Mathematics Syllabus: Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education

Republic of Zambia
Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education

Primary School Course
Mathematics Syllabus
(Grades 1-7)

Published by the Curriculum development Centre

P O Box 50092
Lusaka
OCTOBER 2012
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Published by the Curriculum Development Centre, Lusaka
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Acknowledgement ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Rationale .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Assessment ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Time And Period Allocation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Grade 1 ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Grade 2 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Grade 3 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Grade 4 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
Grade 5 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Grade 6 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Grade 7 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
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PREFACE

This syllabus has been prepared and produced against the background of the need to set standards for mathematics education and form the country’s
vision from ECCDE through to Teacher Education.

It is a culmination of surveys of existing materials and policies from a number of countries both in Africa and beyond with progressive mathematics
education. It also draws from studies, research and the country’s policy documents and aspirations.
The Curriculum Development Centre would in this regard like to thank numerous stakeholders such as teachers, lecturers and other mathematicians who
reviewed the working document and made invaluable suggestions.
The following are the underlying principles for the revised primary school mathematics curricula:
• Equity
• Orderly and logical progression
• Varied teaching methodology
• Integration of knowledge, skills and values
These standards have been defined at two levels; the content and process domains. The content domain is defined according to six themes namely;
Number and Calculations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement and Estimations, Probability and statistics and Functions. The process domain on the
other hand is defined according to five categories. These are; knowledge and skills, interest, understanding, thinking, application and representation
which constitute the general outcomes of the course.

Miriam Chonya-‐Chinyama (Mrs.)
Permanent Secretary,
Ministry of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Education

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The Mathematics Department of the Curriculum Development Centre gratefully acknowledges the contributions of participants of the Technical
Committee, Schools and Organisations whose officers offered invaluable suggestions and advice in the finalization of the Primary School Mathematics
Syllabus. We would like to make special mention of the following entities:

• The University of Zambia
• Colleges of Education
• Examinations Council of Zambia
• JICA in collaboration with Hiroshima University
• Primary and secondary schools countrywide
• Line Ministries
• Church Organizations and NGOs
•
The high quality and well thought ideas of this syllabus would not have been possible without invaluable contributions of the above mentioned
organizations and individuals who participated in various consultative meetings held across the country as representatives of their organizations and
some in their own capacity as experts in mathematics. We would like to say thank you for the job well done.
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INTRODUCTION

This Syllabus for primary schools aims at enabling learners acquire mathematical knowledge, values and skills for the further study of the subject at the
Junior Secondary level as well as application in their daily lives. It is for this reason that teachers focus on encouraging communication of mathematical
ideas among learners, emphasise on problem solving and application to real life situations besides cultivating interest of the subjects.

The syllabus is structured in such a way that the learner is encouraged to apart from laying emphasis on mathematics concepts and principles
emphasises critical and creative thinking. It is recommended to teachers that since Mathematics is a discipline with hierarchical concepts and skills, they
should present it in an integrated and spiral approach.

Cecilia N. Sakala (Mrs.)
Director, Standards and Curriculum
Ministry of Education and Vocational Training

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RATIONALE

Mathematics is an important tool for the development and improvement of a person’s intellectual competence in logical reasoning, spatial
visualization, analysis and abstract thought. When learners have acquired enough knowledge in mathematics they develop numeracy,
reasoning, thinking skill and problem solving skills. Mathematics is very important not only in science and technology that is vital for the
development of the country but also in everyday life and workplace. Mathematics would equip the learner to live in modern age of Science
and technology and enable the learner to contribute to the social and economic development of the country and the world at large.
Mathematics plays a vital role in the development of highly skilled and technologically based manpower. Mathematics also prepares and
enhances the learners’ prospect of employment and further education as it also plays a key role as a tool for other learning areas and
subject. Mathematics relates to all subjects and provides necessary mathematical pre-‐requisites for further education. Other subjects in
science and technology heavily depend on mathematics concepts. In order for Zambia to comfortably reach the 2010 millennium goals there
has to be a deliberate emphasis on mathematics education.
Mathematics can also be an interesting subject as it can also be a subject of enjoyment and excitement. This offers learners and students an
opportunity for creative work and moments of joy and pleasure. It is very interesting for students and indeed all learners when they discover
ideas and insights that would help them pursue mathematics even outside school walls.
The study of mathematics will build up understanding and appreciation of basic mathematical concepts and computational skills in order to
apply them in everyday life. Mathematics aims at developing clear mathematical thinking and expression in a learner and also develop
ability to recognize problem and to solve them with related mathematical knowledge and skills.
Through the study of mathematics learners will develop ethical values necessary for accountability in financial matters. It will develop in
them the skills of interpreting and financial information. It will help learners acquire skills for planning, budgeting and effective decision-‐
making.
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ASSESSMENT

Continuous assessment will be emphasised by using various methods of testing according to topics and themes at various levels. The
examinations council of Zambia will prepare detailed procedures on how continuous assessment will be conducted by the teachers. The
Examinations Council will also develop examination syllabus to provide teachers with guidelines on the objectives to be tested. The scheme
of assessment will consists of school based assessment and final examination that will be conducted by the Examinations Council of Zambia.
School based assessment will be in the form of tests. Tests will be in the form of diagnostic, aptitude, achievement, oral, practice, attitude
and performance, exercises, assignments, discussions, investigation, project work. School based assessment shall contribute towards
certification of all learners.
Time and Period allocation

Time allocation for this syllabus is at two levels; the lower (Grades 1 – 4) and the upper (Grades 5 – 7) primary.
Lower primary (Grades 1 – 4)
• The lower primary level will require at least six-‐30 minute periods per week to complete.
Upper primary (Grades 5 – 7)
• The upper primary level on the other hand will require at least six-‐40 minute periods per week to complete.

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GRADE 1
General outcomes: Key Competences:

§ Develop mathematical knowledge and skills. • Sort objects with respect to colour, size and shape
§ Develop interest in Mathematics for • Identify digits from 0-‐9
everyday use. • Count given objects up to 20
• Read and write numbers sequentially from i-‐100
• Identify and tell the meaning of addition and subtraction signs
• Recognise lower denominators/coins of Zambia(within their numerical scope)
• Recognize circles, rectangles and triangle

TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES

1.1 SETS 1.1.1 Sort objects according to • Sorting objects according to size, • Classification • Team work
size, colour and shape. colour and shape. • Identification • Reasoning
1.1.2 Match sets into one-‐to-‐ • Matching sets of objects into one-‐ • Communication • Appreciation
one correspondence. to-‐one correspondence • Comparison • Interpretation
1.1.3 Place sets in order • Ordering sets according to their • Application
according to their cardinal numbers
cardinal numbers. • Associating number of elements in
1.1.4 Associate the number of a set with numerals 0 to 10
elements in a set with
numerals 0 to 10.

