HGH

Senior Department Core Curriculum Overview

CLASS 1 – Ages 7-8 years

Mathematics
Problem Solving Strategies and Skills
The students should be able to
solve a problem as it relates to everyday situations
use steps to solve problems
use various strategies to solve a problem
interpret charts, tables and graphs
use a variety of mental computations and estimation
techniques
work cooperatively in groups to solve problems
show all working as it relates to the problem
Number Concepts
The students should be able to
read and write numbers up to 9 999
compare and order number up to 9 999
determine place value and value up to 9 999
add and subtract whole number up to 9 999
multiply and divide whole numbers up to 9 999 by one digit
numbers
use the four basic operations to solve problems with whole
numbers
odd and even numbers
ordinals of numbers
Properties of Numbers
The student should be able to
Determine the commutative properties of a number
Determine the associative properties of a number
Identify the properties under addition
Identify the properties under multiplication
Multiplication by Zero
Fraction
The students should be able to
identify and compare fractional parts
illustrate given fractions of a whole
use symbols to represent fractions
read and write fractions
add fractions with the same denominator
subtract fractions with the same denominator

Measurement
The students should be able to
use non standard units to measure quantities
use standard units of measurements
convert between units of measure
determining length
identify the instruments for measuring length
calculate the perimeter of shape
Time
identify varying times in a day
identify periods of time – year, month, day
identify instruments used for measuring time
telling time in intervals of half, quarter past and to the hour
Money
identify local currency
the use of coins and notes in money transactions
develop an appreciation for saving money
Geometry
The students should be able to
identify 2 -dimensional shapes
draw 2-D shape (square, rectangle, triangle and circle)
classify 2-D shapes according to their attributes
indentify 3-D shapes
classify 3-D shapes according to their attributes
Set Theory
The students should be able to
define a set
describe a set
identify elements in a set
Data Handling
The students should be able to
collect data
illustrate data using tables and tally charts
illustrate date using pictographs
interpret information given in diagram

Grammar
The students should be able to
use nouns to name people, places and things
replace proper nouns with appropriate pronoun
use capital letters correctly
use verbs correctly
use correct punctuation at the end of a sentence
use commas to separate items in a list
use commas appropriately in greetings and closure
of letters
use commas appropriately in dates
use questions marks appropriately
use complete sentences
use correct spelling to complete a written task
use simple adjectives and adverbs appropriately
extend sentences using adjectives and adverbs
use simple link words to join sentences
use at least three types of sentence structures
use the negative form in simple or compound sentences
use the three simple tenses
use present continuous tense
correctly spell basic sight words and other words commonly
used
use antonyms to represent opposite of words given
correct usage of simple homonyms
use synonyms to replace words given
correct form of the plurals -”s” and “es”
Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
The student should be able to
recall details
relate what is read to prior knowledge and experience
identify salient and specific details
restate ideas in his/her own words
identify and state the main ideas
distinguish between significant and minor details
explain how and why something is done
use cue words and context clues to understand text
make, confirm and revise predictions
summarize the text adequately and accurately
use vocabulary to assist in making inferences and drawing
conclusions
organize information in order to understand the sequence
of events
draw conclusions from information given
apply information read to another context
Reading: Skills and Strategies
The student should be able to
use appropriate sight vocabulary to recognize words in
isolation as well as in context
use a range of decoding systems to determine pronunciation
of words
determine the meaning of unknown words using context,
glossaries and dictionaries
read aloud (at independent level)
self correct when subsequent reading indicates an earlier
miscue
Speaking and Listening Skills
The student should be able to
speak clearly and audibly
present information clearly
speak fluently in recounting experiences
discuss and orally present plans for solving problems
contribute to group discussion
follow oral directions with three or four steps
listen to build memory
follow written instructions
Penmanship
The student should be able to
accurately form and consistently size letters
use a style of writing that is fluent and legible
observe appropriate spacing between words
head all work in prescribed manner
leave margins as require

