As students enter the final quarter of Grade 9, the Matatag Curriculum focuses on deepening critical thinking, practical skills, and responsible decision-making. Quarter 4 emphasizes real-life applications, encouraging learners to connect classroom knowledge with their communities and personal experiences. From analyzing societal issues to engaging in collaborative projects, the curriculum nurtures both intellectual growth and social awareness. It pushes students to take initiative, solve problems creatively, and reflect on their values as they prepare for the challenges of senior high school and beyond.
Whether you’re a seasoned teacher or new to Grade 9, these DLLs help you deliver organized, effective, and learner-centred instruction. It is essential to be aware of some of the key features of the DLL. The Daily Lesson Log (DLL) is a teacher’s tool used to plan and organize daily classroom instruction. It outlines the lesson’s objectives, content, learning activities, assessment methods, and required materials. The Department of Education (DepEd) requires the DLL to ensure that lessons align with the curriculum standards and promote effective teaching and learning in the classroom.
The main focus of MELCs for Grade 9 in Quarter 4
DepEd reduced the original K–12 Basic Education Program into the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to implement them for Grade 9 in School Year 2025–2026. As other grade levels now follow the MATATAG Curriculum, Grade 9 teachers need to remember the target learning outcomes specified in the MELCs.
The target outcomes of Grade 9 Quarter 4 in the MELCs focus on strengthening students’ analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to apply concepts in real-life situations. Learners deepen their understanding of interconnected systems, express ideas effectively through various forms of communication, and appreciate cultural and environmental influences. The competencies also aim to develop responsible decision-making, collaboration, and creativity across learning areas, preparing students for more advanced concepts in the succeeding quarters.
Overview of Learning Areas for Grade 9 in Quarter 4 (Based on MELCs)
Always remember, Grade 9 will still use the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs) as the curriculum for School Year 2025–2026. This will be the last school year for MELCs, as the MATATAG Curriculum is about to be implemented. We want to inform you that the Daily Lesson Logs (DLLs) uploaded here are based on the MELCs. However, we made the necessary revisions to update these DLLs to reflect the latest changes in DepEd policies. We are unable to individually enumerate all the competencies used in our Daily Lesson Logs. Nevertheless, you can see below the content and performance standards for Grade 9 in Quarter 4.
Grade 9 Content and Performance Standards for Quarter 4
| Learning Area | Content Standards | Performance Standards |
|---|---|---|
| English | Critically evaluate informational texts. | Analyze texts and create clear, audience-appropriate multimodal outputs. |
| Mathematics | Understand triangles, trigonometry, and basic probability. | Solve problems using theorems, ratios, and probability; analyze data. |
| MAPEH (Music & Arts) | Learn world music and arts relevant to Filipino culture. | Create performing and visual artworks with conventional and modern techniques. |
| MAPEH (PE & Health) | Understand hazards, disasters, and wellness activities. | Engage in recreational activities and dances that promote health and well-being. |
| Science | Explore materials, bonding, and scientific investigation. | Conduct experiments to explain material properties and new substances. |
Download the Grade 9 Daily Lesson Log (DLL) in Quarter 4
We crafted the Daily Lesson Log (DLL) on this page based on the Matatag Curriculum competencies for Grade 9, Quarter 4. These DLLs are arranged in a weekly format aligned with DepEd’s budget of work.
- WEEK 1: January 26 – 30, 2026
- WEEK 2: February 2 – 6, 2026
- Week 3 (Currently Crafting)
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