Understanding Strengthened Senior High School

How well do you know the SSHS?

• Very familiar. I know the details about its implementation.

• Slightly familiar, heard of it but not the specifics.

• A little, I just know it exists.

• No idea what SSHS is.

Which government agency is primarily responsible for the implementation of the Strengthened SHS program in the Philippines?

• Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

• Department of Education (DepEd)

• Professional Regulation Commission (PRC)

What is the primary goal of the Strengthened Senior High School (SHS) program in the Philippines?

• To reduce the number of students enrolling in college

• To better prepare students for higher education, employment, and entrepreneurship by strengthening the SHS curriculum

• To replace the K to 12 program entirely with a new educational system

• To focus exclusively on technical-vocational skills for all students

What were the negative observations of the current SHS Curriculum?

(Choose all that apply.)

• Congested Curriculum and Cognitive Mismatch

• Misaligned to the age of the learner, making it less challenging for the current generation.

• Overworked students and teachers

• Low labor participation

• Improved hiring outlook where companies are more open to hiring SHS graduates.

How many tracks are offered under the Senior High School program in the Philippines?

• No more tracks

• Two tracks

• Three tracks

• Four tracks

How many strands will be there in the Strengthened SHS curriculum?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Under the Strengthened SHS framework, which of the following describes the role of a teacher as a "facilitator of learning"?

• The teacher delivers lectures and does not engage students in activities

• The teacher guides students in constructing knowledge through active participation, inquiry, and collaboration

• The teacher focuses on preparing students for national standardized tests

• The teacher assigns all learning tasks as individual homework without classroom discussion

Which of the following is a key feature of the Strengthened SHS curriculum that differentiates it from the original SHS curriculum? (Choose all that apply.)

• Two tracks only

• Five core subjects

• Streamlined and updated electives

• Updated time allotment

• Choice of subject based on student exit plans, not tracks

Rearrange the following events in the SHS Curriculum of the Philippines:

A. Strengthened SHS curriculum

B. RA 10533 - Enhanced Basic Education Act

C. Most Essential Learning Competencies

• A ➜ B ➜ C

• B ➜ C ➜ A

• B ➜ A ➜ C

• B ➜ C ➜ A

As part of curriculum enhancement, there will be Grade 13 starting S.Y. 2025-2026. This will be implemented as part of the Strengthened Senior High School curriculum.

• TRUE

• FALSE