Zambia Grade 1 School Syllabus - Mathematics and Science

Mathematics

General Outcomes: Develop numeracy and arithmetic operations; Develop mathematical concepts on shapes and diagrams.

Key Competences: Sort objects with respect to color, size and shape; Identify digits from 0-9; Count given objects up to 20; Read and write numbers sequentially from 1-100; Identify and tell the meaning of addition and subtraction signs; Recognize denominations of Zambian money (coins and notes); Identify circles, rectangles and triangles.

Topics:

• Numbers and Notation: Recognize, count, read, and write numbers from 1 to 100 (including the meaning of zero); Interpret numbers using ten as a unit; Order numbers in terms of magnitude; Count in tens up to ten tens (100).
• Sets: Sort objects according to size, color, and shape; Match sets into one-to-one correspondence; Place sets in order according to their cardinal numbers; Assign numerals 0 to 10 to elements in a set; Use cardinal and ordinal numbers in everyday life.
• Addition: Add whole numbers with sums up to 100; Complete addition of number sentences; Apply addition to real life up to 100.
• Subtraction: Subtract whole numbers up to 100; Develop the concept of zero as a difference; Complete subtraction of number sentences; Apply subtraction to real life up to 100; Carry out shopping activities involving money.
• Number Patterns: Identify number patterns involving addition and subtraction up to 100.
• Plane Shapes: Recognize squares, circles, rectangles, and triangles; Trace outline of squares, circles, rectangles, and triangles; Make pictures using shapes of squares, rectangles, circles, and triangles.
• Measures: Identify times of the day; Tell days of the week; Name months of the year; Compare lengths of different objects.

Science (Integrated Science)

General Outcomes: Demonstrate an understanding of the basic facts about the human body; Develop investigative skills; Recognize the importance of personal health; Develop investigative skills on personal health; Develop knowledge, values, and positive attitudes for the immediate environment; Develop investigative skills about the immediate environment; Develop knowledge, values, and positive attitudes about materials and energy; Demonstrate investigative skills about materials and energy; Demonstrate an understanding of the basic facts about plants and animals; Develop investigative skills about plants and animals.

Key Competences: Demonstrate the ability to follow basic hygienic practices; Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the local environment; Demonstrate an understanding of the basic facts about plants and animals.

Topics:

• The Human Body: Identify the external parts of the human body; Identify the parts associated with the five senses; Identify the stages in the human life cycle; Describe what a human being can do at different stages of growth; Explain the role of clinics for babies and children in the community.
• Health: Explain the importance of keeping the body clean; Demonstrate how to clean the face, teeth, hands and feet; Explain the importance of washing hands; Explain the importance of keeping the surroundings clean; State common communicable diseases.
• The Environment: Identify the main features of the local environment; Distinguish between urban and rural environment; Explain the importance of the environment to living things.
• Plants and Animals: Identify plants in the local environment; Observe the early stages of plant growth; Identify wild and domestic animals in the local environment; Name things that all animals do; Explain how animals protect themselves from their enemies; Explain the importance of conserving wild life.
• Materials and Energy: Identify different types of materials; Describe properties of materials; Explain different uses of materials.