The National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development is a research unit and an extension arm of the University of the Philippines attached to the College of Education whose goal is to raise the level of teaching and learning of science and mathematics in the Philippine educational system.
Latest News and Upcoming Events
UP NISMED’s Go, Teacher Go! Bags Another Golden Dove Award
UP NISMED Conducts Telescope Workshop for SDO Muntinlupa Educators
Empowering Mathematics Education: UP NISMED GeoGebra Program Wins 2026 Gawad Tsanselor para sa Natatanging Programang Pang-Ekstensiyon
SDO Pasig Teachers Engage in Capacity Building on 21st Century Skills Assessment
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
Collaborative Teacher Learning Through Lesson Study
Since 2006, UP NISMED has led efforts to promote lesson study as a school-based professional development model for science and mathematics teachers in the Philippines, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in classroom practice. Its publications guide teachers in conducting lesson study and writing research that contributes to advancing the global lesson study community.
Teacher Professional Development and Extension
UP NISMED offers professional development and extension programs for science and mathematics teachers, instructional leaders, and the public through training, lectures, and other educational activities that promote quality and accessible science and mathematics education.
Curricula and Training Workshops on Emerging Technologies
UP NISMED Develops Innovative STEM Curricula and Conducts Professional Development Activities in Emerging Technologies.
Quality Curriculum Resource Development
UP NISMED develops innovative, research-based learning resources for science and mathematics education. It recently developed lesson exemplars aligned with the revised K to 10 Curriculum to support teachers in its implementation.
Through partnerships, UP NISMED contributes to digital and print teaching and learning materials that strengthen classroom instruction, as well as assessment materials for meaningful evaluation of student learning.
Research
UP NISMED serves as the research and development arm of the government in science and mathematics at the basic and teacher education levels.
Partners and Collaborators
