First Topic For SHS 1 Students In All Four Core Subjects
2022 BECE graduates are expected to be in senior high schools in March, 2023. Below are some of the very first topics to be treated in the four core subjects, namely, English Language, Integrated Science, Mathematics and Social Studies.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
VOWEL SEGMENTS OF ENGLISH (OVERVIEW)
1. Identify pure vowels.
2. Distinguish between vowels ( ^ ) and ∂:/ in words.
3. Identify diphthongs and produce them correctly
4. Contrast the vowel sounds in paired words and sentences
5. Determine meaning differences resulting from changes in vowel quality.
MATHEMATICS
SETS AND
OPERATIONS ON SETS
1. Determine and write the number of subsets in a set
2. Identify the properties of operations on sets
3. Describe the regions of a Venn diagram in terms of the set operations -union, complement
4. Find solution to practical problems involving classifications using Venn diagrams
INTEGRATED SCIENCE
INTRODUCTION TO INTEGRATED SCIENCE
1. Explain that there are various branches of science which are interrelated and relevant to the world of life.
2. Apply the scientific method to arrive at scientific solutions to everyday problems
3. Follow basic safety precautions in the laboratory.
4. Use SI units in all measurements
5. Use scientific measuring instruments accurately.
6. Measure density and relative density
SOCIAL STUDIES
SELF IDENTITY
The Problem
Many Ghanaians hardly find the opportunity to identify their capabilities. Lack of knowledge of one’s capability leads to inability to set realistic goals for life. This then leads to nonachievement of one’s capabilities and potential, which in turn leads to disappointments in life
1. Explain “self” and the individual in relation to his or her capabilities.
Self‟ refers to the whole being of an individual, taking into consideration his personal and psychological nature, and abilities. Ones‟ capabilities imply what the person can do. These include the ability to think, remember, create, invent, control the environment and solve problems.
2. Identify actions of false identity and their related problems.
3. Explain Maslow‟s Hierarchy of Needs Theory and show how the theory will help one to achieve one‟s capabilities and improve one‟s self identity.
4. Explain how one can develop his or her capabilities to achieve one‟s ambitions
5. Demonstrate how they can assert themselves and build self confidence
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By Rexford Dede Baah-Nyarkoh
