CBC Resources and Learning Materials

Culture Culture is people way of living. The culture of people includes:  AGE GROUPS AND AGE SETS IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL SOCIETY Functions of a clan in society Grade 6 Social…

CLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNITIES IN EASTERN AFRICA ACCORDING TO LANGUAGE GROUPS Bantus kenya Abaluhya,abagusii,abakuria,agikuyu,ameru,aembu,akamba,ambeere,taita,mijikenda, Pokomo tanzania Chagga,sukuma,gogo,hehe,ngoni,yao,nyamwezi,vinza,ha,zaramo,pare,fipa uganda Baganda,banyore,basoga,bagishu, batoro,banyoro Rwanda Hutu,tutsi burundi Hutu Cushites Eastern cushites Kenya Somali, orma, boran,…

Main climatic regions in African CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MAIN CLIMATIC REGIONS OF EASTERN AFRICA Characteristics of equatorial region Characteristics of modified equatorial  Characteristics topical climatic region Sub tropical climatic region…

NATURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENTS Position and Size of Countries in Eastern Africa Countries in Eastern Africa NB  POSITION OF COUNTRIES OF EASTERN AFRICAN SIZE OF THE COUNTRIES OF EASTERN AFRICA…

FOOD AND NUTRITION  Food is what we eat or drink for energy and growth FOOD NUTRIENTS MINERALS (IRON AND IODINE) Different minerals found in foods Sources of iron and…

HEALTHY LIVING Adolescence (13-19 YEARS) Who is adolescent? Changes that takes place during adolescence  Girls and boys experience the following changes 1. Physical change– are changes which can been…

PERFORMING TYPES OF SONGS NB: An art song is a traditional song that has been rearranged for solo or choral performance. They are usually accompanied by musical instruments. WESTERN ART…

4.   THE CHURCH The Apostles’ Creed A creed – is a set of belief which guide someone actions The apostle creed outlines the truth of Christian faith It contains teaching…

SUB STRAND 1: MY PURPOSE  Purpose –  is the reason for which something is done or was created for; purpose is why something exists. God created each one of us…

The call of the disciples Learners read in turns Mark 1:16- 20 and narrate the call of the first disciples by Jesus Christ A disciple is a dedicated follower of…

Soil erosion control Soil erosion is a process by which top soil is carried away from one place to another. Agent of soil erosion. Agriculture Notes Grade 6-Types of soil…

HUMAN CIRCULATORY SYSTEM NOTES           The main blood vessels are the arteries, veins and capillaries Main Parts of Human Circulatory System Waste products from different parts of the body to…

ANIMALS Invertebrates Categorizing invertebrates Animals are classifiee into 2 main groups that is:- Invertebrate Are animals without backbone Examples Safety precautions to observe while handling invertebrates Pupil’s activity Page 22-23…

LIVING THINGS PLANTS TYPES OF PLANTS Identifying different types of plants Pupil’s activity Page 1 To observe the different types of plants Pupil’s activity Page 1 To identify different types…

Download Grade 1-5 Kiswahili CBC Class readers This is a list of Kiswahili novels for grade one to five. These books are interesting to pupils since they have photo to…

Download Pre-Primary 2 CBC Exams For All Subjects Including Answers Free CBC Exams For Pre-Primary 2 in Kenya With Answers Check our list of exams for cbc Pre-Primary 2 pupils.…

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Download Grade 1 CBC Exams For All Subjects Including Answers Free CBC Exams For Grade1 in Kenya With Answers Check our list of exams for cbc grade 1 learners. All…

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Download Free Holiday Assignment For Grade 1-5 Importance of Holiday Assignments For Grade 1-5 Assignments Helps a child to perfect the skills learnt in classroom Assignments helps a child to…

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Download free Exams for Grade 5 Pupils Free CBC Exams For Grade 5 in Kenya 2023 Check our list of exams for cbc grade five learners. All these are revision…

Here are some of the CBC key terms translated in Kiswahili: 1. Exceeding Expectations -KUZIDI matarajio. 2. Meeting Expectations – Kufikia matarajio. 3. Approaching Expectations -Kukaribia Matarajio. 4. Below Expectations –…

50 Examples of  Idioms A Student Can Use for Composition Writing For this article we examine some common grammar mistakes made by students who have not grasped the concept behind these grammar…

Common Proverbs used While Writing Composition How to Write a Good Composition Here are some proverbs that your child can start using in his compositions to impress his or her…

What are Proverbs? Proverbs are phrases that are commonly used and widely understood.  They can also be mantras that are passed down for generations.  Proverbs can be used to convey advice. Here’s…

How to Write a Good Composition How to Use Creative Words and Phrases for Composition Writing & Essays This blog will give you examples and ideas of Idioms, Similes, Metaphors…

How to Write a Good Composition Idioms are extremely useful when you want to add some colour into your writing. However, the words in an idiom do not make up…

50 Examples of  Idioms A Student Can Use for Composition Writing 6 Key Tips On Writing Good Compositions For Primary School School syllabus requires every student to have the ability…

