Rapid Appraisal of the Implementation of the K to 12 Curriculum: Input to Policy Formulation

^{The main purpose of this descriptive method of study was to determine the status of the implementation of the K to 12 curriculum as perceived by the public junior high school teachers and administrators in terms of curriculum design, learning resources, learning competencies, assessment and rating of learning outcomes, support for teachers and for students through rapid appraisal
approach and identify some input to policy formulation that can be offered based on the findings of the study. Results showed that the implementation of the K to 12 curriculum design, assessment, and rating of learning outcomes was rated very satisfactory, while learning competencies, learning resources, support for teachers, and support for students were rated satisfactory. Despite this rating, most of the items under each category were considered weaknesses, hence, indicating the need for improvement. No significant differences were noted between the observation of teachers and administrators in the implementation of the K to curriculum in curriculum design, learning competencies and assessment and rating of learning outcomes, support for learning resources, teachers and students. The results of the study served as a basis in recommending policies for the improvement of each curricular category evaluated. It is therefore recommended to conduct further research on these policies, especially on the implementation and evaluation of their effectiveness in addressing the weak areas of the K-12 curriculum.}