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CBC Tracker

Grade 7
Answer Booklet
Volume 2

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 CONTENTS

MATHEMATICS ....................................................................................................1 - 50

INTEGRATED SCIENCE ................................................................................... 51 - 65

AGRICULTURE .................................................................................................... 66 - 83

PRE-TECHNICAL STUDIES .............................................................................. 84 - 100

CREATIVE ARTS .................................................................................................. 101 - 118

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MATHEMATICS
1.0 Numbers
1.1 Whole numbers
Activity 1
1. Draw a Place Value Chart
Here is an example of a place value chart that goes up to hundreds of millions:
Hundreds Tens of Hundreds of Tens of
Millions Thousands Hundreds Tens Ones
of Millions Millions Thousands Thousands

2. Fill in 742,068,395
Fill the number into the chart:
Hundreds Tens of Hundreds of Tens of
Millions Thousands Hundreds Tens Ones
of Millions Millions Thousands Thousands
7 4 2 0 6 8 3 9 5

3. Place Values of Specific Digits

• 7: Hundreds of Millions (700,000,000)
• 2: Millions (2,000,000)
• 0: Hundreds of Thousands (0,000)
• 8: Thousands (8,000)

4. Place Values of Other Digits

• 4: Tens of Millions (40,000,000)
• 6: Tens of Thousands (60,000)
• 3: Hundreds (300)
• 9: Tens (90)
• 5: Ones (5)

Activity 2
5. Identify the total values of digits in the number 3472961:
• 3 3,000,000
• 4 400,000
• 7 70,000
• 2 2,000
• 9 900
•6 60
•1 1

2. Fill in the place value chart for 3472961:

Hundred Ten
Millions Thousands Hundreds Tens Ones
Thousands Thousands
3 4 7 2 9 6 1
3. Repeat the activity with different numbers up to hundreds of millions.
Example: 245,681,309
Hundreds of Tens of Hundred Ten
Millions Thousands Hundreds Tens Ones
Millions Millions Thousands Thousands
2 4 5 6 8 1 3 0 9

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4. Digit 4 is in the ten-thousands place: 9. Difference between the total values of digit 7
4×10,000=40,000. and in 81,736,409:
• 7 is in the hundred-thousands place:
5. 7×100,000=700,000.
• Digit 4 is in the thousands place: • 3 is in the ten-thousands place:
4 x 10,000=40,000. 3×10,000=30,000.
• Difference: 700,000−30,000=670,000.
Practice Exercise 1
Solutions 10. Place value of digit 3 in the product of 4795
1. Total value of colored digits: and 28:
(a) 576,234 70000 First, calculate:
(b) 40,678,921 40,000,000 4795×28=134,260.
(c) 12,409,826 0,000 • Digit 3 is in the ten-thousands place:
(d) 978,246,930 900,000,000 3×10,000=30,000.
(e) 74,892,365 4,000,000
11. How many times is the value of digit 6
2. Place value of digit 1 in 168,942,750: greater than digit 3 in 76,413,289:
• 1 is in the hundred-millions place: • Value of 6: 6×1,0000,000=6,000,000.
1×100,000,000=100,000,000. • Value of 3: 3×1,000=3,000.
• How many times greater:
3. Total value of digit 3 in 378,642,051: 6,000,000/3000 = 2,000 times.
• 3 is in the hundred-millions place:
3×100,000,000=300,000,000. Activity 3
1. Read and Write the Number Cards
4. Total value of digit 8 in 286,014,507 into Symbols
• 8 is in the ten-millions place: 1. Seventeen million three hundred and
8×10,000,000=80,000,000. sixty-seven thousand two hundred and
one
5. Place value of digit 7 in 15,827,304: o Symbol: 17,367,201
• 7 is in the thousands place:
7×1,000=7,000. 2. Twenty-six million four hundred and
seventy-two thousand and sixteen
6. Total value of digit 6 in 26,274,001: o Symbol: 26,472,016
• is in the millions place:
6×10,000,000=6,000,000 3. Three hundred and forty-six million one
hundred and ninety-seven thousand six
7. Place value of digit 8 in 780,064: hundred and thirty-four
• 8 is in the ten-thousands place: o Symbol: 346,197,634
8×10,000=80,000.
4. One hundred and five million two
8. Total value of digit 6 in 6,490,875: hundred and ten thousand one hundred
• 6 is in the millions place: and twenty-nine.
6×1,000,000=6,000,000. o Symbol: 105,210,129

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2. Pick the Number Card at Random, 5. Population of Monkeys in West Africa
Read, and Write in Symbols. One hundred and two million three
1. Sixty-seven million five hundred and hundred and four thousand two
twenty-three thousand and twenty-six hundred and twenty
o Symbol: 67,523,026 • Symbol: 102,304,220

2. Nine hundred and ninety-nine million 6. People in the Crusade

nine hundred and ninety-nine thousand Three hundred and seven thousand four
nine hundred and ninety-nine hundred and twenty-seven
o Symbol: 999,999,999 • Symbol: 307,427

Practice Exercise 2 7. People in the Hunger-Stricken County

1. Read and Write the Following Numbers in One hundred and six thousand three
Symbols hundred and fifty-eight
(a) Seventeen million six hundred and • Symbol: 106,358
forty-six thousand three hundred and
two. 8. Tree Seedlings Given Out by the Governor
• Symbol: 17,646,302 Forty-eight thousand six hundred and
two
(b) Eight hundred and sixty-one million • Symbol: 48,602
four hundred and thirty-six thousand
two hundred and eighteen. 9. Shoes Produced by the Leather Shoe
• Symbol: 861,436,218 Processing Company
Two hundred and forty-four million
(c) Two hundred and thirty-four million seven hundred and thirty-six thousand
one hundred and eighty-two thousand eight hundred and two.
one hundred and nineteen. • Symbol: 244,736,802
• Symbol: 234,182,119
10. People Affected by Floods in 2023
2. Number of Fingerlings in the Dam One hundred and ninety-eight million
One hundred million six hundred and three hundred and fifty-five thousand
ten thousand one hundred and sixteen seven hundred and thirteen.
• Symbol: 100,610,116 • Symbol: 198,355,713

3. Packets of Cement Produced by the Factory Practice Exercise 3

Ninety-six million three hundred and 1. (a) 7,640,386: Seven million six hundred
fifty-three thousand eight hundred and and forty thousand three hundred
four. and eighty-six.
• Symbol: 96,353,804 (b) 1,234,689: One million two hundred
and thirty-four thousand six hundred
4. Tree Seedlings Planted in the Semi-Desert and eighty-nine.
Two hundred and six million one (c) 3,706,369: Three million seven hundred
hundred and sixteen thousand and and six thousand three hundred and
forty-two sixty-nine.
• Symbol: 206,116,042 (d) 9,649,696: Nine million six hundred and
forty-nine thousand six hundred and
ninety-six.

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2.(i) 6,450,620: Six million four hundred and (b) 6,438,756: Six million four hundred and
fifty thousand six hundred and twenty thirty-eight thousand seven hundred and
shillings. fifty-six.
(ii) 1,236,410: One million two hundred and (c) 4,268,379: Four million two hundred and
thirty-six thousand four hundred and ten sixty-eight thousand three hundred and
shillings. seventy-nine.
(iii) 850,460: Eight hundred and fifty thousand (d) 9,631,497: Nine million six hundred and
four hundred and sixty shillings. thirty-one thousand four hundred and
ninety-seven.
3. Coffee Exported (e) 88,088,888: Eighty-eight million
8,646,339: Eight million six hundred and eighty-eight thousand eight hundred
forty-six thousand three hundred and and eighty-eight.
thirty-nine tonnes. (f) 66,666,066: Sixty-six million six hundred
and sixty-six thousand sixty-six.
4. Milk Collected
6,452,302: Six million four hundred and 10. Amount Paid by Mr. Jasper
fifty-two thousand three hundred and 69,783,650: Sixty-nine million seven
two litres. hundred and eighty-three thousand
six hundred and fifty shillings.
5. Glass Bottles Produced
4,362,001: Four million three hundred Practice Exercise 4
and sixty-two thousand and one glass 1. Round to the nearest tens of millions:
bottles. o (a) 186,439,675 190,000,000
o (b) 356,429,809 360,000,000
o (c) 778,400,926 780,000,000
6. Largest and Smallest Numbers from Digits
o (d) 234,067,080 230,000,000
(a) Smallest Number: 0,346,789
2. 76,342,999 rounded to the nearest tens of
• In Words: Three hundred and forty-six millions 80,000,000
thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine. 3. 229,736,178 rounded to the nearest
hundreds of millions 200,000,000
(b) Largest Number: 9,876,430 4. 326,418,969 rounded to the nearest millions
• In Words: Nine million eight hundred and 326,000,000
seventy-six thousand four hundred and thirty. 5. 69,422,506 rounded to the nearest tens of
millions 70,000,000
6. 899,984,007 rounded to the nearest
7. Sanitary Towels Donated
hundreds of millions 900,000,000
74,804,629: Seventy-four million eight
7. Round to the nearest hundreds of millions:
hundred and four thousand six hundred (a) 681,467,385 700,000,000
and twenty-nine sanitary towels. (b) 99,966,606 100,000,000
(c) 178,500,649 200,000,000
8. Central Bank of Kenya Funding (d) 203,869,745 200,000,000
70,691,483: Seventy million six hundred (e) 837,499,566 800,000,000
and ninety-one thousand four hundred (f) 338,649,780 300,000,000
and eighty-three shillings. 8. 568,732,492 rounded to the nearest
hundreds of millions 600,000,000
9. 846,732,925 rounded to the nearest
9. Read and Write the Numbers in Words
hundreds of millions 800,000,000
(a) 909,909,699: Nine hundred and nine 10. 755,000,601 rounded to the nearest tens of
million nine hundred and nine thousand millions 760,000,000
six hundred and ninety-nine.

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Practice Exercise 5 5. Pairs of Days with Even Number of Absent
Answers Learners
1. Number Identification • Total Learners: 41
(a) Even Numbers Between 200 and 300 • Absent Learners:
202,204,206,208,210,212,214,216,218,220,222 o Monday: 41−38=3 (Odd)
,224,226,228,230,232,234,236,238,240,242,24 o Tuesday: 41−37=4 (Even)
4,246,248,250,252,254,256,258,260,262,264,2 o Wednesday: 41−39=2 (Even)
66,268,270,272,274,276,278,280,282,284,286, o Thursday: 41−36=5 (Odd)
288,290,292,294,296,298. o Friday: 41−33=8 (Even)
v Answer: B.Tuesday and Friday.
(b) Odd Numbers Between 300 and 400
301,303,305,307,309,311,313,315,317,319,321 6. Largest 5-Digit Number with Digits 9, 5, 8, 2,
,323,325,327,329,331,333,335,337,339,341,34 4
3,345,347,349,351,353,355,357,359,361,363,3 • Largest Number: 98,542.
65,367,369,371,373,375,377,379,381,383,385, • In Words: Ninety-eight thousand five
387,389,391,393,395,397,399. hundred and forty-two.

(c) Prime Numbers Between 60 and 100 7. Odd × Odd = Odd

61,67,71,73,79,83,89,97. Answer: Odd.

2. Numbers of Wild Animals 8. Even × Even = Even

(a) Even Numbers: 206,452. Answer: Even.
(b) Odd Numbers: 67,693,87,111,209.
(c) Prime Numbers: 67,209. 9. Even × Odd = Even
Answer: Even.
3. Numbers of Patients
(a) Adults 10. Work Out and Identify
(i) Even Numbers: 104, 66,136, 48 (a) 27+15=42 : Even.
(ii) Odd Numbers: 137,77,97,51,141,39,249, (b) 32+48=80 : Even.
81,127,85. (c) 12+37=49 : Odd.
(iii) Prime Numbers: 137,97,127.
Practice Exercise 6:
(b) Youth Addition of Whole Numbers
(i) Even Numbers: 64,38,54, 76, 24 1. Add the following numbers
(ii) Odd Numbers: (a) 3462+8642=12,104
49,67,13,59,29,89,53,21,63. (b) 17,964+38,697=56,661
(iii) Prime Numbers: 67,13,59,29,89,53 (c) 48,009+67,008=115,017
(d) 879,625+60,076=939,701
(c) Children
(i) Even Numbers: 276,166,128 2. Total Votes Cast
(ii) Odd Numbers: 145,135,183,69, 279 Total votes = 6,346,709+5,069,276+976,206+
(iii) Prime Numbers: 103. 23,462=12,415,653

4. Prime Numbers Between 60 and 200 3. Coffee Berries Exported

61,67,71,73,79,83,89,97,101,103,107,109,113, Total = 164,361+694,797+384,692+796,438=
127,131,137,139,149,151,157,163,167,173,179 2,040,288 tonnes
,181,191,193,197,199.

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4. Disbursement of County Funds 3. Milk Collected in Centres
(a) Total = 123,436,800+232,749,205=356,18 Milk = 34,680×276=9,571,680 litres
6,005
(b) Dummy Cheque: 4. Tree Seedlings Planted
Amount in words: Three hundred Seedlings = 6,489×36=233,604
fifty-six million one hundred
eighty-six thousand and five 5. Beads in School Containers
shillings only. Beads = 76×1,004=76,304

5. Total Votes by Two Candidates 6. Seedlings Distributed

Votes = 7,602,000+7,402,000=15,004,000 Seedlings = 112×6,400=716,800

Practice Exercise 7: Practice Exercise 9:

Subtraction of Whole Numbers Division of Whole Numbers
1. Subtract 1. Divide
(a) 96,422−78,294=18,128 (a) 1,600÷25=64
(b) 123,642−76,206=47,436 (b) 1,210÷22=55
(c) 870,091−60,876=809,215 (c) 4,514÷37=122
(d) 692,067−486,989=205,078 (d) 920,808÷252=3,654

2. Goats Remaining 2. School Grants

Remaining goats = Amount per school = 6,340,660÷20=317,033
3,472,119−1,364,119=2,108,000
3. Cartons Transported 3. Lorry Trips
Difference = 32,402−18,446=13,956 Trips = 568,260÷4,620=123
Ahmed transported more cartons by
13,956. 4. Trays of Eggs
Trays = 219,480÷30=7,316
4. Fruits Remaining
Remaining fruits = 7,648−1,999=5,649 5. Adults in Fundraising
Adults = 472,500÷450=1,050
5. Planted Trees
Planted trees = 56,208,101−36,406,123=19,8 6. Rice per Family
01,978 Rice = 11,328÷236=48 kilograms

Practice Exercise 8: Practice Exercise 10

Multiplication of Whole Numbers 1. Find the value of the following:
1. Multiply (a) 648−786+216=78
(a) 346×32=11,072 (b) 15+(36+9)−18÷9=58
(b) 1,467×123=180,441 (c) 880÷220×4+70−4=82
(c) 47,623×106=5,048,038 (d) 360÷180×2×72−44=244
(d) 8,342,390×2,462=20,538, 964,180 (e) =2
(f) =9
2. Pineapples in Plantation
Pineapples = 76,450×3,462=264,669,900 2. Visual Arts Teacher’s Beads
Total beads = 144, shared among 16 learners.
144÷16=9 beads.

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3. Parent’s Money Practice Exercise 11
Each of 6 children received 60 sh. 1. Identify the sequence and determine
Amount given to children: the next numbers in the patterns:
6×60=360 sh. (a) 2, 5, 10, 13, 18, 21, __, __
The parent was left with 1200 sh. The pattern alternates between adding 3 and
Amount at the beginning: 5:
360+1200=1560 sh. So, the next two numbers are 26, 29.

