WHAT MULTI GRADE IS NOT?

1. Multi-grade is not one teacher running between two classrooms to teach

two separate grades with separate programs.
2. Multi-grade is not two classes working in isolation in the same room,
seated at each end of the classroom and being taught separate programs
by one teacher.

WHY MULTIGRADE CLASS EXIST?

1. The organization of multi-grade classes arise in response to remote

barangay necessities where the number of children enrolled could not
meet the number needed to organize a single grade class and the need to
appoint the necessary teacher for each class.
2. Barrio gap and limited number of students per class
3. Shortage of funds for teachers and for school buildings.

Possible Effects of Multi-grade Teaching

1. Increase enrolment (make annual intakes in small schools)

2. More efficient use of facilities and resources
3. Employ teachers more effectively
4. Improve learning by allowing students to learn at different rates
5. Better quality of teaching