Junior Secondary School

Key Features:

CBC-Aligned & Strand-Focused: Fully aligned with the Grade 7 Science syllabus, Oxford Active Integrated Science Grade 7 provides in-depth coverage of key strands such as Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences, and Environmental Science, helping students understand the interconnectedness of science topics.

Learner-Centered & Interactive: Packed with hands-on experiments, real-life case studies, interactive activities, and critical thinking challenges, the textbook engages students in discovering scientific concepts through practical application and inquiry-based learning.

Extended Practice: Includes a wide range of exercises, investigations, and project-based tasks designed to strengthen students’ understanding of scientific principles while developing practical skills in observation, data collection, and analysis.

Collaborative Learning: Encourages group work, collaborative investigations, and peer discussions, enabling students to work together and share knowledge while developing teamwork and communication skills in the scientific process.

Space for Reflection: Ample space for students to record observations, note down questions, and reflect on their findings. This encourages active learning, fosters curiosity, and provides an opportunity for self-assessment and teacher feedback.

Active Mathematics is a series specially written to provide practical experiences that support the acquisition of skills for the
Competency Based Curriculum. Books in the series have a wide range of activities that learners will find exciting and motivating. The activities are aimed at acquisition and appreciation of the core competencies, values, and Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs)..

Active Mathematics, Learner’s Book Grade 8 has:

-Why learn this sections aimed at helping learners to appreciate the application of the concept learnt in real life.

-Numerous interactive activities to enable learners acquire practical skills to solve problems in their environment.

-Engage sections aimed at introducing the learners to the various concepts.

-Numerous assessment exercises for independent revision by the learners.

-Reflect sections that allow learners to recap what they have learnt during the lesson.

-Extended activity sections to allow learners to engage family in the learning process.

-Digital activity sections that allow learners to apply ICT in learning.

OUP Active Maths Grade 7 is a CBC-aligned coursebook that provides complete coverage of the Grade 7 Mathematics syllabus. It focuses on essential strands such as Number Operations, Algebra, Geometry, Measurement, and Data Handling, ensuring learners gain a solid foundation in mathematical concepts. The book adopts a learner-centered approach, featuring interactive activities, real-life problem-solving tasks,…

Key Features:

CBC-Aligned & Strand-Focused: Fully aligned to the Competency-Based Curriculum, covering key Grade 7 Business Studies strands such as Entrepreneurship, Financial Literacy, Resource Management, Trade, and Career Awareness.

Learner-Centered & Interactive: Features engaging case studies, role-play, real-life scenarios, and practical tasks that help learners apply business concepts in meaningful ways.

Extended Practice: Provides structured exercises, revision questions, and project-based activities to strengthen understanding and encourage independent learning.

Collaborative Learning: Promotes teamwork through group projects, discussions, and peer-to-peer tasks that nurture creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills.

Space for Reflection: Includes opportunities for learners to record insights, analyze decisions, and reflect on progress, enabling teachers and parents to monitor growth effectively.

Key Features:

CBC-Aligned & Strand-Focused: Fully aligned to the Competency-Based Curriculum, covering essential Grade 7 Computer Science strands such as Digital Literacy, Programming, Data Handling, Computer Systems, and Responsible Use of Technology.

Learner-Centered & Interactive: Provides engaging activities, coding exercises, practical tasks, and real-life applications that make computer science concepts clear, hands-on, and enjoyable.

Extended Practice: Offers a wide variety of exercises, revision questions, and project-based assignments to reinforce learning and encourage independent exploration.

Collaborative Learning: Encourages teamwork and peer learning through group projects, coding challenges, and discussions that nurture problem-solving and innovation.

Space for Reflection: Includes sections for learners to document their coding steps, observations, and reflections, enabling both teachers and parents to track progress effectively.

Key Features

• CBC-Aligned: Developed to meet the requirements of the Competency-Based Curriculum for Grade 9.

• Integrated Approach: Combines performing arts, visual arts, and physical education with practical and theory-based learning.

• Skill Development: Enhances creativity, self-expression, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.

• Hands-On Activities: Includes exercises, projects, and performances that encourage learners to practice and showcase their talents.

• Real-Life Application: Links artistic and sporting activities to everyday life experiences, culture, and community engagement.

• Assessment Support: Features reflection tasks, review questions, and evaluation activities to strengthen continuous assessment preparation.

