Mathematics Grade 8 Design December 2022
Mathematics Grade 8 Design December 2022
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
MATHEMATICS
GRADE 8
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The Grade 8 curriculum designs build on competencies attained by learners at the end of Grade 7. Further, they provide
opportunities for learners to continue exploring and nurturing their potentials as they prepare to transit to Senior Secondary
School.
The curriculum designs present National Goals of Education, essence statements, general and specific expected learning
outcomes for the learning areas (subjects) as well as strands and sub strands. The designs also outline suggested learning
experiences, key inquiry questions, core competencies, Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs), values, Community Service
Learning (CSL) activities and assessment rubric.
It is my hope that all Government agencies and other stakeholders in Education will use the designs to plan for effective and
efficient implementation of the CBC.
Grade 8 curriculum furthers implementation of the CBC from Grade 7. The main feature of this level is a broad curriculum for the learner to
explore talents, interests and abilities before selection of pathways and tracks at the Senior Secondary education level. This is very critical in
the realisation of the Vision and Mission of the on-going curriculum reforms as enshrined in the Sessional Paper No. I of 2019 whose title is:
Towards Realizing Quality, Relevant and Inclusive Education and Training for Sustainable Development in Kenya. The Sessional Paper
explains the shift from a Content - Focused Curriculum to a focus on Nurturing every Learner’s potential.
Therefore, the Grade 8 curriculum designs are intended to enhance the learners’ development in the CBC core competencies, namely:
Communication and Collaboration, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity and Imagination, Citizenship, Digital Literacy,
Learning to Learn and Self-efficacy.
The curriculum designs provide suggestions for interactive and differentiated learning experiences linked to the various sub strands and the
other aspects of the CBC. The curriculum designs also offer several suggested learning resources and a variety of assessment techniques. It
is expected that the designs will guide teachers to effectively facilitate learners to attain the expected learning outcomes for Grade 8 and
prepare them for smooth transition to the next Grade. Furthermore, it is my hope that teachers will use the designs to make learning
interesting, exciting and enjoyable.
KICD receives its funding from the Government of Kenya to enable the successful achievement of the stipulated mandate and implementation of
the Government and Sector (Ministry of Education (MoE) plans. The Institute also receives support from development partners targeting specific
programmes. The Grade 8 curriculum designs have been developed with the support of the World Bank through the Kenya Secondary Education
Quality Improvement Program (SEQIP) commissioned by the MoE. Therefore, the Institute is very grateful for the support of the Government of
Kenya, through the MoE and the development partners for the policy, resource and logistical support. Specifically, special thanks to the Cabinet
Secretary – MoE and the Principal Secretary – State Department of Early Learning and Basic Education,
We also wish to acknowledge the KICD curriculum developers and other staff, all teachers, educators who took part as panelists; the Semi-
Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) and representatives of various stakeholders for their roles in the development of the Grade 8
curriculum designs. In relation to this, we acknowledge the support of the –Chief Executive Officers of the Teachers Service Commission (TSC)
and the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) for their support in the process of developing these designs.
Finally, we are very grateful to the KICD Council Chairperson Prof. Elishiba Kimani and other members of the Council for very consistent
guidance in the process. We assure all teachers, parents and other stakeholders that these curriculum designs will effectively guide the
implementation of the CBC at Grade 8 and preparation of learners for Grade 9.
ii) Promote the social, economic, technological and industrial needs for national development.
Education should prepare the youth of the country to play an effective and productive role in the life of the nation.
a) Social Needs
Education in Kenya must prepare children for changes in attitudes and relationships which are necessary for the smooth
progress of a rapidly developing modern economy. There is bound to be a silent social revolution following in the wake of
rapid modernization. Education should assist our youth to adapt to this change.
b) Economic Needs
Education in Kenya should produce citizens with the skills, knowledge, expertise and personal qualities that are required
to support a growing economy. Kenya is building up a modern and independent economy which is in need of an adequate
and relevant domestic workforce.
c) Technological and Industrial Needs
Education in Kenya should provide learners with the necessary skills and attitudes for industrial development. Kenya
recognizes the rapid industrial and technological changes taking place, especially in the developed world. We can only be
part of this development if our education system is deliberately focused on the knowledge, skills and attitudes that will
prepare our young people for these changing global trends.
vi) Promote respect for and development of Kenya’s rich and varied cultures.
