Grade 10 Schemes of Work

Download Rationalized Free Grade 10 schemes of work (PDF and editable formats) by term from the tables below. Use the Term 1, Term 2 or Term 3 section, choose the subject, download them free, and review it before classroom use to adapt it to your teaching style where necessary. These grade 10 schemes of work are KICD aligned and free to download. No logins, payments or signups.

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Free Grade 10 Schemes Term 1 (Rationalized)

Use the tables below to browse rationalized Grade 10 Term 1 schemes of work organized by Senior School pathways and compulsory core subjects. Download direct PDF and editable Word files aligned with official KICD curriculum designs for classroom instruction.

1. Compulsory Core Subjects (Term 1)

All Grade 10 learners take these universal compulsory subjects regardless of their pathway. Note: STEM pathway students take Core Mathematics (found in the STEM table below), while Social Sciences and Arts students take Essential Mathematics (found in the Social Sciences table below).

2. STEM Pathway — Pure & Applied Sciences (Term 1)

KICD-aligned Grade 10 Term 1 schemes of work for the STEM pathway. Features Core Mathematics, pure sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics), and applied sciences (Agriculture, Computer Science, ICT, Home Science).

3. Social Sciences Pathway — Humanities, Business & Languages (Term 1)

Rationalized Term 1 schemes for History and Citizenship, Geography, Business Studies, Religious Education (CRE, IRE, HRE), Essential Mathematics, General Science, Literature in English, Fasihi ya Kiswahili, and Foreign Languages (French, German, Arabic, Mandarin).

4. Arts & Sports Science Pathway (Term 1)

Term 1 Grade 10 schemes of work covering creative arts, performance, and athletic specializations: Fine Arts, Music and Dance, Theatre and Film, and Sports and Recreation.

5. Technical & Engineering Studies (Term 1)

Vocational and technical engineering schemes of work for Grade 10 Term 1: Aviation Technology, Building Construction, Electrical Technology, Marine Technology, Media Technology, Metal Technology, Power Mechanics, and Wood Technology.

Grade 10 Schemes Term 2

Browse the Term 2 tables below for rationalized Grade 10 schemes of work across all Senior School pathways. Select your subject area to access direct PDF downloads and editable Word files.

Term 2 Resource Notice: Term 2 Grade 10 scheme files are actively being uploaded and synchronized across all learning areas. Direct download links populate automatically below as updates complete.

1. Compulsory Core Subjects (Term 2)

Grade 10 Term 2 compulsory schemes: English, Kiswahili Lugha, Community Service Learning (CSL), and Physical Education.

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2. STEM Pathway — Pure & Applied Sciences (Term 2)

Term 2 STEM schemes covering Grade 10 Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Computer Science, ICT, and Home Science.

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3. Social Sciences Pathway — Humanities, Business & Languages (Term 2)

Term 2 Social Sciences schemes covering Essential Mathematics, History and Citizenship, Geography, Business Studies, CRE, IRE, HRE, General Science, Literature in English, Kiswahili Fasihi, and Foreign Languages.

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4. Arts & Sports Science Pathway (Term 2)

Grade 10 Term 2 schemes of work for Fine Arts, Music and Dance, Theatre and Film, and Sports and Recreation.

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5. Technical & Engineering Studies (Term 2)

Grade 10 Term 2 technical vocational schemes: Aviation Technology, Building Construction, Electrical Technology, Marine Technology, Media Technology, Metal Technology, Power Mechanics, and Wood Technology.

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KICD aligned Free Grade 10 Schemes Term 3

Use the Term 3 tables below to download rationalized Grade 10 schemes of work for the final term of the academic year. Compare selected documents against your school calendar and official KICD curriculum designs before adopting their pacing.

1. Compulsory Core Subjects (Term 3)

Grade 10 Term 3 universal core schemes: English, Kiswahili Lugha, Community Service Learning, and Physical Education.

2. STEM Pathway — Pure & Applied Sciences (Term 3)

Final term STEM schemes: Core Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Computer Science, ICT, and Home Science.

