2026 KICD CBC Curriculum Design14 Weeks · 70 Lessons2 Strands in Term 2

PP2 Mathematical Activities Schemes of Work & Strands (Term 2 2026)

Comprehensive curriculum designs, strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, inquiry questions, and editable schemes of work for PP2 Mathematical Activities Term 2. Free on-page syllabus breakdown with instant export to editable Word (.docx) and PDF.

PP2 Mathematical Activities Term 2 Curriculum Overview

Summary of syllabus requirements, weekly distribution, key milestones, and course books approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) for PP2 Mathematical Activities in Term 2.

Class / Grade
PP2
Pre-Primary Level
Learning Area
Mathematical Activities
Core CBC Activity
Term Duration
14 Weeks (70 Lessons)
5 Lessons Per Week
Key Milestones
Mid: Wk 8 · Exam: Wk 14
Ministry of Education 2026
Full Term Timetable

PP2 Mathematical Activities Term 2 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 Numbers2.4 Number sequencing

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

a) Arrange number cards in sequence 1-20 for appreciation of increase in value.

1. Which number comes before or after this number?

- In pairs or groups, individually, learners complete missing numbers in sequence by placing the appropriate cards.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
22.0 Numbers2.4 Number sequencing

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

a) Arrange number cards in sequence by completing missing numbers.

1. Which number is missing in the sequence?

- In pairs or groups, individually, learners complete missing numbers in sequence by placing the appropriate cards.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
32.0 Numbers2.4 Number sequencing

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

a) Arrange number cards in sequence by completing missing numbers.

1. Which number is missing in the sequence?

- Learners sing songs on number sequence comprising numbers 1-20.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
42.0 Numbers2.4 Number sequencing

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

a) Arrange number cards in sequence by completing missing numbers.

1. Which number is missing in the sequence?

- Learners sing songs on number sequence comprising numbers 1-20.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
52.0 Numbers2.5 Number Value

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

a) Collect objects from the environment.

1. Which group has 3, 4, 5... 20 objects?

- Learners demonstrate and relate number symbols and their value.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
212.0 Numbers2.5 Number Value

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

a) Collect objects from the environment.

1. Which group has 3, 4, 5... 20 objects?

- Learners demonstrate and relate number symbols and their value.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
22.0 Numbers2.5 Number Value

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

a) Count groups of objects in the environment and select corresponding number symbols.

1. Which group has 3, 4, 5... 20 objects?

- Learners demonstrate and relate number symbols and their value.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
32.0 Numbers2.5 Number Value

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

a) Count groups of objects in the environment and select corresponding number symbols.

1. Which group has 3, 4, 5... 20 objects?

- In groups learners count concrete objects and relate them to number symbols.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
42.0 Numbers2.5 Number Value

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

a) Differentiate number value of objects in the environment.

1. Which group has 3, 4, 5... 20 objects?

- In groups learners count concrete objects and relate them to number symbols.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
52.0 Numbers2.5 Number Value

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

a) Differentiate number value of objects in the environment.

1. Which group has 3, 4, 5... 20 objects?

- In groups, pairs and individually learners complete number value puzzles.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
312.0 Numbers2.5 Number Value

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

a) Appreciate the value of numbers in daily life experiences.

1. Which group has 3, 4, 5... 20 objects?

- In groups, pairs and individually learners complete number value puzzles.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
22.0 Numbers2.5 Number Value

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

a) Appreciate the value of numbers in daily life experiences.

1. Which group has 3, 4, 5... 20 objects?

- In groups, pairs and individually learners complete number value puzzles.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
32.0 Numbers2.6 Symbolic representation of number (number writing)

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

a) Identify number symbols up to 20 for association of spoken number and its symbolic representation.

1. Which number can you see on the calendar, chart, clock face or flashcard?

- Learners demonstrate number formation from number cut-outs.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
42.0 Numbers2.6 Symbolic representation of number (number writing)

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

a) Identify number symbols up to 20 for association of spoken number and its symbolic representation.