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1.2 NUMBERS AND 1.2.1 Count, read and write • Counting numbers from 1 to 100 • Identification • Awareness
NOTATION numbers f rom 1 t o 100. (Use concrete objects and math • Communication • Team work
songs/games/rhymes,ICT as well) • Counting • Reasoning
1.2.2 Order numbers in terms • Reading and writing numbers • Reading • Application
of magnitude. • Stating that one number is one • Writing
1.2.3 Count in tens up to ten more than the other or one less • Comparison
tens (100). than the other
• Counting numbers in tens up to
100.
1.3 ADDITION 1.3.1 Add numbers within the • Adding numbers up to100 • Addition • Accuracy
range 0 to100. horizontally (not involving • Demonstration • Application
1.3.2 Carry out vertical carrying). • Problem-‐solving • Team work
addition up to 100 • Adding numbers up to100 • Accuracy • Critical thinking

involving grouping. vertically (involving grouping) • Problem-‐solving
1.3.3 Complete addition of
number sentences.
1.4 SUBTRACTION 1.4.1 Subtract numbers within • Subtracting numbers horizontally • Subtraction • Accuracy
the range 0 to 100. in the range 0-‐100 (not involving • Demonstration • Application
1.4.2 Carry out vertical “borrowing”) • Problem-‐solving
• Problem-‐solving
subtraction. • Subtracting numbers vertically in • Critical thinking
• Accuracy
1.4.3 Complete subtraction of the range 0-‐100
number sentences
NUMBER 2.9.1 Recognize number • Number patterns (Only • Identification • Reasoning
PATTERNS patterns involving addition and • Appreciation
• Communication
subtraction). • Awareness

• Ordering
• Analysis
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1.5.SOCIAL AND 1.5.1 Carry out practical • Carrying out practical shopping • Identification • Thriftiness
COMMERCIAL shopping activities activities involving money up to
involving money. K100. • Comparison • Application
ARITHMETIC
1.5.2 Carry out vertical • Carrying out vertical addition and
• Communication • Accuracy
addition and subtraction subtraction of money up to K100.
of money. • Addition and • Teamwork
Subtraction
1.6 SHAPES 1.6.1 Recognise shapes. • Recognizing and drawing Shapes • Identification • Application
1.6.2 Draw shapes ( squares, circles, • Drawing • Appreciation
rectangles and • Comparison • Creativity
1.6.3 Make shapes of squares, triangles) • Accuracy
circles, rectangles and • Making shapes using carton box
triangles. cut-‐outs, wire models, plasticine

(squares, circles,
1.6.4 Draw/make pictures rectangles and
using shapes of squares, triangles)
rectangle circles and • Creating an autograph album of
triangles shapes. (squares, rectangle circles
1.6.5 Create an autograph and triangles)
album of shapes.

1.7 TIME • Telling the time of the day (morning, • Identification • Team work
1.7,1 Tell the time of the day. midday, afternoon, evening, night) • Interpretation • Awareness
• Days of the week • Ordering • Time consciousness
1.7.2 Tell days of the week • Months of the year.
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1.7.3 Name months of the year

GRADE 2

§ Develop mathematical knowledge and • count in tens up to1000
skills. • Horizontally and vertically add and subtract numbers up to 100(without regrouping)
§ Develop interest in Mathematics for • Identify place values of numbers up to 1000
everyday use. • Identify and tell the meaning of multiplication and division signs
• Arrange numbers (upto1000) in order
• Draw rectangles, circles and triangles
• Differentiate objects in terms of their size, length and weight
• Tell time on a 12 hour clock(to full hours)

TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
2.1 SETS Describe sets. • Describing sets • Communication • Teamwork
• Relating sets to real life situations • Comparison • Reasoning
Relate sets to real life situations • Set notation; (Membership of a set • Identification • Appreciation
using symbols ∈ “a member of”, • Analysis • Application
State membership of a set using
∉ “not a member of”, ) • Interpretation • Awareness
symbol
• { } Empty set or no member in the
set
∈ , ∉ and { }
2.2 NUMBERS 2.2.1 Count, read and write • Counting numbers up to 1000 (Use • Communication • Ordering
AND NOTATION numbers up to 1000 maths songs/games/rhymes, ICT • Counting and • Application
as well) reading • Interpretation
Count in tens and hundreds up • Reading and writing numbers up to • Writing • Awareness
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to 1000 1000 • Observation
• Counting in tens and hundreds up
to 1000
PLACE VALUES 2.3.1 Identify place values of • Place values of digits in numbers • Analysis • Teamwork
digits in given numbers up to1000 • Addition • Accuracy
• Place value charts and the abacus • Identification • Application
2.3.2 Use the abacus to • Writing numbers in expanded • Interpretation • Awareness

represent given numbers. notation (e.g. 800+50+4 for 854)
with and without words
2.3.3 Write numbers in
expanded notation
2.4 ADDITION 2.4.1 Add numbers up to 1000 • Adding numbers up to 1000 • Interpretation • Accuracy
without regrouping. without regrouping • Addition • Teamwork
• Adding numbers up to 1000 by • Analysis • Application
Add numbers up to 1000 by regrouping ones, tens, hundreds • Communication

regrouping. and thousands (expanded • Accuracy
notation)
Apply the commutative law and • Applying the commutative law and
zero property of addition. zero property of addition
• Adding numbers using number
Use number trees, number trees, wheels, and magic squares
wheels, and magic squares to • Adding quantities in real life
add numbers. situations (application)
2.5 SUBTRACTION 2.5.1 Subtract whole numbers • Subtracting whole numbers • Communication • Accuracy
up to 1,000 Vertically. vertically in the range 1 – 1000 • Subtraction • Teamwork
(Including “borrowing”) • Accuracy • Application
• Subtracting quantities in real life

situations (application)
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2.6MULTIPLICATION Describe multiplication as • Multiplication as repeated addition • Identification • Accuracy
repeated addition • Grouping items/objects in twos • Communication • Appreciation
(2s), threes (3s), up to tens (10s) • Multiplication • Application
Group items/objects in twos and finding their values • Accuracy • Teamwork

(2s), threes (3s), up to tens (10s) • Multiplication sign
and find their value. • Multiplying numbers between 0
and 10 by 2,3,4,5
Multiply numbers between 0 • The commutative law and
and 10 by 2,3,4,5 property of one as an identity in
multiplication (i.e. Any number
Apply the commutative multiplied by 1 equals that
property of multiplication number)
• Multiplying quantities in real life
2.7 DIVISION 2.7.1 Divide whole numbers • The division sign • Identification • Accuracy
ranging from 1 to 100 by 2, 4, 5 • Dividing whole numbers ranging • Communication • Appreciation
from 1 to 100 by 2, 4, 5 and 10 • Division • Teamwork
and 10.
without leaving a remainder • Accuracy • Application

• Dividing quantities in real life
2.8 SOCIAL AND Carry out practical shopping • Shopping and marketing activities • Communication • Application
COMMERCIAL and marketing activities involving money up to K 1 000 • Addition and • Accuracy
ARITHMETIC involving money up to K 1 • Adding and subtracting money subtraction • Teamwork
000. • Identification • Thriftiness
• Budgeting • Responsibility
Carry out addition and • Decision-‐making
• Entrepreneurship
subtraction involving money.

