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”
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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:
CBT Language Arts 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:
PEP Curriculum Based Test (CBT)
The Curriculum Based Test (CBT) will assess grade 6 content only. This test will consist of a variety of question types and will be administered in April of each year. Students will be assessed in the following 4 subject areas: Mathematics Science Social Studies Language Arts Here are some Mathematics Curriculum Based Test (CBT) sampleContinue reading “PEP Curriculum Based Test (CBT)”
PEP Performance Tasks
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The Performance Tasks will be administered in grades 4, 5 and 6 and will require students to use a variety of skills to complete a task. It will be administered and marked at selected times during the school year by class teachers. Students will be required to…
Social Studies PEP Practice
Social Studies fires students’ curiosity and imagination about who we are, where we come from, where we live and where we might be going next. It connects our present to our past, and helps students make sense of their place in the world. It enables them to value and take pride in their culture andContinue reading “Social Studies PEP Practice”
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