2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons3 Strands in Term 3

Grade 1 Mathematics Activities Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 3 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum designs, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and editable schemes of work for Grade 1 Mathematics Activities Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 1 Mathematics Activities Term 3 Curriculum Overview

Summary of syllabus requirements, weekly distribution, key milestones, and course books approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for Grade 1 Mathematics Activities in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 1
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Mathematics Activities
Core CBC Activity
Term Duration
9 Weeks (45 Lessons)
5 Lessons Per Week
Key Milestones
Mid: Wk 5 · Exam: Wk 9
Ministry of Education 2026
Full Term Timetable

Grade 1 Mathematics Activities Term 3 Scheme of Work Table

Week-by-week lesson matrix with specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, learning experiences, and assessment methods.

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WkLsnStrandSub-strandSpecific Learning OutcomesKey Inquiry Question(s)Learning ExperiencesLearning ResourcesAssessment MethodsReflection
112.0 Measurement2.3 Capacity

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) compare capacity of containers directly,

1. How can we find out which of two containers hold more, less or same as?

- Learners to empty and fill water in different containers to establish which holds more, which holds less and which holds the same.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
22.0 Measurement2.3 Capacity

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) compare capacity of containers directly,

1. How can we find out which of two containers hold more, less or same as?

- Learners to empty and fill water in different containers to establish which holds more, which holds less and which holds the same.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
32.0 Measurement2.3 Capacity

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) conserve capacity through manipulation,

1. How can we find out which of two containers hold more, less or same as?

- Learners to identify and compare containers which holds more, less or same as.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
42.0 Measurement2.3 Capacity

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) conserve capacity through manipulation,

1. How can we find out which of two containers hold more, less or same as?

- Learners to identify and compare containers which holds more, less or same as.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
52.0 Measurement2.3 Capacity

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) conserve capacity through manipulation,

1. How can we find out which of two containers hold more, less or same as?

- Learners to identify and compare containers which holds more, less or same as.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
212.0 Measurement2.3 Capacity

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) conserve capacity through manipulation,

1. How can we find out which of two containers hold more, less or same as?

- Learners to identify and compare containers which holds more, less or same as.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
22.0 Measurement2.3 Capacity

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) measure capacity using arbitrary units.

1. How can we find out which of two containers hold more, less or same as?

- Learners to fill containers of different shapes and sizes with water then empty into others so as to establish that some containers can hold the same amount although their shapes are different.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
32.0 Measurement2.3 Capacity

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) measure capacity using arbitrary units.

1. How can we find out which of two containers hold more, less or same as?

- Learners to fill containers of different shapes and sizes with water then empty into others so as to establish that some containers can hold the same amount although their shapes are different.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
42.0 Measurement2.3 Capacity

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) measure capacity using arbitrary units.

1. How can we find out which of two containers hold more, less or same as?

- Learners to fill containers of different shapes and sizes with water then empty into others so as to establish that some containers can hold the same amount although their shapes are different.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
52.0 Measurement2.4 Time

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) relate daily activities to time,

-

- Learners in pairs/groups to identify activities they do in the morning, afternoon and evening both at home and school.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
312.0 Measurement2.4 Time

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) relate daily activities to time,

-

- Learners in pairs/groups to identify activities they do in the morning, afternoon and evening both at home and school.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
22.0 Measurement2.4 Time

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) relate daily activities to time,

-

- Learners in pairs/groups to identify activities they do in the morning, afternoon and evening both at home and school.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
32.0 Measurement2.4 Time

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) relate daily activities to time,

-

- Learners to sing songs/ rhymes related to days of the week.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
42.0 Measurement2.4 Time

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) relate days of the week with various activities.

-

- Learners to sing songs/ rhymes related to days of the week.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
52.0 Measurement2.4 Time

By the end of the sub strand, the learner should be able to;

a) relate days of the week with various activities.

