A Comparative Analysis of Economics Education in the Philippine Social Studies Curricula

Recognizing the critical importance of aligning educational curricula with established standards, this study aimed to determine the similarities and differences in the Grade 9 economics concepts between the Philippine K to 12 and new MATATAG Social Studies Curricula and their alignment with the National Center on Education and Economy (NCEE) standards. Using a qualitative approach as a research method, it analyzed two (2) important documents, the K to 12 and MATATAG Social Studies curricula. Content analysis was employed to categorize and analyze the gathered data. The findings revealed that the K to 12 Curriculum demonstrates clearer alignment with NCEE standards across various topics while the MATATAG Curriculum does not adhere closely to the full scope of NCEE standards and focuses its concept on a locally relevant economic situation. Based on the results of the comparison, it is highly recommended that MATATAG Curriculum should be subjected to change depending on the future demands, innovations and changes in our economic sphere (Elo & Kyngas, 2007).