Teachers’ Grit and Growth Mindset in Adopting the MATATAG Curriculum

Aim: This study examined the relationship between teachers' grit and growth mindset in adopting the MATATAG Curriculum in public elementary schools in President Quirino, Sultan Kudarat.Methodology: This study used a descriptive-correlational research design.Data were collected from 254 public elementary school teachers in the north and south districts of President Quirino, Division of Sultan Kudarat, during the school year 2024-2025 through validated survey instruments.Results: There is a strong positive correlation between teachers' grit and growth mindset, indicating that those who exhibited high perseverance and commitment were also more adaptable and open to improvement.Conclusion: Teachers with higher grit and growth mindset levels demonstrated stronger adaptability, which contributed to a more effective implementation of the MATATAG Curriculum.