New Curriculum: JSS and SSS Now Offer Computer Programming and Robotics
The Nigerian Ministry of Education, in a move to review and update its curriculum for the Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS), has made significant changes to its old curriculum.
According to the Ministry, the revision of the old curriculum became necessary to prepare students in the country’s Junior and Senior Secondary schools for the realities of the 21st century. In an ever-evolving world of technology, digital literacy is no longer an option but a necessity to equip students to prepare for these digital changes.
Speaking on the introduction of a new curriculum, the minister of education said, “This new curriculum is designed to include basic digital and advanced digital stills within the level of the Junior and Senior Secondary School students to equip them for the future better”.
List of subjects for Junior Secondary School (JSS1 – 3)
Mathematics and Measurement
- Numbers: Fractions, Decimals, Percentages, Ratios, Proportions, Rates
- Geometry: Angles, Area, Volume.
- Algebra: Expressions, equations.
- Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode.
- Graph: Line, Bar, Pie.
- Measurement: Km, m, cm, g, ml, L, Degree Celsius, time zones.
Englis Language
- Essay writing: Narratives, Descriptive.
- Advanced grammar: Clauses, Idioms, Comprehension of articles, literature.
- Vocabulary: Academic & global terms.
- Oral: Debates, Speeches, Drama.
Integrated Science
- Physics: Motion, Force, Energy.
- Chemistry: Matter, Mixtures, Reactions.
- Biology: Cells, reproduction, ecology.
- Earth Science: Climate, Natural Resources.
- Technology: Electricity, Mechanics, Experiments, and Lab Safety.
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Digital Literacy & Coding
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Internet research & safety.
- Coding (Python basics, Scratch advanced).
- Robotics (basic kits).
Social Studies
- History of Nigeria, Africa
- Geography: Maps, lat/long, climate
- Civics: Rights, Duties, Democracy.
- Economy: Trade, Money, Entrepreneurship basics.
- Global Issues: Climate change, Migration.
Language
- Advanced mother tongue.
- Conversional fluency in foreign languages (French/Arabic).
Creative Arts
- Drawing, Painting, Crafts.
- Drama, Theatre, Film basics.
- Music: Reading notes, instruments.
Physical and Health Education
- Advanced sports and fitness training
- Nutrition, Reproductive health.
- First aid basics.
- Drug abuse awareness.
List of subjects for Junior Secondary School (SS1 – 3)
Mathematics & Advanced Applications
- Algebra, Functions, Trigonometry.
- Geometry, vectors, bearing.
- Calculus: Differentiation, Integration basics.
- Probability, statistics.
- Financial mathematics
- Applied mathematics in economics and engineering.
English and Communication
- Advanced essays, academic writing, literary analysis, world literature, critical reading, research skills, public speaking, presentations, media, journalism, fact-checking.
Sciences
- Physics: Mechanics, waves, electricity, nuclear physics.
- Chemistry: Organic, inorganic, industrial, analytical.
- Biology. Genetics, ecology, biotechnology.
- Earth & Environmental Science: Sustainability, climate change.
Technology & Innovation
- Programming: Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Data science basics, databases, AI & robotics intro, Digital entrepreneurship, freelancing, cybersecurity basics.
Social Sciences
- Government & laws, constitutions, human rights.
- Economics: Micro, macro, trade, globalization.
- History: Africa, world revolution, conflict, philosophy & ethics.
Language
- Advanced mother tongue literature.
- Fluency in international language (French/Arabic/Chinese optional).
Creative Arts & Innovation
- Fine arts, design, music composition, instruments, drama & theatre, film/media production.
Physical & Health Education
Professional-level sport training, Health science, mental health, Advanced first aid & CPR, personal development, and leadership.
Research & Project Work
- Final-year research project.
- Hypothesis, data collection, analysis, project presentation & defense.
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