INTRODUCTION The Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) was established in 2017 by the ministry of education. The System replaced 8:4:4 system that was there since 1985. This new system 2:6:3:3:3 requires…

Introduction The Induction Mentorship and Coaching Programme has been established to complement other professional development initiatives such as the internship programme, school support programmes and those related to skills development…

Pre-Technical Studies as a subject is anchored on the Economic pillar of Kenya Vision 2030 and the recommendations by Session Papers No 1 of 2005 and No 1 of 2019…

LANGUAGES SUBJECTS AND TIME ALLOCATION   Subject No. of lessons (per week) Each lesson has 40 mins 1. Kiswahili 4 lessons 2. English 5 lessons 3 Indigenous Languages 3 lessons…

INTRODUCTION Science is a dynamic, collaborative human endeavor that enables use of distinctive ways of logistical valuing, thinking and working to understand natural phenomena in the biological, physical and technological…

Applied sciences subject are health education, agriculture, computer science and home science. Computer and home science are optional subjects. Below is the time allocated for each:   Subject No. of…

INTRODUCTION It is increasingly being acknowledged globally that involving learners in community service has a lasting and positive impact on themselves and society at large. Community Service Learning (CSL) extends…

Introduction Professional documents are official documents developed to make learning efficient and effective as the teacher implements the Curriculum.  Development guided by the curriculum designs thereby enhancing the teacher’s understanding…

What is a Portfolio? A portfolio is a systematic, integrated and meaningful collection of a learner’s day-to-day classroom work or artifacts that provide a visual of their own learning, progress,…

Assessment refers to the systematic process of documenting and using empirical data on the knowledge, skill, attitudes, and beliefs to refine programs and improve student learning • Assessment is therefore…

The Concept of Inclusion • This term is sometimes confused with integration. However, inclusion goes a bit further .• Inclusion is associated with the ability of people to accept the…

ASSESSMENT FEEDBACK What is Assessment Feedback? Feedback is the helpful information or criticism given about a learner’s performance in relation to learning goals, outcomes or tasks. The information is used…

What is a competency? Is the ability to apply appropriate knowledge, skills, values and attitude to successfully perform a real-life task. What is Competency Based Curriculum (CBC)? An education programme…

The world is as a result of constant changes. Whatever is there today may not be there in future. We have witnessed technological changes in the world.  Such changes has…

Inclusive education is about looking at the ways our schools, classrooms, programs and lessons are designed so that all children can participate and learn. Inclusion is also about finding different…

Integration of technology in teaching and learning in the context of the 21st century, requires that teachers are digital literates who are capable of accessing, retrieving and designing lessons that…

Introduction•A Learner-centered approach is the acknowledgement of the diversity among learners.•Teachers need to understand that each learner has a unique way of accessing, processing and applying information.•It involves many varied…

In this article we have listed and made a review of the most popular approaches that might be useful for teachers.      An approach effective for one teacher may…

Introduction to Multiple Intelligences- CBC TPD Did you know that each person has unique intelligence and that we thrive in certain learning environments while struggling in others? There are eight…

INDUCTION TO Teacher Professional Development-TPD -It is important to note that any program introduced in a government system has some background  -Research has proved that pre-service training alone does not…

Introduction ● Research has proved that pre-service training alone does not equip teachers with all the necessary knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes for effective teaching. ● Teachers improve themselves with time…

CHAPTER 1: PROFESSIONALISM INTRODUCTION Professional development refers to many types of educational experiences related to an individual’s work. •Doctors, lawyers, educators, accountants, engineers, and people in a wide variety of…

 CBC Grade Two-English activity-1.0-LISTENING AND SPEAKING-Sub-strand-1.1-Attentive  listening This should blend in as  part of  every component of  learning to ensure that learners acquire the habit  of listening attentively.Empasis on sitting…

This should blend in as  part of  every component of  writing  to ensure that learners acquire the habit  of sitting and placing their materials appropriately as they write. Empasis on…

7 Kenya Professional Teaching Standards The Code of Regulations for Teachers (2015), describes the Head of Institution as a lead educator and a quality assurance officer within the institution. Standards…

VISION ● The vision of the basic education curriculum reforms is to enable every Kenyan to be engaged, empowered and ethical citizen.● This will be achieved by providing every Kenyan…

 A country’s curriculum ought to enhance the attainment of the national goals of education.This is essential to ensure that the curriculum addresses the needs of a nation. Rationale for Curriculum…

Introduction-Definition- What is competency-based curriculum ● The search for a relevant and holistic curriculum that nurtures learners’ potentials and integrates both schooling and co-curricular activities has led to the evolution…

 INTRODUCTION: THE KENYA PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS(KePTs)-TPD In its endeavour to maintain the teaching standards of all registered teachers inKenya, the Teachers Service Commission has produced specific ProfessionalTeaching Standards ( KePTS…

In order to address the gaps that a professional may have in terms of the KePTS indicators, ateacher needs a TPD Plan that can be developed by using the following…

