Idadi Ya Vipindi Primary Schools Kwa Kila Somo Mtaala Mpya
Number of periods refers to the total count of teaching sessions (lessons) allocated to a particular subject or topic within a specified time frame, usually a week, term, or academic year.
A period is one standard lesson unit (for example, 40 or 45 minutes). The number of periods shows how many times a subject is taught during the given time.
Importance of number of periods
i. Helps teachers plan lessons and schemes of work
ii. Ensures complete syllabus coverage
iii. Assists in time management and timetable preparation
Number of Periods
It is an estimate of the time that will be spent on teaching and learning based on the intensity of specific competencies and the child’s performance activities.
This estimate of time is set in a system of sessions where each session is 40 minutes. However, these suggestions for the number of sessions may vary depending on the teaching and learning environment.
IDADI YA VIPINDI PRIMARY SCHOOLS KWA KILA SOMO MTAALA MPYA
NUMBER OF PERIODS PRE-PRIMARY (AWALI)
NUMBER OF PERIODS STANDARD I & II (DARASA LA I & II)
NUMBER OF PERIODS STANDAR III – VI (DARASA LA 3 HADI 6)

