: PURPOSE AND CONTENTS
1. Basic Identification Section
Every scheme of work must contain:
| Item | Description |
| School | Name of the school |
| Subject | e.g. English Language, Mathematics, Commerce |
| Class | e.g. Primary 4, JSS 1, SSS 3 |
| Term | First / Second / Third |
| Academic Session | e.g. 2025/2026 |
| Periods per Week | e.g. 3, 4, or 5 |
| Weeks Covered | Usually 10–12 weeks |
2. Weekly Teaching Plan (Core of the Scheme)
This is presented in a table and contains the following columns:
| Column | Purpose |
| Week | Shows the teaching week (Week 1, Week 2 etc.) |
| Topic | The main subject to be taught |
| Sub-topic / Content | The breakdown of what will be taught that week |
| Learning Objectives | What learners should be able to do at the end of the week |
| Teaching & Learning Activities | What the teacher and students will do |
| Teaching Aids / Materials | Books, charts, models, ICT, etc. |
| Assessment / Evaluation | How learning will be measured (test, quiz, assignment, etc.) |
| Remarks | For teacher’s comments (optional) |
3. Why Each Column is Important
(a) Topic
Shows what area of the subject is being covered.
(b) Content
Ensures the teacher knows exactly what to teach, not just the title.
(c) Learning Objectives
Ensures teaching is purposeful and exam-focused.
Example:
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to define stock exchange and list its functions.
(d) Teaching & Learning Activities
Shows:
What the teacher will do
What learners will do
This ensures interactive learning.
(e) Teaching Materials
Lists all resources required:
Textbooks
Charts
ICT
Models
Real-life materials
(f) Assessment
Ensures continuous evaluation, e.g.:
Oral questions
Classwork
Homework
Quizzes
4. Other Sections Often Included
(a) Curriculum Source
NERDC, WAEC syllabus, or National Policy on Education.
(b) Revision & Examination Weeks
Clearly stated at the end of the scheme.
5. Importance of a Scheme of Work
A good scheme of work:
Prevents skipping of topics
Ensures coverage of syllabus
Guides teachers
Helps school administrators monitor teaching
Prepares students for examinations
1. Lesson Identification Section
Every lesson note must begin with:
| Item | Purpose |
| School | Name of school |
| Subject | e.g. English, Mathematics, Commerce |
| Class | e.g. Primary 4, JSS 1, SSS 3 |
| Term | First / Second / Third |
| Week | e.g. Week 3 |
| Date | Optional |
| Periods | Number of lessons that week |
| Topic | From scheme of work |
| Sub-topic | What is being taught that week |
2. Behavioural Objectives
This states what learners should be able to do at the end of the week.
Written as:
At the end of the lesson, students should be able to…
Examples:
Define stock exchange
List types of securities
Explain functions of the capital market
3. Entry Behaviour (Previous Knowledge)
What learners already know that links to the new lesson.
Example:
Students have learnt about buying and selling.
4. Teaching Aids / Instructional Materials
All materials needed:
Textbooks
Charts
Real objects
Computer, projector, etc.
5. Reference Materials
Books or syllabus used:
NERDC curriculum
Approved textbooks
6. Introduction
Short activity or question to:
Get attention
Link old knowledge to new topic
Example:
Ask students where people buy and sell shares.
7. Presentation (Lesson Development)
This is the heart of the lesson and must be in steps.
It is written in a table:
| Step | Teacher’s Activities | Students’ Activities |
| Step 1 | Introduces the topic | Listen and respond |
| Step 2 | Explains key ideas | Participate |
| Step 3 | Gives examples | Answer questions |
| Step 4 | Guides practice | Do exercises |
8. Evaluation / Assessment
Questions or activities to test understanding:
Examples:
Define stock exchange.
List three functions of the SEC.
Give two examples of securities.
9. Summary / Conclusion
Teacher summarizes key points.
10. Assignment (Homework)
Given to reinforce learning.
Example:
Read pages 20–25 and answer questions 1–5.in your workbook
11. Teacher’s Reflection (Optional)
Teacher writes:
What went well
What to improve
Why this Format is Powerful
This structure:
Makes teaching easy
Ensures syllabus coverage
Helps new teachers
Makes inspection easy
Improves student performance