4. School Exercise Books (b) 3, 4, 8, 13, 22, 36, __, __

There are 640 learners. Each book costs 480 The differences between the numbers are
shillings. Total cost of books: increasing:
640×480=307,200 sh. The next two numbers are 56, 82.
Per stream:
307,200÷16=19,200 sh per stream. (c) 7, 14, 28, 56, 112, __, __
Each number is multiplied by 2:
5. Farm Planting Seedlings So, the next two numbers are 224, 448.
First day:
20 workers, each planting 12 seedlings: (d) 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, __, __
20×12=240 seedlings. Each number is multiplied by 2:
Second day: So, the next two numbers are 96, 192.
Half of the workers (10 workers), each
planting 18 seedlings: 2. What is the next number in the
10×18=180 seedlings. patterns:
Total seedlings planted: (a) 12, 24, 72, 144, 432, __, __
240+180=420 seedlings. Each number is multiplied by 2 and 3:
So, the next two numbers are 864, 2592.
6. Value of Expression
Answer = 15 (b) 4, 9, 25, 49, 121, 169, __, __
These are squares of consecutive prime
7. Exercise Books for Grade 7 Learners numbers:
Each carton has 96 books. There are 4 So, the next two numbers are 289, 361.
cartons:
Total books = 4×96=384 books. 3. What is the next two numbers in the
Each learner gets 12 books: pattern:
Number of learners = 361, 529, 841, 961, __, __
384÷12=32 learners. These are consecutive perfect squares:
So, the next two numbers are 1369, 1681.
8. Expression:
72÷6×8−4+13=105 4. What is the sum of the next two digits
in the pattern?
9. Expression: 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, __, __
/3×(8×4)+9÷3 = 231/3
2
The pattern increases by 4 each time:
Next two digits:
10. Expression: 21 ,46
48×6+12÷4=291

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5. Find the next number in the following 3. Form two patterns involving:
sequence: (a) Addition
(a) 1, 2, 4, 7, 11, __, __ (i) 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, ___, ___ (Add 3)
The differences between the numbers are (ii) 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, ___, ___ (Add 5)
increasing by 1:
So, the next two numbers are 16, 22. (b) Subtraction
(i) 50, 45, 40, 35, 30, ___, ___ (Subtract 5)
(b) 121, 100, 81, 64, __, __ (ii) 100, 95, 90, 85, 80, ___, ___ (Subtract 5)
These are perfect squares of consecutive
integers in reverse order: (c) Multiplication
So, the next two numbers are 49, 36. (i) 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, ___, ___ (Multiply by 2)
(ii) 3, 6, 12, 24, 48, ___, ___ (Multiply by 2)
(c) 1, 3, 9, 27, ___ (d) Division
Each number is multiplied by 3: (i) 81, 27, 9, 3, 1, ___, ___ (Divide by 3)
So, the next number is 81. (ii) 64, 32, 16, 8, 4, ___, ___ (Divide by 2)

Practice Exercise 12 4. The following number cards show the

1. Form a sequence by adding 125 to the number of trees grown by the wildfire
number given. Show your sequence. club members in a period of five years.
(a) 120, _____, _____, _______, _____, ______ 4400, 3800, 4200, 3600, 4000
Add 125 to each number: a) Arrange the numbers from the
So, the sequence is 120, 245, 370, 495, 620, smallest to the largest to form a
745. sequence.
The sequence is 3600, 3800, 4000, 4200,
(b) 3,200, _____, ______, _____, ______, ______ 4400.
Divide 3,200 by 2, and then continue to add 2 b) Which is the next number of trees in
(forming a halving sequence): the sequence?
So, the sequence is 3,200, 1,600, 800, 400, The pattern increases by 200 after each
200, 100. number.
Next number would be:
(c) 6,000, _____, ______, _____, _______, 4400 + 200 = 4600.
______, ______
Subtract 111 each time 5. Create three patterns that involve
So, the sequence is 6,000, 5,889, 5,778, square:
5,667, 5,556, 5,445, 5,334. • Pattern 1 (Square of numbers increasing
by 1):
2. A fruit vendor had 7 baskets of different 1² = 1, 2² = 4, 3² = 9, 4² = 16, 5² = 25, ___, ___
sizes. She packed oranges in the Next numbers: 6² = 36, 7² = 49
baskets as shown. • Pattern 2 (Square of even numbers):
Basket Basket Basket Basket Basket Basket Basket 2² = 4, 4² = 16, 6² = 36, 8² = 64, 10² = 100,
A B C D E F G
6 12 18 24 30 36 42
___, ___
The number of oranges in each basket Next numbers: 12² = 144, 14² = 196
increases by 6: • Pattern 3 (Square of multiples of 3):
So, the number of oranges in Basket F is 36, 3² = 9, 6² = 36, 9² = 81, 12² = 144, 15² = 225,
and in Basket G is 42. ___, ___
Next numbers: 18² = 324, 21² = 441

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1.2 Factors Practice Exercise 14
Practice Exercise 13 1. Which of the following numbers are
1. Which of the following numbers are divisible by 3?
divisible by 2? To check divisibility by 3, sum the digits of the
To determine if a number is divisible by 2, it number. If the sum is divisible by 3, then the
must end in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, or 8). number is divisible by 3.
(i) 176 – Ends in 6, so it is divisible by 2. (i) 3693
(ii) 89 – Ends in 9, so it is not divisible by 2. Sum of digits: 3+6+9+3=21
(iii) 202 – Ends in 2, so it is divisible by 2. Since 21 is divisible by 3, 3693 is divisible
(iv) 63 – Ends in 3, so it is not divisible by 2. by 3.
(v) 466 – Ends in 6, so it is divisible by 2.
(vi) 12349 – Ends in 9, so it is not divisible (ii) 936482
by 2. Sum of digits: 9+3+6+4+8+2=32
(vii) 23640 – Ends in 0, so it is divisible by 2. Since 32 is not divisible by 3, 936482 is not
So, the numbers divisible by 2 are: 176, divisible by 3.
202, 466, 23640.
(iii) 104676
2.Which of the following numbers are Sum of digits: 1+0+4+6+7+6=24
divisible by two? Since 24 is divisible by 3, 104676 is divisible
(i) 36428 – Ends in 8, so it is divisible by 2. by 3.
(ii) 1640007 – Ends in 7, so it is not divisible
by 2. (iv) 4503063
(iii) 23648076 – Ends in 6, so it is divisible Sum of digits: 4+5+0+3+0+6+3=21
by 2. Since 21 is divisible by 3, 4503063 is
(iv) 36891649 – Ends in 9, so it is not divisible by 3.
divisible by 2.
So, the numbers divisible by 2 are: 36428, (v) 135
23648076. Sum of digits: 1+3+5=9
Since 9 is divisible by 3, 135 is divisible by 3.
3. In which zones is the amount of money
given divisible by 2? (vi) 6783
To check divisibility by 2, we look at the last Sum of digits: 6+7+8+3=246 + 7 + 8 + 3 =
digit of the amount. 246+7+8+3=24
• Zone A: sh.36485 – Ends in 5, so it is not Since 24 is divisible by 3, 6783 is divisible
divisible by 2. by 3.
• Zone B: sh.136436 – Ends in 6, so it is So, the numbers divisible by 3 are: 3693,
divisible by 2. 104676, 4503063, 135, 6783.
• Zone C: sh.48363 – Ends in 3, so it is not
divisible by 2. 2. Which machines produced a number of
• Zone D: sh.126108 – Ends in 8, so it is packets divisible by 3?
divisible by 2. For divisibility by 3, we sum the digits of the
So, the zones where the amount of money is packet number. If the sum is divisible by 3, the
divisible by 2 are Zone B and Zone D. number is divisible by 3.
• Machine A: 16458 packets
Sum of digits: 1+6+4+5+8=24
• Since 24 is divisible by 3, Machine A
produced divisible packets.

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• Machine B: 27284 packets So, the months where the amounts of milk
Sum of digits: 2+7+2+8+4=23 delivered are divisible by 3 are January and
Since 23 is not divisible by 3, Machine B did May.
not produce divisible packets.
• Machine C: 32432 packets 4. Which of the following numbers is
Sum of digits: 3+2+4+3+2=14 divisible by 3?
Since 14 is not divisible by 3, Machine C did For divisibility by 3, sum the digits of the
not produce divisible packets. number.
• Machine D: 28644 packets • A. 3030901
Sum of digits: 2+8+6+4+4=24 Sum of digits: 3+0+3+0+9+0+1=16
Since 24 is divisible by 3, Machine D Since 16 is not divisible by 3, 3030901 is not
produced divisible packets. divisible by 3.
• Machine E: 26488 packets • B. 426092
Sum of digits: 2+6+4+8+8=28 Sum of digits: 4+2+6+0+9+2=23
Since 28 is not divisible by 3, Machine E did Since 23 is not divisible by 3, 426092 is not
not produce divisible packets. divisible by 3.
So, the machines that produced packets • C. 6428
divisible by 3 are: Machine A and Machine Sum of digits: 6+4+2+8=20
D. Since 20 is not divisible by 3, 6428 is not
divisible by 3.
3. In which months were the amounts of • D. 1010106
milk delivered divisible by 3? Sum of digits: 1+0+1+0+1+0+6=9
For divisibility by 3, we sum the digits of the Since 9 is divisible by 3, 1010106 is divisible
amount of milk delivered in each month. by 3.
• January: 9642 litres So, the number divisible by 3 is: D. 1010106.
Sum of digits: 9+6+4+2=21
Since 21 is divisible by 3, January is divisible Practice Exercise 15
by 3. 1. Which of the following numbers are
• February: 10234 litres divisible by 4?
Sum of digits: 1+0+2+3+4=10 To check divisibility by 4, look at the last two
Since 10 is not divisible by 3, February is digits of the number. If the number formed by
not divisible by 3. the last two digits is divisible by 4, the whole
number is divisible by 4.
• March: 9883 litres (i) 62024
Sum of digits: 9+8+8+3=28 Last two digits: 24
Since 28 is not divisible by 3, March is not Since 24 is divisible by 4, 62024 is divisible
divisible by 3. by 4.
(ii) 478394
• April: 8674 litres Last two digits: 94
Sum of digits: 8+6+7+4=25 Since 94 is not divisible by 4, 478394 is not
Since 25 is not divisible by 3, April is not divisible by 4.
divisible by 3. (iii) 864964
Last two digits: 64
• May: 12306 litres Since 64 is divisible by 4, 864964 is divisible
Sum of digits: 1+2+3+0+6=12 by 4.
Since 12 is divisible by 3, May is divisible by 3.

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(iv) 364947 • Nyigu Plantation: 62794
Last two digits: 47 Last two digits: 94
Since 47 is not divisible by 4, 364947 is not Since 94 is not divisible by 4, Nyigu
divisible by 4. Plantation is not divisible by 4.
So, the numbers divisible by 4 are: 62024 and So, the plantation with a number of rows
864964. divisible by 4 is: Mwewe Plantation.

2. Which containers have a number of 4. Which of the following is divisible by 4?

beads not divisible by 4? Check the last two digits of each number.
To check divisibility by 4, look at the last two
digits of each number. • A. 46842
• W = 6428 Last two digits: 42
Last two digits: 28 Since 42 is not divisible by 4, 46842 is not
Since 28 is divisible by 4, W is divisible by 4. divisible by 4.
• X = 3604
Last two digits: 04 • B. 363856
Since 4 is divisible by 4, X is divisible by 4. Last two digits: 56
• Y = 2862 Since 56 is divisible by 4, 363856 is divisible
Last two digits: 62 by 4.
Since 62 is not divisible by 4, Y is not
divisible by 4. • C. 24362
• Z = 3468 Last two digits: 62
Last two digits: 68 Since 62 is not divisible by 4, 24362 is not
Since 68 is divisible by 4, Z is divisible by 4. divisible by 4.
So, the container with a number of beads not
divisible by 4 is Y. • D. 72078
Last two digits: 78
3. Which plantation had a number of Since 78 is not divisible by 4, 72078 is not
rows divisible by 4? divisible by 4.
Check the last two digits of each plantation’s So, the number divisible by 4 is: B. 363856
number of rows.
• Mwewe Plantation: 68088 Practice Exercise 16.
Last two digits: 88 1. Which of the following numbers are
Since 88 is divisible by 4, Mwewe divisible by 5?
Plantation is divisible by 4. To check divisibility by 5, see if the number
• Njiwa Plantation: 67866 ends in 0 or 5.
Last two digits: 66
Since 66 is not divisible by 4, Njiwa (i) 2005
Plantation is not divisible by 4. Since it ends in 5, 2005 is divisible by 5.
• Kurguru Plantation: 66418
(ii) 13462920
Last two digits: 18
Since it ends in 0, 13462920 is divisible by
Since 18 is not divisible by 4, Kurguru
5.
Plantation is not divisible by 4.
• Korongo Plantation: 64126 (iii) 760764
Last two digits: 26 Since it ends in 4, 760764 is not divisible
Since 26 is not divisible by 4, Korongo by 5.
Plantation is not divisible by 4.

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(iv) 3640295 Since it ends in 0, RTX Company is
Since it ends in 5, 3640295 is divisible by 5. divisible by 5.
• PPM Company: 2805 workers
(v) 136497898 Last digit: 5
Since it ends in 8, 136497898 is not Since it ends in 5, PPM Company is
divisible by 5. divisible by 5.
So, the numbers divisible by 5 are: 2005, • KRT Company: 5006 workers
13462920, and 3640295. Last digit: 6
Since it ends in 6, KRT Company is not
2. Which dummy cheques had the divisible by 5.
amount divisible by 5? • MMR Company: 2072 workers
To check divisibility by 5, look at the last Last digit: 2
digit. If the last digit is 0 or 5, the amount is Since it ends in 2, MMR Company is not
divisible by 5. divisible by 5.
(i) Two million three hundred and So, the companies with numbers of workers
thirty-six thousand four hundred divisible by 5 are: RTX Company and PPM
and five shillings Company.
Last digit: 5
Since it ends in 5, it is divisible by 5. 4. Which of the following numbers is
(ii) One hundred and twenty-seven million divisible by 5?
three hundred and fifty-six thousand six Check the last digit to see if it is 0 or 5.
hundred and fourteen shillings A. 346809
Last digit: 4 Last digit: 9
Since it ends in 4, it is not divisible by 5. Since it ends in 9, 346809 is not divisible
(iii) Ninety-six million three hundred by 5.
and sixty thousand two hundred and B. 964208
seventy shillings Last digit: 8
Last digit: 0 Since it ends in 8, 964208 is not divisible
Since it ends in 0, it is divisible by 5. by 5.
(iv) One million nine hundred and twenty- C. 860400
two thousand eight hundred and six Last digit: 0
shillings Since it ends in 0, 860400 is divisible by 5.
Last digit: 6 D. 34974
Since it ends in 6, it is not divisible by 5. Last digit: 4
So, the dummy cheques with amounts Since it ends in 4, 34974 is not divisible by
divisible by 5 are: (i) and (iii). 5.
So, the number divisible by 5 is: C. 860400.
3. In which companies are the number of
workers divisible by 5? Practice Exercise 17
To check divisibility by 5, see if the number 1. Which of the following numbers are
ends in 0 or 5. divisible by 6?
• PTO Company: 3467 workers For a number to be divisible by 6, it must be
Last digit: 7 divisible by both 2 and 3.
Since it ends in 7, PTO Company is not • (i) 6303
divisible by 5. Since it’s not divisible by 2, 6303 is not
• RTX Company: 4610 workers divisible by 6.
Last digit: 0 • (ii) 16200

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 Since it’s divisible by both 2 and 3, 16200 is is not divisible by 6.
divisible by 6. • D. 3209402
• (iii) 3629670 Since it’s divisible by 2 but not by 3, 3209402
Since it’s divisible by both 2 and 3, 3629670 is not divisible by 6.
is divisible by 6. So, the number divisible by 6 is: A. 303060.
• (iv) 860004
Since it’s divisible by both 2 and 3, 860004 is
divisible by 6. Practice exercise 18
1. Answer: The numbers 36408, 1000648,
• (v) 340869
and 1602904 are divisible by 8.
Since it’s not divisible by 2, 340869 is not 2. Answer: Lorries Q (12608), R (15432),
divisible by 6. and V (24048) had masses divisible by 8.
So, the numbers divisible by 6 are: 16200, 3. Answer: The number 801064 is divisible by
3629670, and 860004. 8.

