MATATAG Lesson Planning
DepEd's updated lesson design framework under the MATATAG Curriculum (DO 010, s. 2024), focusing on decongested competencies, foundational skills, and Weekly Lesson Logs (WLL).
Overview
MATATAG Lesson Planning is the official instructional model of the Philippine Department of Education's MATATAG Curriculum, introduced under DepEd Order No. 010, s. 2024 ('Policy Guidelines on the Implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum'). Designed to address learning loss and curriculum congestion, MATATAG restructures lesson preparation around standardized Lesson Exemplars (LE) and Weekly Lesson Logs (WLL). The framework emphasizes explicit teaching (I Do, We Do, You Do), foundational literacy and numeracy, 21st-century skills, peace education, values integration, and continuous formative assessment. DepEd provides validated Lesson Exemplars which teachers adapt to their local classroom context, reducing administrative burden while ensuring high-quality, standardized instruction across public schools.
History
Launched in 2023 by Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Z. Duterte and officially implemented starting School Year 2024-2025 via DepEd Order No. 010, s. 2024. The MATATAG Agenda (MAke curriculum relevant, TAke steps for facilities, TAke care of learners, Give support to teachers) addressed findings from the 2020 DepEd Curriculum Review showing the previous K to 12 curriculum was overly congested with up to 70% unnecessary competencies. MATATAG decongested learning competencies, prioritized early foundational reading/math, introduced Peace Education as a cross-cutting theme, and streamlined lesson preparation through Weekly Lesson Logs (WLL).
Framework Structure
1. Curriculum Content & Standard Mapping
Purpose
Align weekly lesson plans with MATATAG decongested content and performance standards.
Expected Outcome
Clearly articulated weekly objectives mapped in the Weekly Lesson Log (WLL).
Teacher's Role
Unpacks MATATAG Curriculum Guides, selects official Lesson Exemplars, and defines specific daily targets.
Student's Role
N/A (Teacher preparation phase).
2. Activating Prior Knowledge & Priming (Pang-ganyak)
Purpose
Engage student interest and review prerequisite foundational concepts.
Expected Outcome
Activated prior knowledge and high readiness for new explicit instruction.
Teacher's Role
Conducts short priming drills (flashcards, story reading, mental math, image prompts).
Student's Role
Participates in priming tasks, connects past learning, and readies attention for new content.
3. Explicit Teaching & Unpacking (Paglinang at Paglalahad)
Purpose
Deliver direct, scaffolded instruction using step-by-step modeling (I Do, We Do, You Do).
Expected Outcome
Deep conceptual understanding with reduced student cognitive overload.
Teacher's Role
Models concepts clearly ('I Do'), leads guided group practice ('We Do'), and checks for understanding.
Student's Role
Observes teacher modeling, responds during guided practice, and clarifies points of confusion.
4. Guided & Differentiated Practice (Pagsasanay)
Purpose
Build procedural fluency through scaffolded, differentiated peer and individual tasks ('You Do').
Expected Outcome
Competency mastery, skill fluency, and peer collaboration.
Teacher's Role
Circulates classroom, provides immediate targeted intervention, and manages task tiers.
Student's Role
Completes practice exercises individually or in small groups applying newly taught skills.
5. Assessment, Reflection & Remediation Logging (Pagninilay)
Purpose
Evaluate session mastery, integrate peace/values education, and record WLL teacher reflection data.
Expected Outcome
Documented WLL reflection data and scheduled remediation for below-mastery students.
Teacher's Role
Administers quick formative check, logs mastery percentages, and plans remediation for struggling learners.
Student's Role
Completes formative evaluation and reflects on personal learning growth.
Step-by-Step Tutorial
Filling out a MATATAG Weekly Lesson Log (WLL):
Step 1: Header and Standard Identification Open your official DepEd MATATAG WLL template. Input Grade Level, Learning Area, Quarter, and Week Number. Copy Content Standard, Performance Standard, and Learning Competency codes directly from the MATATAG Curriculum Guide.
Step 2: Adapt the DepEd Lesson Exemplar (LE) Download the official DepEd Lesson Exemplar for the week. Review the suggested procedures and adapt the examples to fit your local school resources and student language background (Mother Tongue / Tagalog / English).
Step 3: Document Teaching Procedures (Pamamaraan) Organize daily logs across four core steps: (a) Activating Prior Knowledge, (b) Establishing Lesson Purpose, (c) Developing and Deepening Understanding (Explicit Teaching), and (d) Making Generalizations and Abstractions.
