Grade 5
Grade Overview
About Grade 5
Grade 5 learners investigate scientific ideas, apply mathematics to real problems, explore Kenya's history and geography, and grow as leaders in clubs and class roles.
Teachers
Upper Primary learners are taught by subject teachers, with a class teacher who monitors each learner's welfare and overall progress.
Curriculum
Learning Areas
Aligned to the KICD Competency-Based Education curriculum designs.
Core Competencies
What Learners Develop
Learning Activities
- Science experiments and simple technology projects
- Debates, presentations and creative writing
- Kitchen garden and nutrition activities
- Chess, music, drama and art
- Map work, field visits and community projects
Projects
- Weather station
- School environment clean-up
- Traditional music and dance showcase
Assessment Approach
Assessment is continuous and formative: observation, oral questions, projects, portfolios and written tasks. Progress is reported against CBE performance levels — Exceeding, Meeting, Approaching and Below Expectations. National school-based assessments by KNEC are administered at the designated grades.
Clubs & Sports
Co-curricular activities that help Grade 5 learners discover and grow their talents.
Gallery
Grade 5 in Pictures
Parent Resources
How you can support your child in Grade 5.
- Read with your child daily and talk about the stories
- Support projects and take-home activities without doing them for your child
- Check the school calendar and attend parents' meetings and academic clinics
- Keep in touch with the class teacher via the school office or WhatsApp
Admissions Open
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