2. During an election, five candidates vied Practice Exercise 19

for a parliamentary seat. The results 1. 762093, 63063072, 333303300
were as follows: 2. 36728100, 167967, 702603702
Which candidates got a number of votes 3. 4055049
divisible by 6?
• Titoc: 136440 votes Practice Exercise 20
Since it’s divisible by both 2 and 3, 136440 is 1. 7084260, 370386040, 806491270
divisible by 6. 2. 4030201070
• Kanino: 276206 votes
Since it’s not divisible by 3, 276206 is not Practice Exercise 21
divisible by 6. 1. (i) 34650
• Maese: 106404 votes (ii) 1264978
Since it’s divisible by both 2 and 3, 106404 is 2. (i) 2
divisible by 6. (ii) 5
• Painko: 62300 votes (iii) 2
Since it’s not divisible by 3, 62300 is not 3. (i) 4
divisible by 6. (ii) 8
• Stanco: 4686 votes (iii) 2
Since it’s divisible by both 2 and 3, 4686 is 4. 649, 407, 869, 308
divisible by 6. 5. 3
So, the candidates who got votes divisible by
6 are: Titoc, Maese, and Stanco. Practice Exercise 22
1. (i) 16= 2x2x2x2 (ii) 24=2x2x2x3
3. Which of the following numbers is (i) 27= 3x3x3 (ii) 36=2x2x3x3
divisible by 6? (i) 15= 3x5 (ii) 30= 2x3x5
• A. 303060 (i) 28= 2x2x7 (ii)35= 5x7
Since it’s divisible by both 2 and 3, 303060 is (i) 36= 2x2x3x3 (ii) 48= 2x2x2x2x3
divisible by 6. (i) 39= 3x13 (ii) 63=3*3*7
• B. 4126021
Since it’s neither divisible by 2 nor 3, 2. (i) 14=2x7 (ii) 28=2x2x7 (iii) 49=7x7
4126021 is not divisible by 6. ii. (i) 9=3x3 (ii) 12=2x2x3 (iii) 18=2x3x3
• C. 909643 iii. (i) 14=2x7 (ii) 21=3x7 (iii) 35=5x7
Since it’s neither divisible by 2 nor 3, 909643 iv. (i) 18=2x3x3

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 (ii) 24=2x2x2x3 4. 8:31pm
(iii) 36=2x2x3x3 5. 42
v. (i) 32=2x2x2x2x2 6. 11:30am
(ii) 36=2x2x3x3 7. 8 kg
(iii) 44=2x2x11 8. 3am
vi. (i) 16=2x2x2x2
(ii) 32=2x2x2x2x2 1.3 Fractions
(iii) 64=2x2x2x2x2x2 Practice Exercise 26
3. (i) 17=1x17 (ii) 34=2x17 1. (i) 1/6 , 1/4 , 2/3
(iii) 68=2x2x17 (ii) 4/5 ,5/6 ,7/8
4. (i) 9=3x3 (ii) 18=2x3x3 (iii) 1/8, 1/6, 1/3
(iii) 27=3x3x3 (iv) 1/4, 3/8, 2/5
2. (i) 9 /40, 4/5, 3/10
Practice Exercise 23 (ii) 7/12, 1/3 ,1/4
1. (i) 14 (iii) 17/20, 7/10, 9/20
(ii) 18 (iv) 5/9, 2/5, 1/3
(iii) 3
(v) 3/4, 5/9, 5/12
(iv) 8
(vi) 8/9, 7/8, 5/6
(v) 7
3. 1/5, 13/60, 1/4, 1/3
(vi) 9
4. 2/3, 5/8, 3/5, 1/6
(vii) 30
2. (i) 6
Practice Exercise 27
(ii) 27
1. Work out the following:
(iii) 32
(i) 23/30
(iv) 9
(ii) 1 7/40
(v) 42
(iii) 101/168
3. 36
(iv) 9/10
4. (i) 12
(v) 21/22
(ii) 16
(vi) 1 1/24
(iii) 8
(iv) 7
5. (i) 9
2. Work out the following:
(ii) 12
(i) 11/14
(iii) 8
(iv) 120
(ii) 1 7/26
6. 6 litres

(iii) 2/3
Practice Exercise 24
1. 112, 66, 68, 216, 192, 168
3. 3
/4 of the book in the first three days.
2. 36, 60, 48, 162, 180
3. 112, 96, 216
4. 3
/8
4. 120

5. 17
/18
Practice Exercise 25
Final Answers:
6. 17
/24 represented adults and youths.
1. 6 litres
2. 25th June 2022
7. 13 7/20
3. 24 cm
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8. 2311/12 (iii) 1/21
9. 19/40 (iv) 1/38
10. 65 3/4
3. (i) 4/7
Practice Exercise 28 (ii) 7/34
1. (i) 7/18 (iii) 5/58
(ii) 1/3 (iv) 4/89
(iii) 5/14
(iv) 11/36 4. 4
/23
(v) 1/9
(vi) 13/22 5. 1
/84
2. (i) 1/24
(ii) 26/45 6. 5
/37
3. 1
/8
4. 1
/12 7. 5
/37
5. 1
/4
Practice Exercise 31
Practice Exercise 29 1. (i) 1/36
Solutions: (ii) 1/81
1. (i) 40 (iii) 1/361
(ii) 21 (iv) 1/52
(iii) 11/12 (v) 5/128
(iv) 21 2. 2
/25
3. 8
/25 m of sugarcane.
2. (i) 13/4
(ii)15/49 4. What is the value of the following?
(iii) 1/12 (i) 2
(iv) 85 (ii) 13/4
(v) 45 (iii) 1
(iv) 1
3. (i) 4/9 (v) 2 2/3​
(ii) 21 5. 9/8​
(iii) 1 6. 5 3/25
(iv) 90 7. Find the value of the following:
4. • Total mass: 24×2=48 kg (i) 3/8
(ii) 1/4
5. 200 x 13/2 =1300 Kgs (iii) 3/8
(iv) 169/1568
Practice Exercise 30 (v) 1 19/128
Solutions: 8. He got 34 pieces.
1. (i) 7/2 9. Grade 7 learners in Bidii school
(ii) 17/11 used digital devices to work out the
(iii) 2 following. What did they get?
(iv) 34/27 (i) 222/343
(ii) 2 23/160
2. (i) 1/13 10. 17 1/7 packets of sugar.
(ii) 1/7 Practice Exercise 32

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 Work out the following: • The digit 8 is in the hundred thousandths
(i) 36 (iii) 410.000648
(ii) 140 • The digit 8 is in the millionths place.
(iii) 169 2. A Grade 7 learner used a calculator
(iv) 468 to divide a decimal number by a
(v) 105 5/8 decimal number. She got her answer as
336.346769. What is the place value of
2. The shopkeeper obtained 150 packets. digit 9?
3. The carpenter got 720 pieces. • The digit 9 is in the millionths place.
4. There were 9 learners. 3. A teacher of mathematics wrote the
5. The farmer obtained 125 packets. number 846.06724. He asked learners
6. There were 4445 schools. to determine the place value of digit 7.
What was their answer?
• The digit 7 is in the thousandths place.
Practice Exercise 33
4. What is the place value of digit 0 in the
1. (i) 2 2/3, 3 1/6
number 87.96403?
(ii) 2 , 2 1/2
• The digit 0 is in the ten-thousandths place.
(iii) 1/48 , 1/96
5. The mass of a guinea pig is 1.29647 kg.
(iv) 22/3, 2
What is the place value of digit 7 in its
mass?
2. (i) 21/4, 3 3/8
• The digit 7 is in the hundred-thousandths
(ii) 7/60 ,7/72
(iii) 4 1/2, 5 1/4, 63/4
Practice Exercise 36
1. What is the total value of digit 7 in the
3. Identify the sequence and determine
numbers below?
the missing numbers in the pattern:
(i) 3.0678
• 1/16
• The digit 7 is in the thousandths place, so
its value is 0.007.
Practice Exercise 34​
(ii) 112.940278
1. (i) 11/4, 13/8
• The digit 7 is in the hundred thousandths
(ii) 1/36, 1/49
place, so its value is 0.00007.
(iii) 12/3, 2
(iii) 99.02989073
(iv) 201/4, 603/4
• The digit 7 is in the ten millionths place, so
(v) 1, 7/8
its value is 0.000007.
(iv) 446.00468709
For questions 2 and 3 learner’s to form
• The digit 7 is in the millionths place, so its
correct sequences using the given fractions.
value is 0.000007.
(v) 83.0374
1.4 Decimals
• The digit 7 is in the thousandths place, so
Practice Exercise 35
its value is 0.007.
1. What is the place value of digit 8 in the
2. What is the total value of digit 6 in the
numbers below?
number 47.004261 written in words?
(i) 36.0842
• The digit 6 is in the hundred-thousandths
• The digit 8 is in the hundredths place.
place, so its value is 0.00006.
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3. A Grade 7 learner converted a fraction Practice Exercise 38
into a decimal number and got 1. Work out:
0.857142. What is the total value of (a) 1.6×0.4=0.64
digit 1 in the answer she got? (b) 0.8×0.3=0.24
• The digit 1 is in the ten-thousandths place, (c) 15.4×2.8=43.12
so its value is 0.0001. (d) 0.08×0.23=0.0184
4. The height of Nyambura is 1.6493m, (e) 2.7×2.614=7.0578
work out the total value of 9 in the (f) 6.39×1.4=8.946
number. (g) 0.93×1.84=1.7112
• The digit 9 is in the thousandths place, so (h) 0.51×0.36=0.1836
its value is 0.009. (i) 36.4×20.3=738.92
5. Omanyala ran a distance of
14.18735km during his practice in 2. Find the area of a square whose side is
preparation for the Olympics. What is 4.16 cm.
the total value of digit 5 in the number? • Area of square = 4.16×4.16=17.3056 cm2
• The digit 5 is in the hundred-thousandths 3. During an art lesson, pupils were
place, so its value is 0.00005. provided with rectangular paper
cutouts. What was the area of each
Practice Exercise 37 paper cutout if the length was 6.43 cm
1. Find out the value: and the width was 2.2 cm?
(i) 1.12×6=6.72 • Area of rectangle =
(ii) 2.34×100=234 length×width=6.43×2.2=14.146 cm2
(iii) 34.8×60=2088 . A carpenter bought 10.8 m of wood, if
(iv) 0.006×60=0.36 a meter of wood costs sh130.50. How
(v) 1.0072×22=22.1584 much did he spend?
(vi) 0.0004×120=0.048 • Total cost = 10.8×130.50=1409.40sh
5. A shopkeeper sold 60.4 kg of beans at
2. Amina had 20 bags of maize, each with 98.25 per kilogram. How much money
a mass of 5.85 kg. What was the total did he get from the sale of the beans?
mass? • Total money = 60.4×98.25=5934.3
• Total mass = 20×5.85=117 Practice Exercise 39
3. Each of Grade 7 learner’s rabbits 1. Work out:
weighs 2.42 kg. If they have 200 rabbits, (i) 0.24÷12=0.02
what is their total mass? (ii) 11.7÷13=0.9
• Total mass = 200×2.42=484 (iii) 0.324÷18=0.018
4. Anita bought 10.346 litres of milk. (iv) 0.49÷98=0.005
Mukami bought fifteen times as much (v) 43.20÷24=1.8
as Anita. How much milk did Mukami 2. During Home Science lesson, Grade
buy? 7 learners made balls of dough to
• Total milk Mukami bought = bake chapati. Each ball had a mass of
15×10.346=155.19 litres 200.25g. If the whole dough was 8010g,
5. In an Agriculture project, Grade 7 how many balls of dough did they
learners measured the height of each make?
of 100 tomato seedlings as 10.125 cm. • Number of balls = 8010/200.25=40
What was their total height?
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3. During Visual Arts lesson, 120 learners Practice Exercise 41
shared 2.4 litres of paint. How much 1. Work out the square of the following
paint did each learner get? numbers:
• Amount of paint per learner = 2.4/120=0.02 (i) 84×84=7056
litres (ii) 99×99=9801
4. In a certain village, public health (iii) 268×268=71824
officers administered 0.84 litres of (iv) 476×476=226576
cholera vaccine equally among 240 (v) 2493×2493=6, 215049
people. How much did each get?
• Amount of vaccine per person = 0.84/240 2. What is the value of the following:
=0.0035 litres (or 3.5 ml) (i) 76292×76292=5,820, 469, 204
5. The area of a rectangular garden is (ii) 4009×4009=16072081
840.4 m². Calculate the length of the (iii) 1348×1348=18, 817, 104
garden if its width is 16m. (iv) 14007×14007=196196049
• Area of rectangle = length×width (v) 999×999=998001
• length=840.4/16=52.525m 3. A factory had packed 2486 buttons in
2486 containers. How many buttons
Practice Exercise 40 were there altogether?
1. (a) 0825/1.1=750 • Total number of buttons = 2486×2486
(b) 63.99÷0.9=71.1 =6,180,196
(c) 98.234÷0.8=122.7925 4. A square piece of land is 754m long.
(d) 0.0049÷0.07=0.07 What is its area in square metres?
(e) 0.72÷0.03=24 • Area of square = 754*754 =568,516m2
(f) 0.64÷0.4=1.6 5. In a coffee plantation, there were 7896
(g) 1.34÷0.8=1.675 rows of coffee trees. If each row had
2. A tailor bought 4.5 m of material for 7896 trees, how many trees were there
sh 443.25. How much did he spend on altogether?
1 m of the material? • Total number of trees = 7896×7896
• Cost per meter = 443.25/4.5 =98.5 =62,346,816
sh perimetre.
3. Mwaura had 8.4 m of wire. He cut it Practice Exercise 42
into equal pieces of 0.6 m each. How 1. What is the square of the following?
many pieces of wire did he get? (i) 9/100 or 0.09
• Number of pieces = 8.4/0.6 =14 pieces (ii) 441/529
4. How many times is the value of digit 6 (iii) 3 37/121
greater than the value of digit 4 in the (iv) 3136/3481
number 3.61234? (v) 4096/7569
The value of digit 6 is 15000 times greater
than the value of digit 4. 2. Find the value of:
5. During a home science lesson, Mr. John (i) 5.0625 or 5 1/16
had a string 8.4 m long. He cut it into (ii) 44 4/9
equal pieces of 0.4 m each. How many (iii) 23 13/36
pieces of string did he get? (iv) 100/529
• Number of pieces = 8.4/0.4=21 pieces (v) 266 7/9