Education should instill in the youth of Kenya an understanding of past and present cultures and their valid place in
contemporary society. Children should be able to blend the best of traditional values with the changing requirements that must
follow rapid development in order to build a stable and modern society.
vii) Promote international consciousness and foster positive attitudes towards other nations.
Kenya is part of the international community. It is part of the complicated and interdependent network of peoples and nations.
Education should therefore lead the youth of the country to accept membership of this international community with all the
obligations and responsibilities, rights and benefits that this membership entails.
viii) Promote positive attitudes towards good health and environmental protection.
Education should inculcate in young people the value of good health in order for them to avoid indulging in activities that will
lead to physical or mental ill health. It should foster positive attitudes towards environmental development and conservation. It
should lead the youth of Kenya to appreciate the need for a healthy environment.
ESSENCE STATEMENT
We live in a world whereby we count, add, subtract, multiply or divide quantities and substances, deal with space, shape and
structures throughout our daily interactions. Mathematics involves understanding numbers and the numerical operations used to
develop strategies for mental mathematical problem solving skills, estimation and computational fluency. t is impossible to think
of a world without Mathematics. It is applied in economic, scientific, social, religious and political worlds. It is therefore
imperative that children are taught Mathematics from early years.
In Junior Secondary, Mathematics builds on the competencies acquired by the learner from Primary School. It enhances the
learner's competencies in mathematical skills as a foundation for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
and other pathways at Senior School. Mathematics also prepares the learner to have sufficient skills and competencies for
application in solving problems in real-life situations. This is in line with Vision 2030 and Sessional Paper number 1 of 2019
which emphasises STEM areas.
Suggested Rubric
Indicators Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Approaches Below Expectations
Expectations
Ability to identify Identifies integers Identifies integers Identifies integers Identifies integers with
integers correctly and correctly inconsistently difficulties
comprehensively
Ability to represent Represents integers on a Represents integers Represents integers on a Represents integers on
integers on a number number line accurately on a number line number line partially a number line with
line and systematically accurately difficulties
Ability to carry out Carries out operations of Carries out operations Carries out operations of Carries out operations
operations of integers integers on the number of integers on the integers on the number of integers on the
on the number line line correctly and number line correctly line partially number line with
systematically difficulties
Suggested Rubric
Indicators Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Approaches Below Expectations
Expectations
Ability to work out Works out the squares Works out the squares Works out the squares Works out the squares of
the squares of of numbers from tables of numbers from of numbers from tables numbers from tables with
numbers from tables accurately and tables accurately partially difficulties
systematically
Ability to work out Works out the square Works out the square Works out the square Works out the square
the square roots of roots of numbers from roots of numbers from roots of numbers from roots of numbers from
numbers from tables tables accurately and tables accurately tables partially tables with difficulties
systematically
Ability to work out Works out squares and Works out squares and Works out squares or Works out squares and
squares and square square roots of square roots of square roots of numbers square roots of numbers
roots of numbers numbers using a numbers using a using a calculator using a calculator with
using a calculator calculator correctly and calculator correctly inconsistently difficulties
efficiently
Suggested Rubric
Indicators Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Approaches Below Expectations
Expectations
Ability to identify Identifies rates Identifies rates Identifies rates partially Identifies rates with
rates correctly and precisely correctly difficulties
Ability to work out Works out rates Works out rates Works out rates Works out rates with
rates correctly and correctly inconsistently difficulties
systematically
Ability to express Expresses fractions as Expresses fractions as Expresses fractions as Express fractions as
fractions as ratios ratios accurately and ratios accurately ratios partially ratios with difficulties
systematically
Ability to compare Compares two or more Compares two or Compares two or more Compares two or more