1. Which number can you see on the calendar, chart, clock face or flashcard?

- Learners demonstrate number formation from number cut-outs.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
52.0 Numbers2.6 Symbolic representation of number (number writing)

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

a) Form and write numbers 1-20 on a surface for representing quantities of objects or items by symbols.

1. Which number can you see on the calendar, chart, clock face or flashcard?

- In groups, pairs or individually, learners trace, model, thread, join dots or colour number cut-outs up to 20.

Approved course textbooks, realia, charts

- Observation

- Oral questions

- Written exercises

(Handwritten after lesson)
Curriculum Design & Content

PP2 Mathematical Activities Term 2 Strands and Sub-strands Breakdown

Official KICD curriculum breakdown taught during Term 2 in PP2 Mathematical Activities. Includes specific learning outcomes (SLOs), key inquiry questions (KIQs), core learning experiences, and teaching aids.

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Strand 1.0

2.0 Numbers

6 Sub-strands60 Lessons in Term 2

1.1 2.4 Number sequencing

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • Identify number symbols 1-20 for acquisition of numeracy skills.
  • Arrange number cards in sequence 1-20 for appreciation of increase in value.
  • Arrange number cards in sequence by completing missing numbers.
  • Enjoy arranging numbers in sequence in day to day experiences.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Which number is written on the card, chart or board?
  • Which number comes before or after this number?
  • Which number is missing in the sequence?
  • How can these numbers be arranged in sequence?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners randomly pick number cut-outs or number cards from a pile and identify numbers 1-20.
  • Learners demonstrate arranging numbers in sequence 1-20.
  • In pairs or groups, individually, learners complete missing numbers in sequence by placing the appropriate cards.
  • Learners sing songs on number sequence comprising numbers 1-20.
  • Learners complete number puzzles and find missing numbers using ICT devices.
Teaching Resources

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

1.2 2.5 Number Value

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • Collect objects from the environment.
  • Count groups of objects in the environment and select corresponding number symbols.
  • Differentiate number value of objects in the environment.
  • Appreciate the value of numbers in daily life experiences.
  • Relate number value with objects in the environment.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Which group has 3, 4, 5... 20 objects?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners demonstrate and relate number symbols and their value.
  • In groups learners count concrete objects and relate them to number symbols.
  • In groups, pairs and individually learners complete number value puzzles.
  • Learners match and pair number symbols with corresponding quantity of objects using ICT devices.
Teaching Resources

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

1.3 2.6 Symbolic representation of number (number writing)

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • Identify number symbols up to 20 for association of spoken number and its symbolic representation.
  • Form and write numbers 1-20 on a surface for representing quantities of objects or items by symbols.
  • Write number symbols 1-20 on a surface for enjoyment.
  • Form number symbols 1-20 using ICT for digital literacy.
  • Appreciate the use of numbers within their environment.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Which number can you see on the calendar, chart, clock face or flashcard?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners demonstrate number formation from number cut-outs.
  • In groups, pairs or individually, learners trace, model, thread, join dots or colour number cut-outs up to 20.
  • Learners write number symbols 1-20 on a surface.
  • Learners use number symbols found on materials in their environment (calendar, clock).
  • Learners use ICT to form number symbols 1-20 and type number symbols.
Teaching Resources

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

1.4 2.7 Number puzzle

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • Rearrange number cards 1-20 in the correct order.
  • Identify different parts of numerals 1-20 using not more than ten parts.
  • Join different parts of numbers to form complete number symbols 1-20.
  • Enjoy completing number puzzles in daily life.
  • Relate number symbols with objects in the environment.
  • Use ICT to complete number puzzles.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Which number can be formed using the selected pieces?
  • How many pieces are these? What number can they form?
  • How many parts have you used to form numbers 1 to 20?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners look at and talk about different parts of number symbols.
  • Guide learners to identify different parts of number symbols.
  • In pairs or groups learners join different parts of number symbols to form a complete numeral.
  • Learners sing songs on number symbols as they complete number puzzles.
  • Play games on number puzzles (e.g. hopscotch).
  • Learners complete number puzzles using ICT devices.
Teaching Resources

