The National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development is a research and extension unit under the College of Education. It develops research-based print and nonprint curriculum materials for science and mathematics at the basic and teacher education levels. The Institute also conducts research in science and mathematics education and provides professional development programs for teachers and faculty in teacher education institutions.
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New Batches of Student Interns Join UP NISMED’s STEM Immersion Program in the First Quarter of 2026
UP NISMED Conducts Developing Artificial Intelligence Literacy (DAILy) Training for Teacher Implementers
UP NISMED Conducts Two-Part Public Lecture Series for its 61st Anniversary
UP NISMED Marks 61 Years of Dedication with Thanksgiving, Recognition, and Achievements
Yuko Wins Best Screenplay at 9th Indie-Siyensya Filmmaking Competition
UP NISMED Staff Present Study on Assessment of Critical Thinking Assessment at ESERA Conference 2025
UP NISMED Collaborated with the UP College of Education and KNUE to Conduct the 2025 KNUE-UP Teacher Training on Design Thinking Amplified by AI for Sustainable Development
UP NISMED Staff Present Research at EARCOME 9 in South Korea
Allan Canonigo Receives Local and International Recognition for Contributions to Mathematics Education Research
Curriculum Development
UP NISMED develops research-based curriculum materials for teachers and students at the basic and teacher education levels.
UP NISMED and International Partners Develop Resources for MATATAG Curriculum
This project aims to produce lesson exemplars, learning activity sheets, and GeoGebra interactive activities that align with the MATATAG curriculum's standards. The focus is on enhancing critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and students' understanding of scientific and mathematical concepts.
UP NISMED Launches Portal for MATATAG Learning Resources
The Department of Education (DepEd) is gearing up for the phased rollout of the MATATAG curriculum starting in SY 2024-2025, and UP NISMED is thrilled to support this initiative with our portal of innovative learning resources for Grades 4 to 10 in Science and Mathematics.
UP NISMED Publishes the Accompanying Video for the Self-Learning Module on Molecular Polarity
The High School Chemistry Group of the UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED), in collaboration with the NISMED Audiovisual Group, has produced the accompanying video for the Self-Learning Module (SLM) on Molecular Polarity for senior high school students. The project was initiated during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic with the goal of creating an open and accessible learning resource to supplement online learning.
Teacher Professional Development
UP NISMED offers various training courses for science and mathematics teachers and instructional leaders.
UP NISMED Conducts Developing Artificial Intelligence Literacy (DAILy) Training for Teacher Implementers
Following the Training of Trainers, the UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED), in collaboration with Unilab Foundation, the Center for Integrated STEM Education, Incorporated (CISTEM), and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Responsible AI for Social Empowerment and Education (MIT RAISE), conducted two rounds of training for teacher implementers of its AI Literacy curriculum. These trainings are part of UP NISMED's Program for Developing Artificial Intelligence Literacy among and learners, which will be rolled out over the next three years.
UP NISMED Collaborated with the UP College of Education and KNUE to Conduct the 2025 KNUE-UP Teacher Training on Design Thinking Amplified by AI for Sustainable Development
From 13 to 15 August 2025, the UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED), in partnership with the Korea National University of Education (KNUE), conducted the 2025 KNUE-UP Teacher Training on Design Thinking Amplified by AI for Sustainable Development. The training-workshop brought together educators and instructional leaders to explore the use of design thinking together with generative AI tools for teaching and learning in developing programs that are aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and plan and discuss their implementation in the field.
UP NISMED, DOST-AMCen, and DepEd SDO Balanga City Collaborate to Train Learners on 3D Printing
UP NISMED, DOST-AMCen, and DepEd Schools Division Office of Balanga City met on 14 April 2025 in Balanga City, to collaboratively plan the integration of the 3D printing in DepEd's curriculum on Creative Technologies. A Memorandum of Agreement has been drafted to cover this collaborative project. As part of the collaborative project, UP NISMED will train the implementing teachers of SDO Balanga City on 3D printing and on how to implement the 3D printing curriculum.
UP NISMED Conducts Digital Stories and Apps Training for Early Grade Science and Mathematics Teachers
To further its commitment to broaden access – including support for learners with visual impairments - the University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED) conducted the second iteration of its hands-on workshops to train early grade science and math teachers in integrating digital stories and mobile applications into their lessons.
