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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES

MATHEMATICS

JUNIOR (GRADE 3-7)

2015 - 2022

TEACHER'S GUIDE

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Mathematics - (Junior Grade 3-7)

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education wishes to acknowledge the following for their valued contribution in the production of this teacher`s guide: l The National Mathematics panel l United Nations Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) l United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) for Funding

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TAbLE Of CONTENTS

Organisation of the Guide..............................................................................4 Part A- critical documents................................................................................. 4 Part B ?curriculum delivery............................................................................... 4

Part A-Critical documents.............................................................................. 4 Introduction....................................................................................................... 4 Rationale........................................................................................................... 4 Objectives......................................................................................................... 5

Unit 1................................................................................................................ 6 Introduction....................................................................................................... 6 Objectives......................................................................................................... 6 Key elements.................................................................................................... 6

Unit 2 ............................................................................................................... 8

Syllabus interpretation................................................................................... 8 Introduction....................................................................................................... 8 Objectives......................................................................................................... 8 Types of syllabus.............................................................................................. 8

National syllabus............................................................................................ 9 Definition........................................................................................................... 9 Elements........................................................................................................... 9 Content............................................................................................................. 9

School syllabus ..............................................................................................9 Definition........................................................................................................... 9 Factors influencing drafting...............................................................................9 Elements........................................................................................................... 9

Unit 3.............................................................................................................. 11

Scheme of work.............................................................................................11 Definition......................................................................................................... 11 Components.................................................................................................... 11 Example.......................................................................................................... 11

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Unit 4.............................................................................................................. 14 Lesson plan................................................................................................... 14 Definition......................................................................................................... 14 Components....................................................................................................14 Example.......................................................................................................... 14 Unit 5.............................................................................................................. 16 Record keeping............................................................................................. 16 Definition......................................................................................................... 16 Records to be kept..........................................................................................16 Conclusion...................................................................................................... 16 Part b-curriculum delivery........................................................................... 17 Introduction..................................................................................................... 17 Objectives....................................................................................................... 17 Content........................................................................................................... 17 Methodology................................................................................................... 17 Teaching/learning material.............................................................................. 18 Assessment and evaluation............................................................................ 19 Class management......................................................................................... 19 Unit 6 ............................................................................................................. 22 Scope of the guide........................................................................................22 Conclusion...................................................................................................... 25 Annexture 1: syllabus scope and sequenc................................................ 26

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1.0 ORGANISATION Of THE GUIDE

l Scheme-cum plans

The Junior Mathematics syllabus document covers one of the eleven learning areas in the junior school curriculum which provides a foundation for mathematical skills to be used in everyday life. This learning area intends to foster knowledge, routine manipulation, understanding, application and problem solving skills as well as to develop positive attitudes towards the use of technology. The syllabus provides progression from one level to another. You are encouraged to link the developmental stages of learners and their learning abilities to relevant competence and methodology. Although the objectives are organised on a grade by grade basis, flexibility is allowed to cater for differences in learning ability. The pace should be determined by the need of the learner and the environment. You are urged to encourage learners to to work diligently preparing for vocational, enterprise skills and further studies. Integration of mathematical skills in other learning areas is encouraged. The syllabus was also designed to enable a smooth transition from Junior to Secondary School learning. The learners are being assessed through continuous assessment (formative and summative).

The teacher's guide is divided into two parts as follows:

SECTION A: CRITICAL DOCUMENTS

These include among others:

l Curriculum framework

l National syllabus

l School syllabus

l Records

SECTION b: CURRICULUM DELIVERY

The documents under Curriculum delivery are: l Content

l Objectives

l Methodology

l Instructional Materials

l Class Management

l Evaluation

2.0 PART A: CRITICAL DOCUMENTS 2.1 INTRODUCTION

As a teacher you need to know the critical documents you should have in order to deliver the curriculum effectively. You should have the following:

l Curriculum Framework l National Syllabus l School syllabus l Schemes of Work/Scheme Cum Plan l Lesson Plans l Learner Profile l Progress Records l Register of Attendance

l Schemes of work l Lesson plans

RATIONALE

Mathematics is a key fundamental tool in life that aims

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