Term 3 Scheme of Learning

As the academic calendar rolls into its final stretch, teachers across Ghana are busy preparing for one of the most important phases of the school year.

As a newly posted teacher, having a Scheme of Learning is essential to delivering quality education in line with the Ghana Education Service (GES) curriculum standards.

Term 3 is the finishing line of the academic year, and how you plan it determines whether your learners cross it confidently or stumble.

A well-prepared Scheme of Learning exhibits commitment to your learners that you know where you are going, why you are going there, and how you will know when you have arrived.

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What Is a Scheme of Learning?

A Scheme of Learning, previously called Scheme of Work in the Ghanaian context, is a structured plan that outlines what will be taught over a given term. It breaks down the curriculum into weekly or topic-by-topic units, helping teachers stay on track, cover all required content, and ensure that no learner is left behind.

In Ghana’s Basic School system, covering Kindergarten (KG) through Junior High School (JHS 3), the Scheme of Learning is guided by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA) Standards-Based Curriculum, which was introduced in 2019 and has since been progressively refined.

Why Term 3 Is Unique

Term 3 is arguably the most high-stakes term in the Ghanaian basic school calendar. Here is why:

1. It is the revision and consolidation term. By this point in the year, most of the new content has been introduced in Terms 1 and 2. Term 3 is where teachers revisit difficult topics, fill in learning gaps, and consolidate understanding across all subjects.
2. It leads directly into end-of-year assessments. For JHS 3 students, Term 3 is the final sprint before the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). For other year groups, it builds toward end-of-year school examinations that determine promotion to the next class.
3. It is shorter. Term 3 typically runs for fewer weeks than the preceding terms, which makes careful planning even more critical. Every week counts.

Tips for Teachers Preparing a Term 3 Scheme

1. Start with what was not covered. Before writing your Term 3 scheme, review your Term 1 and Term 2 records honestly. Identify topics that were skipped, rushed, or poorly understood, and build time for those into Term 3.
2. Plan for revision weeks. A good Term 3 scheme builds in at least one or two dedicated revision weeks before examinations. Do not treat revision as something that happens only when the exam is one week away.
3. Incorporate project-based tasks. The Standards-Based Curriculum places emphasis on learner-centered approaches. Use Term 3 to assign short projects, group presentations, and practical tasks that reinforce learning in creative ways.
4. Be realistic about your time. With a shorter term, overly ambitious schemes often fail. Plan for what you can actually deliver well, rather than squeezing in content just to say it was covered.

Download Term 3 Scheme of Learning – KG, Basic 1 To Basic 6 All Subjects

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JHS Lesson Plan & Scheme Of Work All Subjects

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