UP NISMED Trains Nueva Vizcaya Educators on PISA- and SEA-PLM-Aligned Assessments
The University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED) conducted a three-day workshop on the development of assessment tools for the Department of Education Schools Division Office (SDO) of Nueva Vizcaya. Held on 29-31 January 2025, the training focused on designing assessment items and scoring guides modeled after the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) and the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEA-PLM).
Extension
In its role in making science accessible to the public, UP NISMED conducts public service initiatives such as training caravans, sky watching activities, public lectures, and open-labs.
UP NISMED Conducts Two-Part Public Lecture Series for its 61st Anniversary
UP NISMED Conducts Two-Part Public Lecture Series for its 61st Anniversary by UP NISMED December 09, 2025 The University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED) held a two-part Public Lecture Series on 25 November and 1 December 2025 in celebration of its 61st anniversary. Streamed live via Facebook and YouTube, this year’s public lectures centered on the theme, “From Data to Disaster Readiness: Empowering Communities through STEM Education,” highlighting the crucial role of STEM education in helping communities interpret data, assess risks, prepare for disasters, and strengthen resilience through informed action.
Go Teacher Go! Season 23 Explores Global Learning, Climate Action, and Everyday Science
In its 23rd season, UP NISMED’s educational radio program, Go Teacher Go!, aired from January to June 2024 on DZUP 1602 and livestreamed on Facebook. With ten episodes, the season spanned global opportunities, environmental advocacy, scientific and mathematical literacy, and even the chemistry behind common food hacks to bring science and mathematics closer to the everyday lives of teachers and learners.
The Philippine Space Agency and Embassy of Italy co-organizes Cosmic Journeys with UP NISMED
On 23 April 2025, the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA), in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in the Philippines and the University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (UP NISMED), launched Cosmic Journeys: Celebrating Philippines and Italy in Space at the UP NISMED Auditorium, Diliman, Quezon City.
UP NISMED successfully hosts 4th Women in STEAM Webinar
The University of the Philippines National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development, in partnership with the Austrian Embassy-Manila, successfully hosted the 4th Women in STEAM webinar on 21 March 2025, with the theme Empowering Women in STEAM: Innovating, Adapting, and Leading with Resilience.
Parada ng mga Planeta at UP NISMED
More than 1,700 astronomy enthusiasts visited the roof deck of UP NISMED on the night of 28 February 2025 for Parada ng mga Planeta, a stargazing event celebrating the rare alignment of seven planets, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, Venus, Neptune, Mercury, and Saturn.
Research
UP NISMED serves as the research and development arm of the government in science and mathematics at the basic and teacher education levels.
Baseline Study of the Current State of Early Grades Mathematics Instruction
UP NISMED, in partnership with the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) International, conducted a study that assessed the current state of early grades (Kindergarten up to Grade 3) mathematics instruction in the Philippines. The study, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), was conducted in cooperation with the Department of Education (DepEd). The team of researchers, led by Dr. Aida I. Yap, was composed of staff from the Elementary School Mathematics Group, High School Mathematics Group, and selected staff from the High School Biology Group, Information Science Group, and Elementary School Science Group. The two major lenses used to assess the current state of mathematics education at the K to 3 levels were the mathematical knowledge for teaching and the four research-recommended strategies for teaching early grades mathematics as identified by RTI’s mathematics working group. These strategies included respecting developmental progressions, using mathematics models to represent abstract notions of mathematics, encouraging children to explain and justify their thinking, and making explicit connections for children between informal and formal mathematics. In this study, these four strategies have been collectively labelled as Key Instructional Strategies (KIS). Respondents of the study were a national trainer, and teachers and instructional leaders from DepEd Regions V and VI.
The study focused on the following aspects of classroom instruction with respect to the four key instructional strategies identified: teacher practices, curriculum and instructional materials, training, and ongoing support for teachers. The key findings of the study were presented to the USAID, the central office of the Department of Education, and to both the DepEd regional offices of Regions V and VI.
(Left photo) Ms. Princes Raymunda G. Gatan, of the Elementary School Science Group of UP NISMED, conducted an online interview, via Zoom, with Ms. Michelle Alvarez Braca (right photo), a Master Teacher from the Schools Division of Bago City, teaching Grade 3. The interview focused on how to teach and assess mathematics in the early grades and the trainings they received related to teaching mathematics in the early grades.
Based on the findings of the study, UP NISMED and RTI identified gap areas that can be strengthened through a pilot teacher training and support intervention for early grades mathematics teachers that will be conducted in the school year 2021-2022.