Grade 3 Matatag Lesson Exemplar Quarter 1
Grade 3 MATATAG Lesson Exemplar Quarter 1: The Complete Teacher's Guide + Free Download
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If you’re a Grade 3 teacher preparing for the first quarter under the MATATAG Curriculum, you’ve come to exactly the right place. Whether you’re brand new to the curriculum or just need a reliable, organized source for your Lesson Exemplars (LE) and Learning Activity Sheets (LAS), this guide covers everything you need — from understanding what a Lesson Exemplar actually is, to downloading ready-made files for every subject, every week.
Let’s dive in.
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What Is the MATATAG Curriculum?
The MATATAG Curriculum is the Department of Education’s (DepEd) revamped K–10 learning framework, introduced to address learning gaps exposed during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The name itself is an acronym standing for:
- MAking the curriculum relevant to produce MAnifold globally competitive learners
- TAking steps to accelerate delivery of basic education services
- Giving support to teachers to teach better
At its core, the MATATAG Curriculum aims to decongested the old K–12 curriculum, reduce the number of learning competencies, and give teachers more time to teach each concept deeply rather than rushing through a bloated list of standards. For Grade 3 learners, this means lessons are more focused, more integrated, and more meaningful.
The curriculum covers six major subject areas in Grade 3:
Subject | Local Term |
English | English 3 |
Filipino | Filipino 3 |
Mathematics | Mathematics 3 |
Science | Science 3 |
Good Manners and Right Conduct | GMRC 3 |
Philippine History and Culture | Makabansa 3 |
What Is a Lesson Exemplar (LE)?
A Lesson Exemplar, or LE, is a detailed, pre-crafted teaching guide developed by DepEd that shows educators exactly what a high-quality, MATATAG-aligned lesson looks like in practice. Think of it less like a rigid script and more like a model lesson — a showcase of best practices that you can adapt to your own classroom context.
Each Lesson Exemplar includes the following components:
- Curriculum Content Standards and Performance Standards
- Learning Competencies and Learning Objectives (per day, Day 1 to Day 5)
- Content and Integration notes
- Learning Resources (materials, references, technology tools)
- Teaching and Learning Procedure, broken into:
- Activating Prior Knowledge (Mind & Mood)
- Presentation and Exploration
- Guided Practice
- Application
- Integration and Reflection
This format ensures that every lesson your students experience is purposeful, standards-aligned, and pedagogically sound.
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Why Lesson Exemplars Matter for Grade 3 Teachers
Let’s be honest — teaching is demanding work, and the paperwork alone can feel overwhelming. That’s exactly why Lesson Exemplars are such a lifesaver.
Here’s why Grade 3 teachers across the Philippines are relying on them:
- They save you hours of lesson planning time. Instead of building a lesson from scratch, you have a fully-structured guide to work from.
- They align with the latest DepEd standards. No guessing whether your lesson meets the MATATAG competencies — the exemplar already ensures alignment.
- They model excellent pedagogy. Even experienced teachers can pick up new strategies from how these exemplars frame activities and discussions.
- They support consistent quality across classrooms. When all Grade 3 teachers in a school use aligned exemplars, students receive a more equitable learning experience.
- They include assessment ideas. Each exemplar gives you a sense of what successful learning looks like, making it easier to evaluate your students fairly.
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Grade 3 MATATAG Lesson Exemplar Quarter 1: Subject Overview
Quarter 1 runs for approximately eight weeks and covers the foundational competencies for the school year. Here’s a snapshot of what each subject focuses on during the first quarter:
English 3 — Quarter 1
The English Lesson Exemplars for Quarter 1 build strong reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills. Learners engage with short stories and texts to practice:
- Identifying main ideas and supporting details
- Decoding unfamiliar words using context clues
- Sentence construction and grammar fundamentals
- Oral communication and listening activities
Each week introduces new vocabulary in thematic contexts, helping students connect language to real-world experiences from the very first day of school.
Filipino 3 — Quarter 1
Filipino Lesson Exemplars focus on developing mother tongue-connected literacy and deeper love for the Filipino language. Topics include:
- Pagbabasa at pag-unawa sa teksto (Reading comprehension)
- Bokabularyo at kahulugan ng salita (Vocabulary and word meaning)
- Pagsulat ng pangungusap (Sentence writing)
- Pagkukuwento at pagtukoy ng tauhan at tagpuan (Storytelling: characters and setting)
Filipino lessons often integrate stories from Filipino folk literature and contemporary children’s books, fostering cultural pride alongside literacy.
Mathematics 3 — Quarter 1
Math Lesson Exemplars for Quarter 1 zero in on number sense and operations, laying the groundwork for more complex problem-solving later in the year:
- Place value of numbers up to 10,000
- Addition and subtraction of large numbers
- Introduction to multiplication concepts
- Real-world word problems and mathematical reasoning
The exemplars include step-by-step worked examples so that students can see mathematical thinking in action, not just formulas.
Science 3 — Quarter 1
Science Lesson Exemplars for Grade 3 Quarter 1 encourage curiosity-driven learning and observation, emphasizing:
- Properties of materials (solid, liquid, gas)
- Living vs. non-living things in the environment
- The human body and basic health concepts
- Simple investigations and hands-on experiments
Pupils are guided through structured inquiry — observing, questioning, exploring, and reflecting — making science feel exciting rather than abstract.