3. Social Sciences Pathway — Humanities, Business & Languages (Term 3)

Term 3 schemes for Essential Mathematics, History and Citizenship, Geography, Business Studies, CRE, IRE, HRE, General Science, Literature in English, Kiswahili Fasihi, and Foreign Languages.

4. Arts & Sports Science Pathway (Term 3)

Grade 10 Term 3 schemes for Fine Arts, Music and Dance, Theatre and Film, and Sports and Recreation.

5. Technical & Engineering Studies (Term 3)

Term 3 technical engineering schemes: Aviation Technology, Building Construction, Electrical Technology, Marine Technology, Media Technology, Metal Technology, Power Mechanics, and Wood Technology.

Grade 10 Schemes by Senior School Pathway

In Senior School (Grade 10), the Competency Based Curriculum (CBC / CBE) organizes learning areas into three distinct career pathways alongside compulsory core subjects. Every learner takes four compulsory core subjects and selects three elective subjects tailored to their chosen specialization track. Use the pathways breakdown below to understand subject combinations and plan lessons effectively:

Compulsory Core Learning Areas

Regardless of their pathway, all Grade 10 students undertake the following compulsory core learning areas:

• English: KICD-aligned Grade 10 English schemes of work covering functional writing, comprehension, intensive reading, poetry, oral communication, and analytical language competence.
• Kiswahili / Kenyan Sign Language (KSL): Rationalized Grade 10 Kiswahili schemes of work encompassing mawasiliano, sarufi, kusoma, kuandika, and vocabulary mastery for national and regional communication.
• Pathway Mathematics: STEM pathway students take Core Mathematics, while Social Sciences and Arts & Sports Science learners take Essential Mathematics.
• Community Service Learning (CSL): Practical Grade 10 CSL schemes of work focused on community engagement, societal problem-solving, project management, and social responsibility.
• Physical Education: Core health, physical fitness, movement skills, motor development, and sportsmanship.

STEM Pathway (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)

The STEM pathway prepares students for university and tertiary careers in medicine, engineering, computing, architecture, life sciences, and technical innovation. Learning areas are grouped into three specialized tracks:

• Pure Sciences Track: Rationalized Grade 10 Biology schemes of work, Grade 10 Chemistry schemes of work, and Grade 10 Physics schemes of work. Crucial for biological, health, and physical engineering careers.
• Applied Sciences Track: Rationalized Grade 10 Agriculture schemes of work, Grade 10 Computer Studies / ICT schemes of work, and Home Science. Equips learners with agricultural economics, software applications, programming logic, algorithms, and domestic science.
• Technical and Engineering Track: Aviation Technology, Building Construction, Electrical Technology, Metal Technology, Power Mechanics, Wood Technology, Media Technology, and Marine Technology.
• Pathway Mathematics: Grade 10 Core Mathematics schemes of work provide foundational mastery in calculus, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, vectors, matrices, and algebraic modelling.

Social Sciences Pathway (Humanities, Business & Languages)

The Social Sciences pathway caters to learners pursuing law, public administration, financial services, commerce, education, social research, journalism, diplomacy, and international relations. Its tracks comprise:

• Humanities Track: Rationalized Grade 10 History and Citizenship schemes of work, Grade 10 Geography schemes of work, and Religious Education (Christian Religious Education – CRE, Islamic Religious Education – IRE, and Hindu Religious Education – HRE).
• Business Studies & Entrepreneurship Track: Business Studies schemes of work covering accounting, commerce, entrepreneurship development, financial literacy, and marketing principles.
• Languages and Literature Track: Literature in English, Fasihi ya Kiswahili, Indigenous Languages, and Foreign Languages (French, German, Arabic, and Mandarin Chinese).
• Science Requirement: General Science schemes of work fulfilling the natural science qualification for non-STEM students.
• Pathway Mathematics: Grade 10 Essential Mathematics schemes of work emphasize statistics, commercial calculations, financial numeracy, probability, and practical decision-making.

