Education Focus Magazine MarchApril Edition (2) compressed - Flipbook - Page 28
NATIONAL NEWS
KICD’s Curriculum Changes In
Lower Primary 2025
BY PATRICK WAINAINA
Evolution of
Assessment
Methods
The KICD has
introduced a raft of
changes to update
the teaching in the
lower primary
school (Grades 1,2
and 3) for the year
2025.
The 2025 curriculum
marks a decisive
move away from
traditional rotebased assessments,
introducing more
dynamic evaluation
methods:
The changes mainly
emphasize digital
literacy,
experimental
learning and realworld applications.
Among the reforms
introduced include
the following:
English and
Kiswahili now
incorporate selfassessment,
peer
collaboration,
and
comprehension
challenges
Prof Charles Ong’ondo, KICD Chief Executive Officer engaging education stakeholders on
matters of curriculum.
Digital Integration Across
Learning Areas
Reformed Teaching
Methodologies
A key feature of the 2025
curriculum is the comprehensive
integration of digital tools and
interactive learning experiences.
Mathematics now incorporates
digital numeracy tools and
simulations, while language
subjects (English and Kiswahili)
embrace multimedia storytelling
and collaborative learning
platforms. Creative Activities
have evolved to include digital
music tools, animation, and
performance recording.
The curriculum introduces
significant changes to teaching
approaches, particularly in language
instruction. English across all three
grades now emphasizes implicit
grammar learning, postponing
explicit instruction until Grade 4.
This shift allows for a more natural
and immersive language acquisition
process.
Similarly, Mathematics and
Environmental Activities now
integrate STEM-based problemsolving approaches, fostering
practical skills development.
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Mathematics features
competency-based
assessments, including
financial literacy exercises
Creative Activities utilise digital
portfolios and group
performance evaluations
·Religious Education includes
self-reflection exercises and
ethical debates
