Section 4: Syllabus Structure

The detailed syllabus for Years 1 to 6 Primary Science is presented in section 12. It is a series of sub-strand sheets; each sheet has the same structure. Below is a copy of the sub-strand structure, with an explanation of each part.

General Learning Outcomes	Specific Learning Outcomes	Suggested Assessment Events
Learners should   General Learning Outcomes are statements that specify what learners will know or be able to do as a result of a learning activity. Outcomes are usually expressed as understanding, knowledge, skills, values or attitudes, practices, habits.   The General Learning outcomes are coded (numbered) in the syllabus. For example;   understand that the different parts of a plant have specific functions (u)Etc…	Learners should be able to   Specific Learning Outcomes are examples of things students can do, demonstrate or understand if they have achieved an outcome.   The specific Learning Outcomes are coded (numbered) in the syllabus. These outcomes can be linked with the learner’s book, teacher’s guide, recording, monitoring and reporting forms and other documents.         draw a diagram of a plant labeling the parts and noting their functionsEtc…	Learners can be assessed on   For selected learning outcomes, there is an assessment event.   Section 11 presents the detailed syllabus with assessment events at the appropriate places. The learner text book has other assessment events.   Assessment events must involve the four domains:   Knowledge (k)Understanding (u)Skills/application (s)Values/attitude (v/a)   It is recommended that, one assessment event will be shown for each sub-strand in the syllabus…