The following are curriculum designs compiled per subject for Lower Primary, including Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3: Grade 1 Curriculum Design: Kiswahili Grade 1 Curriculum Design, Literacy Grade 1 Curriculum Design, English Grade 1 Curriculum Design, Mathematics Grade 1 Curriculum Design, Environmental Grade 1 Curriculum Design, Hygiene and Nutrition Grade 1 Curriculum Design, […]
Introduction Due to many criticism that faced the 8-4-4 system which was first established in Kenya in 1985, the government proposed a new curriculum called Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) – first launched in 2017. The system that was proposed and has been launched and piloted in Kenyan schools. The system is also known as 2-6-6-3 […]
The new Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) Scheme of Work is structured according to the following categories: Week, Lesson, Strands, Sub-Strands, Specific Learning Outcomes, Key Inquiry Questions, Learning Experiences, Learning Resources, Assessment and Reflection. The following Table is a sample template for the CBC scheme of work currently being used in Kenya under the new 2-6-3-3-3 […]
Blossoms of the Savannah is the new compulsory English Set Book in Kenya by Henry Ole Kulet. The novel won Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature in 2009. In the novel, Kulet demonstrates the challenges plaguing traditional African in the face of contemporary trends that threaten to dismantle such structures that most people have strove to […]
Motivation is defined as the process that initiates, guides and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. Activation, persistence and intensity as the main components of motivation entail a decision to initiate a behavior, continued effort toward a goal and concentration and vigor that goes into pursuing a goal respectively (Cherr, 2011). There are many principles that explain the […]
This post concerns KCPE 2017 Past Revision Papers which are meant to support class 8 candidates to prepare for the Kenya Primary Examination. The past papers consist of questions and answers. The papers are compiled by SNK Support Team based on Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) KCPE 2017 papers. We provide FREE Access to the […]
By Anthony M. Wanjohi: Introduction Teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics can proof to be an arduous task not only to students but also to teachers. This article briefly explains the key challenges facing teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics. Challenges in teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics This part briefly highlights […]
By Anthony M. Wanjohi: Introduction The 8-4-4 system of education was launched in January 1985. It was designed to provide eight years of primary education, four years of secondary, and four years of university education. Emphasis was placed on Mathematics, English, and vocational subjects. The proponents of 8-4-4 education system had a vision. The vocational […]
With the introduction of the new Education System in Kenya, namely 2-6-3-3-3, assessment method has equally taken a new dimension. The new system is based on competency and as such it is an activity-ridden system. The grading is as follows: Below expectation (1), Approaching expectation (2), Meeting expectation (3), Exceeding expectation (4). The table below […]
This cover provides monetary payments in the event of bodily injury to insured students as a result of an accident. Schools are highly encouraged to consider this insurance cover for students. Benefits of Students’ Insurance Cover Accidental permanent disability- this compensates in monetary terms for permanent disability to students as determined by a doctor, Accident […]