CLASS 2 – Ages 8-9 years

Mathematics
Problem Solving Strategies and Skills
The students should be able to
solve a problem as it relates to everyday situations
look for patterns
write a number sentence or equation
restate the problem with simpler numbers
relate the problem to a similar problem
use steps to solve problems
use various strategies to solve a problem
interpret charts, tables and graphs
use a variety of mental computations and estimation
techniques
work cooperatively in groups to solve problems
show all working as it relates to the problem
Number Concepts
The students should be able to
read and write numbers up to 9 999
compare and order number up to 9 999
determine place value and value up to 9 999
add and subtract whole number up to 9 999
multiply and divide whole numbers up to  9 999 by one digit
numbers
use the four basic operations to solve problems with whole
numbers
odd and even numbers
identify and use prime numbers
identify and use composite numbers
identify and use factors and prime factors
identify and use multiples
Properties of Numbers
The student should be able to
Determine the commutative properties of a number
Determine the associative properties of a number
Identify the properties under addition
Identify the properties under multiplication
Multiplication by Zero
Fraction
The students should be able to
determine the HCF
identify and use multiples
determine the LCM
compare and order fractions with the same denominators
determine and recognize equivalent fractions
express fraction in their lowest terms
compare and order fractions with the different denominators
add fractions with different denominators
Measurement
The students should be able to
use non standard units to measure quantities
use standard units of measurements
convert between units of measure
Linear
determining length
instruments for measuring length
units for measuring length
calculate the perimeter of shape
Area
determine the area of a regular and irregular shape by
counting squares
determine the area of the square, rectangle and triangle
by formulae
Mass
units for measuring mass
mass of an object
Capacity
units for measuring capacity
capacity of various containers
Time
identify varying times in a day
identify periods of time – year, month, day
identify instruments used for measuring time
telling time in 5 minute intervals
state the relationship between sub-units of time
Money
identify local currency
the use of coins and notes in money transactions
develop an appreciation for saving money
Geometry
The students should be able to
identify 2 -dimensional shapes
draw 2-D shape (square, rectangle, triangle and circle)
classify 2-D shapes according to their attributes
identify 3-D shapes
classify 3-D shapes according to their attributes
identify line, point, ray and line segment
types of line (horizontal, parallel etc.)
Lines of Symmetry
Set Theory
The students should be able to
define a set
describe a set
identify elements in a set
Data Handling
The students should be able to
collect data
illustrate data using tables and tally charts
illustrate date using pictographs
interpret information given in diagram
averages of the given data (mean, mode)

Grammar
The students should be able to
use nouns to name people, places and things
replace proper nouns with appropriate pronoun
use capital letters correctly
use verbs correctly
use correct punctuation at the end of a sentence
use commas to separate items in a list
use commas appropriately in greetings and closure
of letters
use commas appropriately in dates
use questions marks appropriately
use complete sentences
use correct spelling to complete a written task
use simple adjectives and adverbs appropriately
extend sentences using adjectives and adverbs
use simple link words to join sentences
use at least three types of sentence structures
use the negative form in simple or compound sentences
use the three simple tenses
use present continuous tense
correctly spell basic sight words and other words commonly
used
use antonyms to represent opposite of words given
correct usage of simple homonyms
use synonyms to replace words given
correct form of the plurals
Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
The student should be able to
recall details
relate what is read to prior knowledge and experience
identify salient and specific details
restate ideas in his/her own words
identify and state the main ideas
distinguish between significant and minor details
explain how and why something is done
use cue words and context clues to understand text
make, confirm and revise predictions
summarize the text adequately and accurately
use vocabulary to assist in making inferences and drawing
conclusions
organize information in order to understand the sequence
of events
draw conclusions from information given
apply information read to another context
Reading: Skills and Strategies
The student should be able to
use appropriate sight vocabulary to recognize words in
isolation as well as in context
use a range of decoding systems to determine pronunciation
of words
determine the meaning of unknown words using context,
glossaries and dictionaries
read aloud (at independent level)
self correct when subsequent reading indicates an earlier
miscue
Speaking and Listening Skills
The student should be able to
speak clearly and audibly
present information clearly
speak fluently in recounting experiences
discuss and orally present plans for solving problems
contribute to group discussion
follow oral directions with three or four steps
listen to build memory
follow written instructions
Penmanship
The student should be able to
accurately form and consistently size letters
use a style of writing that is fluent and legible
observe appropriate spacing between words
head all work in prescribed manner
leave margins as require
CLASS 3 – Ages 9 – 10 years

