what is k10 curriculum

The K-10 curriculum is a revised version of the kindergarten to Grade 10 curriculum in the Philippines. It is part of the K to 12 program, which aims to improve the quality of education in the country. The new curriculum is designed to focus on key competencies and foundational skills, such as literacy and numeracy, to address the learning crisis in the Philippines. The curriculum has been "decongested" by reducing the number of subjects and learning competencies that students need to master. The new curriculum will be implemented in phases, starting with kinder, grades 1, 4, and 7 in the 2024-2025 school year, followed by grades 2, 5, and 8 in 2025, then 3, 6, and 9 in 2026, and grade 10 by 2027. The revised curriculum will focus on five areas: Language, Reading and Literacy, Mathematics, Makabansa (nationalism), and Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC). The curriculum was developed after a two-year review process that consulted various stakeholders, including teachers, higher education institutions, private schools, and international experts.