Curricular Offerings

for RSHS & STE

RSHS & STE Program Implementing Schools Conference
Naga City
12-14 January 2014

Joseph R. Jacob
Education Program Specialist, BSE-CDD
Project Lead, RSHS & NSTF
 COURSE DESCRIPTION
OF THE SUBJECT OFFERINGS IN THE SPECIAL CURRICULAR PROGRAM
IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATHEMATICS (STEM)

The curriculum of the Special Curricular Program

in Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) is an enriched version of
the science and mathematics curricula of the
junior high school in the K to 12 Enhanced Basic
Education Program.
 Who shall use it????

It is designed for learners with

the aptitude and interest in science
and mathematics that will enable
them to pursue STEM-related
courses.
 The curriculum is intended to produce
students who are engaged in inquiry, logical
reasoning, collaboration and investigation to
prepare them more adequately for the senior
high school STEM Track, 21st century workforce
and in addressing issues that promote
sustainable development.
 The curriculum covers the core subjects of
the regular junior high school with
enhancement in science and mathematics and
research as an additional subject. Two hours per
week is added to core science and math in lieu
of Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE).
Subject Matrix
 Type of Subject Subjects Hrs/Wk Grade Grade Grade Grade
7 8 9 10
Core Subjects Filipino 4    
English 4    
Enhanced 6    
Mathematics
Enhanced Science 6    
Araling 4    
Panlipunan
MAPEH 4    
Music
Arts
Physical
Education
Health

Edukasyon sa 2    
Pagpapakatao
(EsP)
Additional Research 4 Research Research Research Research
Subject 1 2 3 4
 Implementation
School Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10
Year
2015- Research 1 Biotechnology Research I Research II
2016 (old (old
curriculum) curriculum)
2016- Research 1 Research 2 Research I Research II
2017 (old (old
curriculum) curriculum)
2017- Research 1 Research 2 Research 3 Research II
2018 (old
curriculum)
2019- Research 1 Research 2 Research 3 Research 4
2020-
onwards
Course/ Subject Description
 Enriched K-12 Science (grades 7-10)
The enhanced science curriculum for Science , Technology and
Mathematics (STEM) provides opportunities for learners to
gain scientific, mathematical and technological literacy for
them to be equipped with the twenty first century skills aside
from helping them prepare for their optimal educational path
in the sciences. Instructional methods will emphasize
development of critical thinking and reasoning skills in
addition to recognizing relationships among phenomena and
understanding science processes to master content areas in
biology, chemistry, physics and earth science. Enriching the core
contents in these sciences and emphasizing investigative
experiences while utilizing mathematical, analytical data
acquisition and communication skills reinforce the concepts. The
course exposes learners to engage in activities rich in context for
six (6) hours per week.
Sample Enrichment
 BIOLOGY

GRADE 7:
Additional topics dealing with the study on the use of appropriate
equipment and methods especially on biological techniques,
procedures and methods of gathering specimens are included as
enrichment.

GRADE 8:
In addition, the learners will discuss applications of traditional and
modern biotechnology with regards to livelihood, food products
and health.
GRADE 9:
Additional topics are given to learners to give them a deeper
understanding of foundations and application of biotechnology. They will
manifest understanding of biotechnology by making informed decision to
promote good health, improve livelihood, and making intelligent and
moral choices. Learners cite some application of DNA technology and
discuss some social and ethical issues associated with biotechnology.

GRADE 10:
In addition, the learners will discuss ethical concerns about new
technologies that are being used to detect and treat human conditions,
diseases and syndromes. Learners analyze current event reports, ethical
situations and discussions.
 Physics
PHYSICS- GRADE 7
Concepts about scalars and vectors, finding the resultant vector using graphical
method, and graphing motion shall be discussed in order to enrich the content in
Physics. Such skills would develop the learners’ drafting and mechanical engineering
skills.

PHYSICS- GRADE 8
As an enrichment, concepts of free body diagrams shall be incorporated in the
discussion on balanced and unbalanced forces. This would develop the learners’
analytical skills and other engineering skills.
Understanding the concepts of Work, Energy, and Power are also necessary.