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2.9 NUMBER Recognize and use number • number patterns involving the four • Identification • Orderliness
PATTERNS patterns involving the four mathematical operations (+, -‐, ×, ÷) • Communication • Appreciation
mathematical operations (+, -‐, ×, • Ordering numbers in terms of • Ordering • Teamwork
magnitude. • Analysis
÷).

LENGTH . • Non standard measurements e.g. • Identification • Application

strides, feet, strings • Communication • Team work
2.10.1 Compare, length of • Comparing length of different • Comparison
different objects. objects • Demonstration

TIME 2.11.1 Read and tell time in full • Time in full hours. ( 1 hour-‐ • Reading • Accuracy
hours interval) • communication • Punctuality
• Interpretation • Application
• Interpretation

MATCHING Draw Arrow diagrams to • Matching sets using arrow to • Identification • Creativity
illustrate matching illustrate matching involving “ • Drawing • Team work
addition and subtraction of two-‐ • Matching
digit numbers • Communication

• Note: Range should be up to1000 • Interpretation

PICTOGRAPHS Collect and present information • Information collection • Research • Application

using pictures • Information presentation • Representation • Reasoning
(pictographs only) • Communication • Team work
• Drawing • Inquiry
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• Interpretation
• comparison

SHAPES Mould cuboids and cubes using • Moulding cuboids and cubes • Identification • Application
either clay, putty, or plasticine. (rectangular and cubical bricks) • Communication • Team work
• Creating an autograph albums of • Resourcefulness • Appreciation
Create an autograph albums of cuboids and cubes making from • Creativity

cuboids and cubes. cut-‐outs of magazines and paste
them according to shapes .

GRADE 3

§ Develop mathematical • Describe and list members of a given set
knowledge and skills. • Vertically add and subtract numbers up to 10 000(by regrouping)
§ Develop interest in • Multiply and divide one number by another (three digit by single digit)
Mathematics for everyday • Generate simple number patterns using the four mathematical operations
use. • Use the symbols >,<,= and not equal to , to order numbers
• Use rule to measure length and width of given shape and object
• Tell time on a 24 hour clock to quarter of an hour and read a calendar
• Acquire the concept of common fraction(as part of a whole) and identify different types of fractions
• Add and subtract fractions with a common denominator
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TOPIC/ THEME SPECIFIC OUTCOME • KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
SETS Describe a set by listing its • Sets and notation • Communication • Teamwork
members.
• Listing members of a set • Description • Awareness
Recognise and use the symbols.
• Set symbols: "=" equal to, " ≠" • Listing • Application
not equal to, "∈" member of,
• Symbolization • Identification
"∉" not a member of, "{ }"
braces#
• Applying sets in real life

situations.
NUMBERS AND Read and write numbers • Reading and writing numbers • Communication • Accuracy
NOTATION up to 10,000.
• Reading and • Application
writing
• Team work
• Presentation
ADDITION Add whole numbers up to 10,000. • Addition of numbers up to • Counting • Accuracy
10,000 without regrouping.
Use number trees, number • Addition • Teamwork
wheels and magic squares to add • Addition of numbers up to
• Communication • Application
numbers. 10,000 by regrouping
(Expanded notation). • Interpretation
• Adding numbers by using

number trees, number wheels
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and magic squares
• Applying addition of whole

numbers in real life situations
3.4 SUBTRACTION Subtract whole numbers in the • Subtraction of whole numbers • Counting • Accuracy
range 0-‐10,000 in the range 0-‐10,000 by
• Subtraction • Teamwork
regrouping. (vertical
Use number trees, number
subtraction, expanded • Communication • Application
wheels and magic squares to
notation)
subtract whole numbers. • Interpretation
• subtract whole numbers using
number trees, number wheels
and magic squares
• Applying subtraction in real life

situations
MULTIPLICATION Multiply three digit numbers by a • Multiplying three digit numbers • Multiplication • Accuracy
single digit number. by a single digit number (1 to 9)
• Interpretation • Appreciation
• Applying multiplication in real
• Communication • Application
life situation
• Team work
DIVISION Divide whole numbers up to 1000 • Dividing whole numbers up to • Division • Accuracy
by numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 1000 by numbers 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7,
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and 10 8, 9 and 10 ( Including long • Interpretation • Appreciation
division)
• Application
• Applying division in real life

situations
3.7 SOCIAL AND Demonstrate mathematical skills • Shopping and marketing • Interpretation • Application
COMMERCIAL in shopping and marketing activities.
ARITHMETIC activities. • Computation • Accuracy
• ( Using K100, K500, K 1 000 and
Carry out mathematical K10 000 notes ) • Teamwork
operations involving money. • Honesty
• Adding, subtracting, multiplying
and dividing money
3.8 NUMBER Recognize number patterns • Number patterns involving the • Observation • Application
PATTERNS involving the four mathematical four mathematical operations
operations. (+, -‐, ×, ÷) • Ordering • Appreciation

Ordering numbers using • Presentation • Reasoning
• Using mathematical symbols

mathematical symbols ">", "<", "=" and “≠". • Analysis • Team work
3.9FRACTIONS 3.9.1 Describe fractions • Fractions • Drawing • Application
3.9.2 Draw and shade fractions. • Drawing and shading fractions • Interpretation • Appreciation
Identify and represent common • Common fractions.( (half, • Comparing • Accuracy

fractions quarter, eighth)
• Representation • Teamwork
• Adding and subtracting
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Add and subtract fractions. fractions having a common • Addition and
denominator subtraction
• Fractions in real life situations
LENGTH Measure length and width of • Measuring length and width • Observation • Application
given shapes and objects. using standard units (cm)of
• Measuring • Accuracy
given shapes and objects
• Reading • Team work
• interpretation
PERIMETER Find the perimeter of a plane • Perimeter of a plane figure by • Measuring • Application
figure measuring all round(Practically)
• Reading • Appreciation
• Communication • Accuracy
• Teamwork
TIME 3.12.1 Tell time at specified • Telling time to half, quarter of • Observation • Application
intervals. an hour and five minute
• Reading • Accuracy
intervals