Arts and Sports Science Pathway

The Arts and Sports Science pathway cultivates talents in creative arts, performance, design, competitive athletics, and physical recreation. Its tracks include:

• Performing Arts Track: Music and Dance, Theatre and Film schemes of work.
• Visual Arts Track: Fine Arts and Applied Art (graphic design, illustration, ceramics, sculpture, and textiles).
• Sports Science Track: Physical Education specializations, Sports Coaching, Sports Management, Human Anatomy & Physiology in Sports, and Recreation Studies.
• Pathway Mathematics: Essential Mathematics supports commercial athletics budgeting, quantitative scoring data, and spatial measurement.

Grade 10 Core Mathematics vs. Essential Mathematics

Under KICD Senior School guidelines, Mathematics is differentiated into two distinct syllabi to serve distinct career goals:

• Core Mathematics: Compulsory for all STEM pathway students. It offers rigorous theoretical depth and advanced analytical tools required for technical degrees in engineering, medicine, software development, physical sciences, and actuarial studies.
• Essential Mathematics: Designed for learners taking Social Sciences and Arts & Sports Science pathways. It focuses on applied financial numeracy, statistical data interpretation, taxation, loans, budgeting, and practical everyday mathematical reasoning.

How to Use a Grade 10 Schemes of Work

A ready-made scheme should support professional planning rather than replace it. Grade 10 teaching can involve different learning-area and pathway arrangements, so first confirm that the resource you select matches the class you are handling. Then compare its sequence with the KICD curriculum design, your timetable and the actual teaching weeks available.

When reviewing rationalized CBE Grade 10 schemes of work, verify that key scheme components are fully articulated: strands, sub-strands, specific learning outcomes, suggested learning experiences, key inquiry questions, core competencies, values, and assessment opportunities. A school event, practical laboratory session or timetable adjustment can affect pacing. Adjust the scheme where necessary while keeping learning progression clear.

• Confirm the correct Grade 10 learning area and term before using a file.
• Compare the planned sequence with your current KICD curriculum design.
• Match the pacing to your timetable and the teaching weeks available.
• Adapt learning experiences and practical resources to your school context and learners.
• Review formative and summative assessment opportunities so they support the intended learning outcomes.

Use the Scheme With Other Grade 10 Resources

A scheme provides the term-level pedagogical structure. For lesson-level preparation, continue to the Grade 10 lesson plans. You can also browse the CBE lesson notes section when you need supporting teaching notes and learner handouts. Keeping these resources connected makes it easier to move from KICD curriculum designs to term planning and then to individual daily lessons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the Grade 10 scheme downloads?

Use the Term 1, Term 2 and Term 3 tables on this page. Each table is organized by pathway and provides direct free PDF downloads and editable Word document options.

Are there free Grade 10 schemes of work?

Teachers Kenya Hub provides these rationalized schemes of work for free access through the tables on this page. No logins, subscriptions, or signups are required.

What is the difference between Grade 10 Core and Essential Mathematics schemes?

Grade 10 Core Mathematics schemes of work are tailored for students in the STEM pathway who require advanced mathematical foundations in calculus and geometry for engineering, medicine, and pure sciences. Essential Mathematics schemes are taken by learners in Social Sciences and Arts & Sports Science pathways, focusing on financial numeracy, statistics, and practical quantitative problem-solving.

What are the compulsory subjects in Grade 10 under the Senior School curriculum?

In Senior School under CBE, all Grade 10 learners take four compulsory core subjects: English, Kiswahili (or Kenyan Sign Language), Mathematics (Core or Essential depending on pathway), and Community Service Learning (CSL), along with integrated Physical Education.

Should I use a downloaded scheme exactly as it is?

No. Review the scheme against the official KICD curriculum design, your school timetable, available teaching weeks, learner needs and available laboratory or learning resources. Adapt pacing or activities where necessary without losing the intended learning outcomes.

How do I know whether a Grade 10 scheme is suitable?

Confirm the grade, term and learning area first. Then compare the planned content and sequence with the relevant curriculum design and check whether the learning experiences and assessment approach are practical for your class.