To further enrich the concepts on Electricity, schematic diagraming of electrical

components, circuit connections, electrical hazards and electrical safety shall be
discussed. Basic electronic components and symbols shall also be included/attached in
the discussion of schematic diagraming of electrical components.
PHYSICS- GRADE 9
As an enrichment, concepts about transformers (step-up and step-down
transformers) shall be included in the teaching of power generation,
transmission, and distribution. The activity shall involve calculations to develop
the problem solving and other engineering skills of the learners.
To further enrich the content, different electronic components such as resistors,
capacitors, inductors, diodes, transistors, and semiconductors shall be discussed.
Learners also explain how each electronic component works

PHYSICS- GRADE 10
As an enrichment, the discussion of alpha, beta and gamma radiation and their
properties may be attached to the discussion of gamma ray (part of the
discussion on electromagnetic spectrum).
To further enrich the content, understanding the concepts on electronics is
imperative. Learners differentiate between discrete electronic components and
integrated circuits, explain different types of logic gates and how they are used in
common electronic devices, and discuss applications of electronics in different
fields.
 Mathematics
ENHANCED MATHEMATICS GRADES 7 TO 10
The mathematics curriculum of the Special Curricular Program in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) covers the contents of the mathematics of the regular
Junior High School curriculum. The existing topics of the regular Grades 7 to 10 Mathematics are
enriched and selected topics from the additional subjects, Advanced Statistics and Linear Algebra
in the Regional Science High School curriculum are integrated.
The enriched mathematics subjects are intended for learners with aptitude and interest in
mathematics to further hone their mathematical skills and to adequately prepare them for the
Senior High School STEM track.

Enriched Grade 7 Mathematics

The enrichment topics in Grade 7 Mathematics are power sets and other kinds of sets, cross
product of two sets and the complement of a set, operations on measurements involving
significant figures, square of a multinomial, word problems on number relation, age, geometric,
mixture, coin, investment, motion, work and clock, difference between descriptive statistics and
inferential statistics, pictogram and frequency polygon.
Enriched Grade 9 Mathematics

The topics from Advanced Statistics which are integrated in Grade 9 Mathematics are computing and
interpreting the coefficients of skewness and kurtosis of a given set of data, identifying the regions
under the normal curve corresponding to different standard normal values, converting a normal
random variable to a standard normal variable and vice versa, computing probabilities and percentiles
using the normal standard table, illustrating null hypothesis, alternative hypothesis, level of
significance, rejection region, types of error in hypothesis testing, formulating the appropriate null and
alternative hypothesis on a population mean and computing for the test statistic value and drawing
conclusions about a population based on test statistic values and region of rejection.

The above mentioned topics are placed in the First Quarter to prepare the learners in Research III.

The enrichment topics for Geometry are the principles of similarity in transformation, tessellation and
tiling of figures while in Trigonometry, the law of tangents is included as part of enrichment.

Enriched Grade 10 Mathematics

The enrichment topics in Grade 10 Mathematics are the use of Descartes’ rule of signs in determining
the number of positive and negative real zeros of a polynomial function, finding the rational zeros of a
polynomial function using the Rational Root Theorem and determining the upper and lower bounds for
real zeros of a polynomial function.

The topics from Advanced Statistics which are integrated in Grade 10 Mathematics are deriving the
formula for finding the number of permutations of n distinct objects arranged in a circle, deriving the
formula for finding the number of distinct permutations of n things of which n 1 are of one kind, n2 of a
Enriched Grade 8 Mathematics

The enrichment topics in Grade 8 Mathematics are graphing linear equations

given a slope and an intercept, finding the equation of a line given the
intercepts, solving problems involving Diophantine Equations and solving simple
linear programming problems.

The topics from Linear Algebra which are integrated in Grade 8 Mathematics are
solving a system of linear equations in two variables by determinants (Cramer’s
Rule) and solving problems involving systems of linear equations in two
variables including area of triangle, test for collinear points, and two-point form
of the equation of line.

