The adoption of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) in Kenyan schools emphasizes the importance of having the right textbooks for Grade 3 learners.
Below is a detailed guide to KICD-approved textbooks for various subjects, including their titles, publishers, authors, and prices.
English Language Activities
Grade 3 learners can build a solid foundation in English with these approved textbooks:
| Book Title | Publisher | Authors | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distinction English Language Activities (Learner) | Distinction | David Odiwour et al. | 650 |
| Distinction English Language Activities (Teacher) | Distinction | David Odiwour et al. | 800 |
| Longhorn English Language Activities (Learner) | Longhorn | Naomi Kanyiri et al. | 675 |
Kiswahili Language Activities
Mastering Kiswahili is critical, both as a school subject and as a communication tool. Here’s a list of recommended textbooks:
| Title | Publisher | Authors | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stadi za Kiswahili Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi | Moran | Mwalimu Kipande | 460 |
| Kielekezi cha Kiswahili Kitabu cha Mwanafunzi | Mentor | Ken Chituyi et al. | 530 |
Mathematical Activities
To make mathematics enjoyable and accessible, these textbooks focus on enhancing problem-solving skills:
| Book Title | Publisher | Authors | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distinction Mathematical Activities (Learner) | Distinction | Isaac Mwangi, Julius Waweru | 580 |
| Spotlight Mathematics Activities (Learner) | Spotlight | Alice Njeru et al. | 850 |
Creative, Religious, and Environmental Studies
Creative Activities:
- Beginning Creative Activities by Moran: Learner’s Book (KES 360), Teacher’s Guide (KES 750)
- Champion Creative Activities by Doritex: Learner’s Book (KES 568), Teacher’s Guide (KES 600)
Religious Education:
- Oxford Growing in Christ: Learner’s Book (KES 520), Teacher’s Guide (KES 600)
- Mentor Christian Religious Education: Learner’s Book (KES 480), Teacher’s Guide (KES 650)
Environmental Studies:
- Spotlight Environmental Activities by Spotlight: Learner’s Book (KES 630), Teacher’s Guide (KES 1,165)
- Oxford Our Lives Today: Learner’s Book (KES 580), Teacher’s Guide (KES 700)
