Senegal CM2 Curriculum - Language and Communication

This curriculum focuses on developing strong language and communication skills in students. French is the primary language of instruction. A competency-based curriculum was introduced in 2008. The curriculum aims to develop specific language and communication skills, including reading with letters/sounds.

Textbooks and Learning Materials:

• Français Sénégal CM2 Langue et communication 3e étape Elève: This textbook is designed for CM2 students in Senegal and covers various aspects of French language and communication.
• L'excellence en langue et communication CM1-CM2 (French Edition): This manual helps students prepare for the Certificat de Fin d'Études Élémentaires (CFEE) in the language and communication domain.

Online Resources:

• Ecoles Au Senegal (YouTube Channel): This YouTube channel offers video lessons for the CM2 curriculum, including French grammar and conjugation.
• AmaSchool: This website provides downloadable resources, including practice exams for French CM2. (Mar 22, 2020)
• Examen - Classe CM2: This website offers resources to help students prepare for the CFEE and entrance exams for the sixth grade.

Additional Information:

• A review of the quality of basic education in Senegal from April 14, 2009, indicates that only 10% of CM2 students met the desired level of performance in math.
• A case study of Senegal's reading program (PALME) highlights a government-to-government (G2G) program focused on improving reading skills.
• A report on the language of instruction in Senegal discusses the use of national languages in the education system.