It is important to state that the subjects vary for each primary school in Nigeria. However, the ones I am going to mention are the basic subjects common to all the Nursery and Primary schools and approved by the government.
For clarity, the scheme of work is a guideline of content to be taught and the structure of classroom learning and activities for effective teaching.
Below are the examples of a standard curriculum for elementary schools in Nigeria.
There are 3 divisions in the nursery school, which are:
- Crèche (age 6 weeks old)
- Playgroup or Toddler (age 18 months)
- Pre-school / Kindergarten (ages 3 – 5)
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The subjects for the nursery section include:
- Number work
- Letter work (Phonic method)
- Social habit
- Health habit
- Scientific and Reflective thinking
- Writing/Patterns
- Bible knowledge
- Creative Arts
- Rhymes/Songs
- Computer
- Physical exercise
- Storytelling
Subjects
The list in the primary section is as follows:
- English Language
- Verbal Reasoning
- Spelling
- Mathematics
- Quantitative Reasoning
- Elementary Science
- Social Studies
- Vocational Aptitude
- Health Education
- Bible Knowledge
- Languages
- Creative Arts
- Computer
- Agric Science
- Home Economics
- Civic
- Music
- Moral Instruction
- Handwriting
From the above subjects, quantitative reasoning, verbal reasoning, Mathematics, and English language are very important for Primary 5 pupils.
The reason is that it is on those four subjects they will be examined (common entrance exam) before they can be offered admission into any secondary school in Nigeria.
