English: Prior to the launch of the MATATAG K to 10 curriculum, experts have pointed out that the K to 12 basic education curriculum is too congested which prevents learners from mastering essential competencies such as literacy and numeracy.
Filipino: Bago ilunsad ang MATATAG K to 10 curriculum, pinuna ng mga eksperto na masyadong congested ang K to 12 basic education curriculum, kung saan masyadong maraming itinuturo sa mga bata. Nagiging sagabal ito upang matutunan nila ang mga essential competencies tulad ng literacy at numeracy.