Class 3′s Overview
Mathematics
Problem Solving Strategies and Skills
The students should be able to
solve a problem as it relates to everyday situations
use steps to solve problems
use various strategies to solve a problem
show all working as it relates to the problem
Number Concepts
The students should be able to
read and write numbers up to 999 999
read and write place value and value up to 999 999
compare and order numbers up to 999 999
state the place value of a digit in numbers up to 999 999
perform the basic operations (add, subtract, multiply
divide) on whole numbers
solve basic problems using four basic operations
identify odd and even numbers
recognize prime and composite numbers
distinguish between factors and multiples
recognize and determine factors of a given number
recognize and determine multiples of a given number
identify and use the Highest Common Factor of
two or more numbers together
identify and use the Lowest Common Factor of
two or three numbers together
express numbers as a product of its prime factors
Measurement
The students should be able to
Money
identify local coins and bills
represent currency as coins, bills and a combination of
coins and bills
use coins and bills in money transactions without change
use coins and bills in money transactions with change
solve problems involving buying and selling
develop an appreciation for saving money
Convert foreign currency to local and vice versa
understand the concept of distance, speed and time
convert all units of measurement to another
add, subtract, divide and multiply units of time
tell and convert time in 24 hr clock
Geometry
The students should be able to
identify lines of symmetry
identify 2 -dimensional shapes
draw 2-D shape (square, rectangle, triangle and circle)
classify 2-D shapes according to their attributes
classify triangles (equilateral, right angle, isosceles,
scalene)
classify quadrilaterals
identify 3-D shapes
classify 3-D shapes according to their attributes
identify and define line segments, angles and vertices
identify and differentiate between different types of
angles
identify and draw line (horizontal, parallel, perpendicular,
intersection)
state the relationship between the radius and the diameter
determine surface area of cubes and cubiods
Data Handling
The students should be able to
locate position on a co-ordinate graph
plot co-ordinates on a grid
identify intersection and union of sets
use ven diagram to list elements in a set
illustrate data using bar/line and pie graphs
averages of given data (mean, mode, median)
probability terms and outcomes
Fractions
The students should be able to
express a mixed number as an improper fraction and
visa versa
add and subtract fractions with mixed number
multiply fractions
divide fractions
understand the concept of ratio
express ratio as a fraction
apply the concept of ratio to problems requiring sharing
understand the concept of percentage
express percentages as fractions and decimals
use percentages to determine taxes, discounts, etc.
Grammar
The students should be able to
distinguish between a sentence and a phrase
identify the four types of sentences
identify the subject of a sentence
identify the predicate of a sentence
identify the parts of speech in a sentence
identify figure of speech in a sentence
correct usage of singular and plural nouns
identify the verb in a sentence
use of verb tenses (to be, present, past, past participial,
future) correctly
correct usage of auxiliary verbs
comparison of adjectives
appropriate grammatical structure
appropriate spelling
identifying grammatical errors in a sentence
correct usage of synonyms
correct usage of antonyms
correct usage of homonyms
correct usage of punctuation
correct usage of prefixes
correct usage of suffixes
Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
The student should be able to
Identify and state factual information from the text
relate what is read to prior knowledge and experience
make inferences based on the information
make predictions
distinguish between significant and minor details
relate ideas in his/her own words
Reading: Skills and Strategies
The student should be able to
use appropriate sight vocabulary to recognize words in
isolation as well as in context
use a range of decoding systems to determine pronunciation
of words
determine the meaning of unknown words using context,
glossaries and dictionaries
read aloud (at independent level)
self correct when subsequent reading indicates an earlier
miscue
Speaking and Listening Skills
The student should be able to
speak clearly and audibly
present information clearly
speak fluently in recounting experiences
discuss and orally present plans for solving problems
contribute to group discussion
follow oral directions with three or four steps
listen to build memory
follow written instructions
Penmanship
The student should be able to
accurately form and consistently size letters
use a style of writing that is fluent and legible
observe appropriate spacing between words
head all work in prescribed manner
leave margins as require