• Communication • Teamwork
• Calendar
Read and use the calendar
• Interpret
GRAPHS 3.13.1 Collect and present • Data collection • Research • Application

ungrouped data on a frequency
• Data presentation(Frequency
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table) table involving use of • Presentation • Teamwork
tally marks(Including bundling
• Communication
fives)
• Drawing
• Interpretation
RELATIONS AND 3.14. 1 Draw Arrow diagrams to • Relations and mappings • Identification • Application
MAPPINGS illustrate one-‐to-‐one mappings (involving “Times 2 plus 1 etc”
• Comprehension • Memory
Whole numbers in range should

not exceed 10 000 • Drawing • Appreciation
• Applying relations and • interpretation
mappings in real life situations
SHAPES 3.15.1 Mould a cylinder and • 3-‐dimensional figures(cylinder • Identification • Application

pyramids from clay, Putty, wire& and pyramids)
• Interpretation • Team work
paper mash etc
• Creating an autograph of
• Communication • Critical thinking
Create an autograph of pictures pictures with shapes of
with shapes cylinders and pyramids by • Resourceful
making Cut-‐outs from

magazines/charts and pastes • Self-‐reliance
them according to shape. (This
is an ongoing project from
grade 2)
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GRADE 4

§ Develop mathematical knowledge and skills. • Use the symbols =,not equal to, member of, not member of and
§ Develop interest in Mathematics for everyday use. empty set appropriately in set notation
• Solve simple problems based on addition, subtraction
,multiplication and division(up to10 000)
• Convert measurements of length from one unit to another(i.e.
kilometer, metre, centimeter)
• Find area of square and rectangle
• Add and subtract common fractions up to a two digit denominator

TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES • KNOWLEDGE • SKILLS • VALUES
4.1 SETS 4.1.1 Use set notations • Sets and notation • Communication • Application
4.1.2 Identify equivalent sets
4.1.3 Identify subsets and use • equivalent sets • Identification • Teamwork

the subset symbol⊂.
• Subsets and their symbol ⊂ • Interpretation • Accuracy
4.1.4 Apply sets to solve
problems • Applying sets to solve problems
in real life situations
4.2 NUMBERS AND 4.2.1 Read and write numbers • Reading and writing numbers up • Reading • Accuracy
NOTATION to 10,000.
4.2.2 Express a number in • Writing • Teamwork
expanded notation • Expressing a five digit number in
expanded notation • Communication • Application
4.3 ADDITION 4.3.1 Add numbers up to • Adding numbers up to 100,000 • Addition • Accuracy
100,000 in expanded in expanded form by regrouping
4.3.2 Apply addition to solve ones, tens, hundreds, and • Communication • Teamwork
problems. thousands.
• Regrouping • Application
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• Adding numbers up to 100,000
in expanded form without
regrouping – ones, tens,
hundreds, and thousands.
• Problems in real life situations
4.4 SUBTRACTION 4.4.1 Subtract whole numbers • Subtracting whole numbers • Subtraction • Accuracy
in the range 1-‐100,000 vertical in the range 1-‐100,000
4.4.2 Apply subtraction to solve in expanded notation • Communication • Teamwork
problems in real life
• Solving problems in real life • Application
4.5 MULTIPLICATION 4.5.1 Multiply whole numbers • Multiplying whole numbers by • Multiplication • Accuracy
by 10 and 20 using short 10 and 20 using short
multiplication. multiplication • Interpretation • Teamwork
4.5.2 Multiply whole numbers
• Multiplying whole numbers by 2 • Application
by 2 digit numbers.
4.4.3 Apply multiplication to digit numbers.
solve problems
• Problems in real life
4.6 DIVISION 4.6.1 Divide whole numbers in • Dividing whole numbers in the • Division • Accuracy
the range 1 to 100,000. range 1 -‐ 100,000 by one or
4.6.2 Apply division to solve two-‐digit number using vertical • Interpretation • Application
problems in real life division (Long division)
• Teamwork

• Dividing to solve problems in
real life
4.7 SOCIAL AND 4.7.1 Use mathematical • Using the operations (+, -‐, x and • Computation • Application
COMMERCIAL operations to solve ) to solve problems involving
problems involving money • Application • Accuracy
ARITHMETIC
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up to K100 000. money up to K100 000. • Interpretation • Teamwork

• Problem solving
• Responsibility
4.8 NUMBER 4.8.1 Identify patterns and • Number Patterns • Observation • Application
PATTERNS complete number
sequences. • Apply number patterns to solve • Sequencing • Appreciation

• Presentation • Awareness
• Team work
4.9 FRACTIONS 4.9.1 Identify equivalent • Equivalent Fractions • Drawing • Application

fractions
4.9.2 Add and subtract • Adding and subtracting fractions • Interpretation • Appreciation
fractions with a common with a common denominator up
to 20 • Comparing • Accuracy
denominator.
4.9.3 Apply fractions to solve • Representation • Teamwork
• Fractions in everyday real life
• Addition and
subtraction
4.10 LENGTH, 4.10.1 Use standard units to • Standard units to measure • Measurement • Application
CAPACITY AND measure capacity, length, capacity, length, area and mass
area and mass. Capacity and mass • Conversion • Accuracy
MASS
4.10.2 Convert measurements of
• Computation • Teamwork
length, capacity and mass. • Converting length, capacity and
mass to equivalent units (using
• Critical thinking
4.10.3 Solve problems involving basic standard units of ml, litres,
length, capacity and mass. kg, grammes, cm, m, km)

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• Applying mathematical
operations (+, -‐, ×, ÷) in solving
problems that involve length,
capacity and mass
4.11 RELATIONS AND 4.11.1 Illustrate one-‐to-‐many • One-‐to-‐many relations (“is • Identification • Application
MAPPINGS relation using arrow. greater than” , “ is less than”, “
4.11.2 Apply relations in real life is greater or equal to “ ) using • Relation • Creativity

situations. arrow diagrams
• Comprehension • Teamwork
• With domain: up to 100 000
• Drawing • Critical thinking
(Only whole numbers)
• Analysis
• Relations and mappings in real
life situations • Communication
• interpretation
4.12 GRAPHS 4.12.1 Collect and present data • Data collection • Research • Application
on a line graph
4.12.2 Read and interpret line • Data presentation(Line graph) • Representation • Team work
graphs
• Reading and interpreting line • Communication • Accuracy
graphs
• Drawing
• Reading
interpretation
4.13 POLYGONS 4.13.1 Create an autobiography • Autographs of polygons • Identification • Application
of polygons (triangles up to decagon) group
them according to shape (This • Interpretation • Team work

should be an ongoing project
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from grade 3) • Communication • Critical thinking
GRADE 5

