The Mathematics component of the Ministry of Education’s new Primary Curriculum is responsive to the realities of a 21st century global society. The guiding principles of curriculum content are based upon the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards, with emphasis on the student’s ability to explore, discover, analyse and apply Mathematics, to model and to solve real world problems (NCTM.org). Additionally, the NCTM standards of problem solving, reasoning, communica...

TOPIC 1: Number- Concepts Vidoes Count forward (count on) and backward (count back) by ones within 1 000 from any given number https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fhlbkmidk_o Skip count in ascending and descending order within a specified amount https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDWuZZ6tq4A Count the number of objects in a set up to 1 000 using one-to-one correspondence together with skip counting (up to 1 000 and using materials such as base ten manipulatives) https://www.youtube.c...

TOPIC 1: NUMBER – ADDITION , SUBSTRACTION  Videos The commutative property for addition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd-K3m_yf1o The associative property for addition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw4dr1C33wI Double facts  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oprg0Npu0vs Ten facts (combining numbers that add to 10 e.g. 6 + 8 + 2; group 8 and 2 first) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSeL6tPBjug Related addition and subtraction facts, e.g. 15 + 3 = 18, so...

The Science Curriculum of the Ministry of Education is intended to promote creativity in students as well as a spirit of enquiry. The student is actively involved in learning the scientific ideals that is subsequently applied to real world situations. Students gather evidence to inform next steps, communicate understandings from information analysed, as well as develop novel and/or feasible strategies, tools, and products. Many of the major challenges and opportunities that confront our world ca...

ELSD RECOMMENDED REOSURCES FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS SPANISH INFANTS 1 and 2 The ability to communicate in more than one language is a skill required for living in the global environment. Spanish earns its place in the national curriculum of Trinidad and Tobago as it is the fastest growing language in the Western Hemisphere that has strong historical and cultural ties to our nation. A great degree of empha...

The content of the Social Studies Curriculum of the Ministry of Education spans the core disciplines of History, Geography, Anthropology, Economics and Political Science. Emphasis is placed on the processes and skills involved in social interaction to assist in creating students who ultimately become informed, confident, and effective citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. World complexities resulting from the transformative effects of technology now make it mandatory for students to master the skills...

The National Primary English Language Arts curriculum is intended to motivate students to study, use and enjoy English language and literatures written in Standard English. Language Arts study entails understanding the internal integration of the skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and understanding language itself as a tool for learning. Language and literacy skills are taught through general content and a variety of cross curriculum learning activities. The Curriculum recognize...

The Science Curriculum of the Ministry of Education, Trinidad and Tobago is driven by creative energies and a spirit of enquiry. Using problem-based approaches, students construct their understanding of science by taking an active role in learning and applying them to real world situations. Emphasis is placed on the development of the following skills in students: 1. Planning and designing- Identifying the problem, hypothesising, selecting a workable method, and evaluating products or sol...

The Mathematics component of the Ministry of Education’s new Primary Curriculum is responsive to the realities of a 21st century global society. The guiding principles of curriculum content are based upon the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards, with emphasis on the student’s ability to explore, discover, analyse and apply Mathematics, to model and to solve real world problems (NCTM.org). Additionally, the NCTM standards of problem solving, reasoning, communication, represent...

The Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) Spanish Syllabus comprises two Units each with three compulsory Modules.  Whilst each Module is independent, together they form a coherent course of study. According to CXC, each Module will require at least 50 hours of teaching and study time.  Each Unit forms a discrete package for certification and is certified separately. Units with accompanying Modules with Sub-titles for CAPE Spanish are detailed as follows: UNIT ...