The mission of every teacher and learners at all levels should be to help young minds discover roots running underground contrary and remote things cohere and flower out from one stem. Learning through games, exploring, investigation and self discovery. To the young mind everything is individual, stands by itself. By and by, it finds howContinue reading “Curriculum Integration”
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Social Studies Lesson Plans – Grades 4, 5 and 6
Aims of Social Studies The study of Social Studies should enable students to: understand the facts, concepts, principles and perspectives that make up Social Studies acquire skills and competencies, which will enable them, to examine and analyze concepts related to culture and the physical environment as well as to appreciate the symbiotic nature of theContinue reading “Social Studies Lesson Plans – Grades 4, 5 and 6”
STEM in the National Standards Curriculum
The 21st Century brings with it new challenges which we must face and overcome if we are to survive as a nation. The imperatives of the present and the future require that we create a nation of critical thinkers and problem solvers. To achieve this goal we must change the way we teach to usingContinue reading “STEM in the National Standards Curriculum”
Mathematics Lesson Plans – Grades 4, 5 and 6
Term 1 Unit 1 – AimsThe study of Mathematics should enable students to: Acquire the necessary mathematical skills and learn concepts that will be used in real life situations and related disciplines. Develop the necessary processes for the acquisition and application of mathematical concepts and skills. Recognise and integrate mathematical ideas with other disciplines. DevelopContinue reading “Mathematics Lesson Plans – Grades 4, 5 and 6”
Language Arts Lesson Plans – Grades 4, 5 and 6
TERM 1 UNIT 1 //p448879.clksite.com/adServe/banners?tid=448879_878736_0 INTRODUCTION TO THE UNIT This unit seeks to build on the skills taught in Grade 5 via the theme ‘Our Common Heritage”, sub-theme ‘Culture and Heritage’ and the focus question, ‘What was Jamaica’s road to independence?’ It facilitates the development of active listening and speaking skills through discussion of pre-independenceContinue reading “Language Arts Lesson Plans – Grades 4, 5 and 6”
Language Arts Module
The Language Arts module is aimed at developing teachers‘ competence in the key components of Language Arts/Literacy instructions. Emphasis will be placed on the general Language Arts framework which includes lesson planning, resources, differentiated instruction, assessment and gender based learning at the primary level. The aim of this module is to: Prepare selected primary schoolContinue reading “Language Arts Module”
Reopening Preparations
In Jamaica the MoEYI has adapted the Framework for the Reopening of Schools developed by UNESCO, UNICEF, the World Bank and the World Food Programme (April 2020). The framework provides for three phases. Phase 1- the phase prior to school re-opening Phase 2 – partial or phased reopening Phase 3 – all institutions reopened. The period priorContinue reading “Reopening Preparations”
Education in Emergencies
On March 10, 2020, The World Health Organization (WHO) designated the COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) a pandemic. Most education systems across the world have been affected by COVID-19. In a few instances, countries continued to keep schools open while enforcing preventative measures. This includes the establishment of protocols to handle possible COVID 19 cases and limiting social and extracurricularContinue reading “Education in Emergencies”
CBT Science Test Papers
The following practice tests are aligned with The National Standards Curriculum (NSC). Each test covers four or more strands. Strands are broken down by NSC terms:
CBT Social Studies Test Papers
The following practice tests are aligned with The National Standards Curriculum (NSC). Each test covers four or more strands. Strands are broken down by NSC terms:
Read It Yourself Educational Resources 