Head Start English is a series specially written to provide practical experiences that support the acquisition of language skills for the Competency Based Curriculum. Books in the series have a wide range of activities that learners will find exciting and motivating. The activities are aimed at acquisition and appreciation of the core competencies, values, and Pertinent and Contemporary Issues (PCIs).

Head Start English Learner’s Book Grade 8 has:

-Numerous interactive activities to enable learners acquire the four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and writing –
as well as to use grammar in context.

-Focus on sections that provide explanation on different concepts

-Extensive reading sections with sample texts provided to help the learner acquire knowledge and skills to analyse different genres of literature such as poetry, oral literature and prose.

-Out of class activities aimed at engaging the learners outside the class through non-formal learning and parental engagement.

-Reflection sections that offer the learners an opportunity for self-evaluation.

-Digital activities aimed at integrating digital technology in learning.

-Challenge activities that enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills as well as self-assessment of the concepts learnt in each theme

Key Features:

CBC-Aligned & Strand-Focused: Oxford Head Start English Grade 7 is fully aligned with the Grade 7 English syllabus, covering key strands such as Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Oral Communication. It ensures that students develop all-rounded language proficiency.

Learner-Centered & Interactive: Packed with a variety of interactive activities, role-plays, group discussions, writing tasks, and listening exercises, this textbook provides an engaging, hands-on approach to mastering English.

Extended Practice: Includes exercises for practice, extended writing tasks, grammar drills, and comprehension activities that help reinforce language skills, encourage creativity, and improve fluency.

Collaborative Learning: Promotes teamwork through group discussions, pair work, and collaborative projects that help students enhance their spoken English, writing skills, and overall communication abilities.

Space for Reflection: Provides dedicated spaces for students to reflect on their language progress, set learning goals, and track their improvements, fostering a sense of responsibility and self-assessment.

Key Features:

CBC-Aligned & Strand-Focused: Thoroughly aligned with the Grade 7 Kiswahili syllabus, focusing on key aspects such as language structure, vocabulary development, reading comprehension, writing, and oral skills, ensuring students build a comprehensive understanding of Kiswahili.

Learner-Centered & Interactive: Filled with engaging exercises, real-life scenarios, role-play activities, and discussions that foster active participation in learning while helping students develop fluency and confidence in Kiswahili.

Extended Practice: Includes additional exercises, writing tasks, comprehension activities, and listening practices to reinforce learning, deepen understanding, and enhance language proficiency.

Collaborative Learning: Encourages group activities, peer discussions, and interactive tasks to enhance communication skills, promote teamwork, and improve Kiswahili proficiency through social interaction.

Space for Reflection: Provides dedicated sections for students to reflect on language use, track their progress, and engage in self-assessment, fostering an environment of continual improvement in language learning.

Key Features

• Fully aligned with the CBC Grade 9 Pre-Technical Studies curriculum.

• Covers technical drawing, woodwork, metalwork, electricity, home repairs, and basic engineering principles.

• Clear explanations supported by diagrams, illustrations, and real-life examples.

• Provides hands-on activities, guided projects, and practical tasks for skill acquisition.

• Encourages creativity, problem-solving, and innovation.

• Integrates ICT and entrepreneurship for real-world application.

• Contains end-of-strand assessments and revision tasks for continuous evaluation.

Key Features

• CBC-Aligned Teacher’s Guide: Provides comprehensive support for teaching Computer Science at Grade 7, aligned with curriculum requirements.

• Step-by-Step Lesson Support: Offers detailed lesson plans, teaching strategies, and class activities to make ICT concepts easier to deliver.

• Practical Integration: Guides teachers in using real-life examples, digital tools, and hands-on exercises to enhance learner engagement.

• Assessment Made Easy: Contains model answers, marking schemes, and evaluation tools for effective learner assessment.

• Time-Saving Resource: Helps teachers prepare, organize, and deliver lessons confidently while saving planning time.

Key Features

• Fully aligned with the Junior Secondary Geography curriculum.

• Contains detailed maps covering physical, political, thematic, and topographic information.

• Features photographs, diagrams, charts, and explanatory notes for deeper understanding.

• Encourages map-reading, spatial analysis, and research skills.

• Covers topics such as physical landscapes, climate, population, resources, and environmental conservation.

• Promotes critical thinking and real-world application of geographic knowledge.

• Designed to be a reference resource for classroom learning and independent exploration