Learning Competencies

Communication Skills
SECONDARY

CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Language Skills Subject-Verb Agreement

Verb Tense

Adjectives

Adverbs

Preposition

Pronouns (reflexive)

Transitional verbs/cohesive devices

Verbal nouns (gerunds/infinitives)

Study Skills Interpret illustrations and schematic diagrams in science and technology texts

Bar/pie graph/table

Reading Deduce the theme/main idea from the selection

Comprehension

Define words thru context or word analysis

Note details

Identify/interpret figurative language used in the sentence

Identify the values reflected in various text in world literature

Make inference

Learning Competencies
Communication Skills
ELEMENTARY

CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Language Skills Apply grammatical rules in the use of the following

 1. Use of verbs ( use verbs in the simple present tense)

2. Use of adverbs ( use adverbs of manner)

3. Use of pronoun (use reflexive pronoun)

4. Identify the simple sentence

Reading Comprehension 5. Note details in the selection

6. Predict outcome based on the selection

7. Infer general mood in the selection

8. Sequence events in the selection

Language Skills Apply grammatical rules in the use of the following

1. Use verb that agrees with indefinite pronoun

2. Use degrees of comparison of adverbs

3. Use degrees of comparison of irregular adjectives

4. Use adjectives in series

5. Use preposition/prepositional phrase

Reading Comprehension 6. Get the main idea/theme of a selection

7. Note the details in the selection

8. Determine cause and effect relationship in a given

selection
9. Infer the general mood of the selection

10. Distinguish fact from opinion

11. Draw a conclusion based on the selection

12. Identify supporting details to main idea

Learning Competencies
MATHEMATICS
ELEMENTARY

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

1. Add and subtract similar fractions and whole numbers in solving real-life problems
 2. Solve real-life problems involving fractions
3. Describe geometric shapes in the home and in the workplace
4. Apply knowledge of temperature in solving everyday problem
5. Interpret the items on water and electricity billing statements
6. Determine the area of the square with use of square objects representing standard
square units and compute the same in applying the appropriate formula for the same
plane figure
7. Interpret data presented in a line graph
8. Convert smaller units of volume to bigger units and vice versa
9. Solve daily life problems involving ratio and proportion
10. Solve daily life problems involving-percentages
11. Interpret data presented in a circle graph
Learning Competencies
MATHEMATICS
SECONDARY

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

1. Solve problems involving multiple steps using four fundamental operations

2. Demonstrate understanding of the order of operations of the four fundamental
mathematical operations to solve 3 or 4 step problems applying the principle of MDAS
3. Give sample formulas or equation in words express them in whole numbers and use
mathematical symbols to solve simple problems in daily life.
4. Multiply and divide fractions including mixed numbers in real life problems.
5. Solve problems in daily life involving decimals that are money related.
6. Apply knowledge of addition and subtraction of integers to solve daily problems.
7. Solve problem using Pythagorean Theorem.
8. Compute diameter, radius, and circumference of a circle using value of pi.
9. Use appropriate formulas in solving daily life problems involving are of plane figures,
square, rectangle, triangle, parallelogram, e.g.
10. Use appropriate formulas involving problems on surface area of solid figure.
11. Use appropriate formulas to find the volume of various sold in solving everyday
problems.
12. Solve daily life problems involving rate.
13. Read and interpret data presented in a circle graph.
14. Construct pie graph to organize, present and analyse data from everyday life situations.
15. Read and interpret the scale on the map.
Learning Competencies
Strand 4: Development of Self and a Sense of Community

ELEMENTARY

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Sub-Terminal Objective A- Self Development

Self-Discipline
Management of Stress and Negative Feelings

Values and desirable traits that should be developed

Sense of Responsibility

Concern/respect for others, honesty

Health promoting practices

Respect for others

Sub-Terminal Objective B- Interpersonal Relationships

Roles/Duties of members of the family

Traits and behaviour promoting good interpersonal relations

Sub-Terminal Objective C- Personal and National Identity

Awareness and appreciation of religious diversity

Awareness and appreciation of diverse ethno-linguistic/cultural groups

Filipino traits and values

National historical events

Pride in and appreciation of national heroes

Participation in community/national development projects

Sub-Terminal D: Recognition of Civil and Political Rights and Corresponding

Responsibilities

Rights of Filipino children

Rights of women and their corresponding responsibilities

Learning Competencies
Strand 5: Expanding One’s Global Vision

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Terminal Objective A

Demonstrate appreciation of cultural diversity through role playing, dramatization, illustration,

writing or daily practice

Terminal Objective B
Demonstrate appreciation and respect for unity in diversity through writing about it in the context
of one’s community, country and the world

