The spiral approach of DepEd's K to 12 to learning math and the sciences and the absence of a formal science subject in the early years will lead to a poorer basic education in these fields. On top of these, DepEd also claims a transition to an inquiry-based teaching. We do not think in a spiral fashion. Inquiry, which in layman's terms suggests "getting to the bottom of things", requires immersion, not a smorgasbord.

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