§ Communicate mathematical ideas • Read and write whole numbers in words up to 100 000
effectively. • Identify different types of fractions and convert from one to the other (Mixed, improper,
§ Use Information Communication decimal and common)
Technology (ICT) in the learning of • Solve simple problems based on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of
mathematics. decimal fractions
§ Develop understanding of measurements • Acquire concept of the Lowest common multiple(LCM) ,Highest common factor(HCF) and
and shapes. greatest common denominator(GCD) and use them to solve related problems
§ Apply mathematical operations in solving • Identify and draw nets of three dimension shapes( cuboids and pyramids only)
problems. • Acquire the concept of graph and present different data by using pictographs

TOPIC/ THEME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES
5.1 SETS 5.1.1 List all sub sets of a given set • Proper and improper • Identification • Awareness
subsets
5.1.2 Describe subset in a Venn diagram • Representation • Team work
• subsets in a Venn diagrams
5.1.3 Use subset symbol • Description • logical
• The subset symbol "⊂” thinking
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5.2 NUMBERS AND Read and write whole numbers in figures • Whole numbers in figures • Observation • Application
NOTATION and words. and words up to 100,000
• Identification • Accuracy
Express six digit numbers in expanded • Expanded notation up to six
notation. • Communication • Team work
digit numbers
Order whole numbers in order of size • Representation

• Ordering whole numbers in
(magnitude). order of magnitude up to • Ordering
100,000
5.3 ADDITION Add whole numbers up to 100,000. • Addition up to 100,000 • Addition • Accuracy
Add numbers using the number line. • Addition on the number line • Drawing • Problem
solving
Apply addition to solve problems in real • Addition in real life • Communication
life situations. situations • Application
5.4SUBTRACTION Subtract whole numbers up to 100,000. • Subtraction up to 100,000. • Subtraction • Accuracy
Subtract numbers using a number line. • Subtraction on the number • Drawing • Problem
line solving
Apply subtraction to solve problems in • Communication
real life situations • Subtraction in real life • Application
situations
MULTIPLICATION Multiply whole numbers up to 100,000. • Multiplication tables • Multiplication • Problem
solving
Apply the properties of zero(0) and one(1) • Multiplying whole numbers • Accuracy
in multiplication. up to 100,000 • Accuracy
• Interpretation
• Properties of zero(0) and • Logical
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Use multiplication vocabulary one(1) in multiplication thinking
Apply knowledge of multiplication to solve • Multiplication vocabulary( • Application

problems in real life situations multiplicand, multiplier,
factor, product)

• Multiplication in real life
situations
5.6 DIVISION Divide whole numbers by 100 and • Division by 100 and • Computation • Application
multiples of 100. multiples of 100 with
• Interpretation • Patience
dividends up to 100,000
Use division vocabulary
• Analysis • Accuracy
• Division vocabulary(divisor,
Apply division to solve problems in real life
dividend, quotient,
situations
remainder)
5.7:SOCIAL AND Prepare simple household bills • Budgeting • Application • Application

COMMERCIAL (budgeting).
ARITHMETIC • Ready-‐reckoner • Interpretation • Accuracy
Apply simple ready-‐reckoners
• Meter reading (water and • Budgeting • Teamwork
Read and interpret water and electricity electricity bills)
bills. • Problem
solving
5.8 FACTORS AND Describe and list prime and composite • Prime and composite • Identification • Problem
MULTIPLES numbers. numbers solving
• Representation
Identify factors of given numbers • Factors • Accuracy
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Identify the Highest Common Factor (HCF) • Highest Common Factor • Interpretation • Application
or the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) by (HCF) or Greatest Common
• Communication
listing. Divisor (GCD)

Identify multiples of a given number • multiples
Identify the Lowest Common Multiple • Lowest Common Multiple

(LCM) by listing. (LCM),
Apply factors and multiples to solve • factors and multiples in real
problems in real life situations. life situations
5.9 FRACTIONS 5.9.1 Add and subtract proper fractions • Addition and subtraction of • Computation • Application
with different denominators. fractions with different
• Interpretation • Patience
denominators.
Convert mixed fractions to improper
• Accuracy • Appreciation
fractions and vice versa. • Conversion of mixed
fractions to improper • Conversion • Accuracy
Multiply whole numbers by fractions.
fractions and vice versa.
Divide whole numbers by fractions and
• Multiplying whole numbers
vice versa
by fractions
Apply knowledge of fractions to solve
• Dividing whole numbers by
problems in real life situations
fractions and vice versa
• Fractions in real life

situations
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5.10 DECIMALS Describe decimal numbers by their names • Decimal numbers and their • Computation • Application
place values (names for 0.1,
Convert common fractions to decimals. • Interpretation • Problem
0.01)
solving
Add and subtract decimal numbers. • Accuracy
• Conversion of common
• Appreciation
Multiply decimal numbers by whole fractions to decimals up to • Conversion
numbers. 2 decimal places • Accuracy
• Reading
Divide decimal numbers by whole • Addition and subtraction of
numbers. decimals numbers up to 2
decimal places
Apply decimals to solve problems in real
life situations • Multiplying and division of
decimal numbers with one
or two digits
• Decimals in real life

situations
5.11PERCENTAGES Describe percentages • Percentages (as fraction of • Interpretation • Problem

hundred) solving
5.11.2 Convert common fractions to • Conversion
percentages and vice versa. • Conversion of common • Application
• Computation
fractions to percentages
Solve problems involving percentages • critical
and vice versa • Accuracy
thinking
Apply percentages in real life situations
• Problems involving
percentages
• Percentages in real life
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situations
NUMBER PATTERNS 5. I2.1 Identify patterns and complete • Patterns and number • Identification • Appreciation
sequences. sequences
• Interpretation • Creativity
State the rule of a given sequence • Rules of given number
• Sequencing • Logical
sequences
Apply number patterns in real life thinking
• Representation
situations • Number patterns in real life
situations • Application
• communication

SHAPES 5.13.1 Make cuboids, cubes, cylinders and • Three-‐Dimensional • Construction • Application
pyramids objects(cuboids, cubes,
• Drawing • Team work
cylinders and pyramids)
5.13.2 Identify and draw cuboids, cubes,
• Identification • Appreciation
cylinders and pyramids. • Nets of cuboids, cube,
cylinder and pyramids • Designing
5.13.3 Identify and draw nets of cuboids,
cube, cylinder and pyramids • Shapes in real life
5.13.4 Apply knowledge of shapes to

solve problems in real life situations
GRAPHS 5.14.1 Collect and present data on a stem-‐ • Data collection • Research • Application
leaf plot , and on a bar graph
• Data presentation(on a • Representation • Team work
stem-‐leaf plot , and on a bar
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graph) • Communication
• Drawing
• Interpretation
RELATIONS AND 5.15.1. Illustrate a one-‐to-‐many and many-‐ • One-‐to-‐many and many-‐to-‐ • Identification • Application
MAPPINGS to-‐one relations one relations(involving “is
• Comprehension
factor of” , “ is a multiple
5.13.2 Apply knowledge of relations and
of ”, etc ) Domain: whole • Drawing
mappings in real life situations.
numbers up to 100 000
• Communication
• Relations and mappings.
• Interpretation
GRADE 6