The topic from Advanced Statistics which is integrated in Grade 8 Mathematics

is the functional relationship between two or more variables using linear
correlation and regression.
 Enhanced Math
The mathematics curriculum of the Special Curricular
Program in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
(STEM) covers the contents of the mathematics of the regular
Junior High School curriculum such as number sense, patterns and
algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and probability with
enrichment from the existing topics of the regular Grades 7 to 10
Mathematics and integrated topics from the additional subjects
like Advanced Statistics and Linear Algebra which are previously
offered in the Regional Science High School curriculum. The
enriched mathematics subjects are intended for learners with
aptitude and interest in mathematics to further hone their
mathematical skills and to adequately prepare them for the
Senior High School STEM track. The course exposes learners to
engage in activities rich in context for six (6) hours per week.
 Research I
Research I is a course in the STEM curriculum that
is designed to equip students with essential scientific
attitudes and skills that will prepare them in conducting
science investigations. These skills include observing,
inferring, classifying, predicting, communicating,
formulating hypothesis, identifying variables, describing
relationships between variables, designing investigation,
experimenting and writing simple scientific report.
Moreover, this course provides an excellent groundwork
or prerequisite course for higher research works.
 Basic Science Process
First Quarter Skills
Scientific Attitudes 1. Observing
1. Curiosity 2. Measuring
2. Intellectual honesty 3. Inferring
3. Critical-mindedness 4. Classifying
4. Open-mindedness
5. Predicting
5. Skepticism
6. Communicating
6. Objectivity
7. Perseverance
Second Quarter Third Quarter

Integrated Process Skills

Integrated Process Skills
1. Formulating research
problem 1. Experimenting
2. Identifying Variables 2. Gathering Data
3. Defining Variables 3. Organizing Data
3. Formulating Hypotheses 4. Analyzing and
4. Describing Relationships Interpreting Data
Between Variables
5. Designing the Experiment
Fourth Quarter

A. The Scientific Method

1. Observing
2. Identifying and Formulating a Problem
3. Collecting Relevant Information about the Problem/Topic
4. Formulate Hypotheses
5. Designing an Experiment
6. Experimenting
7. Gathering Data from the Experiment
8. Organizing Experimental Data
9. Analyzing and Interpreting Data
10. Making a Conclusion

B. Conducting a Simple Science Investigation Using the Scientific Method

and Writing a Simple Scientific Report
 Research II
Research II introduces concepts and methods
in research that help learners gain the skills and
attitude in preparing a research proposal.
 Sample Topics in RESEARCH II (First
Quarter)
I. The Nature of Ideas IV. Research Process
Difference between Invention Planning
and Innovation Identification of the Problem
Characteristics of a Formulation of Hypothesis
Novel Idea Identification of the Variables
Types of Research Designs
II. Meaning, Characteristics and Planning of the Research Design
Importance of Research and Procedure
Experimental Methods
III. Types of Research Characteristics
Features Set-ups (Control and
Relevance Experimental)
 Research III
Research III brings the learners to actual
conduct of investigation/experimentation. Topics
were geared to equip students with the knowledge
of conducting experimental research and in
preparing communications which may serve as an
avenue for higher level of competence in Research.
In order to acquire mastery and competence in
writing the scientific paper, writing skills will be
further enhanced by exposing the students to the
rudiments of writing research reports.
FIRST QUARTER:
Revisiting and Refining the Research Proposal
The Research Paper
-Parts of a Research Paper
(Title, Problem, Hypothesis
Introduction, Significance of the Study, Scope and Limitation,
Review of Related Studies & Literature, Research Design &
Methodology, Results and Conclusion, Recommendations, and
Bibliography

SECOND QUARTER:
Actual Experimentation/ Testing
Collecting and Organizing Data
 Research IV
Research IV enhances the research project
conducted by the learners in Grade 9.
Competencies were designed to equip students
with enhanced knowledge of conducting
experimental research. Research IV may serve as
an avenue for the students to demonstrate higher
level of competence in research by enhancing
their previous research project, conducting a
continuing research or a new research project.
 Research 4 cont…
In order to acquire mastery and
competence in conducting sound researches,
establishing a stronger linkage, collaboration
and maximizing the available resources of
research institutions and the community shall be
practiced. Likewise, constant coaching and
consultation with experts will also be done for
robust and well-guided execution of the
enhanced research project/plan.
FIRST QUARTER:
Evaluation of a Research Paper

SECOND & THIRD QUARTER:

Conduct of Enhanced/Continuing Research Project
Finalization of Enhanced/ Continuing Research
Paper

FOURTH QUARTER:
-Research Festival
-Research Congress and Exhibit