Step 4: Execute Assessment and Formative Check Administer a 5-item daily evaluation. Score immediately to track student mastery levels.
Step 5: Complete Part IV - Teacher Reflection (Pagninilay) Record exact statistics: 'No. of learners who earned 80% in evaluation: __ / __', 'No. of learners requiring remediation: __', and note which teaching strategy worked best (e.g., explicit modeling, peer tutoring).
Classroom Example
In a Grade 1 MATATAG Reading & Literacy class (Language), the teacher uses a MATATAG Lesson Exemplar for Week 3. The objective is identifying initial letter sounds and blending CVC words. - Priming: The teacher conducts a 3-minute sound-matching song. - Explicit Teaching (I Do): The teacher explicitly models producing the sound /m/ and blending /m/-/a/-/t/ on a pocket chart. - Guided Practice (We Do): The class blends letters together chorally while gesturing letter shapes. - Independent Practice (You Do): Students complete a picture-to-word matching worksheet. - Reflection: The teacher records in the WLL that 28 of 35 students achieved 80% mastery, while 7 students are scheduled for 10-minute remediation during the end-of-day reading recovery block.
Advantages
- Dramatically reduces teacher lesson planning stress by providing official validated DepEd Lesson Exemplars.
- Decongests learning competencies by 70%, allowing teachers to teach for depth and mastery.
- Prioritizes foundational literacy and numeracy skills in early grades (Kindergarten to Grade 3).
- Systematically embeds Peace Education, values, and 21st-century skills across subjects.
- Standardizes quality instruction across public schools nationwide.
Limitations
- Transition period requires significant teacher orientation and familiarization with new WLL formats.
- Availability of printed Lesson Exemplars and localized learning resources may vary in remote school divisions.
Best Subject Areas
These are recommendations, not strict rules. Many frameworks can be adapted across subjects.
Common Mistakes
Copying DepEd Lesson Exemplars word-for-word without contextualizing activities for local class needs.
Skipping the explicit modeling phase ('I Do') and jumping directly to independent student exercises.
Failing to complete Part IV (Teacher Reflection) of the Weekly Lesson Log (WLL).
Reverting to old, congested pre-MATATAG curriculum guide codes.
Teacher Tips
Download official MATATAG Lesson Exemplars directly from the DepEd LR Portal or Division LRMS drives.
Always complete the WLL reflection section daily while student performance data is fresh.
Focus heavily on the 'I Do' explicit teaching phase to ensure lower-performing students grasp core concepts before independent work.
Blank Planning Template
Fill in each section with your own lesson plan details. This is a blank template — do not expect a completed lesson plan.
1. I. Curriculum Content, Standards & Lesson Competencies
Input MATATAG Content Standard, Performance Standard, Learning Competency statement, and daily learning targets.
2. II. Learning Resources & Contextualized Materials
List official DepEd MATATAG Exemplars, LR Portal resources, manipulated materials, and local references.
3. III. Teaching & Learning Procedures (Pamamaraan)
Detail daily steps: Priming/Review, Lesson Purpose, Explicit Teaching/Unpacking, Guided/Independent Practice, and Formative Check.
4. IV. Teacher's Reflection & Evaluation (Pagninilay)
Record mastery counts (80%+ threshold), remediation numbers, effective strategies, and specific instructional challenges.
Printable Checklist
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between the old K to 12 DLL and the MATATAG Weekly Lesson Log (WLL)?
The MATATAG WLL relies on standardized, pre-designed DepEd Lesson Exemplars (LE). Teachers no longer need to write exhaustive Daily Lesson Plans from scratch; instead, they adapt the provided LE and log daily progress, reflection, and contextual adaptations in the streamlined WLL.
Which grade levels implement the MATATAG Curriculum first?
Phase 1 implementation began in SY 2024-2025 for Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 4, and Grade 7, followed by progressive annual rollout across remaining grade levels.
Are teachers allowed to modify the official DepEd Lesson Exemplars?
Yes! DepEd explicitly encourages teachers to contextualize, localize, and adapt the Lesson Exemplars to match the language background, readiness levels, and available learning resources of their specific classroom.
References
Policy Guidelines on the Implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum (DepEd Order No. 010, s. 2024)
Department of Education (2024) — DepEd Official Gazette, Manila, Philippines
MATATAG Curriculum Shaping Papers
Department of Education (2023) — Curriculum and Teaching Strand, DepEd Complex, Pasig City
Adoption of the National Learning Recovery Program (DepEd Order No. 013, s. 2023)
Department of Education (2023) — DepEd Official Gazette, Manila, Philippines