International Journal of Learning and Teaching Volume 09, Issue 3, (2017) 338-354 www.ij-lt.eu Grade 7 ŵatheŵatiĐs textďooks’ differeŶtiatioŶ iŶ the PhilippiŶes: Illusion or reality? Victoria C. Magayon * , The Graduate School, University of San Tomas, 1008, Manila, Philippines. Emily B. Tan, The Graduate School, University of San Tomas, 1008, Manila, Philippines. Suggested Citation: Magayon, V.C. & Tan, E. B. (2017). Grade ϳ ŵatheŵatiĐs tedžtďooks differeŶtiation in the Philippines: An illusion or a reality? International Journal of Learning and Teaching. 9(3), 338-354. Received February 17, 2017; revised April 19, 2017; accepted July 18, 2017. Selection and peer review under responsibility of Prof. Dr. Hafize Keser, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey. © 2017 SciencePark Research, Organization & Counseling. All rights reserved. Abstract Educators are challenged to adjust curriculum materials to support the access of each student to high-quality learning. Curriculum differentiation entails designing learning content and opportunities for all types of learners. In the Philippines, the Basic Education textbook is the main resource in delivering core subjects such as mathematics. This study contributes understanding about and practical implementation of curriculum differentiation utilising Qualitative Content Analysis using apriori codes to describe differentiation in six Grade 7 mathematics textbooks. Findings show that the textbooks analysed in the study provide the same types of differentiation but differ in extent. The most common differentiations are using real life situations, abstractions, and proof of reasoning. This paper argues that while Grade 7 mathematics textbooks in the PhilippiŶes applLJ Makers principles of differentiation in introducing and presenting lessons, learning exercises, and in the ŵasterLJ test, theLJ haǀe LJet to ďe adjusted aĐĐordiŶg to studeŶts iŶterest aŶd learŶiŶg profiles. Keywords: Curriculum differentiation, Philippine mathematiĐs tedžtďooks aŶalLJsis, ĐoŶteŶt aŶalLJsis of tedžtďooks. *ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE: Victoria C. Magayon, The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines. E-mail address: victoriamagayon@gmail.com/+639285206580