Knowledge Channel Foundation Launches New MathDali Episodes for Grade 1 to Boost Early Numeracy
In partnership with BDO Foundation and Huawei Philippines
The MathDali Grade 1 launch was attended by more than 200 young learners at Oranbo Elementary School
Pasig City - Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI), BDO Foundation and Huawei Philippines, launched ten new episodes of its innovative math series, “MathDali Grade 1” aimed at teaching basic numeracy skills.
The launch held in Oranbo Elementary School on December 11, 2024, marked a significant milestone in KCFI, BDO Foundation and Huawei Philippines’ efforts to support math education through quality educational content. The ten new episodes feature engaging and interactive lessons that make learning math fun and accessible. With 5 pilot episodes done in 2023, “MathDali Grade 1” now has a total of 15 episodes for learning early numeracy skills with understanding and familiarization of grade 1 math concepts.
Lawrence Kasman, BDO Foundation Program Management Head of Financial Education
BDO Foundation Program Management Head of Financial Education Lawrence Kasman expressed pride in the success of the first batch of “MathDali” episodes in 2023, which garnered numerous awards, including the Anak TV Seal award and recognition from the 45th Catholic Mass Media Awards as Best Children and Youth Program.
“Through this partnership, we hope to improve basic education by leveraging innovative communication and technology,” Kasman said. BDO Foundation aims to empower both educators and learners with the new episodes.
Edric Calma, Knowledge Channel Foundation Vice President
KCFI Vice President Edric Calma emphasized the show’s commitment to developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills through appealing and enjoyable videos. “Our goal with MathDali has always been to make math easy, accessible, and enjoyable for our young learners,” he said.
Robi Domingo, Host of Knowledge Channel’s MathDali
MathDali host Robi Domingo shared his enthusiasm for the program’s growth. “Being part of MathDali has been a rewarding experience. Seeing how MathDali has evolved from 5 episodes in 2023 to creating even more engaging content for young students this year is truly inspiring.”
Gil Basa, DepEd Central Bureau of Curriculum Development representative
DepEd Central Bureau of Curriculum Development representative Gil Basa highlighted the importance of early numeracy skills, noting that they form the foundation for more complex mathematical concepts later on. Oranbo Elementary School Principal Diosdado Manubag expressed gratitude for the new “MathDali” episodes, as they will not only benefit learners but also provide teachers with new strategies to enhance their lessons.
"There are many Math video lessons online that are in English, but here in NCR (National Capital Region) we use the mother tongue,” said Glaiza Matias, a Mathematics teacher at Oranbo Elementary School. “We have difficulty in bridging the English video lessons to Tagalog, but with the help of MathDali which is in the mother tongue, teaching children will become easier for us and make learning more interesting for them."
With its engaging format and focus on practical application, “MathDali” aims to inspire a love of learning in young Filipinos and equip them with the essential skills for future success
Catch MathDali Grade 1 starting December 16 every Monday and Sunday at 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM on the Knowledge Channel—available on cable, direct-to-home satellite and DTT, and online through iWantTFC. It will also be available on Knowledge Channel School Anywhere on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z. MathDali and other KCFI video lessons are also available on-demand through its official Facebook and YouTube pages, and educational snippets on its TikTok account.
For more information on KCFI, visit www.knowledgechannel.org or follow @knowledgechannel on Facebook, @kchonline on X, and @knowledgechannelofficial on TikTok.