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MOTTO: EXCELLENCE
Scheme of Learning for
SECOND TERM
JANUARY–APRIL 2024
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The schedule for the Second Term Examinations is: TUESDAY 2ND – MONDAY 8TH APRIL, 2024.
• Submission of enrolments and final registration closes on: 15TH MARCH, 2024.
• Full payment of the total bill for the examinations must be made at the time of registration.
STRAND 4: WRITING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 1: B8.4.2. 2: Apply writing B8.4.2. 2.1 Compose formal writing (business letters, email) on given topics using
2 Production and skills to specific life the appropriate format
3 Distribution of Writing situations B8.4.2. 2.2 Compose notes, brochures and flyers for different purposes and audiences
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5 B8.4.2. 2.3. Write articles on given issues for publication in school magazines
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7 B8.4.2. 2.4. Create dialogues among multiple interlocutors on different themes
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9 B8.4.2. 2.5. Compose speeches for different purposes and occasions
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12 REVISION
13 END OF SECOND TERM EXAMINATIONS
STRAND 5: LITERATURE
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 1: Narrative, B8.5.1.1: Demonstrate understanding of how B8.5.1.1.3. Examine how monologues and dialogues are used to
Drama and Poetry various elements of literary genres contribute convey characters in narratives and play scripts (drama)
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to meaning
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6 B8.5.1.1.4. Use literary devices (euphemism, hyperbole,
onomatopoeia, etc.) in texts
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12 REVISION
13 END OF SECOND TERM EXAMINATIONS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 2: B8.1.2.1 Apply mental B8.1.2.1.1 Multiply and divide by power of 10 including decimals
NUMBER Number Operations mathematics strategies and and the benchmark fractions
number properties used to solve B8.1.2.1.2 Apply mental mathematics strategies and number
problems properties to do calculation
B8.1.2.1.3 Apply mental mathematics strategies to solve word
problems.
2 B8.1.2.2 Apply the understanding B8.1.2.2.1 Add and subtract more than four-digit numbers.
of the addition, subtraction, B8.1.2.2.2 Multiply or divide multi-digit numbers by 2- and 3-
multiplication and division of (i) digit numbers.
whole numbers within 10,000, and B8.1.2.2.2 Multiply or divide multi-digit numbers by 2- and 3-
(ii) decimals up to 1/1000, to digit numbers.
solve problems and round answers B8.1.2.2.3. Create and solve story problems involving decimals
to given decimal places. on the four basic operations.
5 STRAND 2: Sub-strand 2: B8.2.2.1 Solve problems B8.2.2.1.1 Use the distributive property to remove brackets and solve
ALGEBRA Algebraic expressions involving algebraic expressions multiplication of binomial expression.
(including multiplication of
binomial expressions) factorise B8.2.2.1.2 Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of
given expressions and substitute algebraic expressions including fractions.
6 B8.2.2.1.3 Substitute values to evaluate algebraic expressions including
values to evaluate algebraic
fractions and use these to solve problems
expressions.
B8.2.2.1.4 Factorise given expressions involving the four operations and
use the experiences gained to solve problems
7 STRAND 3: SUB-STRAND 2: B.8.3.2.1 Apply the Pythagoras B8.3.2.1.1 Use the relationship between the diameter and circumference
GEOMETRY Measurement theorem, the primary of a circle to deduce the formula for finding its area, and use this to
AND trigonometric solve problems.
MEASUREMENT ratios and the formulas for B8.3.2.1.2 Establish the relationship between the hypotenuse ‘c’ and the
two other sides ‘a’ and ‘b’ of a right-angled triangle (i.e. a2 + b2 = c2)
determining the area of a circle to
and use it to solve problems.
solve real problems B8.3.2.1.3 Use the Pythagorean theorem to solve problems on right-
angled triangles.
8 B8.3.2.1.4 Use the Pythagoras theorem to calculate the area of a triangle
in real life problems.
B8.3.2.1.5 Establish the relationship between the basic trigonometric
ratios and solve problems involving right-angled triangles.
9 B8.3.2.2 Demonstrate understanding B8.3.2.2.1 Add, subtract and find the scalar multiplication of vectors in
of addition and subtraction of vectors the component form.
and their applications in solving basic B8.3.2.2.2 Demonstrate understanding of vector equality.
problems
10 STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 1: Data B8.4.1.2 Demonstrate an B8.4.1.2.1 Calculate the mean, median and mode for a given set of
HANDLING understanding of measures of central ungrouped data, and explain why these values may be the same or
DATA tendency (mean, median, mode) and different.
11 range for grouped data and explain B8.4.1.2.2Justify a context in which the mean, median or mode is the
when it’s most appropriate to use the most appropriate measure of central tendency to use when reporting
mean, median, or mode. findings.
12 REVISION
13 END OF SECOND TERM EXAMINATIONS
8 STRAND 5: Sub-Strand 1: B8.5.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of B8.5.1.1.1 Explain sustainable waste management
HUMANS AND THE Waste management waste management systems practices
ENVIRONMENT and apply it in an environment. B8.5.1.1.2. Apply knowledge of waste management
practices to manage waste in a community
9 Sub-Strand 2: B8.5.2.1 Demonstrate knowledge of B8. 5.2.1.1 Explain the symptoms, effects and prevention
Human Health common communicable diseases, such of common communicable diseases.
as Hepatitis, of humans, causes, B8. 5.2.1.2. Analyse the risk factors of communicable
symptoms, effects and their prevention diseases
10 B8.5.2.2 Demonstrate knowledge of B8. 5.2.2.1 Explain the nature of bacterial diseases with
the nature of selected bacterial diseases special emphasis on food poisoning/gonorrhoea/
of humans, their causes, symptoms, meningitis their causes, symptoms, effects on humans and
effects and prevention prevention
11 Sub-Strand 3: B8.5.3. 1 Demonstrate an B8. 5.3.1.1 Examine the relationship among science, technology,
Science And understanding of connections among innovation and society
Industry science, technology, innovation,
society and the environment
12 REVISION
13 END OF SECOND TERM EXAMINATIONS
5 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 4: B8.2.4.1. Analyze the population B8.2.4.1.1. Compare the population structure of high-income
FAMILY LIFE Population structure in Ghana and its related and middle / low-income countries.
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7 STRAND 4: Sub-Strand 2: B8.4.2.1. Analyse ways of B8.4.2.1.1 Examine ways of preventing and managing conflict in
LAW AND Conflict prevention preventing and managing conflict the community.
ORDER and management
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10 STRAND 5: Sub-strand 2: B8. 5.2.1. Demonstrate B8. 5.2.1.1. Exhibit knowledge on employer and employee
SOCIO- Financial and understanding of employer and relation in social security and pension schemes
11 ECONOMIC investment issues employee relations in social
DEVELOPMENT security and pension
12 REVISION
13 END OF SECOND TERM EXAMINATIONS
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