New Revised NERDC Primary 1 Mathematics Scheme of Work
Week 1: Length
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): Knowledge: 1. idea of length; 2. compare lengths of object; 3. ordering of length of objects; 4. measure of length.
Skills: Measuring; Ordering; Reading.
To covered this, measure tables with feet. Compare and order objects.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: develop the idea of length; compare length of two or three objects; order similar objects according to length using symbols e.g. < or >; measure length and distance in their units; apply the length and ordering of lengths in our environment.
3. Key Competencies and Value: Creativity and Innovation as pupils demonstrate resilience when faced with learning challenges while ordering objects according to their length using symbols e.g. < or >;
Collaboration as pupils demonstrate ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse teams while discussing in groups the idea of length.
This builds resilience. It supports team respect.
4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Guides group discussion on length idea using feet to measure tables; facilitates comparing and ordering; demonstrates measuring units.
ii. Students Activities: Discuss length in groups; compare objects; order using < or >; measure distances; apply to environment.
5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Measuring tapes; Strings; Sticks and objects of different lengths; Writing materials: pencils, eraser; Ruler.
Tapes for accurate measure. Strings to compare.
Week 2: Time
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): 1. Introduce the idea of time
2. Time when certain things are done e.g. Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night
3. Time and events when certain activities take place.
To covered this, share when things happen at home. Role play times.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: demonstrate a knowledge of the idea of time; mention when certain things are done: 1. Home 2. School.
3. Key Competencies and Value: Collaboration as pupils assume shared responsibility for collaborative work, and value the individual contributions made by each team member while brainstorming and share experiences on when things are done at home and school.
This values contributions. It builds shared duty.
4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Guides brainstorming on times for activities; uses flash cards for listing times; facilitates role play on events.
ii. Students Activities: Brainstorm and share experiences; list times for sleep or school; state events; role play dramas.
5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Charts indicating activities peculiar to different periods of the day.
Charts show day parts. It helps recall.
Week 3: Weight
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): Lifting objects; Estimating and comparing their weights.
Skill: Measuring using scale.
To covered this, lift objects and compare. Discuss light and heavy.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: compare the weights of some common objects in the school using the terms light and heavy.
3. Key Competencies and Value: Collaboration as pupils incorporate group input and feedback into work while discussing the meaning of weight.
This uses feedback. It aids group talk.
4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Guides group discussion on weight meaning; facilitates lifting objects to compare light and heavy.
ii. Students Activities: Discuss weight in groups; lift objects and identify light/heavy.
5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Weight balance; See-saw, etc.
See-saw for fun compare. Balance for accuracy.
Week 4-5: Three dimensional shapes
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): Cubes, cuboids cylinders and spheres.
To covered this, watch videos and sort shapes. Name and distinguish.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: sort out cubes, cuboids, cylinders and spheres; identify and name cuboids, cubes, cylinders and spheres; distinguish between cuboids and cubes; mention solid shapes in homes and environment.
3. Key Competencies and Value: ICT and Digital Competencies as students’ learning is enhanced using technology as a tool to watch video on solid shapes and their names.
This boosts digital skills. It aids visual learning.
4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Shows short videos on shapes; guides sorting objects; uses pictures or models for identifying; facilitates distinguishing cuboids and cubes.
ii. Students Activities: Watch videos; sort solids by shapes; identify and name using cards; distinguish cuboids/cubes in groups.
5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Ludo dice; Match boxes; Empty packets of sugar; Empty tins of Milo, milk; Balls different sizes etc; Pictures, Models or Charts showing pictures of: Cuboids, Cubes, Cylinder, Spheres.
Models for hands-on. Charts for names.
Week 6: Two dimensional shapes
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): Squares, Rectangles and Circles.
To covered this, brainstorm flat faces. Mention home shapes.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: identify a Square, a Rectangle and a Circle; match and name a square, a rectangle and a Circle; distinguish between squares and rectangles; mention square, rectangular and circular shapes in homes.
3. Key Competencies and Value: Collaboration as pupils incorporate group input and feedback into their work while brainstorming to identify groups of objects with similar flat faces.
This uses input. It builds discovery.
4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Guides brainstorming on flat faces; facilitates discovering features; encourages mentioning home shapes.
ii. Students Activities: Brainstorm similar flat faces; discover distinguishing features; mention home shapes.
5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Shapes, drawings and Cut outs of: squares, rectangles, circles; empty tins of bournvita, milk, etc.; empty packets of sugar, chalk, etc.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Conduct mid-term test from week 1 to 6. Cover measurement to shapes.
Week 8-9: Data Collection
1. Content (Knowledge and Skill): Data Collection on: Ages of pupils; Height of pupils.
Skill: Basic data collection.
To covered this, measure heights and ages. Group and discuss.
2. Performance Objectives: Pupils should be able to: collect data on their ages at home and school; collect data on their heights.
3. Key Competencies and Value: Communication as pupils communicate information on their age and height to their respective groups and discuss the data generated based on the information.
4. Learning Activities: This is what the teacher and the students will do during the lesson
i. Teacher Activities: Guides group discussion on ages; facilitates measuring heights; encourages grouping and data discussion.
ii. Students Activities: Mention ages in groups; measure heights; group by ages/heights; discuss data.
5. Teaching and Learning Resources: Pupils themselves; Cards written ages; Wall rule, etc.
Week 10: Revision of Term’s Work
Go over all third term. Prepare for exam.
Week 11: Revision
Revise all lessons and prepare pupils for the exam.
Week 12: Examination
The exam for the term should start.
Week 13: Examination, Marking & Vacation
Examination should be concluded together with marking and recording then vacation follows once all have been achieved.
Frequently Asked Questions and Answers About Primary 1 Mathematics Scheme of Work
1. What is the main focus of the 2025 revised scheme?
It centers on building basic numeracy and problem-solving skills. Teachers use it to make math practical.
2. How many terms does the scheme have?
Three terms, each with 13 weeks. Includes breaks and exams.
3. What topics are in first term?
Whole numbers and quantitative aptitude. Starts with 1-5 and goes to 99.
4. Why use counters in lessons?
They help kids see numbers. Makes abstract ideas concrete.
5. How to handle mid-term tests?
Test weeks 1-6. Use simple questions for review.
6. What resources for shapes?
Everyday items like boxes and balls. Charts for visuals.
7. Is the scheme learner-centered?
Yes, focuses on what kids can do. Encourages activities.
8. How to teach money?
Use real coins for adds and change. Trace for fun.
9. What for revision weeks?
Go over all. Prepare for exams.
10. Where to find more lesson plans?
Check NERDC site or teacher forums. Adapt to class.