by T. Opul, I. Ochoo, T. Mukhuri

Longhorn Mathematics Grade 5 Learner’s Book is a book that comprehensively and exhaustively covers the new Competency-Based Mathematics Curriculum for Grade 5. It promotes the acquisition of core competences, relevant social skills, positive attitudes, and values. It also promotes the practical application of knowledge gained in the classroom.

The content in the book is based on general experiences of the learner as well as Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs) covered in the curriculum. The book promotes social skills and values through activities and tasks which are organised within content areas, and that reflect the learner’s environment and social realities in a simple but thought-provoking way.
The activities and tasks also promote critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as the acquisition of important life skills among learners for a quick and careful response to challenges in society.

by MOUNTAIN TOP PUBLISHERS

By the end of upper primary the learner should be able to:
• Interact with the environment for learning and sustainable development.
• Apply digital literacy skills appropriately for communication, learning and enjoyment.
• Appreciate the contribution of science and technology in the provision of innovative solutions.
• Use scientific knowledge to observe and explain the natural world.
• Make functional discoveries that have impact on individuals and the wider society.
• Use innovative approaches as well as critical thinking and problem solving skills to stimulate scientific inquiry, at the local, national and global levels for lifelong learning.

by B. Awuor, M. Ng’ang’a, C. Kiyiapi, M. Aketch, P. Kahoro

Let’s Do Mathematics Learner’s Book, Grade 5
Let’s Do Mathematics is a new series for the Competency-Based Curriculum. It is specially written to provide practical experiences that equip learners with knowledge and skills that will enable learners to develop a positive attitude towards mathematics as a learning area and also appreciate its importance in their everyday life. Books in this series provide a range of activities that learners will find exciting and motivating. The activities are aimed at enabling learners to acquire the core competencies and values as well as embrace the pertinent and contemporary issues (PCIS).
Let’s Do Mathematics Learner’s Book Grade 5 has:
• Numerous interactive activities to enable learners to acquire
practical skills to solve problems in their environment.
• Think and Do sections that comprehensively guides learners on how to tackle various problems in mathematics.
• Challenge sections aimed at bringing out critical thinking and problem-solving skills in learners.
• Home tasks to allow learners to engage family and the community in the learning process.
• Digital corner sections that allow learners to apply digital technology in learning.

Together, the Learner’s Book and the Teacher’s Guide provide learners and teachers with all they need to succeed in the new Competency-Based Curriculum.

by C. ONDIEKI

By the end of upper primary, the learner should be able to:
• Promote healthy living practices for the well-being of self and others.
• Appreciate the needs of a child in promoting proper growth and development.
• Plan, prepare, and present meals to promote healthy living.
• Preserve food using traditional and modern methods.
• Choose, use and care for clothes and household articles in school and at home.
• Make simple needlework items for enjoyment and entrepreneurial competences.
• Use resources appropriately at home and in school.

by STORYMOJA

Know More Agriculture Teacher’s Guide for Grade 5 is written in conformity to the new competency-based curriculum design. It will assist teachers to effectively deliver the content of Know More Agriculture Learner’s Book for Grade 5.
Key features
• A general introduction to teaching Agriculture.
• A step-by-step guide on how to handle each learning activity presented in the Learner’s Book
• Specific learning outcomes for each of the learning experiences and activities in the Learner’s Book.
• Sample competency-based schemes of work and lesson plan.
• A list of suggested resources for each learning activity.
• Integration of ICT in the learning activities.
• Guidance on how to handle learners with special needs in order to enhance inclusivity in the classroom.
• Guidance on how to mainstream pertinent and contemporary issues (PCIs) into the content.
• Relevant additional information for the teacher on each sub-strand.

This book has been approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to be used alongside the Learner’s Book as course material. The authors of this book have taught for many years and have vast experience in handling learners of various levels of education.

by M. Okumbe and C. Ondieki

• Express feelings, ideas, emotions and experiences through picture making activities for self expression.
• Appreciate and apply creative techniques used in indigenous Kenyan crafts within their social context and cultures.
• Apply environmental conservation values of re-use and recycle of materials for creative purposes.
• Create Artworks, to share their ideas, thoughts, feelings and experiences for learning and enjoyment.
• Use technology as a learning tool to explore creative ideas in the process of making artwork
• Develop self-confidence and sense of achievement through making and responding to artworks of self and others.
• Apply appropriate presentation and exhibition skills in enhancement