2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design9 Weeks · 45 Lessons2 Strands in Term 3

Grade 6 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 6 Mathematics Term 3. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

Grade 6 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 6 Mathematics in Term 3.

Class / Grade
Grade 6
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 6 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
11NumbersSub-strand 35-

1. Ques s How do we read and tell time?

- discuss time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks. determine time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks equate time in a.m. and p.m_to the 24h clock system using a chart. change time from the 12h to 24h system and 24h to 12h using a interpret travel timetables to create travel schedules for different determine time durations of travelling using travel timetables within the country. check local time using digital clock or analogue in 12h and 24h sys tems

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2NumbersSub-strand 35-

1. Ques s How do we read and tell time?

- discuss time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks. determine time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks equate time in a.m. and p.m_to the 24h clock system using a chart. change time from the 12h to 24h system and 24h to 12h using a interpret travel timetables to create travel schedules for different determine time durations of travelling using travel timetables within the country. check local time using digital clock or analogue in 12h and 24h sys tems

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3NumbersSub-strand 35-

1. Ques s How do we read and tell time?

- discuss time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks. determine time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks equate time in a.m. and p.m_to the 24h clock system using a chart. change time from the 12h to 24h system and 24h to 12h using a interpret travel timetables to create travel schedules for different determine time durations of travelling using travel timetables within the country. check local time using digital clock or analogue in 12h and 24h sys tems

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4NumbersSub-strand 35-

1. Ques s How do we read and tell time?

- discuss time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks. determine time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks equate time in a.m. and p.m_to the 24h clock system using a chart. change time from the 12h to 24h system and 24h to 12h using a interpret travel timetables to create travel schedules for different determine time durations of travelling using travel timetables within the country. check local time using digital clock or analogue in 12h and 24h sys tems

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5NumbersSub-strand 35-

1. Ques s How do we read and tell time?

- discuss time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks. determine time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks equate time in a.m. and p.m_to the 24h clock system using a chart. change time from the 12h to 24h system and 24h to 12h using a interpret travel timetables to create travel schedules for different determine time durations of travelling using travel timetables within the country. check local time using digital clock or analogue in 12h and 24h sys tems

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
21NumbersSub-strand 35-

1. Ques s How do we read and tell time?

- discuss time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks. determine time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks equate time in a.m. and p.m_to the 24h clock system using a chart. change time from the 12h to 24h system and 24h to 12h using a interpret travel timetables to create travel schedules for different determine time durations of travelling using travel timetables within the country. check local time using digital clock or analogue in 12h and 24h sys tems

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2NumbersSub-strand 35-

1. Ques s How do we read and tell time?

- discuss time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks. determine time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks equate time in a.m. and p.m_to the 24h clock system using a chart. change time from the 12h to 24h system and 24h to 12h using a interpret travel timetables to create travel schedules for different determine time durations of travelling using travel timetables within the country. check local time using digital clock or analogue in 12h and 24h sys tems

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3NumbersSub-strand 35-

1. Ques s How do we read and tell time?

- discuss time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks. determine time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks equate time in a.m. and p.m_to the 24h clock system using a chart. change time from the 12h to 24h system and 24h to 12h using a interpret travel timetables to create travel schedules for different determine time durations of travelling using travel timetables within the country. check local time using digital clock or analogue in 12h and 24h sys tems

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4NumbersSub-strand 35-

1. Ques s How do we read and tell time?

- discuss time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks. determine time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks equate time in a.m. and p.m_to the 24h clock system using a chart. change time from the 12h to 24h system and 24h to 12h using a interpret travel timetables to create travel schedules for different determine time durations of travelling using travel timetables within the country. check local time using digital clock or analogue in 12h and 24h sys tems

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5NumbersSub-strand 35-

1. Ques s How do we read and tell time?

- discuss time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks. determine time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks equate time in a.m. and p.m_to the 24h clock system using a chart. change time from the 12h to 24h system and 24h to 12h using a interpret travel timetables to create travel schedules for different determine time durations of travelling using travel timetables within the country. check local time using digital clock or analogue in 12h and 24h sys tems

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
31NumbersSub-strand 35-

1. Ques s How do we read and tell time?

- discuss time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks. determine time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks equate time in a.m. and p.m_to the 24h clock system using a chart. change time from the 12h to 24h system and 24h to 12h using a interpret travel timetables to create travel schedules for different determine time durations of travelling using travel timetables within the country. check local time using digital clock or analogue in 12h and 24h sys tems

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
2Data HandlingSub-strand 49-

1. Questio s How can bar graphs be used in real-life situations?

- discuss with peers and collect data on identified topic from immediate environment and organise the data in a frequency table

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
3Data HandlingSub-strand 49-

1. Questio s How can bar graphs be used in real-life situations?

- collect data

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
4Data HandlingSub-strand 49-

1. Questio s How can bar graphs be used in real-life situations?

- discuss and Organise it in pictographs , pile similar objects such as match boxes vertically to represent data

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
5Data HandlingSub-strand 49-

1. Questio s How can bar graphs be used in real-life situations?

- discuss and organise data in form of bar graphs

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

Grade 6 Mathematics Term 3 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 3 in Grade 6 Mathematics. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

1
Strand 1.0

Numbers

1 Sub-strand6 Lessons in Term 3

1.1 Sub-strand 35

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Sub-strand 35.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Ques s How do we read and tell time?
Learning Experiences
  • discuss time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks. determine time in a.m. and p.m. from digital and analogue clocks equate time in a.m. and p.m_to the 24h clock system using a chart. change time from the 12h to 24h system and 24h to 12h using a interpret travel timetables to create travel schedules for different determine time durations of travelling using travel timetables within the country. check local time using digital clock or analogue in 12h and 24h sys tems
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

Data Handling

2 Sub-strands12 Lessons in Term 3

2.1 Sub-strand 49

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

Demonstrate understanding, values and foundational skills in Sub-strand 49.

Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Questio s How can bar graphs be used in real-life situations?
Learning Experiences
  • discuss with peers and collect data on identified topic from immediate environment and organise the data in a frequency table
  • collect data
  • discuss and Organise it in pictographs , pile similar objects such as match boxes vertically to represent data
  • discuss and organise data in form of bar graphs
  • discuss information represented on bar graphs and explain what it represents
  • use digital devices or other resources to draw bar graplus and other charts to ent data
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 Sub-strand 55

6 Suggested LessonsTerm 3
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • areas skills for the CSL activity Identify resources required for the activity (locally available materials) Stagger the activities across the term (Set dates and time for the activities) Communicate to learners, parents/earegivers\guardians, school administration, teachers and other relevant stakeholders in the school community Identify and develop assessment tools
Teaching Resources

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

Grade 6 Mathematics Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for Grade 6 Mathematics showing the term-by-term distribution of all 2 strands.

  • Numbers
  • Numbers
Term 3Current
  • Numbers
  • Data Handling

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Grade 6 Mathematics Term 3

What strands and sub-strands are covered in Grade 6 Mathematics Term 3?

In Term 3, Grade 6 Mathematics covers the following main strands: Numbers, 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 6 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 6 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.