for students with MR

The BLC cover the following areas:

1. Language (English and Filipino) 2. Mathematics 3. Motor Skills and Physical Education 4. Prevocational Competencies 5. Social Competencies

The skills are developmentally sequenced from basic to advanced . preschool primary intermediate

To identify the level of program of the child there should be a preassessment on the present level of functioning of the child.

To help the pupil develop not only computational skills but also skills in solving simple problems in everyday life situations.

Arithmetic processes Money Time Measurement

1. The skills specified in the BLC are accomplished according to the child s mental ability.

2. The teacher is encouraged to present the lessons with the use of visual aids using the five senses, taking into consideration the limitations of the pupils.

3. Problem solving Activities be varied and geared to present day-today situations in the pupils real life.

4. Practical applications of skills in the school canteen, nearby stores and markets must be given emphasis to let the pupils realize the importance of numeracy skills.

Mathematics Readiness
A. Color 1. Classifies objects according to color. B. Shape 1. Classifies objects according to shapes

C. Size 1. Identifies objects as small/big 2. Compare the size of objects D. Length 1. Identifies objects as long/short 2.compares the length of objects

E. Number Concept 1. Compares sets with 2 or more objects 2. Tells the number of the objects in the set (1-5) F. Money 1. Identifies money from other objects.

G. Time 1. States whether the present time is morning, afternoon or evening. 2. States whether a common activity takes place in the morning, afternoon or evening.

Competencies for Acquiring Computational Skills

Precomputational Skills 1. can discriminate between quantities, shape and sizes. 2. understands one-to-one correspondence. 3. can name symbols for numbers. 4. can name symbols in order from 1-10.

5. can recognize numerals from zero to nine. 6. can write numerals from zero to nine. Computational Skills

I. Training Readiness A. Matching and Recognition skills B. Manual Dexterity 1. Fine Motor 2. Body Awareness

II. Vocational Readiness A. Personal Hygiene 1. Personal Grooming 2. Punctuality 3. Work Attitudes 4. Work Tolerance 5. Work Performance

III. Work Exploration A. Work Exposure B. Budgeting C. Shopping D. Telephone E. Travelling