Class 4 – Ages 10 – 11 years

Mathematics
Problem Solving Strategies and Skills
The students should be able to
solve a problem as it relates to everyday situations
use steps to solve problems
use various strategies to solve a problem
show all working as it relates to the problem
Number Concepts
The students should be able to
read and write numbers up to 9 999 999
read and write place value and value up to 9 999 999
compare and order numbers up to 9 999 999
state the place value of a digit in numbers up to 9 999 999
perform the basic operations (add, subtract, multiply
divide) on whole numbers
solve basic problems using four basic operations
identify odd and even numbers
recognize prime and composite numbers
distinguish between factors and multiples
recognize and determine factors of a given number
recognize and determine multiples of a given number
identify and use the Highest Common Factor of
two or more numbers together
identify and use the Lowest Common Factor of
two or three numbers together
express numbers as a product of its prime factors
Measurement
The students should be able to
Money
identify local coins and bills
represent currency as coins, bills and a combination of
coins and bills
use coins and bills in money transactions without change
use coins and bills in money transactions with change
solve problems involving buying and selling
develop an appreciation for saving money
Convert foreign currency to local and vice versa
understand the concept of distance, speed and time
convert all units of measurement to another
add, subtract, divide and multiply units of time
tell and convert time in 24 hr clock
Geometry
The students should be able to
identify lines of symmetry
identify 2 -dimensional shapes
draw 2-D shape (square, rectangle, triangle and circle)
classify 2-D shapes according to their attributes
classify triangles (equilateral, right angle, isosceles,
scalene)
classify quadrilaterals
identify 3-D shapes
classify 3-D shapes according to their attributes
identify and define line segments, angles and vertices
identify and differentiate between different types of
angles
identify and draw line (horizontal, parallel, perpendicular,
intersection)
state the relationship between the radius and the diameter
determine surface area of cubes and cuboids
Data Handling
The students should be able to
locate position on a co-ordinate graph
plot co-ordinates on a grid
identify intersection and union of sets
use ven diagram to list elements in a set
illustrate data using bar/line and pie graphs
averages of given data (mean, mode, median)
probability terms and outcomes
Fractions
The students should be able to
express a mixed number as an improper fraction and
visa versa
add and subtract fractions with mixed number
multiply fractions
divide fractions
understand the concept of ratio
express ratio as a fraction
apply the concept of ratio to problems requiring sharing
understand the concept of percentage
express percentages as fractions and decimals
use percentages to determine taxes, discounts, etc.
Grammar
The students should be able to
distinguish between a sentence and a phrase
identify the four types of sentences
identify the subject of a sentence
identify the predicate of a sentence
identify the parts of speech in a sentence
identify figure of speech in a sentence
correct usage of singular and plural nouns
identify the verb in a sentence
use of verb tenses (to be, present, past, past participial,
future) correctly
correct usage of auxiliary verbs
comparison of adjectives
appropriate grammatical structure
appropriate spelling
identifying grammatical errors in a sentence
correct usage of synonyms
correct usage of antonyms
correct usage of homonyms
correct usage of punctuation
correct usage of prefixes
correct usage of suffixes
Comprehension
Reading Comprehension
The student should be able to
Identify and state factual information from the text
relate what is read to prior knowledge and experience
make inferences based on the information
make predictions
distinguish between significant and minor details
relate ideas in his/her own words
Reading: Skills and Strategies
The student should be able to
use appropriate sight vocabulary to recognize words in
isolation as well as in context
use a range of decoding systems to determine pronunciation
of words
determine the meaning of unknown words using context,
glossaries and dictionaries
read aloud (at independent level)
self correct when subsequent reading indicates an earlier
miscue
Speaking and Listening Skills
The student should be able to
speak clearly and audibly
present information clearly
speak fluently in recounting experiences
discuss and orally present plans for solving problems
contribute to group discussion
follow oral directions with three or four steps
listen to build memory
follow written instructions
Penmanship
The student should be able to
accurately form and consistently size letters
use a style of writing that is fluent and legible
observe appropriate spacing between words
head all work in prescribed manner
leave margins as require

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