§ Communicate mathematical ideas effectively. • Identify subsets and appropriately use the symbols subsets
§ Use Information Communication Technology • Read and write numbers in numerals and words up to 1000,000
(ICT) in the learning of mathematics. • Apply four basic operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division on
§ Develop understanding of measurements fraction
and shapes. • Solve simple problems involving percentages
§ Apply mathematical operations in solving • Find the Lowest common multiple(LCM) and Highest common factors (HCF)using the
problems. multiples and prime factor method
• Use equality and inequality symbols to show order of size
• Carry out calculation involving money (i.e profit and loss)
• Draw squares and rectangles using a rule and setsquare
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6.1 INDEX NOTATION 6.1.1 Describe index notation • Index notation with bases from • Identification • Application
with base ranging from 2 2 to 9 and powers ranging from • Communication • Team work
to 9 and powers ranging 1 to 5 • Representation • Appreciation
from 1 to 5. • Expanded notation • Computation
6.1.2 Change a number in index • Applying knowledge of index
form to expanded notation to solve problems in
notation and vice versa. real life situations
6.1.3 Evaluate powers involving
positive base and index.
6.2 SETS 6.2.1 Describe the intersection, • Venn diagrams • Identification • Application
union and subset in a • Intersection ,union sets and • Communication • Team work
Venn diagram. subset including symbolisation • Drawing • Appreciation
6.2.2 Use symbols of (intersection "∩", union "U" and • Classification • Critical thinking
intersection "∩", union subset "⊂”) • Listing
"U" and subset "⊂” • Subsets of a given set using the • Calculation

6.2.3 Find number of subsets of formula 2n
a given set using the • Applying the knowledge of sets
formula 2n. in real life situations
6.3 NUMBERS AND 6.3.1 Read numbers in • Numbers in numerals and • Identification • Accuracy
NOTATION numerals and words up to words up to 1,000,000 • Communication • Team work
1,000,000. • Ordering numbers • Representation • Awareness
6.3.2 Write numbers in • Roman numeration system • Reading and
numerals and words up to • Converting Hindu-‐Arabic to writing
1,000,000. Roman numeration and vice • Ordering
6.3.2 Arrange whole numbers in versa
order of value.
6.3.3 Identify Roman
numeration system.
6.3.4 Convert numerals Hindu-‐
Arabic to Roman
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numeration and vice
versa.
6.3.5 Order Roman numerals.
6.4 ADDITION 6.4.1 Add whole numbers up to • Addition of whole numbers • Addition • Problem solving
1,000,000 (including use of expanded • Communication • Team work
notation). • Representation • Application
• Applying addition of whole
6.5 INTEGERS 6.5.1 Use the number line to • Integers • Drawing • Problem solving
provide practical • Number line • Communication • Application
illustrations of positive and • Addition and Subtraction of • Demonstration • Team work
negative numbers integers • Representation • Awareness

6.5.2 Add and subtract integers • Integers in real life situations
using the number line (profit and loss, temperature
etc)
6.6 SUBTRACTION 6.6.1 Subtract whole numbers. • Subtracting whole numbers up • Subtraction • Application
to 1,000,000 • Communication • Accuracy
• Applying subtraction of whole • Representation • Team work
6.7 MULTIPLICATION 6.7.1 Multiply whole numbers by • Multiplying whole numbers by • Multiplication • Problem solving
three and four digit three and four digit numbers • Interpretation • Accuracy
numbers. • Multiplying whole numbers by • Application • Team work
6.7.2 Multiply whole numbers 1,000 and multiples of 1,000
by 1,000 and multiples of • Applying multiplication in real
1,000. life situations
6.7.3 Use short and long
methods of multiplication.
6.8 DIVISION 6.8.1 Use short methods of • Dividing numbers by 5, 25, 50, • Division • Patience
division by numbers such 125, 250 • Interpretation • Accuracy
as 5, 25, 50, 125, 250 etc. • Dividing whole numbers by • Communication • Team work
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6.8.2 Divide whole numbers by 1,000 and multiples of 1,000 • Application
1,000 and multiples of with dividends up to 1,000,000
1,000 with dividends up to (Long division)
1,000,000. • Applying division in real life
situations
6.9 FRACTIONS 6.9.1 Apply the basic • Addition and subtraction of • Computation • Application
mathematical operations mixed fractions • Interpretation • Endurance
of addition and • Multiplication and Division of • Accuracy • Creativity
subtraction on mixed fractions by other fractions • Ordering • Appreciation
fractions. • Order fractions using symbols ‘ • Communication • Accuracy
6.9.2 Multiply and Divide a ’, ‘ ’ and ‘ ’

fraction by another • Applying operations on
fraction. fractions in real life situations
6.9.3 Use symbols , and
,to order fractions in
terms of magnitude
6.10 APPROXIMATION 6.10.1 Round off to the nearest • Rounding off to the nearest ten, • Communication • Decision-‐making
unit. hundred, thousand, ten • Interpretation • Team work
6.10.2 Round off to the nearest thousand and given decimal • Application • Application
decimal places places (1, 2 and 3 decimal • Identification
places) • Estimation
• Applying approximation in real
life situations
6.11 DECIMALS 6.11.1 Add and subtract • Addition and subtraction of • Computation • Application
decimals. decimals up to 4 decimal places • Interpretation • Appreciation
6.11.2 Multiply and divide • Multiplication and division of • Accuracy • Accuracy
decimals decimals up to 4 decimal places • Conversion • Problem solving
6.11.3 Solve simple problems • Converting decimals to
involving rounding off fractions and vice versa.
decimals to required • Applying decimals in real life
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number of decimal places. situations.
6.11.4 Convert common fractions
to decimals and vice
versa.
6.12 RATIO AND 6.12.1 Describe ratio and • Ratio and proportion • Computation • Problem solving
PROPORTION proportion • Reduction of ratio to lowest • Interpretation • Application
6.12.2 Express a given ratio in its term • Accuracy • Team work
7 lowest term • Problems involving direct and • Communication • Accuracy
6.12.3 Solve simple problems indirect proportion (including
involving ratios. Unitary and proportional
6.12.4 Solve problems involving methods, exchange rates)
direct and indirect
proportion.
6.13 FACTORS AND 6.13.1 Find the Lowest common • Lowest Common • Communication • Problem solving
MULTIPLES multiple (LCM) and Multiples(LCM) and Highest • Representation • Application
Highest Common Factor( Common Factors (HCF) using • Interpretation
HCF) prime factors, factor tree and • Application
6.13.2 Solve problems involving reduction methods )
HCF and LCM in real life • Problems involving Highest
situations. Common Factor(HCF) and

