chemistry syllabus download new curriculum in tanzania

 Chemistry ordnary level syllabus download here .

Chemistry is a compulsory subject for form I-IV students in General Education pathway who choose to join one of the following streams at Ordinary Secondary Education: Science, Agriculture, Food and human nutrition and ICT. 

However, it is an elective subject to other streams. The purpose of learning Chemistry at this level is to unde

rstand and obtain skills on the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the changes which different matter undergo under different conditions.

 Studying thissubject give the understanding on the fact that chemistry plays key roles in everyone life and touches almost every aspect in our existence and meet our crucial needs such as food, health, shelter, water, clean air, energy and manufactured products.

 Thus, Chemistry is useful for preparing the student for the real world.

 It is also serves as a bridge to enable the student to appreciate the values of resources present in Tanzania and develop the ability to explore them and create works for self-employment.

This syllabus is designed to guide the teaching and learning of Chemistry for Ordinary Secondary Education Form I–IV in the United Republic of Tanzania. The syllabus interprets the competences indicated in the 2023 Ordinary Secondary Education Curriculum.

 It provides information that will enable teachers to plan their teaching process effectively. 

It also provides teaching and learning opportunities that guide teachers to apply different methods and strategies to promote students’ scientific and ICT skills and develop 21st century skills which include critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and problem solving.

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