Summary

• Description:

  The PDF document comprises Grade 10 Essential Mathematics Curriculum Design.

  It is a Senior School curriculum developed by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) under the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC).

  • Level: Senior School (Grade 10)
  • Learning Area: Essential Mathematics
  • Year of Publication: 2025 (First Published)
  • Curriculum Approach: Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)
  • Status: Core Mathematics option for learners in non-STEM pathways
  • Lesson Allocation: 5 lessons per week (40 minutes per lesson)
  • Focus: Development of numeracy, financial literacy, measurement skills, data interpretation, and practical mathematical skills for everyday life and career application

  The curriculum aims to enable learners to:

  • Acquire computational and problem-solving skills for daily life situations
  • Apply measurement and financial skills in real-life contexts
  • Collect, analyse, and interpret data for decision-making
  • Use mathematical concepts to support learning in other subjects and careers
  • Develop logical reasoning, critical thinking, and creativity
  • Apply mathematics confidently in personal, social, and workplace situations

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • Strand 1.0: Numbers and Algebra
    • 1.1 Real Numbers
    • 1.2 Indices
    • 1.3 Quadratic Equations (I)
  • Strand 2.0: Measurements and Geometry
    • 2.1 Similarity and Enlargement
    • 2.2 Reflection
    • 2.3 Trigonometry
    • 2.4 Area of Polygons
    • 2.5 Areas of Parts of a Circle
    • 2.6 Surface Area of Solids
    • 2.7 Volume and Capacity
    • 2.8 Commercial Arithmetic (I)
  • Strand 3.0: Statistics and Probability
    • 3.1 Statistics (I)
    • 3.2 Probability (I)

  The curriculum emphasises practical application of mathematics in real-life contexts such as business transactions, measurements, budgeting, and data analysis. It integrates core competencies, values, and pertinent and contemporary issues including financial responsibility, digital literacy, health awareness, social cohesion, and sustainable development, to prepare learners for further education, employment, and informed citizenship.

• Category:

  Curriculum Designs
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  MATHEMATICS

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