2025/2026 BASIC 4

Academic Season

MOTTO: EXCELLENCE
Scheme of Learning for
FIRST TERM
September–December 2025

Based On New Curriculum

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• The schedule for the First Term Examinations is: MONDAY 8TH – FRIDAY 12TH DECEMBER, 2025.

• Submission of enrolments and final registration closes on: 14TH NOVEMBER 2025.

• Full payment of the total bill for the examinations must be made at the time of registration.

• Registration is invalid until full payment is made.

• Examination materials shall not be delivered without full payment.

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BASIC FOUR – ENGLISH LANGUAGE – FIRST TERM

STRAND 1: ORAL LANGUAGE
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-strand 1: B4.1.1.1: Demonstrate B4.[Link]. Listen attentively to songs and sing them with appropriate stress, rhythm
Songs understanding of variety of and actions
2 songs B4.1.1.1. 2. Identify and discuss values in songs
3 Sub-strand 3: B4.1.3.1: Appreciate poems B4.[Link]. Recite poems with stress, rhythm and actions and interpret them in own
Poems and other pieces of literary word
materials B4.1. 3.1.2. Identify and discuss values in poems
4 B4.1. 3.1.3. Compose four-line poems
5 Sub-strand 4: B4.1.4.1: Respond to stories B4.[Link]. Retell stories sequentially, including key details
6 Story Telling B4. [Link]. Tell own stories
7 Sub-Strand 5: B4.1.5.1: Perform stories B4.[Link]. Role-play a story/play
Dramatisation and Role
8 Play B4.1.5.2: Talk about key B4.[Link]. Identify moral values in sketches and relate them to real life situations
issues in stories/sketches
9 Sub-Strand 6: B4.1.6.1: Use culturally B4.[Link]. Describe/talk about objects, events, dates and time
Conversation - Talking acceptable language for
about Oneself, Family, communication
10 People, Customs, B4.[Link]. Describe/talk B4.[Link]. Listen and view attentively and for a sustained period (e.g., look at the
Social/Cultural Values and about objects, events, dates person speaking) and maintain eye contact.
Manners and time B4.[Link]. Listen and view for the entire duration of a text, a speech, a presentation, etc.
11 B4.1.6.3: Use knowledge of B4.[Link]. Engage in collaborative conversation on topics such as myself, family,
language and communicative personalities etc. with peers
12 skills to participate in B4.[Link]. Demonstrate turn taking in conversation on different topics and speak
conversation audibly, and express thoughts and feelings clearly
B4.[Link]. Ask relevant questions to find out the opinion of others about a given topic
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STRAND 2: READING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 2: Phonics B4.2.2.1: Connect sounds to B4.[Link]. Match sounds to their corresponding letter/letter patterns
letters; and blend letters/syllables B4. [Link]. Read single-syllable-words with taught consonant digraphs
in order to read and write B4. [Link]. Use words with consonant digraphs to make meaningful sentences
2 B4.2.2.2: Use reading readiness B4.[Link]. Recognise and read words using a variety of cues (e.g. prefixes – word
and word identification skills beginning
3 Sub-Strand 3: Word B4.2.3.1: Identify B4.[Link]. Use common rhyming/ending words to decode words. e. g. at, fat, etc.
4 Families, minimal pairs rhyming/endings words and B4.[Link]. Read words with digraphs to make meaningful sentences
and Common Digraphs common digraphs
5 Sub-Strand 4: B4.2.4.1: Identify and use B4.[Link]. Use closing diphthongs e.g. /ei/, /ai/, /oi/ to make meaningful sentences
Diphthongs diphthongs to decode words
6 Sub-Strand 5: Blends B4.2.5.1: Identify and use [Link] produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes),
and Consonant Clusters consonant blends and clusters in including consonant blends
reading B4.[Link]. Use the spelling-sound correspondences for common consonant digraphs
7 Sub-Strand 6: B4.2.6.1: Understand word B4.[Link]. Use level-appropriate content words (nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs)
Vocabulary meanings and usages and function words (prepositions) appropriately in communication
8 [Link] the following terms: compound word, idiom, simile, synonym,
antonym, pre-fix, suffix, phrasal verb etc. in spoken and written expressions
9 B4.2.6.2: Build vocabulary B4.[Link]. Develop a rich vocabulary stock through extensive reading of age-
appropriate texts
10 B4.2.6.3: Demonstrate a rich B4.[Link]. Deduce meaning of words from how they are used in context e.g. near
vocabulary that supports the synonyms: cool – cold – freezing), homonyms: flour/flower
development of listening, reading, [Link] meaning of words from how they relate to one another (synonyms,
speaking, writing and antonyms)
presentation skills
11 B4.2.6.4: Use words B4.[Link]. Expand vocabulary stock through affixation
appropriately for purpose, [Link] the playful use of words in oral/written language (jokes, riddles)
12 audience, context and culture [Link] words suitable for purpose, audience, context and culture
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STRAND 3: GRAMMAR USAGE AT WORD AND PHRASE LEVELS

WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 1: B4.3.1.1: Apply knowledge of different B4.[Link]. Identify and use nouns to identify people, animals, events and
Nouns types of nouns in communication objects
2 B4.[Link]. Identify and use: proper nouns – refer to cities and countries and),
Common nouns
3 B4.[Link]. Identify and use collective nouns to refer to a group of objects and
people
4 B4.[Link]. Identify and use abstract nouns to refer to concepts and ideas.
5 Sub-Strand 2: B4.3.2.1: Apply knowledge of different B4. [Link]. Identify and use the definite and indefinite articles‘a’ and ‘an’ to
Determiners types of determiners in communication refer to a person, animal, event, time or objects in general
6 B4.[Link]. Identify and use quantifiers to show quantities

7 B4.[Link]. Identify and use possessive pronouns to show possession

8 B4.[Link]. Identify and use demonstratives: − this/that, these/those

9 B4.[Link]. Identify and use interrogative determiners “which, whose”- to find

out about specific persons or objects
10 B4.[Link]. Identify and use interrogative determiners “which, whose”- to find
out about specific persons or objects
11 Sub-Strand 3: B4.3.3.1: Apply knowledge of different B4.[Link]. Identify and use different types of pronouns: - “Personal” – to
Pronouns types of pronouns in communication identify people, activities and objects - “Interrogative” – “who, what” to find
out a person’s identity, specific information about a person, time, objects or
events
12 B4.[Link]. Identify and use different types of pronouns: - “Personal” – to
identify people, activities and objects - “Interrogative” – “who, what” to find
out a person’s identity, specific information about a person, time, objects or
events
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STRAND 4: WRITING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-Strand 2: Penmanship B4.4.2.1: Copy and rewrite B4.[Link]. Write clearly using joined letters of consistent size
and Handwriting sentences correctly
2 B4.[Link]. Use simple sentences clearly and correctly

3 Sub-Strand 6: Paragraph B4.4.6.1: Develop, organise B4. [Link]. Choose appropriate ways and modes of writing for a variety of
Development and express ideas cohesively purposes, audience, and contexts, and organise facts, ideas and/ or points of view in
in writing for a variety of a way appropriate to the mode of delivery, using appropriate text features
4 purposes, audience, and B4. [Link]. Identify the main idea and minor ideas/supporting details in a paragraph
contexts
5 Sub-Strand 9: Writing as a B4. 4.9.1: Apply the skills B4. [Link] Select a topic of choice on issues in the immediate environment,
Process and strategies for idea brainstorm and organise ideas before writing
generation, selection,
development, organisation
and revision in writing
6 B4.4.9.2: Develop and B4.[Link]. Develop ideas into a one-paragraph draft using appropriate nouns or
express ideas coherently and pronouns within and across sentences to aid cohesion and avoid ambiguity
7 cohesively in writing B4.[Link]. Develop ideas into a one-paragraph draft using appropriate nouns or
pronouns within and across sentences to aid cohesion and avoid ambiguity
8 B4.4.9.3: Apply strategies B4.[Link]. Review and revise the one-paragraph draft taking out irrelevant details
for improving drafts for
9 publishing B4.[Link]. Review and revise the one-paragraph draft taking out irrelevant details

