Moran Performing Arts for Grade 8 is a coursebook developed in line with the Competency Based Curriculum. It facilitates the development of the required knowledge, skills, competencies, values and attitudes presented in
Performing Arts Curriculum Design.

Content in this book is presented in a manner that engages the learner and stimulates curiosity during learning. All activities are mindfully formulated to equip the learner with the necessary values and attitudes to explore and apply Performing Arts skills and concepts in their immediate environment and day-to-day experiences.

This coursebook:

-Covers all the specific learning outcomes presented in the curriculum design.
-Presents adequate activities to illustrate each concept.
-Provides real life activities based on the learner’s day-to-day experiences.
-Presents adequate practice exercises for the learner to practise the skill and concept learnt.

Kurunzi ya Kiswahili Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi Gredi ya 8 kimeandaliwa kwa ustadi kuzingatia Mtaala wa Umilisi wa Gredi ya 8. Kitabu hiki kitamwezesha mwanafunzi kumudu stadi za Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza, Kusoma, Kuandika na Sarufi kwa njia inayoafiki kiwango chake.

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Kitabu hiki cha mwanafunzi kina mazoezi na mijarabu anuwai, kama vile:
-Shughuli kwa Mwanafunzi

-Shughuli ya Wanafunzi Wawiliwawili

-Shughuli ya Vikundi

-Shughuli ya Nyumbani

-Shughuli ya Ziada

-Tamthmini ya Mwisho wa Mada

Kurunzi ya Kiswahili Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi Gredi ya 8 kina Mwongozo wa Mwalimu unaoandamana nacho ili kumwongoza mwalimu na kumpa mapendekezo ya ufunzaji.

Spotlight Mathematics Learner’s Book Grade 8 has been uniquely designed to help Grade 8 learners to understand Mathematics concepts. It comprehensively covers the Mathematics Grade 8 Competency-Based Curriculum Design. The book is presented in a clear, simple and precise language that makes learning stimulating and interesting.

Key features of the book:

-Covers all the Mathematics Curriculum Design’s strands, sub strands and learning outcomes of the Grade 8 Competency-Based Curriculum.

-Relevant learning experiences are provided in form of activities within the level of the learners.

-All mathematical concepts and competencies are adequately addressed.

-Encourages authentic and realistic understanding of mathematical concepts by use of practical and group work activities with examples.

-Attractive full colour illustrations are used to clarify mathematical concepts.

-Develops concepts by using environment and real life experiences to foster skills, attitude and values in learners.

-Detailed guidance on use of digital media to make learning enjoyable.

-Numerous and relevant Assessment Activities have been carefully developed per sub strand. Practice Work has been provided for each Activity to assess developed concepts for the respective learning outcome. Assessment Activity is provided at the end of each sub strand for formative assessment.

-Learner-centred approaches, discovery-based and inquiry-based activities have been applied to develop concepts, core competencies, values and Pertinent Contemporary Issues (PCIs).

-A Teacher’s Guide is available for this title.

Spotlight Performing Arts Learner’s Book Grade 8 fully addresses the requirements of the Competency-Based Curriculum for Performing Arts, Grade 8. It is presented in simple, clear and precise language that engages and encourages the learners to explore and discover their abilities and interests in the area of Performing Arts.

Key features of the book:

This Learner’s Book provides a wide range of activities and assessments, allowing learners to assess their progress effectively.

The activities and assessments are categorised under different headings, such as:
-Think and Share

-Activities

-Further Learning

-Practical Activities

-Assessment tasks

-Self-assessment

The book also provides helpful Points to Note, that will aid learners in their understanding and retention of the concepts covered.
In addition to the Learner’s Book, a comprehensive Teacher’s Guide is also available, providing teachers with valuable resources and support for effective teaching.

Kielekezi cha Kiswahili Gredi ya 8 kimeandaliwa kwa ustadi ili kumrahisishia mwanafunzi kuelewa na kufikia matokeo maalumu yanayotaragjiwa.

Kitabu hiki:

-Kimeandikwa kumwezesha mwanafunzi kukuza na kujenga ujuzi na uwezo wa kutumia stadi za lugha; Kusikiliza na Kuzungumza, Kusoma, Kuandika na Sarufi.

-Kimeandikwa kwa lugha rahisi na kutoa mifano mwafaka katika mazingira tofautitofauti.

-Kimeshughulikia masuala mtambuko kama vile: uraia, utangamano, elimu ya amani, stadi za maisha, mazingira, elimu ya maendeleo endelevu, teknolojia na afya bora.

-Kina mazoezi muhimu ya kumtathmini mwanafunzi na pia kujitathmini.

-Kina maswali ya tathmini mwishoni mwa kila sura ili kumsaidia mwanafunzi kufanya marudio zaidi.

-Kimeandikwa na waandishi wenye tajriba kubwa katika ufundishgji wa somo la Kiswahili katika shule bora nchini Kenya. Wanaelewa vyema mahitaji ya mwanafunzi na mwalimu katika somo la Kiswahili na Mtaala wa Kiumilisi.

Social Studies Learner’s Book Grade’8 has been designed to meet the requirements of the Competency Based Curriculum and Grade 8 Social Studies Curriculum design. This is to adequately help the learner to achieve specific learning outcomes for social studies Grade 8.

The book has a variety of activities that will help the learner acquire knowledge, develop skills and Core Competencies, nurture Values, address Pertinent and Contemporary Issues and form positive attitude for everyday life. The language used is simple, clear and precise making learning interesting and fun.