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4. Area of square =264.0625m2 or 264 1/16 4. When learners were playing digital
5. Area of square =10.5625m2 or 10 9/16 games involving square roots of
6. 18 1/16 -7 1/9 = 10 137/144 numbers, they worked out the square
root of 11236. What did they get?
Practice Exercise 43 = 106
1. What is the square of?
(i) 0.36×0.36=0.1296 5. Grade 7 of Muguga Green Junior
(ii) 1.12×1.12=1.2544 Secondary School made a contribution
(iii) 4.8×4.8=23.04 towards the end-of-year party. Each
(iv) 2.24×2.24 =5.0176 learner contributed as many shillings
(v) 12.1×12.1=146.41 as the number of learners in their
class. If the total contribution was 5625
2. What is the value of? shillings, how many learners are in
(i) 8.4×8.4=70.56 Grade 7?
(ii) 2.842×2.842=8.077 ​=75
(iii) 42.36×42.36=1794.3696
(iv) 17.8×17.8=316.84 6. Mohammed has a rectangular plot
(v) 34.26×34.26=1173.7476 measuring 27m by 12m. Mueni has a
3. Grade 7 learners multiplied 117.80 by square plot whose area is the same
117.80. What did they get? as that of Mohammed's. What is the
• 117.80×117.80=13876.84 length of each side of Mueni’s plot?
4. What is the area of a square • Length of each side​=18m
cardboard of sides 36.25 cm?
• Area = 36.25x36.25=1314.0625cm2 Practice Exercise 45
5. A Grade 7 learner used a calculator to 1. What is the square root of:
work out the square of 36.0824. What (i) 9/16​
did he get? (ii) 5/3
• 36.0824x36.0824=1301.94 (iii) 21/5 or 41/5
(iv) 26/29
Practice Exercise 44 (v) 29/6 or 4 5/6
1. Find the square root of the following:
(i) ​=11 2. Evaluate:
(ii) ​=23 (i) 14/23
(iii) ​=39 (ii) 2 3/4 or 11/4
(iv) ​=92 (iii) 3.435
(v) ​=34 (iv) 19/9 or 21/9
(v) 35/37
2. What is the value of the following? 3. 9.220
(i) ​=28 4. 152/3
(ii) ​=49 5. = 42/3
(iii) ​=81
(iv) ​=47
Practice Exercise 46
1. Work out the square root of the
3. The area of a piece of land is 42849 m².
following:
What is the length of each side?
(i) ​0.7
• Length of each side =207m
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 (iii) 0.53 9. Total marks in the three learning
(iv) 4.4 areas:
p+w+k
2. What is the value of the following? 10. Money Omollo had after saving:
(i) 0.13 p−z
(ii) 0.021
(iii) 0.61 Practice Exercise 48
(iv) 0.58 1. Total money Becky had at the end:
(v) 4.4 p+k+50
2. Total number of animals on the farm:
3. The area of a square piece of land is 6m+6
62.41m². What is the length of each 3. Total number of lorries they had:
side? 2k+p−2
7.9m 4. Perimeter of the rectangle:
6y+18cm
4. The area of a piece of paper is 5. Total learners in the class:
0.002304m². What is the length of each 2b+3
side? 6. Total number of cows:
0.048m or 4.8 cm 9k+18
7. Perimeter of the triangular table top:
5. A nursery bed is in the shape of a x+y+pcm
square. The area of the nursery bed is 8. Total litres of milk collected by Davis in
16.81m². Calculate the length of one a week:
side of the nursery bed. 3x+5ylitres
4.1m 9. Distance Belinda covered around the
shamba:
Practice Exercise 47 12zmetres
1. Total number of teachers and staff: 10. Number of items left out in the science
b+c+f congress:
2. Total number of items in the class: e−f
w+m+2
3. Total items in Oscar’s bag: Practice Exercise 49
d+f+n Simplify:
4. Total number of rooms in the school: 1. (i) 7p+5q
g+h+3 (ii) 10p
5. Total number of fruit plants in the (iii) 4b
orchard: (v) 17/4 P
c+d+r 2. Simplify
6. Total number of beads in the container: (i) 3r + 2d
d+f+126 3r + 3d
7. Total schools participating in the ball (ii) 7a + 4b
games: 6a + 9b
2+x+y (iii) 2
8. Total age of the son and father: (iv) 4w + 3x
x+w 2w + 3x​
(vi) 6q + 5r
q + 3r

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 5x
3. = 3y 7. Find the largest angle in a triangle:
= 110°.
4. Total items brought by students:
5x+1 8. The price of a mango is p shillings. A
5. Solve 4(a+3)−2(a−1) Grade 7 learner had 50 shillings, he
2a+14 bought two mangoes, and in his pocket,
6. Solve 6x+6x+8−15 12x−7 he remained with 20 shillings. Find the
price of the mango.
Practice Exercise 50 = 15 shillings.
1. x+14=48 9. 1
/4p
2. 28+y=52 10. 27
3. z−13=27
4. 180=k+ 140 Practice Exercise 52
5. p+4p=25 1. Simplify the following equations:
6. 16x=64 (i) y=1.
7. z + 6 = 18 (ii) w=1.
4 2. 5(3y+4)=3(2y−2)
8. Answer = C y=−28/9​.
9. 2z + 5)=35 3. 9(2m−2)+(m−3)=3(2m+4)
10. 2(2w+20)=180 m=33/13​.
11. 10x+20(2x)=300
12. 2g+9=35 4. Simplify the following equations:
13. f +20=60 (i) a=20.
14. 50+70+x=180 (ii) q=− 3/2​.

Practice Exercise 51 5. Solve the following equations:

1. Solve the following equations: (i) p= 1/2​
(i) y=5 (ii) y= 1/2​
(ii) ​p=18
6. p = 27.
2. Solve the following equations:
(i) c =49 Practice Exercise 53
(ii) d= 15 1. Solve the following equations:
(i) f =72
3. Solve the following equations: (ii) d = 8
(i)​ t=5
(ii) k=3 2. Solve the following equations:
(i) g = 84
4. Solve the following equation: (ii) a = 72
M=44
3. t=4
5. Solve the following equations: 4. r=4
(i) q=64 5. m=5
(ii) e=2.5 6. P=8
7. n = 14
6. Solve the equation: 8. (a) w = 5
p=3 (b) d = 0

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 (c) n = 10 (ii) Greater than
(d) s = 42/5 (iii) Less than
(e) x = 6 (iv) Less than
(v) Less than
Practice Exercise 54 (vi)Greater than
1. A Grade 7 learner made a wrist bangle
using 64 beads: 3. Identify the appropriate inequality sign
• Yellow beads: 15 that can be used to make the statement
• Blue beads: 31 below correct:
Greater than
2. In a national park, tourists saw t lions,
12 elephants, and 6 more buffaloes Practice Exercise 56
than lions: Question 1
• Lions: 6
Kyalo has more than 64 turkeys, and the
• Buffaloes: 12
number of turkeys is given by 4k−44k -
44k−4.
Inequality:
3. In a cupboard there were t exercise
4k−4>64
books, half as many textbooks as
exercise books, and 32 rubbers:
Question 2
(i) = 68
The number of chairs in the church is
(ii) =34
6p+86p + 86p+8, and it is less than 60.
Inequality:
4. Mangoes in the bag:
6p+8<60
Answer: 24 mangoes.
Question 3
5. Sum of ages in 10 years: The sum of 11 and another number t is less
Answer: 57.5 years. than or equal to 32.
Inequality:
6. Trader’s earnings from selling eggs: 11+t≤32
b(3n−1)
Question 4
7. Measurement of the length of the field: If y is added to 16, the result is greater than
= 16 metres or equal to 42.
8. Sh. 19530 for rent Inequality:
9. =14 16+y≥42

Practice Exercise 55 Question 5

1. (i) X<10 The distance from Tanu’s home to school is
2. (ii) W>6+7 2x−32x - 32x−3, and it is further than Maria’s
3. (iii) 17>2k home, which is 3 km from school.
4. (iv) M<12 Inequality:
5. (v) 3t−6≥18 2x−3>3
6. (vi) 42 ≤ 5m+2
Question 6
Validate the statements below using The difference between y and 16 is greater
the suitable inequality symbol: than or equal to 23.
(i) Less than

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 Inequality: (iii)
y−16≥23
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Question 7
The number of marbles in a carton is more
w < 11
than 20, and there are between 21 and 96
marbles. Practice Exercise 58
Equation representing the range: 1. Compound Inequalities
21≤marbles≤96 (i) 1<K<6
Inequality for more than 20 marbles: (ii) 17<N<22
marbles>20 (iii) 12<P<18

Question 8 2. Factory Workers

The total number of books in a student’s bag Let S represent the number of skilled
is less than 15, where q represents textbooks workers. The compound inequality is:
and p represents exercise books. 85<S<120
Inequality:
q+p<15 3. Simple Inequality
For P being greater than 21 and less than
Question 9 30:
Buying a phone p and a laptop l costs more 21<P<30
than 50,000 shillings.
Inequality: 4. Party Attendance
p+l>50,000 Let M represent the number of men. The
inequality is:
Question 10 36<M<54
A mother stocks her kitchen with plates p
and cups c. The total number of utensils is 5. Vehicles in the Yard
less than 15. Let T represent the number of matatus. The
Inequality: inequality is:
p+c<15 54<T<96

Practice Exercise 57 6. Sitting Attendance

Learner’s to represent the inequalities on Let W represent the number of women. The
number lines in this exercise. The first three inequality is:
have been done for you. 5<W<15
(i)
7. Cars Passing by the School
Let B represent the number of black cars. The
0g < 18 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 inequality is:
12<B<50

(ii)
8. University Students
Let H represent the number of students who
majored in humanities. The inequality is:
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
3<H<10
p>5

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9. General Inequality Practice Exercise 62
If x is more than 2 and less than 10: 1. (i) c = 4cm
2<x<10 (ii) k = 8cm
(iii) p = 17cm
Practice Exercise 59 (iv) q = 9cm
Learners to represent the compound 2. y = 61cm
inequalities given on this exercise on a
number line, the first three have been done 3. Length of the ladder:
for you. 26 meters.
1. i) 4. Tailor’s triangular cloth design:
25 cm.
5. Height of the fence:
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 7 meters.
6. Distance swum by Oteyo:
5 < z < 11 25 meters.
7. Diagonal of a rectangular shape:
ii) 13 meters.
8. Distance of the rope (Flagpole):
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
25 meters.
9. Length of the cable:
7>c>2 50 meters.
10. Distance from the starting point
iii) (hiking):
the student is 10 kilometers away from the
starting point.
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

Practice Exercise 63
10 < v < 13 1. Convert to Centimetres (cm):
(i) 2.46m = 2.46 × 100 = 246 cm
Practice Exercise 60 (ii) 36dm = 36 × 10 = 360 cm
1. CB (iii) 0.48Dm = 0.48 × 1000 = 480 cm
2. HF (iv) 2Hm = 2 × 10,000 = 20,000 cm
3. C
2. Convert to Metres (m):
Practice Exercise 61 (i) 4060cm = 4060 ÷ 100 = 40.60 m
(ii) 152dm = 152 ÷ 10 = 15.2 m
1. (i) 22 + 1.52 = 2.5 (iii) 4.360Dm = 4.360 × 10 = 43.60 m
(iv) 12Hm = 12 × 100 = 1200 m
(ii) 52 + 122 = 13
3. Convert to Decametres (Dm):
(iii) 8 + 15 = 17
2 2
(i) 125m = 125 ÷ 10 = 12.5 Dm
(ii) 42000cm = 42000 ÷ 1000 = 42 Dm
(iv) 72 + 242 = 25 (iii) 726dm = 726 ÷ 100 = 7.26 Dm
(iv) 3.2Hm = 3.2 × 10 = 32 Dm
2. A

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4. Convert to Hectometres (Hm): 2. Division of Lengths
(i) 436Dm = 436 ÷ 10 = 43.6 Hm (i) 158m
(ii) 640m = 640 ÷ 100 = 6.4 Hm (ii) 750m
(iii) 12.364cm = 12.364 ÷ 10000 = (iii) 65cm
0.0012364 Hm
(iv) 4102dm = 4102 ÷ 1000 = 4.102 Hm 3. 10812m or 1081Dm 200cm

5. Convert 8.64Dm into Decimetres:

4. Total Distance Covered by Natasha
864 decimetres
404.5m or 400m 5dm
5. Length of Each Part of String
Practice Exercise 64
2.58m or 2m 58cm
1. (i) 14 Hm 1 Dm
6. Total Distance Covered by Moris in 3
(ii) 11 Dm 39 dm
Days
(iii) 23 m 24 cm
907.62m or 907m 62cm
(iv)1 Hm 64 m
7. Share of Land per Son
2. 4Hm 220dm
2334.45m
3. Total Length of Two Pipes
8. Length Covered by 9 Rolls of Barbed
21m 18cm
Wire
606/9m
4. Total Distance Covered by Zipporah
9. Length of Each Piece of Wood
and Stacy
Length of each piece: 2Hm 12m
: 46hm 55m
10. Length of Spacing between the holes
223.125m.
5. Total Height of the Twins
: 3.00m
Practice Exercise 66
1. (i) 86cm
6. Total Distance Between the Two
(ii) 28cm
Points
(iii) 72cm
: 2Km 3Hm 95m
(iv) 80cm
(v) 60cm
7. Total Distance Covered by the Student
: 186 Dm 50dm
2. 62cm

8. Total Length of Two Sticks

3. Distance Covered by the Athlete
: 9m 1dm 3m
14.4 Hm

9. Remaining Material After Cutting

4. Total Length of Wire Used for the
: 796.2m
Square Piece of Land
945m
10. Length of Wire Mesh Needed
: 199.8m
5. Total Distance of the Square Mat
216dm
Practice Exercise 65
6. Distance in metres
1. i) 428 m 88cm
6000 metres
(ii) 24240m or 242Hm 40m
7. Distance in dm
(iii) 41.28m or 412dm 8cm
16000 decimetres

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8. The perimeter of each tile is 400 cm. (iii) 1.19 ares
9. Perimeter in cm (iv) 1680 ares
42700cm (v) 1.8 ares
10. The distance around the piece of land is
7.2 decimeters. 2. Convert the following into hectares:
To convert square meters (m²) to hectares,
Practice Exercise 67 divide by 10,000 (since 1 hectare = 10,000
1. (a) 44cm m²).
(b) 22cm (i) 1.72 hectares
(c) 88cm (ii) 640 hectares
2. (a) 22cm (iii) 49 ha
(b) 44cm (iv) 8.1 ha
(c) 132cm (v) 16.8 ha

3. Circumference of the Fish Pond 3. Convert the following into ares:

175.84m To convert hectares (ha) to ares, multiply by
100 (since 1 hectare = 100 ares).
4. Circumference of the Bicycle Wheel (i) 1600 ares
(i) Circumference of the wheel: 314 cm (ii) 25 ares
(ii) Number of revolutions: 20 (iii) 144 ares
(iv) 900 ares
5. Length of the Electric Cables (v) 1275 ares
1054.08m
4. Convert the following into square
6. Circumference of the Circle on the meters:
Volleyball Pitch To convert ares to square meters, multiply by
31.4m 100 (since 1 are = 100 m²).
(i) 64m²
7. Diameter of the Circle Given (ii) 1400m²
Circumference (iii) 36m²
126 cm (iv) 630m²
(v) 10m²
8. Distance Across the Circle (Diameter)
35 cm 5. Convert the following into square
meters:
9. Radius of the Bicycle Wheel To convert hectares to square meters,
25 cm multiply by 10,000 (since 1 hectare = 10,000
m²).
10. Radius of the Lid (i) 120m²
3.02 cm (ii) 36m²
(iii) 34000m²
Practice Exercise 68 (iv) 256000m²
1. Convert the following into ares: (v) 11000m²
To convert square meters (m²) to ares, divide
by 100 (since 1 are = 100 m²).
(i) 36 ares
(ii) 1.96 ares

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6. Area of a Piece of Land in Square 4. Finding the Height of a Parallelogram
Metres 6 cm.
D. 24000
5. Finding the Base Length of a
Practice Exercise 69 Parallelogram
1. (i) 60cm² 56 cm.
(ii) 160cm² 6. Area of a Parallelogram
(iii) 252cm² 516cm²
(iv) 644cm² 7. Area of a Parallelogram in Hectares
4.56 hectares.
2. Area of a Rectangular Playground
7700 m². 8. Length of the Roof of the House
30 meters.
3. Number of Tiles Needed to Cover a
Hall Floor 9. Area of the Tabletop in Square Metres
3500 tiles. 3.12 square meters.

4. Area of a Rectangular Tabletop 10. Length of the Perpendicular Height

19,580 cm² 28 cm.

