Grade 5 Mathematics CBC Lesson Plans
Step-by-step 40 minutes Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) lesson plans for Grade 5 Mathematics. Features inquiry questions, learner activities, core competencies, and instant Word (.docx) export.
Lesson Specifications & Allocation
Standard curriculum parameters established under KICD CBE guidelines.
| Learning Area | Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Education Level | Grade 5 (Upper Primary) |
| Standard Lesson Duration | 40 minutes per lesson |
| Weekly Frequency | 5 lessons per week (KICD Upper Primary CBE Matrix) |
| Curriculum Designs | Verified KICD CBE Designs (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3) |
| Word (.docx) Export | Full editable document via M-Pesa pay-per-download (from KES 5) |
Sample Strands & Inquiry Questions Preview
Key strands, outcomes, and inquiry questions covered in Grade 5 Mathematics.
Numbers (STR-1)
Whole Numbers
Key Inquiry Question: “What is the value of each digit in a large number?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Addition
Key Inquiry Question: “How do we add large numbers accurately?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Subtraction
Key Inquiry Question: “How do we subtract large numbers accurately?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Multiplication
Key Inquiry Question: “How do we multiply large numbers?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Division
Key Inquiry Question: “How do we divide large numbers?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Fractions
Key Inquiry Question: “What is a fraction?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Decimals
Key Inquiry Question: “What is a decimal?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Simple Equations
Key Inquiry Question: “What is an equation?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Measurement (STR-2)
Length
Key Inquiry Question: “How do we measure length accurately?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Area
Key Inquiry Question: “What is area?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Volume
Key Inquiry Question: “What is volume?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Capacity
Key Inquiry Question: “What is capacity?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Mass
Key Inquiry Question: “What is mass?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Time
Key Inquiry Question: “How do we read time accurately?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Money
Key Inquiry Question: “How do we calculate total cost?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Geometry (STR-3)
Lines
Key Inquiry Question: “What are parallel lines?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity
Angles
Key Inquiry Question: “What is an angle?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration
Three Dimension (3-D) Objects
Key Inquiry Question: “What is a 3-D object?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity
Two Dimension (2-D) Objects
Key Inquiry Question: “What is a 2-D shape?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Creativity
Data Handling (STR-4)
Data Representation
Key Inquiry Question: “How do we collect data?”
Core Competencies: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration, Digital Literacy
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