10 B4.[Link]. Proofread draft, checking capitalisation, usage, punctuation and spelling

11 B4.[Link]. Display writing piece for other peers to read

12 B4.[Link]. Display writing piece for other peers to read

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STRAND 5: USING WRITING CONVENTIONS/ GRAMMAR USAGE

WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS

1 Sub-Strand 2: Using B4.5.2.1: Show understanding of B4.[Link]. Use the comma: − before and after "Yes" and "No" in sentences − after
Punctuation how punctuations are used addressing a person, e.g. Kofi, can you help me?
appropriately in writing
2 Sub-Strand 3: Using B4.5.3.1: Apply knowledge of B4.[Link]. Identify and use nouns in phrase in sentences to identify people, animals,
Naming different types of nouns in events and objects
3 Words/Nouns communication B4.[Link]. Identify and use: − Proper nouns- refer to cities and countries −
Common nouns
4 B4.[Link]. Identify and use collective nouns to refer to a group of objects and
people
5 B4.[Link]. Identify and use collective nouns to refer to a group of objects and
people
6 B4.[Link]. Identify and use abstract nouns to refer to concepts and ideas

7 B4.[Link]. Identify and use abstract nouns to refer to concepts and ideas

8 Sub-Strand 4: Using B4.5.4.1: Demonstrate B4.[Link]. Use the singular and plural subjects and the verb form that go with them
Action Words understanding of verbs in everyday
9 language B4.[Link]. Demonstrate the use of simple past form in speech and in writing to
express past conditions
10 B4.[Link]. Demonstrate the use of simple past form in speech and in writing to
express past conditions
11 B4.[Link]. Use the present perfect form of verbs to relate past events to the present

12 B4.[Link]. Use the present perfect form of verbs to relate past events to the present

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BASIC FOUR – GHANAIAN LANGUAGE – FIRST TERM

STRAND 1: ORAL LANGUAGE (Listening and Speaking)
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub strand 1: B4.1.1.1: Exhibit knowledge of traditional B4.[Link]. Sing and discuss songs connected to traditional occupations and their
Songs and occupational songs by recognising importance.
their types and their related songs
2 Sub-strand 3: B4.1.3.1: Demonstrate knowledge and B4.[Link]. Explore the poems of about five lines correctly and discuss the moral
Poems understanding of selected poems by lessons in the poem
discussing them
3 Sub-strand 4: B4.1.4.1: Demonstrate knowledge on the B4.[Link]. Retell a folktale of about three scenes and recognise its beginning and
Listening and structure and features of folktales end and discuss the features of the folktale.
4 Story Telling B4.[Link]. Retell a folktale of about three scenes and recognise its beginning and
end and discuss the features of the folktale.
5 Sub-Strand 5: B4.1.5.1: Demonstrate an understanding of B4.[Link] Narrate a story line of a story of about five characters and recognise
Dramatisation changing a story to drama. and discuss the characters and setting of the story.
6 and Role Play B4.[Link] Narrate a story line of a story of about five characters and recognise
and discuss the characters and setting of the story.
7 B4.[Link] Perform the drama of about five characters.

8 B4.[Link] Perform the drama of about five characters.

9 Sub-Strand 6: B4.1.6.1: Talk about personal experiences B4.[Link] Narrate any interesting experiences in life.
Conversation and that of others
10 B4.[Link] Narrate any interesting experiences in life.
11 B4.[Link] Respond/react to other peoples’ stories or narratives.
12 B4.[Link] Respond/react to other peoples’ stories or narratives.
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STRAND 2: READING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-strand 4: B4.2.4.1: Demonstrate knowledge B4.[Link] Read and recognise sounds at word initial.
Phonics: Letter and in listening and pronouncing
2 sound knowledge words with identical sounds from B4.[Link] Read and recognise diagraphs in sentences
a list of words.
3 B4.[Link] Blend two-syllables to form words.

4 B4.[Link] Blend two-syllables to form words.

5 B4.[Link] Recognise and read consonant clusters in sentences

6 B4.[Link] Recognise and read consonant clusters in sentences

7 Sub-strand 5: B4.2.5.1: Show an understanding B4.[Link].1 Read aloud with correct pronunciation and tone.
Vocabulary (Sight of, recognise and read about
8 and content things in their environment B4.[Link].1 Read aloud with correct pronunciation and tone.
vocabulary)
9 B4.[Link] Find meanings of unfamiliar words from context