5. Area of a Flower Garden Practice Exercise 71

216 m² 1. Area of the rhombus
96cm²
6. Area of rectangle
90 ares 2. Area of a Rhombus in Ares
6 ares.
7. Area of a Rectangular Maize Farm in
Hectares 3. Area of the Rhombus Cutout
0.0108 hectares. 1640 cm²

9. Area of a Rectangular Piece of Land 4. Area of a Rhombus Using Diagonals

340 m². 240 cm²

10. Length of the School Farm 5. Area of the Rhombus Using Sides and
400 meters. Diagonal
51cm²
Practice Exercise 70
1. (a) 108cm² 6. Solving for x in a Rhombus with Given
(b) 360cm² Diagonals and Area
30 meters.
2. Area of a Parallelogram in Hectares
0.054 hectares. 7. Area of the Rhombus-Shaped Garden
864m²
3. Area of a Parallelogram in Hectares
0.96 hectares. 8. Area of the Rhombus-Shaped Farm
240m²

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9. b = 7 10. Area of the Semicircular Basketball
10. The area of the rhombus is 0.0216 m². Court (Radius = 2m)
6.28 m²
Practice Exercise 72
1. (a) 288cm² Practice Exercise 74
(b) 210cm² 1. (i) 168cm²
2. 30m² (ii) 216cm²
3. h = 10cm 2. 700cm²
4. Area of the Trapezium Shaped Land 3. 168cm²
0.4 hectares. 4. Area of a Combined Shape (Rectangle,
5. BC= 36cm Quarter Circle, and Semicircle)
6. Height of the Trapezium 853.82 cm²
12 meters.
7. CD= 17cm 5. 322cm²
8. 736cm² 6. Area of the Pathway Around a
9. Area of the Trapezium Shaped Carton Rectangular Garden
Box 54 m²
725 m²
10. Area of the Trapezium Shaped Cow 7. Area of the Walkway Around a
Shed Model Circular Pond
740 cm² 75.36 m²

Practice Exercise 73 8. Area of the Circular Ring (Outer

1. (a) 616 cm² Radius = 8m, Inner Radius = 5m)
(b) 1386cm² 122.46 m²
2. Area of the Circular Fishpond
(Radius = 42m) 9. Area of the Space Left in a Photo
0.5528 hectares. Frame
3. 77cm² 125 cm²
4. Radius of the Circular Roundabout
(Area = 154 m²) 10. Area of the Space Not Covered by
7 meters. Carpet in the Auditorium
5. Area of the Semicircle (Radius = 14cm) 36 m².
307.72 cm²
6. Area of the Circular Playground Practice Exercise 75
(Diameter = 98m) 1. (a) Volume of Cubes
7543.14 m² Side Side Side Volume
7. Area the Cow Can Graze (Rope Length (m) (m) (m) (m³)
= 10m) 2 2 2 8
314 m²
8. A rea of the Swimming Pool (Diameter 6 6 6 216
= 7m)
10 10 10 1000
38.465 m²
9. Distance from One End to the Other 15 15 15 3375
(Area = 616 m²)
28 meters.

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(b) Volume of Rectangular Prisms 5. Convert Cubic Centimeters to Cubic
Length Width Height Volume Meters
(m) (m) (m) (m³) (i) 0.0484m3
(ii) 343m3
4 3 2 24
6. 4.5m3
7.2 6 4 172.8 7. 0.01m3
8. 6,238,000cm3
10 8 3 240 9. 8,000,000cm3
12.5 8 4.5 450 10. 1,000,000cm3

2. Volume of the Cubical Water Tank

Practice Exercise 77
3375 cubic metres.
1. (a) 4096cm3
(b) 1152cm3
3. Volume of the Pit Latrine
2. Rectangular Tank
450 cubic metres.
i) Volume in cubic meters (m³)
288 m³
4. Volume of Materials for the Road
ii) Volume in cubic centimeters (cm³)
18,000 cubic metres.
288,000,000 cm³

5. Volume of the rectangular container

3. Cubical Container
147 cubic metres.
8 cm

Practice Exercise 76
4. Length of the width
1.
W= 12cm
Volume
Volume (m³) 5. Cubical Tank
(cm³)
25 m²
216 216000000 6. Rectangular Dam
1.8 1800000 i) Volume in cubic centimeters (cm³):
6,630,000,000 cm³
20.008786 20008786
ii) Volume in cubic meters (m³):
0.024 24000 6630 m³
78.46 78460000 7. Gift Box
3.6 3600000 1000 cm³
8. Volume of Classroom
2. Convert Cubic Meters to Cubic 288 m³
Centimeters 9. The volume of each block
64,000,000 cm³ 0.3 m³
10. Tank Capacity
3. Convert Cubic Centimeters to Cubic 23.8 m³
Meters
27 m³ Practice Exercise 78
1. (i) 2355cm3
4. Convert Cubic Meters to Cubic (ii) 17248cm3
Centimeters 2. Cross-Section Area of a Cylinder
(i) 2,500,000cm3 49,896cm³
(ii) 12,500,000cm3 3. Water Tank Volume
98.56 m³

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4. Volume of half cylinder 6. What is 33.6 m³ converted into litres?
2310cm3 33600litres
5. Feeding Can Volume
770,000 cm³ or 769,300cm3 7. The capacity of a rectangular tank is
6. Soda Bottle Volume 5000 litres. Convert the volume in cubic
339.12 cm³ meters.
7. Oil Drum Volume 5m3
0.588 m³
8. Cylindrical Pillar Volume 8. Convert 50 litres in number seven
1.362 m³ above into cubic centimeters.
9. Flower Pot Volume 50000cm3
7850 cm³
10. Metal Rod Volume 9. A container has a volume of 48000 cm³.
1256 cm³ Convert the above volume into litres.
48litres
Practice Exercise 78
1. Convert the following into litres: 10. Convert the volume of the containers
(i) 12000 cm³ in number 9 above from 48000 cm³ into
12litres cubic meters.
(ii) 32400 cm³ 0.048m3
32.4litres
(iii) 8100000 cm³ Practice Exercise 80
8100litres 1. Completing the table:
2. Convert the following into litres:
(i) 9 m³ Volume (m³/
Capacity (ml/l)
9000litres cm³)
(ii) 1.5 m³ 100cm³ 100ml
1500litres
3000cm³ 3000ml
(iii) 3224 m³
3,224,000litres 81m³ 81000l
3. A cylindrical tank has a volume of 3.08
24000cm³ 24l
m³. How much water can it hold in
litres? 4620000cm³ 4620l
3080litres 1.6m³ 1600l
4. A container is full of water. If it has
336000cm³ 336000ml
336000 litres, what is its volume in:
(i) cm³ 12.25m³ 12250l
336000000cm3 4.84m³ 4840l
(ii) m³
336m3
2. A Grade 7 learner filled a container
5. A community tank has a capacity of 7700000
with a volume of 842,000 cm³ of water.
litres. What is its volume in:
the correct answer is:
(i) cm³
B. 842,000 ml
7700000000cm3
(ii) m³
7700m3

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 Practice Exercise 81 (ii) 56 minutes = 3360 seconds
1. (i) 10000ml (iii) 45 1/2 minutes = 2730 seconds
(ii) 3072ml (iv) 55 minutes =3300 seconds
(iii) 36960ml
(iv)24,640,000ml 3. Convert the following into seconds:
(i) 3 hours =10800 seconds
2. (i) 0.07776l (ii) 12 1/2 hours =45000 seconds
(ii) 0.343l (iii) 6 hours = 21600 seconds
(iii)24640l (iv) 55 minutes =3300 seconds
(iv)2310l
4. Grade 7 learners took 7200 seconds to
3. 3078.76 litres of water. do a Mathematics test. How long did
4. 48,000 litres of water to fill the tank. the test take in hours?
2 hours
5. (i) Volume in m³
69.44m³ 5. To prepare a seedbed and to sow small
(ii) Volume in cm³ seeds, learners took 85 minutes. What
69440000cm³ is this time converted into hours?
(iii)Volume in litres 1hour and 25 minutes
69440l 6. Complete the following conversion
table:
6. Volume of the cylindrical container in 3 hours 180 minutes
milliliters 5400 seconds 1.5 hours
5,024,000 ml 7200 seconds 120 minutes
9 /2 hours
1
570 minutes
7. Total capacity of the containers in cm³ 4 /2 minutes
1
270 seconds
40,000cm3 3 /4 hours
3
13500 seconds
25200 seconds 420 minutes
8. Capacity of the water tank in cm³ 840 minutes 14 hours
203,500cm3
7. A train’s journey took 2 1/2 hours. How
9. Capacity of the cylindrical tank in litres long did it take in seconds?
141,300 litres 9000seconds

10. Total soda drunk by the class in litres Practice Exercise 83

10.5 litres 1. Convert the following distances in
kilometres:
Practice Exercise 82 (i) 48000 m =48 km
1. Convert the following into minutes: (ii) 2346 m =2.346 km
(i) 6 hours =360 minutes (iii) 78600 m =78.6 km
(ii) 5 1/2 hours =330 minutes
(iii) 3 2/5 hours = 204 minutes 2. Convert the following distances in
(iv) 8 1/3 hours = 500 minutes metres:
(i) 2 1/2 km =2500 m
2. Convert the following into seconds: (ii) 47 km =47000 m
(i) 36 minutes =2160 seconds (iii) 36.4 km =36400 m

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3. Total distance =48 km take to cover a distance of 960 km?
4. Distance in metres = 352000 m 4.8 hours, or 4 hours 48 minutes.
5. Distance in kilometres =14.5 km 10. In a competition, Grace covered a
6. Distance in metres =5000 m distance of 400 m in 80 seconds. What
7. Weekly distance = 5 km speed in m/s was she running with?
8. In metres = 190000 m 5 m/s
9. Distance in kilometres =1.5 km
10. Distance in metres =3000 m Practice Exercise 85
1. Calculate the speed to complete the
Practice Exercise 84 table below.
1. A Grade 7 learner rode from home (i) Distance = 48 km,Time = 3 hrs
to school a distance of 800 m in 40 Speed = 16 km/hr
seconds. What distance did she cover (ii) Distance = 360 km,Time = 4 hrs
in one second? Speed =90 km/hr
20 m/s (iii) Distance = 540 km,Time = 9 hrs
2. During a marathon race, Kyalo Speed =60 km/hr
covered 42 km in 3 hours. What (iv) Distance = 343 km,Time = 7 hrs
distance did he cover in one hour? Speed =49 km/hr
14 km/h (v) Distance = 132 km,Time = 2 hrs
3. A safari rally car covered 600 km from Speed =66 km/hr
8:00 am to 12:00 noon. What distance
did it cover in one hour? 2. Maina cycled from Nyakoe to Kaperuk
150 km/h a distance of 56 km in 4 hours. At what
4. An athlete started a 1200 m race at speed was he cycling?
4:20 pm and finished at 4:22 pm. What Speed =14 km/hr
distance did he cover in one second? 3. A motorboat covered a distance of 515
10 m/s km in 5 hours. What was its speed?
5. Chacha covered a distance of 4 metres Speed =103 km/hr
in one second. What distance did he 4. The distance between two airports is
cover in 3 minutes? 7200 km. At what speed does a jet need
720 m to fly to cover the distance in 4 hrs?
6. A motorist covered a distance of 80 km Speed =1800 km/hr
in one hour. How long did he take to 5. Nekesa started his 336 km journey at
cover a distance of 320 km? 07:00h. If he completed his journey at
4 hours 14:00h, what was his speed?
7. A motorist covered a distance of 240 km. 48 km/hr
If he covered 60 km in every hour, what 6. A motorist left home at 7:30 am
time did he reach his destination if he for town, a distance of 270 km. If he
started the journey at 9:45 am? arrived at 10:30 am, what was his
1:45pm speed?
8. In every second, Njoroge covered a 90 km/hr
distance of 6 metres. How long did 7. A car travels a distance of 150 km in
he take to cover a distance of 12 3 hrs. What is the speed of the car in
kilometres? km/hr?
2000 seconds or 5/9 hours 50 km/hr
9. A safari rally car covered a distance of
200 km in every hour. How long did it

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8. A train travels 300 km in 5 hrs. What is 10. An object was thrown up and it came
the speed of the train in km/hr? down in 4 seconds after reaching its
60 km/hr top height. If the top height was 100 m,
9. During a road trip, a family drives for what speed did it fall with?
450 km in 6 hrs. What is their speed in 25 m/s
km/hr?
75 km/hr Practice Exercise 87
10. A boat travels 60 km upstream in 2 hrs 1. Convert the following into m/s:
and 1.5 hrs downstream. What is the To convert from km/h to m/s, divide the
average speed for the boat? speed by 3.6 (since 1 km/h = 1000 meters /
34 2/7 km/hr 3600 seconds).
• (i) 18 km/h =5 m/s
Practice Exercise 86 • (ii) 72 km/h =20 m/s
1. A sparrow flew a distance of 24 km in 4 • (iii) 54 km/h =15 m/s
minutes. What was its speed in m/s? • (iv) 30 km/h =8.33 m/s
100m/s
2. A safari rally car covered a distance of 2. A rally car travelled at a speed of 180
480,000 m in 40 minutes. What was its km/h. What was its speed in m/s?
speed in m/s? • 50 m/s
200m/s
3. A fighter jet covered a distance of 3360 3. Aminata travelled from home to town
km in 70 minutes. What was its speed a distance of 324 km from 7:28 am to
in m/s? 10:28 am:
800m/s (i) 108 km/h
4. What is the speed in m/s of a cheetah (ii) 30 m/s
that covered a distance of 8000 m in
160 seconds? 4. The air distance from Nairobi to
50m/s Lusaka is 1470 km. An aeroplane took
5. A cyclist rode at a speed of 10 m/s. 7 hours to fly:
What time did he take to cover a (i) 210 km/h
distance of 55 meters? (ii) 58.33 m/s
5.5seconds
6. A drone flew for 1 minute and covered 5. During their tour, Grade 6 learners
a distance of 4.32 km. What was its from Kaharo Primary left their school
speed in m/s? at 6:00 am and arrived at Nakuru
72m/s National Park at 9:00 am. They
7. A sprinter runs 200 m in 25 seconds. covered a distance of 270 km:
What is the sprinter's speed in m/s? (i) 90 km/h
8m/s (ii) 25 m/s
8. A swimmer covers a distance of 50 m
in 40 seconds. What is the swimmer's 6. Convert 108 km/h into m/s:
speed in meters per second? • 30 m/s
1.25m/s
9. During a walking race, Neema walked 7. Convert the following into km/h:
300 m in 60 seconds. What speed did To convert from m/s to km/h, multiply by 3.6.
she walk with? (i) 50 m/s = 180 km/h
5m/s (ii) 30 m/s = 108 km/h

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 (iii) 15 m/s =54 km/h (e) 232K = Two hundred and thirty-two
(iv) 5 m/s =18 km/h Kelvin
5. The temperature of the metal was six
8. A train crossed a bridge at a speed of degrees Celsius = 6°C
20 m/s. What was its speed in km/h? 6. The temperature of the water boiled at 373K
20 m/s = 72 km/h = 373K
9. An athlete ran at a speed of 10 m/s in a 7. The temperature of the substance was
rally race. What was his speed in km/h? eighty-nine degrees Celsius = 89°C
10 m/s =36 km/h
10. A motorbike rider rode at a speed of Practice Exercise 89
108 km/h. What was his speed in m/s? 1. (i) 23°C = 296K
108 km/h = 30 m/s (ii) 42°C = 315K
11. A horse ran at a speed of 15 m/s. What (iii) 74°C = 347K
was its speed in km/h? (iv) 93°C = 366K
15 m/s = 54 km/h (v) 68°C = 341K
12. Convert 50 m/s into km/h: (vi) 25°C = 298K
50 m/s = 180 km/h
2. 373K
Practice Exercise 88
1. (i) 15°C 3. Patience heated milk to a temperature
(ii) 36°C of 76 °C. What was its temperature in
(iii) 8°C Kelvin?
(iv) 76°C 349K
(v) 99°C
2. (i) 283K 4. Benson took his body temperature and
(ii) 263K noted that it was 36.7°C. What was his
(iii) 333K body temperature in Kelvin?
(iv) 193K 309.7K
(v) 303K 5. Temperatures of Grade 7 learners in
3. (a) 860°C = Eight hundred and sixty Kahash Junior Secondary School:
degrees Celsius (a) Temperature at Kahash:
(b) 71.30°C = Seventy-one point three 296.8K
degrees Celsius (b) Temperature at the foot of Mt Kenya:
(c) 490°C = Four hundred and ninety 290.6K
degrees Celsius (c) Temperature halfway up the mountain:
(d) 640°C = Six hundred and forty 281.4K
degrees Celsius (d) Temperature at the top of the mountain
(e) 150°C = One hundred and fifty (estimated to be 3°C below 0°C):
degrees Celsius 270K
4. (a) 293K = Two hundred and ninety- 6. Grade 7 learners heated water until it
three Kelvin was 90°C. What was its temperature in
(b) 173K = One hundred and seventy- Kelvin?
three Kelvin 363K
(c) 243K = Two hundred and forty-three 7. The temperature in a Grade 7 class
Kelvin is 25°C. Convert this temperature to
(d) 363K = Three hundred and sixty- Kelvin.
three Kelvin 298K