CBC is learners based while 8:4:4 is teachers based CBC parents have to dig deeper into their pockets to provide all the learning materials for the siblings to get knowledge thus…

The basic education curriculum framework vision and mission are supported by three important pillars:-  Values based education Guiding principles Theoretical approaches Values Based Education • Values are defined as standards…

Introduction ● The search for a relevant and holistic curriculum that nurtures learners’ potentials and integrates both schooling and co-curricular activities has led to the evolution of the Competency-Based Curriculum…

Competency-Based Assessments (CBA) are examinations done under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC). There are three types of assessment in CBC in Kenya Classroom assessment: Tools for this type of assessment are…

Define Core Competencies of Basic Education • A competency is the ability to apply appropriate knowledge and skills to successfully perform a function.  What are the Core Competencies of Basic…

Foster nationalism, patriotism, and promote national unityKenya’s people belong to different communities, races and religions and should be able to live and interact as one people. Education should enable the…

Familia ya mama yenye watoto watano iliishi nchini. Baba alitumikia jeshi na aliuawa katika vita. Katika Israeli, kuna sheria kwamba mmoja kati ya familia anapaswa kutumika katika jeshi. Sasa alikuwa…

Siku moja msafiri alikuja kukutana na Chanakya. Alipofika nyumbani kwa Chanakya, jioni na giza ilikuwa imeanza kuingia. Msafiri alipoingia ndani, aliona kwamba Chanakya alikuwa na shughuli nyingi za kuandika chini…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- a) use various forms of the verb to have as a main verb to…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- a) use objective pronouns correctly to construct simple sentences about transport,  pick out objective…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- recognise the correct use of subject-verb agreement  in sentences,  use correct subject verb agreement…

Language structures and functions are embedded in more advanced themes to provide realistic contexts for the development of  the learner’s competence. The thematic concerns can be conveyed  through  longer and…

The consonant blends practised during pronunciation will help learners get familiar with the vocabulary in the thematic areas. The vocabulary is contextualized within the thematic areas to be covered during…

This should blend in as  part of  every component of  learning to ensure that learners acquire the habit  of listening attentively.Empasis on sitting posture, appropriate facial expressions and gestures can…

Learners practise writing  words every week, gradually becoming less dependent on prompts as they  complete    blank filling exercises. They also use  the correct form of words. Variations to this suggestion …

Learners start by using capital letters for proper nouns and progressively use full stops in writing correct sentences. Variations to this suggestion  should initially be made by increasing the proper…

Variations to this suggestion  should be made by giving  more complex words to be spelt  by  learners who have  demonstrated the competence in correct spelling.  The  progression to spelling longer…

Learners practise handwriting  every week starting from forming letters  and progressively improving  to writing dictated words and sentences neatly and legibly. Variations to this suggestion  should be made by giving …

This should blend in as  part of  every component of  writing  to ensure that learners acquire the habit  of sitting and placing their materials appropriately as they write. Empasis on…

Learners read texts of about 60 words starting by making simple predictions and responding to simple questions that do not require inference. The stories increase in length  at intervals of…

Learners read texts of  30 words gradually progressing to phrasal reading and fluency. Variations to this suggestion  should be made by giving  longer texts with  more phrases  in cases where…

Learners practise two to three words per week starting with words with letter-sound corrrespondence and are gradually introduced to words without letter-sound correspondence.  Variations to this suggestion  should be made…

Letter sound knowledge: Phonic Reading at letter sound level Expose learners to two to three sound -to- letter matches per week. Variations to this suggestion  should be made by increasing…

This should blend in as  part of  every component of  reading  to ensure that learners acquire the habit  of sitting and placing their materials appropriately as they read. Empasis on…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- use  imperatives for receiving and giving instructions/ commands against wastage, respond to specific instructions…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- a) use describing words   to talk about cardinal numbers, shapes and colours, describe  the…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- ask questions about technology phone using ‘what’, ‘who’ and ‘where’, use what, who and…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- use possessives to talk about social cohesion in various contexts,  recognise possessives  in oral…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- use the articles ‘a’, ‘an’ and ‘the’ to talk about community leaders, identify objects…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- a) use prepositions to talk about personal safety, security and simple injuries,  recognise the…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- a) recognise  the sets  of nouns denoting male and female within the family setting,…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- use demonstratives to talk about body parts and gender,  identify singular and plural nouns,…

Specific Learning Outcomes By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- a) talk about personal hygiene activities using  simple past tense,   b) use simple past…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- use the present continuous tense to describe on-going activities related to the weather and…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to: – a) use present simple tense forms to talk about the  time of the…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- use singular and plural forms of nouns to talk about objects at home, ask…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- use personal pronouns in relation to gender, number and objects appropriately in dialogues,  pick…

Specific Learning Outcomes  By the end of the sub strand,  the learner should be able to:- construct simple sentences about objects in the classroom, with correct subject-verb agreement for effective…

Language structures and functions are embedded in themes to provide realistic contexts for the development of  the learner’s competence. The thematic concerns can be conveyed  through dialogues, poems, passages and…