10 B4.[Link] Find meanings of unfamiliar words from context

11 B4.[Link] Find meanings of figurative expressions

12 B4.[Link] Find meanings of figurative expressions

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STRAND 3: WRITING
WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-strand 1: B4.3.1.1: Exhibit knowledge of B4.[Link] Recognise that, full stop is used at the end of a complete sentence
Penmanship/ the use of full stops, commas
2 Handwriting and question marks B4.[Link] Recognise that, full stop is used at the end of a complete sentence
appropriately in sentences, and
3 write simple sentences boldly B4.[Link] Recognise that, full stop is used at the end of a complete sentence
and clearly.
4 B4.[Link] Recognise that a comma is used to separate a list of items. It serves as a pause in
sentences and speech.
5 B4.[Link] Recognise that a comma is used to separate a list of items. It serves as a pause in
sentences and speech.
6 B4.[Link] Recognise that a comma is used to separate a list of items. It serves as a pause in
sentences and speech.
7 B4.[Link] Recognise that a question mark is used at the end of a question

8 B4.[Link] Recognise that a question mark is used at the end of a question

9 B4.[Link] Recognise that a question mark is used at the end of a question

10 B4.[Link] Write simple sentences

11 B4.[Link] Write simple sentences

12 B4.[Link] Write simple sentences

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STRAND 4: COMPOSITION WRITING

WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS
1 Sub-strand 1: B4.4.1.1: Show an understanding in B4.[Link] Demonstrate the use of commas in narrative writing
Narrative Writing using punctuation marks
2 appropriately in writing sentences. B4.[Link] Write sentences using full stops effectively.

3 B4.[Link] Recognise and use the question marks appropriately in narrative writing

4 Sub-strand 2: B4.4.2.1: Show an understanding of B4.[Link] Write a one paragraph story describing a past event.
Creative/ Free Writing composing short simple stories
5 B4.[Link] Create a scene and write a short story on it

6 B4.[Link] Create a scene and write a short story on it

7 Sub-strand 3: B4.4.3.1: Exhibit the knowledge in B4.[Link] Describe pictures using controlled composition
Descriptive Writing writing of descriptive essays using
8 controlled composition B4.[Link] Give a description of a building or a structure using controlled
composition
9 B4.[Link] Describe objects within the environment on their own.

10 Sub-Strand 4: B4.4.4.1: Exhibit knowledge and B4.[Link] Write a persuasive essay on cleanliness using controlled composition.
Persuasive Writing understanding of writing persuasive
11 essays using controlled B4.[Link] Compose a persuasive essay based on a picture description.
composition.
12 B4.[Link] Write a persuasive essay on responsibility.

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STRAND 5: WRITING CONVENTIONS/USAGE

WEEK SUB- STRAND CONTENT STANDARDS INDICATORS

1 Sub-strand 1: B4.5.1.1: Exhibit knowledge of using B4.[Link] Begin sentences with capital letters.
Integrating Grammar in capital letters appropriately
2 Written Language B4.[Link] Use capital letters after full stops
(Capitalisation)
3 B4.[Link] Demonstrate an understanding of the use of capital letters after
colons.
4 Sub-strand 2: B4.5.2.1: Demonstrate an understanding on B4.[Link] Demonstrate the use of commas.
Integrating Grammar in the use of punctuation marks appropriately
5 Written Language in writing sentences B4.[Link] Demonstrate the use of commas.
(Punctuation)
6 B4.[Link] Write sentences using full stops appropriately

7 B4.[Link] Recognise and use the question marks appropriately in writing.

8 Sub-strand 3: B4.5.3.1: Demonstrate knowledge on B4.[Link] Write past tense action words.
Integrating Grammar in recognition and use of action words
9 Written Language (Use B4.[Link] Recognise past tense action words in short sentences
of action words)
10 B4.[Link] Recognise past tense action words in short sentences

11 B4.[Link] Use past tense action words in short sentences

12 B4.[Link] Use past tense action words in short sentences

13 REVISION
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BASIC FOUR – MATHEMATICS – FIRST TERM

WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-strand 1: Counting, B4.1.1.1 Demonstrate an B4.[Link] Model number quantities, place value for multi-
NUMBER Representation & Cardinality understanding of quantities digit using graph sheets or multi-base materials up to 100,000
and place value for multi- B4.[Link] Read and write numbers in figures and in words up
100,000
digit whole numerals up to B4.[Link] Identify numbers in different positions around a
100,000. given number in a number chart
B4.[Link] Compare and order whole numbers up to 10,000
and represent comparisons using the symbols
B4. [Link] Round (off, up, down) whole numbers up to 10000
to the nearest, thousands, hundreds and tens
B4.[Link]. Skip count forwards and backwards in 50s and
100s up to and from 10000
2 B4.1.1.2. Show B4.[Link] Develop an understanding of Roman Numeral
understanding of Roman system up XXX (i.e. 30)
numerals up XXX (30) B4.[Link] Count and convert Hindu Arabic numerals to
Roman numerals up to 30 and vice versa

