Computer Science Scheme of Work — Form One 2026/2027

TIE-aligned, ready to download and personalise for your school term.

About this scheme

This Form One Computer Science scheme of work follows the competence-based planning format set out by the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) for the new curriculum. It is a starting point: add your school name and term dates, and adjust pacing for holidays and school events before submitting it to your head of department.

What the scheme contains

Every row of the scheme carries the same column set: Main Competence, Specific Competence, Learning Activities, Specific Activities, Month, Week, Periods, Reference, Teaching and Learning Methods, Teaching and Learning Resources, Assessment Tools and Remarks. The Remarks column is used for examination dates and school breaks.

Competences covered

Period allocation

Computer Science is planned mostly at 2 periods per week for introductory units across the academic year.

Teaching methods, resources and assessment

Methods include group discussions, observation, real-time expression, map reading, songs and games, and use of pictures. Resources include handouts with contents of Computer Science concepts. Assessment combines quizzes, tests, questions and answers, project work and group discussions.

Sample layout

Below is a short extract in the official column format, based on the official 2026 Form One Computer Science scheme. The full download follows the same layout week by week across the year, including mid-term and terminal examinations and school holidays.

Main CompetenceSpecific CompetenceSpecific ActivityMonth / WeekPeriodsReferenceMethodsResourcesAssessment
1.0 Demonstrate mastery of the basic concept of computer science 1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of Computer Science (a) Describe the concept of Computer Science (meaning, importance, application) March, Week 1 2 TIE (2023) Computer Science for secondary school, Students book Form One Group discussions, observation, real-time expression, songs and games, use of pictures Handouts with contents of Computer Science concepts Quizzes, tests, questions and answers, project work, group discussions
1.0 Demonstrate mastery of the basic concept of computer science 1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of the concept of Computer Science (b) Identify elements of computer science and make application of computer science March, Week 2 2 TIE (2023) Computer Science for secondary school, Students book Form One Group discussions, observation, use of pictures Handouts, computers (where available) Quizzes, tests, questions and answers, project work
Note: This is a short extract. The full download follows the same official format month by month across all three terms, including mid-term breaks, holidays and the annual examination period.

Get the full scheme of work

Download a free sample below, or access the complete Computer Science Form One scheme — along with every other subject — through the Click Online Academy teacher panel.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this Computer Science scheme of work aligned to the TIE new curriculum?

Yes. It follows the same competence-based column format — main and specific competencies, monthly and weekly pacing, teaching methods, resources and assessment tools — set out by the Tanzania Institute of Education.

Is the sample download free?

Yes, a free sample is available to download directly from this page. The full Computer Science scheme of work, and every other subject, is available through the Click Online Academy teacher panel.

How many periods does the Computer Science scheme allocate?

Computer Science is planned mostly at 2 periods per week for introductory units across the academic year.

Do I need to personalise the scheme before submitting it?

Yes. Add your school name and confirm the term dates against your own school calendar, adjusting the Month/Week pacing for any local holidays or school events before submitting it to your head of department.

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