JHS new subjects out to be rolled out are out. Report on NaCCA Stakeholders’ Meeting on CCP Curriculum for Grades from JHS 1 to SHS 1 will indicate four years of study from JHS1-SHS1.
The fall out from the meeting for NaCCA Stakeholders meeting indicated that
The Common Core Programme (CCP) is a 4-yr programme which will be made up of 9 subjects as follows:
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The JHS new subjects which are 9 in number include Maths, Languages, Science (embodying both the Natural and Applied Sciences), RME, Physical and Health Education, Career Technology, Social Studies, Computing and Creative Arts and Design.
The CCP is a standards-based curriculum that seeks to develop the 6 key competencies, eg critical thinking and problem solving, in learners
CCP takes off in September 2020. Teachers will be trained for the various grades thus JHS1-SHS 4 years Subjects are aimed at effective CCP implementation.
NaCCA has indicated that both and learners resource packs will be provided to facilitate effective teaching and learning of the JHS new subjects.
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NSAT a nationwide assessment will be conducted in JHS 2 to generate data for improvement at all levels of management and implementation. (NB: NSAT is an assessment, NOT an examination).
Placement exams into SHS will be conducted at the end of JHS 3; however, the mode and format is likely to change to reflect the CCP demands.
Before SHS 2, students take Common Core Exams to guide them in choosing a combination of courses for High School Diploma Programmes (HSDP) or Career-related programmes (CRP).
From SHS 2 -3, students decide either to pursue career-related programme or an academic one or both.
Project work, community service and engagements will be integrated into the JHS new subjects as part of a comprehensive learner assessment that emphasizes DOING.
