Download New Physics Syllabus for Ordinary Secondary Education Form 1 – 4. This syllabus is designed to guide the teaching and learning of Physics for Ordinary Secondary Education Form I–IV in the United Republic of Tanzania.
The syllabus interprets the competences indicated in the 2023 Ordinary Secondary Education Curriculum. It provides information that will enable teachers to plan their teaching process effectively.
It also provides teaching and learning opportunities that guide teachers to apply different methods and strategies to promote students’ scientific and ICT skills and develop 21st century skills which include critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and problem solving.
Physics is a compulsory subject for Form I–IV students in General Education pathway who choose to join the Science, Agriculture or ICT streams at Ordinary Secondary Education. However, it is an elective subject to other streams.
The purpose of learning Physics is to provide students with a contemporary and coherent understanding of matter, energy and their interrelations by focusing on investigating natural phenomena and then applying concepts, theories, principles, and laws to explain the physical behaviour of the universe. Furthermore, the subject aims to promote students with scientific skills and other skills related to critical thinking, creativity and innovation, communication and collaboration.
It also serves as a bridge to enable students appreciate the values of resources present in Tanzania and develop the ability to create works for self-employment.
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