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

1.5 2.8 Putting together

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • Collect different groups of similar objects for counting.
  • Identify sets of similar objects in the environment for counting.
  • Put similar objects together with a sum not exceeding 9.
  • Enjoy the activities of putting together objects in day to day experiences.
  • Appreciate that things become more when put together.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Which objects look alike?
  • How many objects are there altogether?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners observe and talk about similar objects within their environment.
  • Teacher demonstrates putting similar objects together with a sum not exceeding 9 and count.
  • In small groups learners put objects together with a sum not exceeding 9 and count.
  • Learners sing songs related to putting together with sums not exceeding 9.
  • Learners count and put together objects to get sums of not more than 9 using ICT devices.
  • Learners watch video programmes on the concept of putting together.
Teaching Resources

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

1.6 2.9 Taking away

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • Collect different groups of similar objects or items.
  • Count objects in different sets to establish the number in each set.
  • Take away fewer objects from sets not more than 9.
  • Count the number of remaining objects after taking away.
  • Enjoy the activities of taking away objects and counting remainders in day to day life experiences.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • How many objects are in the set?
  • How many objects are left?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners count objects in different sets.
  • Teacher demonstrates taking away objects from sets less than 9.
  • In pairs, groups and individually learners take away objects from sets not exceeding 9 and count the remainder.
  • Sing songs, listen and tell stories, and recite poems related to taking away.
  • Learners count and take away objects from sets of not more than 9 using ICT devices.
Teaching Resources

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

2
Strand 2.0

3.0 Measurement

2 Sub-strands18 Lessons in Term 2

2.1 3.1 Sides of objects

10 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • Observe different objects with straight sides in the environment.
  • Identify different sides of objects in the environment.
  • Manipulate objects of different sides in the environment.
  • Enjoy measuring sides of objects using arbitrary units.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Which of these sides is longer or shorter?
  • What is the difference in length between any two sides of an object?
  • How will you tell which side is longer or shorter?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners are guided to talk about different sides of objects in the environment.
  • Learners are guided to compare objects with different sides.
  • In groups, pairs or individually, learners measure sides of objects using arbitrary units (hand span, foot, sticks).
  • Learners watch a video clip on measuring sides of objects using arbitrary units.
Teaching Resources

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

2.2 3.2 Mass (heavy and light)

8 Suggested LessonsTerm 2
Specific Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

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

  • Collect different objects from the environment.
  • Lift different objects in the environment for comparing their heaviness.
  • Compare heavy and light objects in the environment.
  • Appreciate objects of different mass in their environment.
  • Enjoy manipulating objects of different mass in daily life experiences.
Key Inquiry Questions (KIQs)
  • Which object is heavier or lighter?
  • How can you tell the object is heavier or lighter?
  • Who between you is heavier or lighter?
Learning Experiences
  • Learners demonstrate lifting objects of different mass.
  • In groups or pairs, individually, learners compare mass of different objects in their environment.
  • In groups or pairs, learners play games involving comparison of mass (seesaw, back-to-back lifting).
  • Listen to stories on heavy/light objects and watch videos on measuring mass.
Teaching Resources

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

PP2 Mathematical Activities Full Year Strands (Terms 1, 2 & 3)

Complete annual curriculum scope for PP2 Mathematical Activities showing the term-by-term distribution of all 3 strands.

  • 1.0 Classification
  • 2.0 Numbers
Term 2Current
  • 2.0 Numbers
  • 3.0 Measurement
  • 3.0 Measurement

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Help & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: PP2 Mathematical Activities Term 2

What strands and sub-strands are covered in PP2 Mathematical Activities Term 2?

In Term 2, PP2 Mathematical Activities covers the following main strands: 2.0 Numbers, 3.0 Measurement. Each strand is broken down into specific sub-strands with allocated lesson periods across the 14-week term.

What are the specific learning outcomes for PP2 Mathematical Activities in Term 2?

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 PP2 Mathematical Activities Term 2 structured across weeks?

This scheme spans 14 calendar weeks (70 lesson slots), with Mid-Term Break in Week 8 and End-of-Term Assessment in Week 14, in full compliance with the 2026 Kenyan Ministry of Education school calendar.

Can I download and edit this Term 2 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.