The Grade 5 curriculum for Quarter 4 under the Matatag Curriculum emphasizes real-world applications and critical thinking, which was truly demonstrated in our DLL. It encourages students to connect knowledge from different subjects, particularly in science and mathematics, to daily life situations. Learners engage in problem-solving, data analysis, and hands-on activities that develop their ability to make informed decisions. The curriculum also strengthens communication skills, as students present their ideas clearly, collaborate with peers, and participate in discussions that promote understanding and reflection.
Quarter 4 also highlights values formation, digital literacy, and environmental awareness. Students explore responsible use of technology, community involvement, and sustainable practices that foster a sense of stewardship. In addition, the curriculum integrates creativity and innovation, encouraging learners to propose solutions to challenges and express themselves through various projects. Overall, the Quarter 4 focus is on preparing students to be thoughtful, adaptable, and socially responsible individuals, ready to apply what they have learned in meaningful ways.
The major concern of the original K to 12 Curriculum was its competency congestion. Thus, it became necessary to remove or modify nonessential skills or competencies. This modification makes the education system more focused on vital lessons that develop learners for the 21st century. The learners who can learn independently, are socially responsible, and possess foundational educational skills. The Matatag Curriculum also mandates teachers to use both Filipino and English as the Medium of Teaching and Learning (MOTL). For that, we reflect this MOTL in the Daily Lesson Logs (DLL) uploaded here. Additionally, we purposely craft the DLLs for use by both public and private school teachers.
What’s New in the MATATAG Curriculum for Grade 5
Always remember that the main impact of the Matatag K-10 Curriculum is the reduction of complicated competencies. This is achieved by merging repeatable competencies and removing unnecessary lessons. While the number of learning competencies decreases, the curriculum also ensures deeper understanding and mastery of the newly revitalized competencies. The main skills in focus are literacy, numeracy, and socio-emotional development. Specifically, Grade 5 adds a semi-regular subject called the National Mathematics Program (NMP) to strengthen numeracy. Previous assessments of our educational system show that a considerable percentage of Grade 5 learners struggle with number literacy.
The Matatag Curriculum for Grade 5 also promotes holistic development by integrating values, critical thinking, and real-world application into one learning framework. This approach helps learners prepare for future academic challenges in higher grade levels and their career pursuits. Furthermore, Grade 5 strongly embeds various principles to combat bullying. For example, it requires that every lesson be prepared in a way that accommodates diverse learning needs and promotes inclusivity.
Download the Daily Lesson Log (DLL) in Quarter 4 Matatag Curriculum
We crafted the Daily Lesson Log (DLL) on this page based on the competencies outlined in the Grade 5 Matatag Curriculum for Quarter 3. These DLLs are organised in a weekly format, aligned with DepEd’s work budget.
- WEEK 1: January 26 – 30, 2026
- WEEK 2: February 2 – 6, 2026
- Week 3 (Currently Crafting)
Outline of Matatag Learning Competencies in every Subject of Grade 5 DLL for Quarter 4
Based on DepEd Order 10, series 2024, the education system must revolve around three main elements: curriculum, assessment, and teaching. We cover each of these Matatag Curriculum elements in various articles on this site. However, this page focuses on helping you understand the specific learning expectations or target competencies as you prepare your Daily Lesson Log (DLL).
Always remember that the DLL should fully cover or embed the target competencies from top to bottom. Knowing the learning targets in our DLL will give you a significant advantage by saving you from manually scanning them one by one. While we cannot list all the competencies on this page, we provide information about the content and performance standards of the Matatag curriculum used in our DLL for Quarter 4 of Grade 5.
Content and Performance Standards of Grade 5 per Learning Area
| Learning Area | Content Standards | Performance Standards |
|---|---|---|
| English | Understand and use vocabulary, grammar, and texts for writing narratives and explanations. | Write and share texts suited to purpose and audience. |
| Science | Learn about landforms, rocks, weathering, and the water cycle. | Describe natural features and explain environmental processes. |
| Filipino | Use Filipino for listening, speaking, reading, and writing. | Communicate effectively in Filipino in real-life situations. |
| Mathematics | Apply math concepts to solve everyday problems. | Solve practical problems using computations and reasoning. |
| Araling Panlipunan | Understand social, historical, and civic concepts. | Explain community issues and practice responsible citizenship. |
Related Teaching Resources
To fully support you, we’ve included links to additional teaching resources below. We’d love to hear from you—feel free to message us at ict@alapan1es.com.
- 3rd Periodical Test Questionnaire and TOS
- Daily Lesson Log (DLL)
- Lesson Exemplars (LE)
- Modules and LEAP
- Learning Activity Sheets (LAS)
- Lesson PowerPoint (PPT)
- Reading Materials for Remediation