DepEd Memo No. 54, s. 2023

1. Mr. Dela Cruz, a teacher at Paharang Integrated School, was discussing the objectives of the MATATAG Curriculum with his class. He asked: “What is the primary goal of the pilot implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum?”

•   A. To decongest the curriculum
  

•   B. To focus on foundational skills
  

•   C. To gain valuable insights for future implementation
  

•   D. To intensify Values Education and Peace Education

2. During a faculty meeting, Ms. Reyes, the school principal, shared updates on the implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum for the upcoming school year. She asked the teachers: “According to the memorandum, which grade levels will implement the MATATAG Curriculum during School Year 2024-2025?”

• A. Kindergarten, Grades 1, 4, and 7

•   B. Grades 2, 5, and 8

•   C. Grades 3, 6, and 9

•   D. Grade 10

3. During a staff meeting, Mr. Mendoza, a department head, explained the key features of the MATATAG Curriculum to his colleagues. He then asked:“Which of the following is NOT a feature of the MATATAG Curriculum as mentioned in the memorandum?”

• A. Focus on foundational skills

•   B. Congested curriculum

•   C. Reduced learning areas

•   D. Intensified Values Education and Peace Education

4. In a meeting about the MATATAG Agenda, Ms. Santiago, the curriculum coordinator, discussed the guidelines the Department of Education (DepEd) has adopted to help achieve the commitments laid out in the agenda. She then asked the teachers: “What guidelines did the Department of Education (DepEd) adopt to help attain the commitments articulated in the MATATAG Agenda?”

•   A. DepEd Order (DO) No. 013, s. 2023

•   B. DepEd Memorandum No. 054, s. 2023

•   C. National Learning Recovery Program (NLRP)

•   D. Senior High School Curriculum

5. During a faculty meeting about the MATATAG Curriculum, Principal Lopez discussed the phases of the implementation plan as outlined in the memorandum. She asked the teachers to identify which phase was not included in the plan: "Which of the following is NOT a phase of the implementation plan for the MATATAG Curriculum, as outlined in the memorandum?“

• A. School Year 2024-2025: Kindergarten, Grades 1, 4, and 7

•   B. School Year 2025-2026: Grades 2, 5, and 8

•   C. School Year 2026-2027: Grades 3, 6, and 9

•   D. School Year 2027-2028: Grade 11

6. During a workshop on the MATATAG Agenda, the facilitator emphasized the core objectives outlined in the memorandum. To test their understanding, she asked the participants to identify the overarching aim of the MATATAG Agenda: "What is the overarching aim of the MATATAG Agenda, as mentioned in the memorandum?“

•   A. To increase the number of learning areas

•   B. To intensify Values Education and Peace Education

•   C. To improve the quality of basic education

•   D. To reduce the focus on foundational skills

7. During a staff meeting at your school, the principal discusses the pilot implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum. She asks the teachers to reflect on the specific objectives of the pilot and identify one of them: "What is one of the specific objectives of the pilot implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum?“

• A. To increase the number of learning areas

•   B. To reduce the focus on foundational skills

•   C. To determine support needed by teachers and school   leaders

•   D. To intensify Values Education and Peace Education  school leaders

8. During a virtual meeting with fellow educators from different regions, the topic of the pilot implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum is discussed. One of the key points highlighted is the list of regions involved in the pilot phase. "Which regions are mentioned as participating in the pilot implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum?“

• A. Regions I, II, III, IV

•   B. Regions III, VI, IX, XI

•   C. Regions I, II, VII, XII

•   D. Regions IV, V, VIII, X

9. While preparing for the upcoming school year, the school principal is reviewing the guidelines for the pilot implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum. One of the key aspects of the program is the categorization of pilot schools based on enrollment size."How are pilot schools categorized based on enrollment size?“

• A. Small, medium, and large

•   B. Extra-large, large, and medium

•   C. Small, large, and super-sized

•   D. Tiny, small, and large

10. In preparation for the pilot implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum, the school district is evaluating various factors that contribute to the categorization of schools. One key aspect that needs to be considered is the community's socio-economic status. "Which aspect of community socio-economic status is factored in when categorizing pilot schools?“

• A. Educational achievement levels

•   B. Parental occupation

•   C. Poverty incidence areas

•   D. Access to technology