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8. The freezing point of water is 0°C. 6. A science experiment in the lab
Convert this temperature to Kelvin. was conducted at 77K. What is the
273K temperature in degrees Celsius?
9. The average body temperature of −196 °C
humans is 37°C. What is the body 7. The boiling point of water is said to be
temperature in Kelvin? 373K. Convert this temperature into
310K degrees Celsius.
10. It is estimated that the surface 100°C
temperature of the sun is 5500°C. What 8. Ice cream is best stored at 255K. What
is the temperature of the sun in Kelvin? is this temperature in degrees Celsius?
5773K −18 °C
9. On a cold winter day, the lowest
Practice Exercise 90 temperature recorded was 260K.
1. (i) 363K = 363 - 273 = 90°C Convert this temperature into degrees
(ii) 273K = 273 - 273= 0°C Celsius.
(iii) 264K = 264 - 273 = -9°C −13 °C
(iv) 318K = 318 - 273 = 45°C 10. On a hot summer day the highest
(v) 283K = 283 - 273 = 10°C temperature recorded was 350K.
Convert this temperature into degrees
2. The temperature of ice was 233K. Celsius.
What was this temperature in °C? 77 °C
−40°C
Practice Exercise 91
3. During their tour in Mombasa, Grade 1. (i) After 10 minutes:
7 learners heated water until it was 82°C
373K. What was this temperature in (ii) After 15 minutes:
°C? 72°C
100°C (iii) After 30 minutes:
46°C
4. Complete the table by filling in the 2. (i) Which town recorded the highest
spaces: temperature?
Thika with 303K
Degrees Celsius (ii) What was the temperature of Thika
Kelvin (K)
(°C) town in degree Celsius?
80°C 353K 30°C
30°C 303 K (iii) Which town recorded the lowest
28°C 301K temperature?
48°C 321 K Mombasa with 283K.
63°C 336K (iv) By how many Kelvin was Mombasa
-10°C 263 K hotter than Murang’a?
-70 °C 203K 15K
(v) By how many Kelvin was the mean
temperature of Kericho below the
5. The temperature of a substance was boiling point?
263K. What was its temperature in The mean temperature of Kericho was 76K
degrees Celsius? −10°C below the boiling point.

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3. The temperature of a frozen mass of Ksh 60 per pile
ice was 200°C below freezing point. 5. Wanjiru’s profit from selling TV sets:
What was its temperature in Kelvin? Ksh 50,000
253K 6. Trader’s loss on pawpaws:
4. Water at a temperature of 273K was Ksh 15
heated until it boiled. What is the rise 7. Bianka’s profit from selling goats:
in temperature? Ksh 5,600
The rise in temperature is 100K. 8. Businessman’s loss on the computer:
5. Grade 7 learners heated water that Ksh 5,000
was at 120°C above freezing point. 9. Gateman’s profit from selling concert
What was its temperature in Kelvin? tickets:
393 K Ksh 5,000
6. Liquid x in the laboratory gained 10. Possible buying price of the item:
heat at a rate of 20°C per minute. Ksh 1,200
After being heated for 5 minutes, its
temperature rose to 76°C. What was its Practice Exercise 93
temperature before heating in Kelvin? 1. Calculate the percentage profit:
249 k (i) 37.5%
7. A patient’s temperature rose from (ii) 40%
308K to 311K. What was the rise in (iii) 25%
temperature in Kelvin? (vi) 25%
The rise in temperature is 3K.
8. A metal was heated to 69°C. It was 2. Calculate the percentage loss:
allowed to cool to a temperature (i) 10%
of 24.5°C. Calculate the drop in (ii) 12.5%
temperature. (iii) 16.67%
44.5°C (iv) 12.5%
9. The weather forecast in the morning
recorded a temperature of 18.9°C.The 3. A trader bought a tractor for Ksh
temperature rose by 12.5°C. What was 4,500,000 and sold it for Ksh 5,400,000.
the temperature in the afternoon? What percentage profit did he make?
18.9°C+12.5°C=31.4°C 20%
10. A car engine heated to 423K.The driver 4. Lasoi bought 25 pawpaws each at
allowed the engine to cool to 60°C. Ksh 40. She spent Ksh 200 on transport.
What was the drop in temperature? During transportation, five pawpaws
90°C got spoilt. She sold the rest at Ksh 50
each. What was her percentage profit?
Practice Exercise 92 16.67%
1. John’s profit from selling eggs: 5. A trader made a loss of 10% after
Ksh 600 selling a mobile phone for Ksh 5400.
2. Michelin’s loss from selling tomatoes: How much was the buying price?
Ksh 200 Ksh. 6000
3. Banice’s profit from selling a 6. Bruno sold a TV set for Ksh 12,000,
second-hand car: making a profit of Ksh 4000. What
Ksh 0.5 million (or Ksh 500,000) was the percentage profit?
4. Fruit vendor’s loss: 50%

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7. Lemuel bought 8 dairy goats at 5. A trader paid sh. 3600000 for a lorry
Ksh 10,000 each. He later sold all the whose original price was sh. 4200000.
goats at Ksh 15,000 each. Calculate How much discount was he allowed?
the percentage profit. = Ksh 600,000.
50% 6. Musa paid sh. 5400 for an item after he
8. Prudence sold her study table, making was allowed a discount of sh. 600. What
a loss of 7.5%. If she sold the study table was the original price?
for Ksh 7215, what was the marked price? Ksh 6000.
Ksh.7800
9. Grade 7 learners had an agricultural Practice Exercise 95
project that involved rearing rabbits. 1. Fill in the missing information in the
They bought the rabbits and sold them table below:
after 6 months. If a profit of 15% was
made, what was the buying price if the Marked Selling Discount Discount
Price (sh.) Price (sh.) Percentage (sh.)
selling price was Ksh 17,250?
8000 6000 25% 2000
Ksh15,000
1560 1200 23.08% 360
10. Jalango bought a brand new car for
3600000 2700000 25% 900000
Ksh 1.2 million. He used it and sold 12500 10000 20% 2500
it after one year for Ksh 0.8 million. 9640 7720 20% 1920
Calculate the percentage loss.
33.33% 2. Abdala paid sh. 2800 for a suit after he
was allowed a discount of 30%. What
Practice Exercise 94 was the marked price?
1. Fill in the missing amount in the table The marked price was Ksh 4000.
below: 3. A Grade 7 learner was bought a
Marked Price Selling Discount geometric set whose marked price was
(M.P) Price (S.P) (D)
sh. 250 after being allowed a discount of
1120 1100 20
25%. What was the selling price?
96000 84000 12000
The selling price was Ksh 187.50
2400000 2200000 200000 4. Kimani paid sh. 4500000 for a car after
268780 234640 34140
being allowed a discount of 25%. What
9600000 9100000 500000 was the marked price?
The marked price was Ksh 6,000,000.
2. The marked price of a television was 5. Maipei was allowed a discount of sh.
sh. 78000. Patience bought it after she 750 and paid sh. 14250 for a sofaset.
was allowed a discount of 1/6 of the What was the percentage discount?
marked price. How much did she pay? The percentage discount was 5%.
= Ksh 65,000. 6. After a discount of 30% was allowed,
3. Amina paid sh. 28000 for a bed after Kanini paid sh. 2800 for a dress. What
she was allowed a discount of sh. 4000. was the marked price?
How much was the marked price? The marked price was Ksh 4000
= Ksh 32,000. 7. Abdul went to Eastleigh to buy a shirt.
4. Obiero bought two rabbits for sh. 480 He paid sh. 1500 to buy the shirt after
each. If he was allowed a discount of being allowed a discount of sh. 500.
sh. 20 on each rabbit, how much was What was his percentage discount?
the marked price of each rabbit? The percentage discount was 25%.
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8. A trader was allowed a discount of 8% 5. A sales agent is paid a commission of
on goods worth sh. 16,000. How much 20% on the value of goods sold above
money did the trader pay? Ksh 50,000. How much commission
The trader paid Ksh 14,720. did he get after selling goods worth
9. In Hamida’s shop, the marked price of Ksh 350,000?
a suit is Ksh 10,000. Mr. Israel bought Ksh 60,000.
the suit at Ksh 8000 after being given a 6. A sales agent is paid a commission
discount. What discount was Mr. Israel of 15% on the value of goods he sold
given? above Ksh 100,000. How much was he
The discount was Ksh 2000. paid in a month he sold 12 machines
10. The marked price of a pair of shoes is each worth Ksh 30,000?
Ksh 5000. Otiende bought more than 10 Ksh 39,000.
pairs of the same type of shoes and was 7. A farmer plants different plants on
given a 50% discount. At what price did his farm. He has a salesperson who
he buy each pair of shoes? helps in selling the produce. In every
Each pair of shoes was bought for Ksh 2500. Ksh 1,000 he is given a commission of
Ksh 300. How much commission did he
Practice Exercise 96: get if he sold a total of Ksh 5,000 worth
1. A sales girl sold 10 suits each for of produce?
Ksh 4000.The owner received Ksh 1,500.
Ksh 35,000. How much commission 8. A car agent is paid ¼ of the total sales
was she paid? he makes as commission. He sold two
The sales girl was paid Ksh 5000 as cars worth Ksh 2,000,000 each. What
commission. cash did he receive as commission?
2. A sales lady is paid a commission of Ksh 1,000,000 as commission.
10% on her sales. In one month she sold 9. A sales lady receives a commission of
goods worth Ksh 36,000. How much Ksh 300 for every Ksh 5,000 sold. What
commission was she paid? was the total sales that the lady made
The sales lady was paid Ksh 3,600 as if she received Ksh 1,200?
commission. Ksh 20,000.
3. If a sales agent sells goods worth 10. Ksh 100 is paid as commission for every
Ksh 4,000, he gets a commission of Ksh 1,000.Total sales were Ksh 3,000.
Ksh 400. How much commission does What was the commission?
he get if he sells goods worth? Ksh 300.
(i) Ksh 1,200.
(ii) Ksh 2,800. Practice Exercise 97:
(iii) Ksh 4,800. 1. Fill in the missing values in the table
(iv) Ksh 16,000. below:
4. Juma is a salesman. He is paid a Sales Commission Percentage
commission of 12½ % on any value (sh.) (sh.) Commission
of goods he sells. How much does he 25,000 1,000 4%
earn if he sells goods worth? 28,000 7,000 25%
(i) Ksh 3,125. 48,000 60,000 125%
(ii) Ksh 150,000. 600,000 120,000 20%
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2. A sales agent sold goods worth Ksh Ksh 100,000. What was his total
336,000. She was paid a commission of earnings that month?
Ksh 42,000. What was her percentage Ksh 30,000.
commission? 10. Emmanuel gets Ksh 350 on every
12.5%. Ksh 9,000 worth of goods sold.
3. A sales agent is paid a basic salary Calculate his percentage commission.
of Ksh 26,000. She is also paid a 3.89%.
commission of 7% on the value of goods
sold above Ksh 100,000. What was her Practice Exercise 98:
total earning in a month she sold goods 1. (i) How much did she pay for the items?
worth Ksh 200,000? Total cost = 1506
Ksh 33,000. (ii) If she paid using two sh. 1000 notes,
4. A sales girl is paid a basic salary of how much balance did she get?
Ksh 26,000 plus a 7% commission on the She got a balance of sh. 494.
value of goods sold above Ksh 5,000.
What was her total earning in a month 2. (i) How much did he pay for the items?
she sold goods worth Ksh 20,000? Total cost = 23625
Ksh 27,050. (ii) If he paid using sh. 26,000, how much
5. A sales lady earns Ksh 25,000 basic balance did he receive?
salary. She is also paid 4% commission Benson received sh. 2,375 as balance.
on the sales of goods worth Ksh 50,000.
If she sells goods worth Ksh 400,000, 3. (i) How much did she pay for the items?
what commission did she earn that Total cost = 3540
month?
Ksh 14,000 as commission. (ii) If she paid sh. 3000, how much
6. A salesman earns a commission of 7% balance did she receive?
on all sales he makes. During the month Balance = −540 (She needs an additional
of December, he sold goods worth sh. 540).
Ksh 450,000. How much commission
was he paid? 4.(i) How much money did he pay for the
Ksh 31,500 as commission. items?
7. Kagwathi earns a salary of Ksh 3,200 Total cost = 7400
plus a 12% commission. In one month
he was paid a total of Ksh 8,000. What (ii) How much balance did he get if he
was the value of goods he sold that gave out sh. 8000?
month? The farmer received sh. 600 as balance.
Ksh 40,000.
8. Onyangapuo is a barber who earns 5. Asha bought the following items from a
a 40% commission on any money he supermarket:
makes in one week. He made a total • A dress for sh. 2400
of Ksh 28,000 sales. What was his • Two blouses @ sh. 530 each
commission that week? • Four shirts @ sh. 530 each
Ksh 11,200 as commission. • A toy car for sh. 210
9. A trader earns a basic salary of • 1.5 kg of meat @ sh. 600
Ksh 20,000 plus a 20% commission
on sales he makes above Ksh 50,000. In (i) How much did she pay for the items?
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 (ii) If she paid using sh. 7000, how (iv) 349g: 85 Ksh (over 200g up to 350g)
much more would she add to (v) 1.6kg: 135 Ksh (over 500g up to 1kg)
the shopkeeper to get a balance
of sh. 600? (b) (i) 1.1kg: 70 Ksh (up to 5kg)
Asha needs to add sh. 990. (ii) 8.4kg: 95 Ksh (over 5kg up to 10kg)
(iii) 22.5kg: 180 Ksh (over 10kg up to 25kg)
6. Anita paid sh. 1200 for the items. (iv) 37kg: 310 Ksh (over 25kg up to 35kg)
7. Musyokas balance is sh. 1100 (v) 42kg: 410 Ksh (over 35kg, each additional
8. Muthoni bill was ksh.280 1kg is 20 Ksh)
9. The small-scale entrepreneur paid
ksh.20000 (c) Total cost = 135 + 35 = 170 Ksh
10. Wekesa received sh. 400 as balance. 2. (a) Ksh. 7365
(b) Ksh. 770
Practice Exercise 99 3. Ksh. 440 Ksh
1. Atieno bought the following items from
Bidii Shop: Practice Exercise 101
• Three loaves of bread 1. Charges for sending money:
• 3.5 kg of rice (i) Free
• Four tins of cooking oil (ii) Sh. 34
• 3
/4 bar of soap (iii) Sh. 205
• Two packets of milk (iv) Sh. 285
(i) Total Bill = 2400
(ii) Atieno got a balance of sh. 600 2. Withdrawal charges:
(i) Sh. 18
2. (i) Total Bill = 1552 (ii) Sh. 105
(ii) Muteti would need to pay an (iii) Sh. 125
additional sh. 198 to cover the cost. (iv) Sh. 125
(v) Sh. 125
3. (i) Total Bill = 25280 3. sh. 5420
(ii) Kariru got a balance of sh. 720. 4. sh. 20453
5. sh. 35770
4. (i) Total Bill = 20420
(ii) Maria would need to pay an 4.0. Geometry
additional sh. 1580. 4.1. Angles
a) Rotating different types of angles on a
5. Oloo got a balance of sh. 90. straight line.
6. Total cost = 1500
7. Total = 414 Activity
8. Total = 824 1. e = 580
9. Total =220 g = 530
10. Total = 540 f = 320
h = 1270
Practice Exercise 100 Angle e + f = 900
1. (a) (i) 36g: 45 Ksh (up to 50g) Angle g + h = 1800
(ii)58g: 60 Ksh (over 50g up to 100g) a) a = Right angle
(iii) 192g: 75 Ksh (over 100g up to 200g) b) h = Obtuse angle

