40 subjects will be offered to students in Grade 10 in the year 2026.
They will be required to pick seven subjects. These shall comprise four compulsory learning areas and three learning areas opted for by the learner according to their chosen Pathway.
COMPULSORY SUBJECTS FOR ALL STUDENTS
They include English, Kiswahili, Community Service Learning and Physical Education (PE).
STEM SUBJECTS FOR GRADE 10 (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Students will be offered 17 subjects.
Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Agriculture, Computer Studies, Home Science, Drawing and Design, Aviation Technology, Building and Construction, Electrical Technology and Metal Technology.
Power Mechanics, Wood Technology, Media Technology, and Marine and Fisheries Technology are also among the STEM subject options.
SOCIAL SCIENCE SUBJECTS FOR GRADE 10
Advanced English, Literature in English, Indigenous Language, Kiswahili Kipevu / Kenya Sign Language, Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Sign Language, Arabic, French, German and Mandarin Chinese.History and Citizenship, Geography, Christian Religious Education/Islamic Religious Education/Hindu Religious Education and Business Studies.
ARTS AND SPORTS SCIENCE SUBJECTS FOR GRADE 10
The subjects include Sports and Recreation, Physical Education, Music and Dance, Theatre and Film and Fine Arts.
“While English and Kiswahili are indicated as compulsory, the learners who opt for these learning areas as their subjects of specialization shall go through a differentiated curriculum in terms of scope, experiences and assessment. Such learners shall, therefore, take Advanced English or Kiswahili Kipevu with an additional two lessons.
At least two learning areas should be from the chosen Pathway. In exceptional cases, some learners may opt for one learning area from the chosen Pathway and a maximum of two learning areas from any of the three pathways; depending on the learner’s career projections.
Views on grade 10 curriculum designs will be received up to 31st August 2024.
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