GMRC 3 (Good Manners and Right Conduct) — Quarter 1
GMRC Lesson Exemplars prioritize character formation and values education, which is central to the MATATAG vision. Quarter 1 topics include:
- Self-awareness: Who am I? What are my responsibilities?
- Respect for family, teachers, and community
- Honesty, helpfulness, and empathy in daily life
- Courtesy and polite language (using “po” and “opo” appropriately)
Through songs, dramatizations, role-plays, and guided discussions, GMRC lessons are among the most interactive and engaging in the Grade 3 day.
Makabansa 3 — Quarter 1
Makabansa is the MATATAG curriculum’s take on Social Studies for primary grades, helping students understand their identity as Filipinos. Quarter 1 covers:
- The Filipino family: roles and relationships
- The community and its members
- Local government and community helpers
- Philippine geography: regions, islands, and natural landmarks
Lessons often involve creating community maps, interviewing family members, and engaging in values-integrated discussions about civic responsibility.
Week-by-Week Breakdown: Grade 3 Quarter 1
Here’s a handy overview of the eight weeks of Quarter 1, organized by what your students will typically be working on across subjects:
Week | English | Filipino | Math | Science | GMRC | Makabansa |
Week 1 | Introduction to reading strategies | Pagbabasa ng maikling kwento | Place value | Living & non-living things | Self & family | Filipino family roles |
Week 2 | Main idea & details | Bokabularyo | Addition with regrouping | Properties of materials | Respect for elders | Community helpers |
Week 3 | Story elements: character & setting | Tauhan at tagpuan | Subtraction with regrouping | Solid, liquid, gas | Honesty | Local government |
Week 4 | Vocabulary in context | Pagsulat ng pangungusap | Word problems | The human body | Helpfulness | Community rules |
Week 5 | Sentence construction | Pag-uuri ng salita | Introduction to multiplication | Health and hygiene | Empathy | Philippine geography |
Week 6 | Reading comprehension | Pagtukoy ng tema | Patterns and sequences | Simple experiments | Kindness | Our natural resources |
Week 7 | Oral communication | Pagkukuwento | Review: operations | Review: science concepts | Gratitude | Caring for the environment |
Week 8 | Summative review | Summative review | Summative review | Summative review | Summative review | Summative review |
Note: Specific competencies may vary per school and region based on the DepEd-released Lesson Exemplars. Always verify with the official LE files for your grade level.
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Tips for Using Lesson Exemplars Effectively
Getting the most out of your Grade 3 MATATAG Lesson Exemplars isn’t just about downloading the files. Here are practical tips to make them truly work for you:
- Read the exemplar before the week starts, not the morning of. Giving yourself at least a day to internalize the lesson flow makes a huge difference in delivery quality.
- Adapt, don’t just adopt. The exemplar is a guide, not a script. Adjust the activities, stories, and examples to match your learners’ backgrounds, interests, and needs.
- Combine it with your DLL. Use the exemplar to fill in the “procedure” section of your DLL with confidence, since the exemplar already shows you the ideal sequence.
- Use the Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) alongside the LEs. The LAS are designed to complement each Lesson Exemplar, giving students structured practice that mirrors what was taught.
- Note the integration points. MATATAG Lesson Exemplars often suggest connections between subjects. Make the most of these — they help students see learning as holistic, not compartmentalized.
- Don’t skip the reflection step. The integration-and-reflection phase is where learning solidifies. Teachers who skip it miss a key opportunity for meaningful closure.
- Collaborate with co-teachers. If you have other Grade 3 teachers in your school, discuss the exemplars together. Different eyes catch different insights, and shared planning lightens everyone’s load.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the Grade 3 MATATAG Lesson Exemplars for Quarter 1 free to download? Yes! All official Lesson Exemplars are published for free on the DepEd LR Portal. You can also find them on trusted DepEd community sites like DepEd Club and DepEd Resources.
Q: Do I need to use the Lesson Exemplar exactly as written? No. The Lesson Exemplar is a model, not a strict requirement. You are encouraged to adapt it to the needs, interests, and context of your specific learners.
Q: Are the Lesson Exemplars aligned with the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELCs)? Yes. MATATAG Lesson Exemplars are designed to align with both the MATATAG Curriculum and the MELCs, ensuring consistent coverage of essential competencies.
Q: What’s the difference between the Lesson Exemplar (LE) and the Learning Activity Sheet (LAS)? The Lesson Exemplar is the teacher’s guide — it shows how to teach the lesson. The Learning Activity Sheet is the student-facing material — it provides practice tasks aligned with what the LE teaches. They are designed to be used together.
Q: Do these Lesson Exemplars cover all subjects for Grade 3? Yes. Quarter 1 Lesson Exemplars are available for all six core subjects: English, Filipino, Mathematics, Science, GMRC, and Makabansa.
Q: Which school year do these materials cover? The most up-to-date materials are aligned with SY 2025–2026, though earlier versions from SY 2024–2025 are also still available and useful for reference.
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