-

- Learners to sing songs/ rhymes related to days of the week.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 1 Mathematics Activities Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 1 Mathematics Activities. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

2.0 Measurement

3 Sub-strands28 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 2.3 Capacity

12 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • compare capacity of containers directly,
  • conserve capacity through manipulation,
  • measure capacity using arbitrary units.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can we find out which of two containers hold more, less or same as?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners to empty and fill water in different containers to establish which holds more, which holds less and which holds the same.
  • Learners to identify and compare containers which holds more, less or same as.
  • Learners to fill containers of different shapes and sizes with water then empty into others so as to establish that some containers can hold the same amount although their shapes are different.
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.2 2.4 Time

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • relate daily activities to time,
  • relate days of the week with various activities.
Learning Experiences
  • Learners in pairs/groups to identify activities they do in the morning, afternoon and evening both at home and school.
  • Learners to sing songs/ rhymes related to days of the week.
  • Learners in pairs/groups to identify activities that take place during the days of the week.
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

1.3 2.5 Money

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • identify Kenyan currency coins and notes up to sh.100,
  • relate money to goods and services up to sh.100 in shopping activities,
  • differentiate between needs and wants in real life context,
  • appreciate spending and saving in real life situations.
Learning Experiences
  • Learners in pairs/groups to sort out different Kenyan currency coins and notes according to their value up to sh.100.
  • Learners to put together coins and notes up to sh.100 according to their value and features.
  • Learners in pairs/groups to give their own experiences in relation to shopping activities.
  • Learners to discuss the value of items in the classroom shop up to sh.100.
  • Learners in pairs/groups to discuss items they cannot do without and those that are necessary but they can do without.
  • Learners in pairs/groups to identify needs and wants.
  • Learners to play digital games involving needs and wants.
  • Learners to give their own experiences on saving and spending of money.
  • Learners to role play buying and selling from the classroom shop.
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

2
Strand 2.0

3.0Geometry

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 3.1 Lines

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • draw straight lines for application in real life,
  • draw curved lines for application in real life situations.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What types of lines are there?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners to stand behind one another facing the same side and identify what they have formed as a straight line.
  • Learners in pairs/groups to mark two points on the ground and using a stick to draw a line joining the two points to come up with a straight line.
  • Learners to practice drawing straight lines on the ground and in their books.
  • Learners in groups to form a semi-circle and one of them to draw a line around it and identify the semi- circle drawn as a curved line.
  • Learners to practice drawing curved lines on the ground and in their books.
  • Learners could visit a water selling kiosk to observe how the water containers are arranged.
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

3
Strand 3.0

3.0 Geometry

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 3

3.1 3.2 Shapes

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

By the end of this sub-strand, the learner should be able to:

  • identify rectangles, circles and triangles in the environment,
  • make patterns involving rectangles, circles and triangles,
  • appreciate the beauty of patterns in the environment.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What shapes can you identify in your school?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners in pairs/groups to sort and group different shapes using one attribute.
  • Learners in pairs /groups discuss the types of lines that make rectangles, circles, triangles and name them.
  • Learners working individually to make patterns of their choice using the three shapes.
  • Learners in groups make patterns, colour them and share with other groups.
Teaching Resources

Approved textbooks, realia, counters, flashcards, charts & digital devices.

Grade 1 Mathematics Activities Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 1 Mathematics Activities showing the term-by-term distribution of all 6 strands.

  • 1.0 Numbers
  • 1.0 Numbers
  • 2.0 Measurement
  • 2.0 Measurements
  • 2.0 Measurement
Term 3Current
  • 2.0 Measurement
  • 3.0Geometry
  • 3.0 Geometry

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 1 Mathematics Activities Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 1 Mathematics Activities Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 1 Mathematics Activities covers the following main strands: 2.0 Measurement, 3.0Geometry, 3.0 Geometry. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 9-week term.

What are the specific learning outcomes for Grade 1 Mathematics Activities in Term 3?

Each sub-strand defines measurable learning outcomes covering knowledge, psychomotor skills, and values. Learners engage in hands-on activities, realia observation, and collaborative problem-solving as outlined in the syllabus breakdown above.

How is Grade 1 Mathematics Activities Term 3 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 9 calendar weeks (45 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 5 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 9, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 3 scheme in Microsoft Word or PDF?

Yes. You can instantly download a completely editable Microsoft Word document (.docx) or print-ready PDF, or open it directly in the online scheme builder to customize teacher name, school name, and TSC details.