Terminal Objective C

Demonstrate different ways of resolving conflicts

Terminal Objective D

Demonstrate understanding global interdependence and its impact on one’s life

Terminal Objective E

Demonstrate understanding of issues threatening global solidarity and strategies to respond to

them in one’s local community

Learning Competencies
Strand 4: Development of Self and a Sense of Community

SECONDARY

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Sub-Terminal Objective A- Self Development

Self-Discipline

Management of Stress and Negative Feelings

Values and desirable traits that should be developed

Concern/respect for others, honesty

Taking a stand on current social issues

Sub-Terminal Objective B- Interpersonal Relationships

Roles/Duties of members of the family

Participatory planning and decision making

Sub-Terminal Objective C- Personal and National Identity

Awareness and appreciation of religious belief

Pride in Filipino indigenous art/literature/music

Awareness and appreciation of diverse ethno-linguistic/cultural groups

National development indicator

Sub-Terminal D: Recognition of Civil and Political Rights and Corresponding

Responsibilities

Rights of Filipino children/protection of children

Rights of women and their corresponding responsibilities

Civil and political rights of Filipino citizens and their corresponding responsibilities

Learning Competencies
Strand 5: Expanding One’s Global Vision

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

Focus 1. Knowledge, Acceptance, Respect and Appreciation of Diversity

Terminal Objective A

Demonstrate appreciation of cultural diversity through role playing, dramatization, illustration,

writing or daily practice

Terminal Objective B

Demonstrate appreciation and respect for unity in diversity through writing about it in the context
of one’s community, country and the world

Focus 2. Peace and Non-Violent Resolution of Conflict

Terminal Objective C

Demonstrate different ways of resolving conflicts in the family, community, country, region and
the world

Terminal Objective D

Demonstrate understanding global interdependence and its impact on one’s life

Terminal Objective E

Demonstrate understanding of issues threatening global solidarity and strategies to respond to

them in one’s local community
 Learning Competencies
SCIENCE

ELEMENTARY

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

1. Identify major parts of the male and female reproduction system and their functions
2. Explain how the respiratory system works
3. Identify the parts of the digestive system and their function using a diagram
4. Classify vertebrates into mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fishes
5. Describe the characteristics that enable animals to survive in the environment
6. Describe the different kinds of plants
7. Differentiate between different types of mammals e.g. marsupials
8. Describe the types of climate in the Philippines
9. Identify major parts of the nervous system and their functions
10. Identify major parts of the circulatory system and their functions
11. Present through a diagram the feeding interrelationship among living organisms
12. Illustrate the interdependence of plants and animals for gases through the
oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle
13. Explain the effects of overpopulation in the community
14. Identify diseases prevalent in the community
15. Identify plants with medicinal value growing in the community and their uses in treating
certain ailments
16. Describe how peoples’ practices/activities affect plant and animal life and the
environment in general
17. Describe the effects of an earthquake on living and non-living things

Learning Competencies
SCIENCE

SECONDARY

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

1. Infer how one’s lifestyle can affect the functioning of respiratory and circulatory system.
2. Explain how respiratory and circulatory system works together to transport nutrients,
gases and other molecules to and from the different parts of the body.
3. Explain the properties of metal in terms of their structure
4. Recognize different types of compounds based on their properties such as melting
point, hardness, polarity and electrical and thermal conductivity
5. Describe the different types of volcanoes
6. Differentiate between active and inactive volcanoes
7. Explain what happens when volcano erupts
8. Infer the arrangement of the stars in a group (constellation) does not change
9. Observe that the position of a constellation changes in the course of the night
10. Infer the characteristics of star based on the characteristics of the sun
11. Describe the position causes of plate movement
12. Explain the factors affecting rates of chemical reactions are applied in food preservation
and materials production, control of fire, pollution and corrosion
13. Enumerate the lines of evidence that support plate techtonics
14. Describe the internal structure of the Earth
15. Describe the parts of reproductive system and their functions
16. Explain the relationship between population growth and carrying capacity
17. Explain the different processes that occur along the plate
18. Describe the distribution of active volcanoes, earthquake epicentres, and major
mountain belts
19. Describe the feedback, mechanisms involved in regulating processes in the female
reproductive systems (e.g. menstruation)
20. Describe how the nervous system coordinates and regulates these feedback
mechanisms to maintain homeostasis
21. Explain how species diversity increases the probability of adaption and survival of
organisms in changing environment
22. Suggest ways to minimize impact of species diversity in the environment