Lowest Common Multiples
(LCM) in real life situations
6.14.1 Describe cost price, selling , • Computation • Application
price, profit and loss • Cost price (CP) and Selling price
6.14 SOCIAL AND 6.14.2 Calculate cost price, • Profit and loss • Application • Accuracy
COMMERCIAL selling price, selling price, • Calculations involving cost
ARITHMETIC profit and loss price, selling price, profit and • Interpretation • Teamwork
6.14.3 Carry out calculations loss in real life situations.
involving four operations • Entrepreneurshi • Judgment
on money. p
• Entrepreneurshi
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p
6.15 AVERAGES 6.15.1 Describe averages or • Averages or measures of central • Computation • Application
measures of central tendency (Mean, mode and • Interpretation • Problem solving
tendency median) • Analysis • Accuracy
6.15.2 Solve problems involving • Problems involving averages • Communication
averages
6.16 LINEAR 6.16.1 Describe an open • Open sentences • Interpretation • Problem solving
EQUATIONS IN ONE sentences • Linear equations in one variable • Communication • Application
VARIABLE 6.16.2 Solve linear equations in • Applying linear equations in • Presentation • Reasoning
one variable one variable in real life • Analysis • Accuracy

situations • Computation

6.17 SHAPES 6.17.1 Describe properties of a • Properties of a rectangle and • Identification • Accuracy
rectangle and square square (number of sides, • Communication • Application
6.17.2 Draw squares and parallelism, corners/vertices) • Drawing • Team work
rectangles. • Drawing squares and rectangles • Comparison

using a ruler and a setsquare to • Observation
specified dimensions
6.18MEASUREMENT 6.18.1 Measure length, width, • Measuring length , width and • Measurement • Application
and height of shapes and height using basic units • Calculation • Accuracy
objects. • Perimeter and Area of a • Application • Teamwork
6.18.2 Find the perimeter and rectangle, square and triangle • Drawing • Problem solving
area of a rectangle, square practically and by formulae
and triangle. • Capacity and volume of regular
6.18. 3 Find the capacity and solids practically
volume of regular solids • Volume of cuboid and cube by
6.18.4 Find the volume of cuboid formulae.
and cube.

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GRADE 7

§ Communicate mathematical ideas effectively. • Illustrate membership of a set ,equal sets, empty set, intersection and union sets
§ Use Information Communication Technology using appropriate symbols
(ICT) in the learning of mathematics. • Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimal numbers up to 4 decimal places
§ Develop understanding of measurements and • Convert common fractions, decimals numbers to percentages
shapes. • Calculate averages as applied to mass, money, time, temperature and speed
§ Apply mathematical operations in solving • carry out calculations involving money
problems. • construct geometrical shapes and figures
• find the perimeter, area and volume of solids practically and by formula
• collect and present data on a picture, pie chart, bar and line graphs

7.1 SETS 7.1.1 Illustrate membership of a • The universal set • Identification • Application
set, empty set, equal set, • Membership of a set, empty • Communication
intersection and union of set, equal set, intersection • Drawing • Team work
a set using a Venn and union of a set using a • Listing
diagram. • Reasoning
Venn diagram • Calculation
7.1.2 Use a formula to find the • Finding number of subsets in • interpretation
number of subsets in a • Accuracy
a given set using the formula
given set. • List all the subsets of a given
7.1.3 List all the subsets of a set including the set itself and
given set the empty set
7.1.4 Illustrate membership of a • Using symbols for
set, equal sets, empty set, membership of a set, equal
intersection of sets and sets, empty set, intersection
union of sets using
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appropriate symbols: of sets and union of sets

7.2.1 State the value of a digit in • Place values up to 1,000,000 • Identification • Application
a given number up to • Reading and writing Roman • Communication
7.2 NUMBERS AND 1,000,000. numerals • Representation • Accuracy
NOTATION 7.2.2 Read Roman numerals. • Reading
7.2.3 Write using Roman • Writing • Team work
numerals.
7.3 ADDITION 7.3.1 Add whole numbers up to • Adding whole numbers up to • Addition • Problem solving
the sum of 1,000,000. the sum of 1,000,000. • Drawing
7.3.2 Add integers using the • Using the number line to add • Demonstration • Team work
number line. Integers
• Application
• Accuracy
7.4 SUBTRACTION 7.4.1 Subtract whole numbers • Subtracting whole numbers • Subtraction • Application
up to 1,000,000. within 1,000,000. • Drawing
• Using the number line to • Demonstration • Accuracy
7.4.3 Subtract integers using subtract Integers
the number line. • Team work
• Problem solving
7.5 MULTIPLICATION 7.5.1 Multiply whole numbers • Multiplying whole numbers • Multiplication • Application
by three (3) and four (4) by three (3) and four (4) digit • Drawing
digit numbers. numbers • Accuracy • Accuracy
7.5.2 Carry out multiplication • Multiplication using the • Demonstration
using the number line number line • Problem solving
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• Team work
7.6 DIVISION .6.1 Divide whole numbers by • Dividing whole numbers by • Division • Application
three and four-‐digit three and four-‐digit numbers • Drawing
numbers. • Division using the number line • Accuracy • Accuracy
.6.2 Divide whole numbers • Demonstration
using the number line. • Team work
• Problem solving
7.7 FRACTIONS 7.7.1 Solve problems involving • Addition and subtraction of • Drawing • Application
addition, subtraction, fractions • Computation
multiplication and division • Multiplication and division of • Interpretation • Creativity
of fractions fractions • Accuracy
• Practical problems involving • Appreciation
fractions
• Accuracy
• Problem solving
7.8 DECIMALS 7.8.1 Operate on decimals up to • Addition, subtraction, • Computation • Application
4 decimal places. multiplication and division of • Interpretation
7.8.2 Convert common fractions decimals up to 4 decimal places • Accuracy • Creativity
to decimals • Conversions of fractions to • Conversion
decimals and vice versa • Appreciation
• Accuracy
7.9 PERCENTAGES 7.9.1 Convert common fractions • conversions of fractions and • Computation • Problem solving
to percentages. percentages • Interpretation
7.9.2 Convert decimals to • Problems involving addition, • Accuracy • Application
percentages. subtraction, multiplication and • Conversion
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7.9.3 Solve problems involving division of percentages • Communication • Team work
percentages. • fractions, decimals and • Analysis
7.9.4 Relate fractions, decimals percentages to real life
and percentages to real
life situations
7.10 RATIO AND 7.10.1 Calculate a quantity in a • Ratio • Interpretation • Problem solving
PROPORTION given ratio. • Quantities according to ratios • Computation
7.10.2 Calculate known • Accuracy • Application
with two whole numbers
quantities according to • Communication
• Direct and Inverse Proportions • Team work
ratios with two whole
numbers. using the fraction and
7.10.3 Find direct and inverse proportional methods • Accuracy
proportion. • Problems involving ratio and
7.10.4 Solve problems involving proportion
ratio and proportion
7.11 SOCIAL AND 7.11.1 Prepare household bills • household bills and accounts • Application • Accuracy
COMMERCIAL and accounts. • Calculations involving money
ARITHMETIC 7.11.2 Carry out calculations • Computation • Teamwork
• Discount, profit and loss
involving money.
7.11.3 Calculate simple interest. • Entrepreneurship • Decision making
7.11.4 Calculate discount, profit
and loss percentages. • Critical thinking
7.12 NUMBER BASES 7.12.1 Describe number bases • Number bases • Communication • Application
7.12.2 Convert from Base 10 to • Conversion from Base 10 to • Representation
Bases 2, 5 and 8. Bases 2, 5 and 8. • Problem solving
• Conversions
7.12.3 Convert from Bases 2 , 5 • Convert from Bases 2 , 5 and 8
and 8 to Base 10. • Addition and • Accuracy
to Base 10 subtraction
7.12.4 Add and subtract in Bases
2, 5 and 8. • Addition and subtraction of • Team work
numbers in Bases 2, 5 and 8
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7.13 INEQUATIONS 7.13.1 Describe an open • Open sentences • Representation • Application
sentence • Simple linear in-‐equations in • Computation
7.13.2 Solve simple linear in-‐ one variable • Problem solving
• Communication
equations in one variable.
• • Critical thinking
7.13 SHAPES 7.14.1 Describe polygons • Polygons • Identification • Accuracy