two or more ratios ratios correctly and more ratios correctly ratios partially ratios with difficulties
systematically
Ability to divide Divides quantities in Divides quantities in Divides quantities in Divides quantities in
quantities in given given ratios accurately given ratios accurately given ratios partially given ratios with
ratios and systematically difficulties
Ability to compare Compares two or more Compares two or more Compares two or more Compares two or more
two or more ratios ratios correctly and ratios correctly ratios partially ratios with difficulties
systematically
Suggested Rubric
Indicators Exceeds Expectations Meets Approaches Below Expectations
Expectations Expectations
Ability to factorise Factorises algebraic Factorises algebraic Factorises algebraic Factorises algebraic
algebraic expressions expressions correctly and expressions expressions partially expressions with
systematically and correctly difficulties
Ability to simplify Simplifies algebraic Simplifies algebraic Simplifies algebraic Simplifies algebraic
algebraic fractions fractions accurately and fractions accurately fractions partially fractions with
systematically difficulties
Ability to evaluate Evaluates algebraic Evaluates algebraic Evaluates algebraic Evaluates algebraic
algebraic expressions by expressions by expressions by expressions by expressions by
substituting numerical substituting numerical substituting substituting numerical substituting
values values accurately and numerical values values partially numerical values with
systematically accurately difficulties
Suggested Rubric
Indicators Exceeds Expectations Meets Expectations Approaches Below Expectations
Expectations
Ability to form linear Forms linear equations in Forms linear Forms linear equations in Forms linear
equations in two two unknowns correctly equations in two two unknowns partially equations in two
unknowns and systematically unknowns correctly unknowns with
difficulties
Ability to solve linear Solves linear equations in Solves linear Solves linear equations in Solves linear
equations in two two unknowns by equations in two two unknowns by equations in two
unknowns by substitution method unknowns by Substitution method unknowns by
substitution method accurately and substitution method partially substitution method
systematically accurately with difficulties
Ability to solve linear Solves linear equations in Solves linear Solves linear equations in Solves linear
equations in two two unknowns by equations in two two unknowns by equations in two
unknowns by elimination method unknowns by elimination method unknowns by
Assessment Rubric
Indicator Exceeds Expectation Meets Approaches Below Expectation
Expectation Expectation
Ability to identify a Correctly and precisely Correctly Partially identifies a Has challenges identifying a
problem in the identifies a problem in the identifies a problem in the problem in the community
community through community through problem in the community through through research even with
research research community research assistance
through research
Ability to plan to Accurately and Accurately plans Plans to solve the With assistance plans to solve
solve the identified systematically plans to to solve the identified problem the identified problem but
problem solve the identified identified problem leaves out some details leaves out many details
problem
Ability to design Correctly and elaborately Correctly designs Partly designs solutions Has challenges designing
solutions to the designs solutions to the solutions to the to the identified problem solutions to the identified
identified problem identified problem identified problem problem even with prompting
Strand Sub Strand Suggested Assessment Suggested Learning Suggested Non-Formal Activities
Methods Resources
Numbers Integers Class activities Number line games on Prepare or improvise number line
Class written tests charts, number cards, games on charts
Home or extended steps,
assignments or
activities
Projects
Fractions Class activities Multiplication tables
Class written tests
Home or extended
assignments or
activities
Decimals Class activities Multiplication tables
Class written tests
Home or extended
assignments or
activities
Squares and Class activities Equivalent fraction
square roots Class written tests board, circular and
Home or extended rectangular cut-outs,
assignments or counters
activities
Common Class activities Containers, compact Make models of hollow and compact
solids Class written tests solid objects, water, solids using locally available materials.
Home or extended soil, clay, waste Hollow solids (containers) may be of
assignments or news/papers cubes, cuboids, cylinders, pyramids or
activities cones and can be improvised from
project existing resources. Compact solids (e.g.
sample bricks) may be of cubes,
cuboids or cylinders.
The following ICT tools may be used in learning and teaching of Mathematics at this level:
1. Learner digital devices (LDD)
2. Teacher digital devices (TDD)
3. Mobile phones
4. Digital clocks
5. Television sets
6. Videos
7. Cameras
8. Projectors
9. Radios
10. DVD players
11. CDs
12. Scanners
13. Internet
14. Other resources.