based resources and video materials
to enrich and deepen understanding
Textbooks and other instructional
materials where appropriate
Teaching guides, exemplars and
workbooks as teaching resources

20. CULMINATING ACTIVITY/PERFORMANCES
At the end of each quarter, schools may
put up exhibits for student products across
subjects areas as culminating activity and
as evidence of their learning or attainment
of content and performance standards

21. STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Training of Science Teachers
 Curriculum
 Class Mangement
 Methods of Teaching
 Assessment of Learning Outcomes

22. STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Training of School Heads
 Managing for Excellence
 Laying the Ground for Curriculum Reform &
Innovation
 Setting the School Context for Curriculum
Reform & Innovation
 Transforming the School Into a Learning
Community
 Assessing the Quality of School Outcomes

23. STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Training of Education Supervisors
 Project/Program Monitoring and Control
(PMC) – Implementation Stage
 Results Monitoring and Evaluation (RME) –
Post Completion Stage

25. PHYSICAL FACILITIES
Instructional Rooms
 Classrooms
 Laboratories
Non-Instructional Rooms
 Library
 Faculty Room
 Canteen
 Clinic

26. EQUIPMENT
Science Equipment
Other Equipment
 Phocopying Machines
 Audiovisual Equipment
 Computers
 Connectivity

28. Managed by a School Head who is
preferably a degree holder in Science or
Mathematics
Delivered by teachers whose qualifications
include a degree in his/her area of
specialization
Assisted by a bookkeeper, guidance
counselor, librarian and school nurse
Administration

29. Personal Services (PS) and regular
Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses
(MOOE)
Subsidy in the form of a nationwide lump-sum
from its annual appropriations
No school shall be awarded additional financial
support without an approved three-year School
Improvement Plan (SIP) where improvement of
student performance in Science and
Mathematics education shall be a major
component.
FINANCE

30. Fixed Allocation of
One Hundred Forty-Four Thousand Pesos
( P144,000.00) per school
Variable Allocation of
Five Hundred Pesos (P500.00) per student
FINANCE

31. To provide S & T- ESEP high schools with
financial assistance to undertake activities that
focus on the improvement of educational
delivery and standards compliance
1. Develop in the school a culture of development and a climate
of research
2. Provide an avenue for both teachers and students to
undertake challenging and authentic activities that will develop
their creativity, inquiry skills and analytical thinking and
integrity
3. Set up a mechanism that will provide resources to enhance
educational delivery
PURPOSE OF SUBSIDY

32. Objects of Expenditure]
1. Supplies and materials to support the conduct
of science investigatory projects including
procurement of chemicals and other materials
needed in the laboratory
2. Rentals for and payment for laboratory tests
(e.g. Boiler Test & DNA Test) to support
students’ researches/projects by authorized
agencies and/or the use of equipment, spaces
(computer/science laboratories), transport, etc.
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF EXPENDITURES
UNDER THE SUBSIDY

33. 3. Subscription expenses to cover the cost for the
procurement of print and non-print instructional
materials in Science and Mathematics such as
reference materials and professional books and
of subscription to library and other reading
materials
4. Repair and maintenance to include
expenditures for the minor repair and
maintenance of science laboratories and
existing science equipment
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF EXPENDITURES
UNDER THE SUBSIDY

34. 5. Professional Development/Training of
Science and Mathematics teachers including
attendance in Science and Mathematics
related-seminars sponsored or authorized by
DepED and payment of tuition and
miscellaneous expenses of teachers enrolled
in science or mathematics-related graduate
programs
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF EXPENDITURES
UNDER THE SUBSIDY

35. Management and disbursement of the funds
shall be the responsibility of the School Head of
the proponent-schools.
Disbursement of the funds shall be subject to
the usual government accounting and auditing
rules and procedures.
Subsidy shall be released through a Sub-ARO
direct to the proponents or through the Division
Offices by the Budget Division, FMS, DepED
Central Office.
MANAGEMENT & DISBURSEMENT
OF FUNDS

36. Division Offices shall require the recipient-
schools to submit their physical and financial
accomplishment report on the use of the
2012 subsidy three (3) months after the
receipt of the Sub-ARO, copy furnished the
Regional Office and the Bureau of Secondary
Education.
MANAGEMENT & DISBURSEMENT
OF FUNDS