3 B4.1.1.3 Demonstrate an B4.[Link] Determine set of factors of a given number up to 50

understanding of factors, B4.[Link] Determine the highest common factor (HCF) of any
multiples and squared two whole numbers between 1 and 50.
B4. [Link]. Determine the lowest common multiple (LCM) of
numbers at least any two given numbers up to 100.
4 B4.[Link] Recognise the relationship between factors and
multiples.
B4.[Link] Generate and analyse patterns in square numbers
B4.[Link] Represent square numbers using factors
5 B4.1.1.4 Interpret negative B4.[Link] Describe real life situations using positive and
and positive numbers in negative values
context B4.[Link] Count forwards and backwards with positive and
negative whole numbers through zero

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6 B4.1.2.1 Recall basic B B4.[Link] Determine basic multiplication facts up to 𝟏𝟐×𝟏𝟐

multiplication fact up to
𝟏𝟐×𝟏�
7 Describe and apply mental B4.[Link] Apply mental mathematics strategies and number
mathematics strategies and properties, such as skip counting from a known fact using
number properties to doubling or halving using patterns in the 9s facts using
repeated doubling or halving to determine answers for basic
determine answers for basic multiplication facts to 81 and related division facts
multiplication facts to 81 and B4.[Link] Apply mental mathematics strategies for
related division facts multiplication, such as annexing then adding zero halving and
doubling using the distributive property
8 B4.1.2.3 Demonstrate an B4. [Link] Multiply multi-digit numbers efficiently
understanding of
Sub-strand 2: Number multiplication (2 or 3- digit
Operations by 1-digit)

9 B4.1.2.4 Recall division fact B4. [Link] Determine basic division fact up to 81
up to 100

10 B4.1.2.5 Demonstrate an B4.[Link] Divide 2-digit numbers by 1-digit number

understanding of division (2- efficiently
or 3-digit by 1 digit number)

11 B4.1.2.6 Translate and solve B4.[Link] Solve multi-step word problems involving the four
word problems involving the basic operations
12 4 operations on whole B4.[Link] Solve multi-step word problems involving the four
numbers basic operations
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BASIC FOUR – SCIENCE – FIRST TERM

WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B4.1.1.1 Understand the physical B4.[Link] Classify animals into insects, birds, mammals and
DIVERSITY Living and Non- features and life processes of living reptiles
2 OF Living Things things and use this understanding to B4.[Link] Know life processes of animals (movement, nutrition
MATTER classify them and reproduction)
3 B4.1.1.2 Understand the differences B4.[Link] Describe the physical appearance of different types of
between living things and things which plants (trees, shrubs, climbing, creeping)
4 have never been alive B4.[Link] Describe the physical features of mammals, reptiles,
insects and amphibians
5 Sub-Strand 2: B4.1.2.2 Understand mixtures, their B4.[Link] Identify a liquid-liquid mixture and describe how to
Materials types, formation, uses and ways of separate its components
separating them into their components
6 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B4.2.1.1 Recognise that some events in B4.[Link] Demonstrate understanding of cyclic movements in the
CYCLES Earth Science our environment occur recurrently environment
7 B4.2.1.2 Recognise the relationship B4.[Link] Identify the objects in the sky during day and night
between the earth and the sun
8 B4.2.1.3 Show understanding of the B4.[Link] Demonstrate the process of evapotranspiration
roles of condensation, evaporation,
transpiration and precipitation in the
hydrological (water) cycle
9 B4.2.1.5 Recognise water and air as B4.[Link] Demonstrate ways of making water safe for use
important natural resources
10 Sub-Strand 2: B4.2.2.1 Demonstrate understanding of B4.2. 2.1.1. Observe, identify and give functions of the parts of a
Life Cycles of the life cycle of plants plant
11 Organisms B4.[Link]. Examine some common seeds and how they germinate
12 B4.[Link]. Examine some common seeds and how they germinate
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BASIC FOUR – COMPUTING – FIRST TERM

WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B4.1.1.1: Identify parts of a B4.[Link]. Identify parts of a computer and technology tools (the
INTRODUCTION Generation of computer and technology mouse, keyboard, monitor, system unit and its components (memory,
TO COMPUTING Computers and tools hard disk drive, CD-ROM etc.), speakers, and peripherals
2 Parts of a Computer B4.[Link]. Describe the types of input devices of a computer and their
and Other Gadgets uses. E.g. joystick, light pen, mouse, pointing stick etc. Bring input
devices to class
3 B4.[Link]. Differentiate between RAM and ROM.
4 B4.[Link]. Type short phrases.
5 B4.[Link]. Summarise the first generation of computers which used
vacuum tubes as a major piece of technology.
6 B4.[Link]. Describe the desktop background and explain its features
(e.g. image, icons and Taskbar of the background).
7 B4.[Link]. Demonstrate how to Personalise the Desktop Background
using required tools and settings;
8 Sub-Strand 2: B4.[Link]. Demonstrate the use of the Sections of the Taskbar; Start
Introduction to MS- Menu (Location and Launching only), Pinned Applications (Launched
B4.1.2.1: Demonstrate the / Minimised programmes) and Notification Area or system tray (Date
Windows Interface
use of the Desktop & Time, and Volume).
(Desktop
9 Background as well as B4.[Link]. Demonstrate the use of the Sections of the Taskbar; Start
Background and
working with folders. Menu (Location and Launching only), Pinned Applications (Launched
Locations of the
Computer.) / Minimised programmes) and Notification Area or system tray (Date
& Time, and Volume).
10 B4.[Link]. Adding and removing icons from the desktop.
11 B4.[Link]. Moving, selecting and hiding multiple icons on the desktop.
12 B4.[Link]. Creating, naming and renaming a folder.
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BASIC FOUR – FRENCH – FIRST TERM

WK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-strand 1: B4.[Link] (Saluer et B4.[Link] Écouter/Regarder et comprendre un document audio-visuel dans
L’IDENTITÉ (Saluer et prendre congé) lequel deux personnes se salient
prendre congé) B4.[Link] Saluer et répondre oralement aux salutations en respectant le code
et les valeurs sociaux
B4.[Link] : Lire et comprendre un texte, regarder une image qui décrit une
scène de personnes qui se saluent
2 Sub-strand 2: B4.1.2.1 (Se présenter) B4.[Link] : - - Écouter et comprendre un dialogue dans lequel des personnes
Se présenter se présentent
B4.[Link] : Poser et répondre à des questions sur le nom, le prénom, la
nationalité
3 B4.1.2.2 (Se présenter) B4.1.2.2 : -Se présenter à quelqu’un
B4.[Link] : Lire et comprendre un texte simple dans lequel quelqu’un se présente
B4.[Link] : - Écrire à un correspondant ; donner son nom, son prénom, sa
nationalité
4 Sub-strand 3: B4.1.3.1 (Présenter B4.[Link] : - Écouter et comprendre un texte où l’on présente quelqu’un
Présenter quelqu’un) B4.[Link] : -Présenterquelqu’un en donnant son nom, son prénom, sa
quelqu’um nationalité
5 B4.[Link] : Lire et comprendre un texte simple dans lequel on présente
quelqu’un
B4.[Link] : - Écrire une note pour présenter quelqu’un
6 Sub-strand 4: B4.1.4.1 (Décrire B4.[Link] : Écouter/Regarder et comprendre un document dans lequel on
(Décrire quelqu’un) décrit quelqu’un
quelqu’un) B4.[Link] : Réciter un poème, chanter une chanson sur les parties du corps
humain Des ressources sur Youtube, dans la collection ‘Chantez plus fort’, etc
B4.[Link] : Lire des textes simples qui décrivent des personnalités familières
ou les caractéristiques physiques des personnalités et répondre à des questions
7 B4.[Link] : Associer des noms aux parties du corps humain en dessins ou images
B4.[Link] : Écrire une carte postale pour se décrire physiquement à un/un(e) ami(e)
B4.[Link] : Écrire une courte carte postale pour décrire un/une ami(e),
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8 Sub-strand 5: (Décrire la famille et les B4.[Link] : Écouter/Regarder et comprendre un document audio-visuel qui
Décrire la liens familiaux) décrit une famille
famille et les B4.[Link] : Poser et répondre à des questions sur les membres d’une famille
liens familiaux nucléaire en photos ou dans un album de photos
B4.[Link] Présenter sa famille nucléaire et donner les liens de parenté
9 B4.[Link] : Regarder un arbre généalogique et présenter les membres de la
famille
B4.[Link] : - Lire et comprendre un texte simple sur les membres d’une
famille Utiliser un dessin/photo de famille nucléaire /image/un arbre
généalogique, etc
B4.[Link] : Décrire sa famille nucléaire et donner les liens de parenté
10 STRAND 2: Sub-strand 1: B4.2.1.1. (Parler de sa B4.[Link] : Écouter/Regarder et comprendre un document audio-visuel sur les
PARLER Parler de sa maison) pièces, les objets de la maison
DE SON maison B4.[Link] : Demander à quelqu’un de nommer un objet de la maison
ENVIRONNEMENT B4.[Link] : Réciter des poèmes, chanter des chansons sur des objets de la maison
B4.[Link] : Identifier les pièces etles objets de la maison
B4.[Link] : Ecrire, dessiner et colorier des objets de la maison
11 Sub-strand 2: (Parler de son école) B4.[Link]- Écouter/Regarder et comprendre un document audio-visuel sur les
Parler de son objets de la classe et B4.[Link] Écouter/Regarder et comprendre un document
école audio-visuel sur les personnes de l’école. Ressources sur YouTube, dans la
collection ‘Chantez plus fort’, etc
B4.[Link] Poser et répondre à des questions sur ce que l’on fait avec les objets
de la classe
B4.[Link] - Poser et répondre à des questions simples sur des endroits de l’école
12 B4.[Link] : - Réciter des poèmes, chanter des chansons sur les objets de la classe
B4.[Link] : Lire et comprendre des textes simples accompagnés d’images sur les
objets de l’école - Créer/chercher des textes sur les objets de l’école
B4.[Link] : A l’aide d’images compléter les noms des objets de l’école par les
lettres manquantes
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BASIC FOUR – RELIGIOUS AND MORAL EDUCATION – FIRST TERM

WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: God B4.1.1.1. Explore the nature of God as B4.[Link]: Explain the nature of God as the Creator.
GOD, HIS the Creator the Creator
2 CREATION & B4.[Link]: Explain the nature of God as the Creator.
ATTRIBUTES
3 B4 1.1.2. Appreciate the uniqueness of B4.[Link]: Identify the uniqueness of humankind from
humankind and other creatures other creatures.
4 B4.[Link]: Identify the uniqueness of humankind from
other creatures.
5 Sub-Strand 2: The B4. 1.2.1. Explain the effects of human B4. [Link] Discuss the effects of human activities on the
Environment activities on the environment environment.
6 B4. [Link] Discuss the effects of human activities on the
environment.
7 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B4.2.1.1. Appreciate the importance of B4.[Link]: Name the various forms of worship.
RELIGIOUS Religious Worship, prayer, worship and other acts of
8 PRACTICES Prayer and other worship B4.[Link]: Name the various forms of worship.
AND THEIR Religious Practices
9 MORAL B4 [Link]: State the purpose of worship in the three main
IMPLICATIONS religions.
10 B4 [Link]: State the purpose of worship in the three main
religions.
11 B4 [Link]: Differentiate between religious and non-
religious songs.
12 B4 [Link]: Differentiate between religious and non-
religious songs.
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BASIC FOUR – HISTORY OF GHANA – FIRST TERM

