Sayansi Scheme of Work — Class Five (Std 5) 2026/2027

TIE / PMO-RALG aligned primary scheme, ready to download and personalise for your school term.

About this scheme

This Class Five (Standard 5 / Darasa la Tano) Sayansi scheme of work follows the competence-based planning format set out by the Tanzania Institute of Education (TIE) and the Prime Minister’s Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (PMO-RALG) for the 2026 primary 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 teacher or academic office.

What the scheme contains

Every row of the scheme carries the official column set: Main Competence (Umahiri mkuu), Specific Competence (Umahiri mahususi), Learning Activities, Specific Activities, Month, Week, Periods (Vipindi), Reference (Rejea), Teaching and Learning Methods, Resources, Assessment Tools and Remarks (Maoni). The Remarks column records examination dates and short holiday breaks.

Competences covered

Further units continue across the academic year as prescribed in the TIE Standard Five Pupil’s Book.

Period allocation

Sayansi is planned at Vipindi 5 kwa wiki for most competence blocks.

Teaching methods, resources and assessment

Methods include mazoezi yaliyoongozwa, kazimradi, maswali na majibu, oneshombinu, mgeni mwalikwa. Resources include mifano, chati, michoro na uhuishaji wa mfumo wa mmeng’enyo na uzazi. Assessment combines quizzes, tests, questions and answers, project work, group discussions, exercises and practical tasks.

Sample layout

Below is a short extract in the official column format from the 2026 Sayansi Standard 5 scheme. The full download follows the same layout week by week across the year.

Main CompetenceSpecific CompetenceLearning ActivitiesSpecific ActivitiesMonth / WeekPeriodsReferenceMethodsResourcesAssessment
1.0 Kumudu nadharia za kisayansi 1.1 Kuonesha uelewa wa msingi wa nadharia za kisayansi (a) Kueleza mfumo wa mmeng’enyo wa chakula wa binadamu Andika maana; chora michoro yenye lebo; linganisha sehemu na kazi zake Januari Wiki 3 – Februari Wiki 2 5 TIE (2023) Sayansi, Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi Darasa la Tano Mazoezi yaliyoongozwa, Kazimradi, Maswali na majibu, Oneshombinu Mifano, chati, michoro, uhuishaji Maswali, kazi, uwasilishaji, majaribio, majadiliano
Note: This is a short extract. The full download follows the same official format month by month across all terms, including mid-term breaks and examination periods.

Get the full scheme of work

Download a free sample below, or access the complete Sayansi Class Five scheme through the Click Online Academy teacher panel (c-panel).

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes. It follows the competence-based column format used by TIE / PMO-RALG for primary Standard 5 (Darasa la Tano) in 2026.

Is the sample download free?

Yes. The full scheme is available through the Click Online Academy teacher panel.

How many periods does the Sayansi scheme allocate?

Sayansi is planned at Vipindi 5 kwa wiki for the major competence blocks.

Do I need to personalise the scheme before submitting it?

Yes. Add your school name and confirm term dates against your school calendar before submitting it.

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