From Curriculum to Classroom

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Curriculum

Tapaz Central Elementary School (TCES) follows the Philippine National K-12 Curriculum developed by the Department of Education (DepEd). This curriculum extends the duration of basic education from 10 years to 12 years, structured as follows:

  • Elementary Education: Grades 1 to 6.

  • Junior High School: Grades 7 to 10.

  • Senior High School: Grades 11 and 12.

The goal of this curriculum is to provide a well-rounded education, ensuring that students not only gain academic knowledge but also acquire practical skills applicable to daily life and future careers.

Teaching Plan (Mathematics: Measuring Time)



As a Mathematics Education major, I taught the topic "Measuring Time" in Grade 2 SSES at TCES. To ensure an engaging and effective learning experience, I designed an interactive lesson plan consisting of three main stages:

1. Introduction

  • Started with a short story about the importance of time in daily life.

  • Asked students questions such as, "What kind of clock is used in this story?"

  • Displayed a large analog clock in front of the class and discussed its function.

  • Explained why knowing how to tell time is essential.

2. Lesson Proper

  • Introduced the concept of time (hours, minutes, AM, and PM) using a PowerPoint presentation created with Canva and displayed on the LED TV.

  • Used a styrofoam analog clock to demonstrate how clock hands move.

  • Conducted a hands-on activity where students matched analog and digital times using "time cards."

  • Provided simple problem-solving exercises and encouraged students to answer in groups.

3. Conclusion

  • Held a Q&A session to reinforce student understanding.

  • Distributed worksheets containing exercises for assessment.

  • Concluded with a short reflection on the importance of understanding time.

Through this approach, I aimed to ensure that Grade 2 SSES students at TCES not only understood the theory of time measurement but could also apply it in their daily lives.

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