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

Grade 4 Mathematics 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 4 Mathematics Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 4 Mathematics 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 4 Mathematics in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 4
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Mathematics
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 4 Mathematics 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
11MeasurementTime

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

a) appreciate punctuality and time management

1. How do we read time to the minute on clocks?

- create daily timetables and measure duration of activities with stopwatches

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2MeasurementMoney

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

a) identify Kenyan currency notes and coins up to Ksh 1,000

1. How do we make wise spending decisions with money?

- simulate classroom market and shopping scenes with play money

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3MeasurementMoney

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

a) identify Kenyan currency notes and coins up to Ksh 1,000

1. How do we make wise spending decisions with money?

- simulate classroom market and shopping scenes with play money

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4MeasurementMoney

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

a) identify Kenyan currency notes and coins up to Ksh 1,000

1. How do we make wise spending decisions with money?

- simulate classroom market and shopping scenes with play money

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5MeasurementMoney

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

a) calculate change in buying and selling situations

1. How do we make wise spending decisions with money?

- simulate classroom market and shopping scenes with play money

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21MeasurementMoney

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

a) calculate change in buying and selling situations

1. How do we make wise spending decisions with money?

- calculate total costs and calculate balance/change in transactions

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2MeasurementMoney

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

a) prepare simple budgets and shopping lists

1. How do we make wise spending decisions with money?

- calculate total costs and calculate balance/change in transactions

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3MeasurementMoney

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

a) prepare simple budgets and shopping lists

1. How do we make wise spending decisions with money?

- calculate total costs and calculate balance/change in transactions

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4MeasurementMoney

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

a) prepare simple budgets and shopping lists

1. How do we make wise spending decisions with money?

- make personal saving goals and prepare simple itemized budgets

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5MeasurementMoney

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

a) appreciate the importance of saving money

1. How do we make wise spending decisions with money?

- make personal saving goals and prepare simple itemized budgets

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31GeometryPosition and Direction

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

a) describe position of objects using compass directions and grid references

1. How can grid references and directions help us find places?

- use grid maps of the school compound to locate classrooms and playground

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2GeometryPosition and Direction

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

a) describe position of objects using compass directions and grid references

1. How can grid references and directions help us find places?

- use grid maps of the school compound to locate classrooms and playground

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3GeometryPosition and Direction

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

a) follow and give directions to navigate from one point to another

1. How can grid references and directions help us find places?

- give and follow directions involving turns (quarter turn, half turn, clockwise, anti-clockwise)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4GeometryPosition and Direction

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

a) follow and give directions to navigate from one point to another

1. How can grid references and directions help us find places?

- give and follow directions involving turns (quarter turn, half turn, clockwise, anti-clockwise)

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5GeometryPosition and Direction

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

a) appreciate maps in giving directions

1. How can grid references and directions help us find places?

- play treasure hunt games following directional instructions

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 4 Mathematics Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 4 Mathematics. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Measurement

2 Sub-strands20 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Time

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • read and tell time to the minute on analogue and digital clocks
  • convert hours to minutes and minutes to seconds
  • estimate time taken to complete daily tasks
  • appreciate punctuality and time management
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do we read time to the minute on clocks?
Learning Experiences
  • read and set time on clock faces with hour, minute and second hands
  • convert hours into minutes (1hr = 60min) and minutes into seconds
  • create daily timetables and measure duration of activities with stopwatches
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 Money

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify Kenyan currency notes and coins up to Ksh 1,000
  • calculate change in buying and selling situations
  • prepare simple budgets and shopping lists
  • appreciate the importance of saving money
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do we make wise spending decisions with money?
Learning Experiences
  • simulate classroom market and shopping scenes with play money
  • calculate total costs and calculate balance/change in transactions
  • make personal saving goals and prepare simple itemized budgets
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Geometry

3 Sub-strands16 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Position and Direction

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • describe position of objects using compass directions and grid references
  • follow and give directions to navigate from one point to another
  • appreciate maps in giving directions
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How can grid references and directions help us find places?
Learning Experiences
  • use grid maps of the school compound to locate classrooms and playground
  • give and follow directions involving turns (quarter turn, half turn, clockwise, anti-clockwise)
  • play treasure hunt games following directional instructions
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Angles

5 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify right angles, acute angles and obtuse angles in the environment
  • compare angles using a square corner (right-angle tester)
  • appreciate angles in construction and architectural designs
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Where do we see angles in buildings and nature?
Learning Experiences
  • make a right-angle tester by folding paper into a square corner
  • test and classify angles in door corners, book edges, scissors and clocks as right, acute or obtuse
  • draw and model different angles using sticks and clock hands
Teaching Resources

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

2.3 Plane Figures

5 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • identify properties of rectangles, squares, triangles and circles
  • make patterns using combinations of plane figures
  • appreciate symmetry and geometric beauty in nature
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • What properties distinguish squares from rectangles?
Learning Experiences
  • measure sides of squares and rectangles to verify properties of equal sides and right angles
  • cut out triangles and circles and combine them to create decorative mosaic patterns
  • identify lines of symmetry in geometric shapes by paper folding
Teaching Resources

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

3
Strand 3.0

Data Handling

1 Sub-strand10 Lessons in Term 3

3.1 Data

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • collect and record real-life data using tally marks and frequency tables
  • represent data using pictographs and bar graphs
  • interpret information from tables, pictographs and bar graphs
  • appreciate data in making informed decisions
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How do bar graphs and pictographs help us understand information quickly?
Learning Experiences
  • collect data on favourite fruits, colours or sports among classmates using tally marks
  • draw frequency tables and represent data using pictographs with a key
  • construct simple vertical and horizontal bar graphs using square grid paper
  • answer questions based on collected data and charts
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 4 Mathematics Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 4 Mathematics showing the term-by-term distribution of all 4 strands.

  • Numbers
  • Numbers
  • Measurement
Term 3Current
  • Measurement
  • Geometry
  • Data Handling

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 4 Mathematics Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 4 Mathematics Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 4 Mathematics covers the following main strands: Measurement, Geometry, Data Handling. 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 4 Mathematics 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 4 Mathematics 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.