The document discusses the Philippine science education system. It aims to develop scientific literacy to prepare students to be informed citizens who can make judgments regarding scientific applications. The science curriculum recognizes the role of science in everyday life and promotes linking science and technology with cultural heritage. The K to 12 science curriculum envisions developing students who are problem solvers, responsible, innovative, informed decision makers, and effective communicators through learning science, skills, and attitudes using multi-disciplinary and issue-based approaches. Trends in math and science studies like TIMSS and PISA evaluate education systems worldwide to help improve teaching and learning in these areas.

1. PHILIPPINE SCIENCE
EDUCATION SYSTEM

2. Science education
•aims to develop scientific literacy among
learners that will prepare them to be informed
and participative citizens who are able to make
judgments and decisions regarding applications
of scientific knowledge that may have social,
health, or environmental impacts.

3. Science curriculum
• The science curriculum recognizes the place of science
and technology in everyday human affairs. It
integrates science and technology in the social,
economic, personal and ethical aspects of life. The
science curriculum promotes a strong link between
science and technology, including indigenous
technology, thus preserving our country’s cultural
heritage.

4. K to 12 Science Curriculum
• It envisions the development of scientifically, technologically, and
environmentally literate and productive members of society who are
critical problem solvers, responsible stewards of nature, innovative and
creative citizens, informed decision makers, and effective communicators.
This curriculum is designed around the three domains of learning science:
understanding and applying scientific knowledge in local setting as well as
global context whenever possible, performing scientific processes and
skills, and developing and demonstrating scientific attitudes and values.
The acquisition of these domains is facilitated using the following
approaches: multi/interdisciplinary approach, science technology-society
approach, contextual learning, problem/issue-based learning, and
inquiry-based approach. The approaches are based on sound educational
pedagogy namely, constructivism, social cognition learning model,
learning style theory, and brain-based learning.

6. TRENDS IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
• TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science
Study)
• A major purpose of TIMSS is to provide important background
information that can be used to improve teaching and learning in
mathematics and science. For example, TIMSS collects detailed
information about curriculum and curriculum implementation,
instructional practices, and school resources.
• PISA (Program for International Student Assessment)
• It aims to evaluate education systems worldwide by testing the
skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students in participating
countries/economies.