7.14.2 Construct geometrical • Construction geometrical • Construction
shapes and figures • Measuring • Application
shapes and figures
7.14.3 Identify vertical, • Communication
• Vertical, horizontal and • Team work
horizontal and parallel • Interpretation
lines. parallel lines
7.14.4 State the number of lines • Lines of symmetry
of symmetry in a given
shape.
7.15 ANGLES 7.15.1 Describe an angle, • Angles • Identification • Application
7.15.2 Identify types of angles • Types of angles (right angle,
7.15.3 Draw and measure angles • Communication • Accuracy
acute angle, straight angle,
of up to 180°.
reflex, obtuse and a complete • Drawing • Teamwork
revolution.)
• Measuring and drawing angles • Measuring • Application
of up to 180° using a
protractor
• angles in real life situations(
time, compass direction
7.16 MEASUREMENT 7.16.1 Perform basic • Basic operations of addition, • Computation • Application
mathematical operations subtraction, multiplication and
on length, mass, capacity, • Application • Accuracy
division involving length,
time and temperature.
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7.16.3 Find the perimeter and mass, capacity, time and • Communication • Teamwork
area of plane shapes temperature
7.16.4 Find total surface area and • • Logical thinking
Perimeter and area of plane
volume of a cuboid.
shapes • Critical thinking
• Total surface area and volume
of a cuboid by partitioning and
by formula
7.17 GRAPHS 7.17.1 Collect and present data • Data collection • Application • Application
on a pictograph, pie chart, • Data presentation on
bar chart, line graph and • Communication • Accuracy
pictograph, pie chart, bar
frequency tables.
chart, line graph and • Drawing • Logical thinking
7.17.2 Interpret data on charts
(pie chart, line graph, bar/ frequency tables presentation
Data Interpretation • Interpretation • critical thinking
line graph, frequency •
table)
7.18 AVERAGES 7.18.1 Calculate Mean Mode and • Mean, Mode, Median as • Computation • Application
Median applied in real life situations • Interpretation
7.18.2 Calculate averages as • Accuracy
• Averages as applied to mass, • Communication
applied to mass, money,
money, time, • Analysis • Logical thinking
time, temperature and
speed.
7.19 EXPERIMENTAL 7.19.1 Describe probability • Probability • Interpretation • Application

PROBABILITY 7.19.2 Demonstrate favourable • Favourable and possible • Demonstration
and possible outcomes outcomes involving tossing of • Accuracy
• Observation
a coin and a dice
• Analysis
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• Communication • Logical thinking
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Notes
Symbols
Greater Than
Less Than
Greater Than or Equal To
Less Than or Equal To
= Equal To
Not Equal To
Intersection
Union
⊂ Subset
Member of
∉ Not a member of
{ } or Empty Set
Acronyms
LCM Lowest Common Multiple
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HCF Highest Common Factor
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Time And Period Allocation ......................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Grade 2 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12

Grade 3 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Grade 4 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Grade 5 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 26

Grade 6 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Grade 7 ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 38

Time and Period allocation

Lower primary (Grades 1 – 4)

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TOPIC SPECIFIC OUTCOMES KNOWLEDGE SKILLS VALUES

LENGTH . • Non standard measurements e.g. • Identification • Application

PICTOGRAPHS Collect and present information • Information collection • Research • Application

• Applying sets in real life

• Adding numbers by using

• Applying addition of whole

• Applying subtraction in real life

3.9FRACTIONS 3.9.1 Describe fractions • Fractions • Drawing • Application

Identify and represent common • Common fractions.( (half, • Comparing • Accuracy

• Fractions in real life situations

GRAPHS 3.13.1 Collect and present • Data collection • Research • Application

SHAPES 3.15.1 Mould a cylinder and • 3-­‐dimensional figures(cylinder • Identification • Application

• Problems in real life situations

4.9 FRACTIONS 4.9.1 Identify equivalent • Equivalent Fractions • Drawing • Application

Order whole numbers in order of size • Representation

Apply knowledge of multiplication to solve • Multiplication vocabulary( • Application

5.7:SOCIAL AND Prepare simple household bills • Budgeting • Application • Application

Identify the Lowest Common Multiple • Lowest Common Multiple

• Fractions in real life

• Decimals in real life

5.11PERCENTAGES Describe percentages • Percentages (as fraction of • Interpretation • Problem

• Percentages in real life

5.13.4 Apply knowledge of shapes to

7.13 SHAPES 7.14.1 Describe polygons • Polygons • Identification • Accuracy

7.19 EXPERIMENTAL 7.19.1 Describe probability • Probability • Interpretation • Application

Greater Than or Equal To

Less Than or Equal To

Not Equal To

LCM Lowest Common Multiple

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SHAPES 3.15.1 Mould a cylinder and • 3-‐dimensional figures(cylinder • Identification • Application