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 and P. Kahoro

Let’s Do Mathematics Teacher’s Guide, Grade 5
Let’s Do Mathematics is a series specially written to provide practical experiences that support the acquisition of language skills for the new Competency-Based Curriculum. Books in the series provide a range of activities that learners will find exciting and motivating. The activities are aimed at the acquisition of the core competencies, values, and pertinent and contemporary issues (PCIS).
The Teacher’s Guide, Grade 5 has a wealth of practical activities for developing competencies in learners. It supports teachers by offering the following:
• A detailed introduction to the new Competency-Based Curriculum
• A detailed work schedule to help the teacher pace the lessons.
• A sample lesson presentation to assist the teacher to plan the lessons.
• Helpful hints on class management, group work, and differentiated learning.
• Guidance on formative and summative assessment strategies.

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 A.Matei, F.Atulo, F.Wangome

Kurunzi ya Kiswahili Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi Gredi ya 5 kimeandaliwa kwa ustadi ili kumwezesha mwanafunzi kumudu mtalaa huu unaolenga umilisi kwa njia sahili, yenye mvuto na ya kumjumuisha moja kwa moja kwenye shughuli za ufunzaji.
Kitabu hiki
• Kimeshughulikia mada kwa njia inayomwezesha mwanafunzi kushiriki kikamilifu katika ujifunzaji.
• Mada na shughuli za darasani zimeteuliwa kwa uangalifu kumjengea mwanafunzi umilisi wa aina mbalimbali. Mada hizi zinalenga kuimarisha umilisi wa kusikiliza kwa makini, kuzungumza kwa ujasiri, kusoma kwa ufasaha na kuandika vyema.
• Kuna mazoezi na mijarabu kama vile shughuli kwa mwanafunzi, shughuli ya vikundi, kazimradi, shughuli ya nyumbani na michezo ili kumwezesha mwalimu kupima umilisi wa mwanafunzi kwenye stadi mbalimbali za lugha.
• Picha halisi na michoro ya kuvutia inamsaidia mwanafunzi katika uelewa wa mada.
• Kinalenga kumsaidia mwanafunzi kutumia vifaa vya teknolojia kama vile video, redio, tabuleti katika kurahisisha ujifunzaji.
• Mbinu tofauti za ufunzaji zimejumuishwa kama vile miradi ya uwekezaji, shughuli nje ya darasa, kutumia nyimbo, mashairi, kumhusisha mzazi au mlezi na ujifunzaji katika vikundi. Mbinu hizi zinasaidia kujenga umilisi wa mwanafunzi.
• Masuala mtambuko na kuhusisha maadili kujenga mada tofauti imeshughulikiwa.