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 Practice Exercise 102 (i) 1760
1. i) < p = 400 (ii) 1020
< r = 500 (iii) 1630
(p + r) = 900 (iv) 1440
Complementary angles
4. C
ii) w = 30 0
5. (i) Right angle
x = 1500 (ii) Reflex angle
(w + x) = 1800 (iii) Acute angle
Supplementary angles (iv) Obtuse angle

(iii) a = 400 6. (i) Right angle

b = 900 (ii) Reflex angle
c = 500 (iii) Reflex angle
(a + b + c) = 1800
Supplementary angles Practice Exercise 103
1. z, y, 3600
(iv) e = 400 2. (i) w and y
f = 500 (ii) x and z
(e + f = 900 3. (i) j = 800
Complementary angles k = 900
l = 900
2. (i) v = 300 m = 900
w = 230 (j + k + l + m) = 3600
x = 350 Supplementary angles
y = 550
z = 370 (ii) 1. o and s
(v + w + x + y + z) = 1800 2. p and t
Supplementary angles 3. u and q
4. n and r
(ii) t = 900 = 3600
q = 900 Supplementary angles
(t + q) = 1800
Supplementary angles 4.(i) k = 1410
(ii) a = 760
2. (i) d = 640 b = 1040
(ii) g = 820 c = 520
(iii) k = 1620
3. Complementary angles 5. k = 1000
m = 350
(i) 860 6. x = 1750
(ii) 120 7. x = 1950
(iii) 730 8. x = 1350
(iv) 540 9. p = 600
Supplementary angles 10. w = 900

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 Practice Exercise 104 f = 600
1. (i) e and u g = 1200
s and w h = 1200
i = 600
(ii) c and e j = 600
d and f k = 1200

2. (i) x = 250 4. i) l and h

(ii) a = 1300 ii) p and l
b = 500 iii) r and n
c = 500 iv) m and i
d = 1300
(iii) r = 620 Practice Exercise 106
s = 1180 1. i) a) s and m
t = 620 b) q and o
3. i = 730
j = 650 ii) a) e and f
k = 1070 b) c and h
l = 1150 c) i and j
m = 650 d) g and l
4. (i) a and d
(ii) b and f 2. i) k and n = 680
(iii) a and e m and l = 1120
(iv) j and k p and q = 1120
o and r = 680
Practice Exercise 105
1. i) u ii) d and g = 640
ii) w f and e = 1160
iii) x n and m = 640
iv) q corresponds with v l and o = 1160

2. (i)a = 1260 3. d and i

b = 540 b and k
d = 1260 h and m
e = 1260 f and o
f = 540
g = 540 Practice Exercise 107
1. (ii) and (iv)
(ii) g and c 2. i) a and c = 580
a and e b and d = 1220
b and f
ii) o = 1160
3. a = 1200 n and q = 640
b = 600 m = 1160
c = 1200 p = 640
d = 1200
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 iii) j = 760 iv a = 1270
i and k = 1040 b = 1050
iv) w = 380 c = 1280
x = 1200 d = 1270
v = 380 e = 1050
z = 1200 f = 1280
y = 220
Practice Exercise 109
3. Parallelogram 1. a) i) e = 600
4. 600 g = 600
5. 1150 f = 600
6. y = 450
x = 300 ii) 1800
z = 1350
7. x = 20 b) h = 1200
8. j = 1200
i = 1200

ii) 3600

9. i) b and d 2. i) a = 1200
c and a b = 1200
ii) b and c c = 1200
a and d d = 1200
e = 1200
10. i) w and y f = 1200
x and z
ii) 7200
ii) w and z
x and y b) (i) g = 600
h = 600
Practice Exercise 108 i = 600
1. i) 4 ii) 4 j = 600
iii) 4 iv) 4 k = 600
v) 6 vi) 6 l = 600

2. 5400 ii) 3600

3. B
3. i) a and d = 110 0

b and c = 700 Practice Exercise 110

1. a) 6
ii) a and d = 1050 b) 5 sides
b, c and e = 1100 2. a) p and r = 1250
q = 550
iii) a = 760 b) q = 1340
b = 520 p = 460
c = 520 c) w = 1580

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 3. a) i) 900 ii) 900 1. i)
b) i) 108 ii) 720
4. 5400
5. 1200
6. x = 1200
7. a) 1080 900
b) 720
8. a) 1200
b) 600 2. i)
9. 5
10. 4

Practice Exercise 111

1. a) p = 500 600
900
q = 700
r = 600
s = 800
t = 1000 Practice Exercise 114
On this exercise
b) e = 300 In this exercise learner’s to follow the
f = 550 instructions given to construct triangles a
g = 550 taught by their teacher. The first one has
h = 400 been done for you.
1.
c) a) 19 0

b) 170 G
c) 160

2. d) a) 560
90 b) 730
0

c) 510

Practice Exercise 112

1. Learners to bisect the angles provided using
a ruler and a pair of compasses.
2-3 learners to draw and bisect the given
angles using a ruler and a pair of 10
compasses.
4-10 picture on the folder. E 8cm F

Practice Exercise 113 FG = 8cm ± 0.1cm

On this exercise learner’s to construct angle’s
using a pair of compasses and ruler only as 2. (i) 600
taught by their teacher. Number (i), (i) and (ii) 7.5cm ± 0.1cm
number 2 (i) has been done for you.
3. (i) 370 ± 0.1cm
(ii) 530 ± 0.1cm

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 4. (i) 230 ± 0.1cm Practice Exercise 115
(ii) 670 ± 0.1cm Learners to construct circle using the radii
(iii) 13cm and diameter’s provided in the questions. The
first one has been done for you.
5. (i) 1200 1. (i)
(ii) 4.8cm ± 0.1cm
(iii) 4.8cm ± 0.1cm

6cm 2cm
6. (i) 900 ± 0.1cm
(ii) 4.6cm ± 0.1cm
(iii) 7.8cm ± 0.1cm

Right -angled triangle

B
m 7. Not drawn to scale 5.0 Data Handling and Probability
C Practice Exercise 116
1. (i) Buses and mini buses
(ii) 68 vehicles
(iii) Lorries
(iv) 202 vehicles
6cm 6cm
(v) 296vehicles

2. (a)

Games Number
A B
4cm Football 8
Basketball 4
8. Not drawn to scale Rugby 1
Volleyball 4
Hockey 1
C Netball 1
Table tennis 3

b) Football
c) Rugby, hockey and netball
d) Basketball and volleyball
e) 7

750 450 Practice Exercise 117

1. For this exercise learners to make and fill
A B
8cm in tables with information as directed in the
questions
9. 650

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 Practice Exercise 118 (iii) Least loved meal
1. Frequency distribution Table for items in the Egg
box
Item Frequency (iv) Difference between most loved and
Pencils 17 least loved meal.
Pens 24 14
Rubbers 8 (v) Total number of learners in the
Sharpeners 4 class.
Exercise books 31 32
Storybooks 13
Geometric sets 9 Practice Exercise 119
1. (i) 1.6cm rep 100litres
(i) Total number items (ii) 2cm
106 (iii) Tuesday and Saturday
(iv) 240litres
2. Frequency distribution for Mathematics (v) 2600litres
Test Scores 2. (i) Grade 5
Mark scored Number of learners (ii) Grade 1
20 10 (iii) Grade 3 and 4
18 12 (iv) Grade 6 and 7
15 6 (v) Grade 5 and 7
12 4 3. (i) 2cm rep 2votes
10 2 (ii) 2cm rep one person
(iii) The horizontal scale
(i) Learners who got half of the total (iv) The vertical scale.
marks
2 learners Practice Exercise 120
(ii) Total number of learners who did
the rest 1. i) c rep 3cows
34
ii) 228cows
3. Frequency distribution table for
favorite meals 2. (i) People Number
Meal Number of learners Men
Chips 15 Women
Chicken 10 Youths
Githeri 3
Ugali 3 Children
Eggs 1
(ii) 10 and 4 respectively
(i) Foods loved by the same number of (iii) 1
learners (iv) 27
Githeri and Ugali 3. (i) Busara school
(ii) Bidii school
(ii) Most loved meal (iii) Upendo school
Chips (iv) Busara and Bidii school

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Practice Exercise 121 4. For question 4 and 5, learners to draw bar
1. (i) 1cm rep 1 learner graphs using the information provided by
1cm rep 1day choosing a suitable scale to represent it.
6

Practice Exercise 122

5
1. (i) 1cm rep 10 people
4 (ii) Mild stage
Learners Absent

(iii) 65 people
3
(iv) 160 people
2

2. (i) 1cm rep 5 learners

1
(ii) Poverty
0
(iii) 22 learners
Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri
(iv) Early marriages
Days of the week
(v) 8 causes
(ii) 15learners
Practice Exercise 123
2. 1cm rep 5 learners 1. (i) a) Trees - 800
1cm rep 1 game b) Flowers - 1900
6 c) Shrubs - 900

5
ii)

4 Trees
Shrubs
Learners

3 800
900
2

1 1900
Flowers
0
Volleyball Table tennis Football Handball Basketball
Games

3. 2cm rep 1year 2. i) a) Exceeded expectations = 2160

2cm rep 50tonnes b) Meets expectations = 720
7
c) Approaches expectations = 540
d) Below expectations = 180
6

5 (ii)
Amount of tea leaves

Meets Approaches
4
expectations expectations
3
720 540
2
Below
180 expectations
1
2160
Exceeded
0
2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 expectations
Year

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3. For questions 3, 4 and 5 learners to draw pie
charts to represent the information provided. 2.
6
The angle have been done for you
1. a) i) Apples = 1200 5
ii) Bananas = 600

Amount in litres
iii) Grapes = 960 4

iv) Oranges = 840

3

4. Sleeping = 1200 2
Working = 1200
Leisure = 600 1

Eating = 300
0
Others = 300 2L 4L 6L 8L 10L 12L
Litres
5. Green = 900
Yellow = 540 3. (i) 2cm rep 100c
Purple = 360 (ii) 2.5cm rep 2minutes
Red = 1080 (iii) 200c
Blue = 720 (iv) 720c
(v) 303k
Practice Exercise 124 (vi) 10minutes
1. i) 32hectares For questions 4 and 5 learners should draw
ii) 110 line graphs to represent the information
iii) 12 hectares provided.

2. 3600 Practice Exercise 126

3. Ksh. 32000 1. i) 1 big square rep 50km
4. 57 ii) 1 big square rep 1hour
iii) 300km
Practice Exercise 125 iv) 600km
1. 8 v) s = 100km/hr
7
vi) 9am
vii) 6hours
6
viii) 150km/hr
Distance in kilometres

4
2. i) 1big square rep 20km
ii) 1 big square rep 10minutes
3
iii) 30km
2 iv) 20km/hr
1
v) 80km/hr

0
1min 2mins 3mins 4mins 5mins 6mins 7mins
3. a) 1 big square rep 10km
TIME b) 1 big square rep 1 litre
c) 4 litres

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Term 1 Assessment 30. 44,000 cm³
1. a) 100,000,000 31. 99487, 99679, 99748, 99884
b) 32. 3,009 bags
• Hundreds of millions 33. 21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36,
• Ten of millions 38, 39
• Millions 34. 12 cm
• Hundreds of thousands 35. 13,000
• Tens of hundreds 36. 31/4kg
• Thousands 37. 13:00
• Hundreds 38. 6 hours 25 minutes
• Tens 39. Three hundred forty-five million nine
• Ones hundred seventy-four thousand eighty-one
and twenty-five hundredths litres
2. 8000 groups of 100 40. 30
3. Nine hundred seventy-five million, five 41. 97,092 trees
hundred eighty-three thousand, and ten 42. 2315
4. a) 347,000,000 43. 9
b) 300,000,000 44. 21/5
5. 441 45. sh. 12,100
6. 121 46. 3
/4, 7/10, 5/8, 2/5
7. 220,590 seats 47. 60%
8. 44 48. 470
9. 1:45 pm 49. 96
10. 18 50. 0.51, 0.72, 1.02, 1.34, 1.4
11. 5
12. 68m Term 2 Assessment
13. 50° 1. 948,000,205
14. 6:05 pm 2. Hundreds (100)
15. 4
/9 3. 800,000
16. 91/20 4. 550,000,000
17. 39/28 5. 63,954
18. 60% 6. 31
19. 53/5 7. 360 m
20. a) Ten-thousands 8. 102,000 litres
b) 0.009 9. 183/8
21. 2.51125 10. 565
22. 348.00 11. 13,200 cm (132 m)
23. 4.25 m² 12. 1.8 hectares
24. 0.25 13. 10%
25. C + G = 49 14. y≤ 6
26. 2(x + 7y) 15. 6 fruits
27. 411/3 16. 205,000dm
17. Hundred of thousandths
28. 18. 60
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 19. 602 trees
20. 60 days
29. 300 21. 24640 cm³

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22. 60 m 10. 1.9 ml
23. (2x + 10) = 50 11. 11:00 a.m.
24. 1260 m² 12. 4
25. 7 tonnes 13. 77
26. 88 cm 14. 3
/5
27. 3
/64 15. 135/9
28. Sh. 60 16. 17/12
29. 80 km/h 17. 186.386
30. a = 55° 18. 23 hectares
31. 10% 19. x=5
32. 16,000 groups 20. 7
33. 3,383 21. 10
34. 625 m² 22. 110°
35. 32.769 23. 3(5r+s)
36. 640 cm² 24. 9 hours, 20 minutes (8:30 p.m. to 5:50 a.m.)
37. 5,280 kg (or 5.28 tonnes) 25. Rehema is 16 years old.
38. 28 m 26. 17 m
39. 9x+y<155 27. FH = 8cm
40. 26
/29 28. 85.7m
41. 42 m² 29. Angle XYZ = 60°
42. 300 K 30. 42 cm² (area of the shaded circle with radius
43. Sh. 42,500 7cm)
44. 2617/24 31. 100
45. 108 km/h 32. 770,000litres
46. · Lorries: 19 33. 48°C
· Buses: 17 34.
· Nissans: 13
· Motorcycles: 28 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
· Pickups: 12 35. 3
/4
Total: 89 vehicles 36. 90 km/h
47. 66 cm 37. 1320 and 2090
48. 800 tiles 38. 27t+50
49. 211 39. c =100° d = 80°
50. 121 40. 410.66cm 2

41. 35°
Term 3 Assessment: 42. 131/25m2
1. Three hundred forty-nine million, seven 43. y = 1000
hundred eighty-one thousand, four hundred 44. Sh. 40,000
and two vaccines 45. Average speed = 60 km/h
2. Tens of thousandths 46. Sh. 57,000
3. 9,000,000 47. 6 sides (hexagon)
4. Ascending order: 1/4, 3/8, 7/12, 5/6 48. Sh. 120 (additional money needed)
5. 20 49. 38.5 cm² (area of the shaded trapezium)
6. 6.4 50. Sh. 345 (commission for money orders)
7. 707,034
8. 584,990 ml
9. 64 and 49 (Sum = 113)

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INTERGRATED SCIENCE 3. Pathways in Senior School:
1. Scientific Investigation (a) Arts and Sports:
1.1 Introduction to Intergrated Science • Performing Arts (e.g. Music, Drama,
Dance)
Activity 1:
• Visual Arts (e.g. Painting, Sculpture)
(a) Doctor
• Physical Education/Sports Management
(b) Veterinary doctor
(b) Social Sciences:
(c) Mechanic
• History
(d) Scientist
• Geography
(e) Surveyor
• Psychology
(f) Electrician
• Sociology
• Political Science
1. Meaning of Integrated Science:-
- Integrated Science is a field of study (c) STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics):
that combines knowledge from various
scientific disciplines like biology, • Computer Science
chemistry and physics to understand • Engineering (e.g. Civil, Electrical,
and solve real-world problems. It Mechanical)
encourages students to make • Applied sciences
connections across these subjects and • Pure Sciences
develop a comprehensive understanding of
• Medicine
the natural world.
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Environmental Science
2. Career Opportunities Related to
Integrated Science: 4. Meaning of Each Letter in STEM:

(a) Biology: • S - Science

• Medical Doctor • T - Technology

• Biotechnologist • E - Engineering

• Environmental Scientist • M - Mathematics

• Marine Biologist 5. Importance of Studying Integrated

Science:
• Ecologist
(a) Agriculture:
(b) Chemistry:
• Enhances knowledge of plant growth, soil
• Pharmacist
management, and sustainable farming
• Chemical Engineer
practices.
• Forensic Scientist
• Helps in understanding how to improve
• Laboratory Technician
food production and manage pests.
(c) Physics:
(b) Health:
• Mechanical Engineer
• Provides knowledge on human biology,
• Electrical Engineer
disease prevention, and health promotion.
• Physicist
• Encourages critical thinking on medical
• Radiologist
technologies and treatments.

