by Longhorn

Kusoma na kuandika katika Kiswahili, Gredi ya 3 ni kimoja miongoni mwa vitabu vipya vilivyoandikwa kwa kuzingatia mtaala mpya unaokuza ujuzi wa wanafunzi kupitia kwa utendaji na uvumbuzi
wa maarifa.

Kitabu hiki kinawawezesha wanafunzi kupata maarifa ya kimsingi, stadi zifaazo za kusoma na kuandika, mienendo mema na maadili ya kimaisha pamoja na utumizi kamili wa maarifa wanayoyapata darasani.
Shughuli na mazoezi katika kitabu hiki zimejikita kwenye uzoefu wa wanafunzi wa kila siku pamoja na masuala na ibuka kama yalivyofafanuliwa kwenye mtaala mpya. Kitabu hiki kimeandikwa kwa lugha rahisi na inayoibua tafakari ili kukuza ujuzi wa mwanafunzi na kuimarisha stadi za kimaisha za kutatua matatizo ya wanafunzi katika jamii.

by Hezekiel Gikambi, Henry T. Indindi, Danson Khasiani, Rachel Maina.
Kusoma na Kuandika katika Kiswahili, Gredi 2 ni kimoja miongoni mwa vitabu vipya vilivyoandikwa kwa kuzingatia mtaala mpya unaokuza ujuzi wa wanafunzi kupitia kwa utendaji na uvumbuzi wa maarifa. Kitabu hiki kinawawezesha wanafunzi kupata maarifa ya kimsingi, stadi zifaazo za kusoma na kuandika, mienendo miema na maadili ya kimaisha pamoja na utumizi kamili wa maarifa wanayoyapata darasani. Shughuli na mazoezi katika kitabu hiki zimejikita kwenye uzoefu wa wanafunzi wa kila siku pamoja na masuala ya kisasa na ibuka kama yalivyofafanuliwa kwenye mtaala mpya. Kitabu hiki kimeandikwa kwa lugha rahisi na inayoibua tafakari tanduizi iii kukuza ujuzi wa kutafakari na kuimarisha stadi za kimaisha za usuluhishaji wa matatizo iii kukidhi mahitaji ya wanafunzi katika jamii.

by Gikaru
Longhorn Mathematical Activities for Grade 2 Teacher’s Guide is a unique book specifically designed to guide pre-primary level teachers to implement the new competency-based curriculum for pre-primary Environmental Activities education.
The book:
• provides clearly stated specific learning outcomes at the start of each sub-strand;
• presents the suggested learning experiences in six areas: introduction of the sub-strand, whole class activities, small group activities, learner’s book activities, conclusion and suggested assessment;
• provides hints on how to link the Mathematical  Activities to other activity areas;
• guides the teacher on how to help learners to develop the core competences, build pertinent and contemporary issues and acquire values;
• provides useful guidelines in content interpretation and application to make learning of Mathematical  activities interesting and enjoyable;
• enhances learning of Mathematical  Activities through suggested teaching and learning activities and resources;
• provides the necessary hints on how to handle children with special needs;
• provides guidance in evaluation of learners through the suggested assessment rubrics.

Longhorn Mathematics Activities Grade 2 Learner’s Book is a new, concise and comprehensive book that has been developed in line with the new competence-based Curriculum for Grade 2. It is the book of choice to many leaners and teachers in that it: • Strictly follows the competence-based learning approach that emphasises mastery of concepts. • Presents concepts and content through very interactive learner-centered activities set in the learner’s environment. • Involves the learner in the learning process through active participation and activities. • Uses a very simple language to communicate concepts and content clearly. • Provides concise notes and numerous examples on each concept to enhance mastery • Provides a practice exercise for each concept to give learners an opportunity to practice, and to assess their mastery of concepts. • Contains full-colour illustrations that clearly portray objects and concepts in their natural setting. • Has an accompanying Teacher’s guide books that guides the teacher on the pedagogical approaches appropriate for implementing the new competence-based curriculum. It also provides answers to exercises and activities. The book is designed and developed by a team of well-known and respected Mathematics educators with many years of teaching experience and curriculum development.