The Multigrade Program in Philippine Education

The Multigrade Program in Philippine Education (MPPE) aims to limit access to education in remote areas.

• True

• False

A multigrade class combines two or more grade levels in one classroom managed by a single teacher.

• True

• False

MPPE was first implemented in 2003.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

(It was established in 1993.)

Multigrade classes are usually opened in schools with a high student population.

• True

• False

Training and support for multigrade teachers are important because they manage multiple grade levels at once.

• True

• False

The MPPE helps improve the quality of elementary education in remote areas.

• True

• False

Multigrade classes are temporary arrangements while waiting for more students to enroll.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

(They are organized to address consistent low enrollment.)

One of the goals of MPPE is to close schools in sparsely populated communities.

• True

• False

Teachers in multigrade classes handle different grade levels but teach them as a single group all the time.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

(They often use differentiated instruction to manage various grade levels.)

MPPE is part of DepEd’s strategy to democratize access to education across the Philippines.

• True

• False