WEEK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: Sub-Strand 1: B4.1.1.1. Show B4.[Link] Explain the importance of studying the history of Ghana
2 HISTORY Why and How We understanding of the B4.[Link] Explain the importance of studying the history of Ghana
AS A Study History importance of studying
SUBJECT history
3 B4.1.1.2. Understand the B4.[Link] Identify the sources of history including archaeology, numismatics,
sources for writing history oral tradition, wall paintings etc.
4 B4.[Link] Identify the sources of history including archaeology, numismatics,
oral tradition, wall paintings etc.
5 STRAND 2: Sub-Strand 1: B4.2.1.1. Show B4.[Link] Describe how one major Kingdom was formed and the reasons
MY The People Of understanding some of the behind its expansion.
6 COUNTRY Ghana factors that led to the rise, B4.[Link] Describe how one major Kingdom was formed and the reasons
GHANA expansion and decline of behind its expansion.
7 one major kingdom B4.[Link] Describe how one major Kingdom was formed and the reasons
behind its expansion.
8 B4.[Link] State the factors that led to decline of the Kingdom you have
studied.
9 B4.[Link] State the factors that led to decline of the Kingdom you have
studied.
10 Sub-Strand 4: B4.1.4.1. Demonstrate B4.[Link] Describe the history of Ghana’s major historical locations,
Major Historical knowledge of the history of specifically, Flagstaff house, Burma camp, James Town light house, Gbewa
Locations some historical locations in Palace, Larabanga Mosque etc.
11 Ghana B4.[Link] Describe the history of Ghana’s major historical locations,
specifically, Flagstaff house, Burma camp, James Town light house, Gbewa
Palace, Larabanga Mosque etc.
12 B4.[Link] Describe the history of Ghana’s major historical locations,
specifically, Flagstaff house, Burma camp, James Town light house, Gbewa
Palace, Larabanga Mosque etc.
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BASIC FOUR – CREATIVE ARTS – FIRST TERM

WEEKK STRAND SUBSTRAND CONTENT STANDARD INDICATORS
1 STRAND 1: VISUAL Sub-Strand 1: B4 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B4 [Link] Study and talk about visual artworks
ARTS Thinking and how to generate own ideas for artistic created by selected Ghanaian visual artists that reflect
Exploring Ideas expressions about the people based on the history and culture of the people of Ghana
2 STRAND 2: their history and culture, the environment B4 [Link]. Study the performing artworks created by
PERFORMING ARTS and topical local/national/global issues some Ghanaian performing artists that reflect the
history and the culture of the people in Ghana
3 STRAND 1: VISUAL Sub-Strand 1: B4 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B4. [Link]. Study and talk about visual artworks
ARTS Thinking and how to generate own ideas for artistic created by selected Gvisual artists to generate ideas
Exploring Ideas expressions about the people based on for designing and making own visual artworks
4 STRAND 2: their history and culture, the environment B4. [Link]. Generate ideas from the performing
PERFORMING ARTS and topical local/national/global issues artworks of some Ghanaian performing artists studied
for planning own compositions and performances
that will reflect the history and culture of the people
of Ghana
5 STRAND 1: VISUAL Sub-Strand 1: B4 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B4. [Link] Generate ideas by studying visual
ARTS Thinking and how to generate own ideas for artistic artworks created by selected Ghanaian visual artists
Exploring Ideas expressions about the people based on that reflect the natural and manmade environments of
their history and culture, the environment some communities in Ghana
6 STRAND 2: and topical local/national/global issues B4. [Link]. Study the performing artworks created of
PERFORMING ARTS some Ghanaian performing artists that reflect the
natural and manmade environments
7 STRAND 1: VISUAL Sub-Strand 1: B4 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B4. [Link] Make decisions for designing and
ARTS Thinking and how to generate own ideas for artistic creating own visual artworks that will reflect the
Exploring Ideas expressions about the people based on natural and manmade environments of some
their history and culture, the environment communities in Ghana
8 STRAND 2: and topical local/national/global issues B4 [Link]. Generate own ideas for composing and
PERFORMING ARTS performing own artworks that will reflect the natural
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9 STRAND 1: VISUAL Sub-Strand 1: B4 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B4. [Link]. Develop ideas by studying the artworks
ARTS Thinking and how to generate own ideas for artistic of some Ghanaian visual artists that reflect topical
Exploring Ideas expressions about the people based on issues in Ghana
10 STRAND 2: their history and culture, the environment B4. [Link]. Study the performing artworks of some
PERFORMING ARTS and topical local/national/global issues Ghanaian performing artists that reflect topical issues
in Ghana
11 STRAND 1: VISUAL Sub-Strand 1: B4 1.1.1 Demonstrate understanding of B4. [Link]. Explore through brainstorming to
ARTS Thinking and how to generate own ideas for artistic generate ideas for creating own visual artworks that
12 STRAND 2: Exploring Ideas expressions about the people based on reflect topical issues in Ghana
PERFORMING ARTS their history and culture, the environment
and topical local/national/global issues
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