Basic Mathematics Syllabus for Secondary School Education for Form I-IV. This includes form one syllabus, form two math syllabus, form three math syllabus for all secondary school in Tanzania.
This Basic Mathematics syllabus is a revised version which has been prepared to replace that of 1996 which has phased out. The revision process focused on change in paradigm from that of content based to competence based curriculum.
Moreover, the revision was inevitable due to the fact that the 1996 syllabus did not sufficiently consider the current social, cultural, global, technological, subject biases and cross cutting issues taking place worldwide but particularly in Tanzanian Society.
In addition, the revision has also taken into consideration on the requirements for the Secondary Education Development Plan (SEDP). This syllabus has been introduced for implementation from January 2005.
In Tanzania, secondary education refers to post primary formal education offered to the learners who successfully completed seven years of primary education and have met the requisite entry qualifications. The aims and objectives of secondary education are to:
(a) Consolidate and broaden the scope of baseline ideas, knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired and developed at the primary educational level.
(b) Enhance the development and appreciation of national unity, identity and ethic, personal integrity, respect for human rights, cultural and moral values, customs, traditions and civic responsibilities and obligations.
(c) Promote the development of competency in linguistic ability and effective use of communication skills in Kiswahili and in at least one foreign language.
(d) Provide opportunities for the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding in prescribed or selected fields of study.
(e) Prepare students for tertiary and higher education, vocational, technical and professional training.
(f) Inculcate a sense and ability for self-study, self-confidence and self-advancement in new frontiers of science and technology, academic and occupational knowledge and skills.
(g) Prepare the student to join the world of work.