Scheme of Work Standard Five (Darasa la Tano) 2026

Standard Five (Grade 5) Scheme of Work based on the Tanzania Primary Education Curriculum. This is a general guide used by many schools and can be adjusted to fit your school calendar.

WHAT IS SCHEME OF WORK?

A Scheme of Work is a detailed teaching plan that shows how a subject or syllabus will be taught over a specific period of time (usually a term or a year).

It is prepared by a teacher and guides what will be taught, how it will be taught, and when it will be taught.

A Scheme of Work is a teacher’s timetable of topics and lessons arranged week by week for a whole term or year.

Importance of a Scheme of Work

1. Helps teachers plan lessons properly

2. Ensures the syllabus is fully covered

3. Guides lesson preparation

4. Helps school leaders monitor teaching progress

5. Keeps teaching organized and systematic