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 (c) Food and Textile: • Spilled hot liquids
• Enables understanding of food production, • Contact with hot surfaces
preservation, and nutritional values. (d) Suffocation:
• Develops skills related to textile • Lack of ventilation
production, design, and material science. • Leaking gases
(d) Transport: • Improper handling of chemicals like
• Supports understanding of physics nitrogen or carbon dioxide
in motion, the development of safer (e) Poisoning:
transport systems, and environmental
• Exposure to toxic chemicals
impact of transportation.
• Accidental ingestion or inhalation of
chemicals
1.2 Introduction to Intergrated Science
• Working with hazardous substances
Activity 1: without protective equipment
(a) Hazard: A hazard is a potential source (f) Scalds:
of danger or harm that could cause
• Hot liquids or steam
injury, damage or adverse health
effects. • Spilled boiling water or other hot liquids
(b) Laboratory Hazard: A laboratory 2. Five common hazards in the laboratory:
hazard is a specific danger that exists in (a) Chemical spills
a laboratory setting, which could (b) Biological contamination (e.g., bacteria
lead to accidents such as chemical or viruses)
spills, fires, or injuries from laboratory (c) Fire or explosion risk
equipment.
(d) Electrical hazards (e.g., exposed wires)
(e) Physical hazards (e.g. sharp objects,
Activity 3: falling items)
(a) Open flames 3. Meaning of common hazard symbols:
(b) Broken glass (a)
(c) Chemicals

Practice Assessment
1. Things likely to cause common laboratory
accidents:
(a) Falls: This symbol represents flammable
materials (substances that can catch fire
• Slippery floors
easily).
• Cluttered walkways
(b)
• Improper footwear

(b) Cuts:
• Broken glassware
• Sharp instruments like scalpels or knives
• Rough edges on metal objects
(c) Burns: This symbol indicates toxic or carcinogenic
• Open flames substances that may be harmful if inhaled,
ingested, or absorbed.
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(c) • Step 5: Provide as much information as
possible about the substance and the
situation when medical help arrives.

6. Three safety measures to be observed in

the laboratory:
This symbol represents corrosive
substances that can cause damage to living (a) Wear appropriate personal protective
tissue or materials. equipment (PPE), such as lab coats, gloves,
and safety goggles.
(d)
(b) Ensure that all chemicals and equipment
are properly labeled and stored.
(c) Be familiar with the location and use of
safety equipment (e.g, fire extinguisher,
first aid kit, eyewash station)
This symbol signifies biohazard or
radioactive the presence of biological 1.3 Laboratory apparatus and
materials that pose a risk to health. Instruments
4. Materials found in a first aid kit and their Practice Assessment
uses: 1. Five basic skills in Integrated Science:
(a) Adhesive bandages (plasters) – • Observation: This involves carefully
Used to cover small cuts or abrasions. watching and recording data or
(b) Antiseptic wipes – Used to clean and phenomena. It helps in gathering evidence
disinfect wounds. to support conclusions or hypotheses.
(c) Gauze pads – Used to dress and • Measurement: Accurate
absorb blood from larger wounds. measurement of quantities like
(d) Cotton balls – Used to apply length, mass, volume, and time is
ointments or clean wounds. crucial for scientific experiments and
(e) Tweezers – Used to remove splinters understanding phenomena.
or foreign objects. • Analysis: Analyzing data involves
(f) Elastic bandage (e.g., bandage organizing, interpreting, and drawing
wrap)-Used to wrap injuries like conclusions based on evidence gathered
sprains or strains. from experiments or observations.
5. Procedure for first aid on someone • Problem-solving: Integrated science
who has ingested a harmful substance in requires the ability to identify problems,
the laboratory: form hypotheses, and design experiments
• Step 1: Determine what substance was to test these hypotheses.
ingested, and check if the label provides • Communication: Effectively presenting
any specific instructions. scientific findings through written reports,
• Step 2: Call for medical help immediately. presentations, and discussions is key for
• Step 3: If the person is conscious and not sharing knowledge with others.
vomiting, try to have them drink water or 2. Five reasons why reading labels on
milk (unless the substance is corrosive or packaged quantities or products is
acidic). important:
• Step 4: Do not induce vomiting unless • Safety: Labels provide important
instructed by medical professionals. information about potential hazards

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 and necessary precautions when handling End of strand Assessment
the product. 1. An instrument used for heating in the
• Correct Usage: They explain how to use laboratory:
the product properly to avoid misuse or • Bunsen burner.
accidents. 2. The instrument used for measuring length
• Storage Instructions: Labels give in the laboratory:
guidance on how to store the product, • Ruler or Vernier caliper.
ensuring its effectiveness or preventing
3. The instrument used for measuring
damage.
temperature:
• Expiration Dates: They inform users of
• Thermometer.
the product’s shelf life, helping to avoid the
use of expired or ineffective products. 4. One instrument used to measure volume in
the laboratory:
• Compliance with Regulations: Labels
ensure that products meet safety and • Measuring cylinder.
regulatory standards, helping to avoid 5. Two safe ways of handling a microscope:
legal or health issues. • Always hold the microscope by the
3. SI units of the following quantities: arm and base when moving it.
(a) Luminous intensity: Candela (cd) • Keep the lens clean and avoid
(b) Temperature: Kelvin (K) touching it with your fingers.
(c) Electric current: Ampere (A) 6. The instrument used to measure time in
the laboratory:
(d) Time: Second (s)
• Stopwatch.
(e) Volume: Cubic meter (m³)
7. The instrument used for magnification:
(f) Amount of substance: Mole (mol)
• Microscope.
(g) Density: Kilogram per cubic meter
8. J - Eyepiece (ocular lens)
(kg/m³)
H - Objective lenses
4. Examples of each of the following
quantities: G - Stage
(a) Derived quantities: A - Coarse adjustment knob
• Speed (m/s): Derived from distance and B - Fine adjustment knob
time. C - Indication joint
• Force (N): Derived from mass and D - Base
acceleration (F = ma). E - Mirror
• Area (m²): Derived from length and width F - Condenser
(A = l × w). I - Body tube
(b) Basic quantities: 9. (i) Bursen burner
• Length (m) (ii) a) Chimney
• Mass (kg) b) Airhole
• Time (s) c) Base
d) Collar
e) Gas pipe
(iii) Used as a sorce of heat in the
laboratory.

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2. Mixtures, elements and compounds
2.1 Mixtures 4. List five other methods of separating
Practice Assessment mixtures apart from solvent extraction:
1. Examples of the following types of • Filtration: Used for separating solids from
mixtures: liquids or gases (e.g. separating sand from
(a) Homogeneous mixtures: water).

• Milk + water • Distillation: Used for separating liquids

based on differences in boiling points (e.g.,
• Salt + water
separating ethanol from water).
• Sugar + water
• Magnetic separation: Used to separate
(b) Heterogeneous mixtures: magnetic materials from non-magnetic
• Oil + water ones (e.g., separating iron filings from
• Sand and water sand).
• Gravel and pebbles • Evaporation: Used to separate a
dissolved solid from a liquid by heating (e.g.
separating salt from seawater).
2. List examples of the mixtures below:
5. List three materials needed when
(a) Liquid - liquid mixtures:
separating mixtures using paper
• Oil and water
chromatography:
• Milk and water
• Chromatography paper (filter paper)
(b) Solid - liquid mixtures:
• Solvent (e.g., water or alcohol)
• Sand and water
• Pencil (for marking the start line)
• Sugar dissolved in water
6. Identify the methods of separating
(c) Solid - solid mixtures: mixtures applied in the following areas:
• Alloy (e.g., brass, made of copper and zinc) (a) Separating components of air:
• Sand and salt mixture • Fractional distillation (to separate gases
3. Describe how you can separate mixtures like oxygen and nitrogen)
using solvent extraction: (b) Extracting oil from nuts:
- Solvent extraction is a method used to • Pressing (mechanical method) or solvent
separate a component of a mixture by extraction
dissolving it in a suitable solvent:
(c) Refining crude oil:
• Choose a solvent that selectively
• Fractional distillation (to separate different
dissolves one of the components of the
hydrocarbons based on boiling points)
mixture.
7. Grade 7 learners wanted to carry out an
• Add the solvent to the mixture and stir
experiment to separate ethanol from
it to allow the solvent to dissolve the
water:
target component.
(a) Identify the method of separating mixtures
• Separate the solvent and dissolved
they would use:
component from the other materials by
• Distillation
filtration or decanting.
(b) List the materials and instruments they
• Evaporate the solvent if needed to
needed:
recover the dissolved substance.
• Distillation apparatus (distillation flask,
condenser)

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• Thermometer (b) Used in digestion; stomach acid
• Heat source (e.g., Bunsen burner) (hydrochloric acid) helps break down
• Receiver flask food.

• Water and ethanol mixture 4. State 3 importance of bases in our day-to-

day life:
(c) Write down the procedure they would
follow: (a) Used in cleaning (e.g., soap and
ammonia are basic solutions used for
1. Set up the distillation apparatus by
washing).
connecting the distillation flask to the
condenser. (b) Used in antacid medications to
neutralize stomach acidity.
2. Pour the water and ethanol mixture into
the distillation flask. (c) Used in food processing (e.g. sodium
bicarbonate as a leavening agent in
3. Heat the mixture gently with the Bunsen
baking).
burner.
5. Describe how you can prepare an
4. As the mixture heats, ethanol (with a lower
boiling point than water) will evaporate acid-base indicator from plant extract:
and travel through the condenser. 1. Choose a plant that contains natural
5. The ethanol vapor will condense in the pigments (e.g., red cabbage or beetroot).
condenser and drip into the receiver flask. 2. Chop the plant and boil it in water to
6. Once all the ethanol has been distilled, extract the color.
allow the apparatus to cool and collect the 3. Strain the mixture to remove the plant
separated ethanol in the receiver flask. material, leaving the liquid.
4. The liquid extract will change color
2.2 Acids, bases and indicators when added to acids or bases, making it
Practice Assessment an effective indicator.

1. Name 4 acid solutions used at home: 6. Describe how acids and bases behave
when added to litmus papers:
(a) Vinegar
• Acids: When an acid is added to blue litmus
(b) Lemon juice
paper, it turns red.
(c) Citric acid solution (from fruits like
• Bases: When a base is added to red litmus
oranges)
paper, it turns blue.
(d) Hydrochloric acid solution (often used
7. State three properties of acids and bases:
in cleaning products)
Acids:
2. Name 4 basic solutions used at home:
(a) Sour taste (e.g. lemon juice).
(a) Baking soda solution
(b) Turn blue litmus paper red.
(b) Soap solution
(c) Corrosive to metals (producing
(c) Ammonia solution
hydrogen gas).
(d) Lye solution (sodium hydroxide in
Bases:
water)
(a) Bitter taste.
3. Identify 2 importance of acids in our day-
to-day life: (b) Turn red litmus paper blue.

(a) Used in cleaning products to remove (c) Slippery feel (e.g. soap).
stains and scale (e.g., vinegar for 8. Name 2 fruits that contain acid:
cleaning). (a) Lemon
(b) Orange
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9. What are the colors of plant indicator 5. Collect the crystals by filtration and
when mixed with acids and bases? allow them to dry.
• Acids: The color of the plant indicator (e.g. 8. State two types of mixtures:
red cabbage extract) will turn red/pink. (a) Homogeneous mixtures
• Bases: The color will turn green/blue. (b) Heterogeneous mixtures
9. Using digital devices search for and write
End of strand Assessment two applications of separating mixtures:
1. What is a mixture? (a) Purifying drinking water (e.g.
- A mixture is a combination of two or distillation).
more substances in which each substance (b) Extracting essential oils from plants
retains its chemical properties and can be (e.g. solvent extraction).
physically separated. 10. _________ is a method of separating
2. Give two examples of homogeneous components of coloured mixtures:
mixtures: • Chromatography
(a) Saltwater 11. Give one example of a mixture that can be
(b) Milk + water separated through crystallization method:
3. The temperature at which a substance • Salt from seawater
boils is called boiling point. 12. The process through which a substance
4. Give one example of liquid-liquid mixture: changes from solid to gas is called
• Oil and water (immiscible) sublimation.
5. How do we call solid substances that are Name one substance that can sublime:
left on a jar after decantation? • Iodine (solid iodine sublimates into
• Residue gas).
6. The method of mixture separation shown 13. Classify the substances below as either
is called distillation. acids or bases:
7. Grade 7 learners wanted to separate (i) Lemon juice: Acid
mixtures using crystallization method: (ii) Ash solution: Base
(a) List four materials or instruments (iii) Soap solution: Base
they required: (iv) Sour milk: Acid
• Beaker 14. State two uses of bases and acids:
• Heating source (e.g. Bunsen burner) (a) Acids:
• Filter paper • Used in cleaning products and to remove
• Evaporation dish rust.
(b) Describe the steps they would follow: (b) Bases:
1. Dissolve the mixture in water to create • Used in making soap and neutralizing acids
a saturated solution. in medicines.
2. Heat the solution gently to remove 15. List three household solutions that are
excess water. basic:
3. Filter the solution to remove any (a) Baking soda solution
impurities. (b) Ammonia solution
4. Allow the remaining solution to cool and (c) Soap solution
form crystals.

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3. Living things and their Environment 7. Zygote is the cell formed when a sperm
Practice Assessment fertilizes an egg, marking the beginning of
1. Menstruation is the monthly shedding a new organism.
of the lining of the uterus in females, 8. Two functions of the skin in excretion:
resulting in the discharge of blood and (a) Sweating: Helps remove excess salt
other materials from the body. and urea.
2. Three parts of the male reproductive (b) Excretion of waste products:
system: Through sweat glands, the skin removes
(a) Penis metabolic waste like water, salts, and
small amounts of urea.
(b) Testes
9. Q - sweat pore
(c) Vas deferens
R - Sweat gland
3. Four changes in boys and girls during
adolescence: S - Hair follicle

(a) Growth spurts T - Dermis

(b) Development of secondary sexual V - Epidermis

characteristics (e.g., body hair, 10. Four lifestyles that promote healthy
deeper voice for boys; breast skin:
development for girls) (a) Maintaining proper hydration
(c) Changes in body composition (b) Eating a balanced diet
(e.g., increased muscle mass in (c) Protecting skin from harmful UV rays
boys, increased body fat in girls) (d) Regularly cleaning and moisturizing the
(d) Onset of menstruation in girls and skin
production of sperm in boys 11. Part of the skin where waste production
4. Fertilization is the process where the takes place: Waste products are produced
sperm from a male fuses with the egg from and secreted through sweat glands in the
a female to form a zygote. dermis layer of the skin.
5. Process of fertilization: 12. Two waste products excreted by the
• During sexual intercourse, sperm are kidneys:
ejaculated into the female reproductive (a) Urea
tract. (b) Excess salts and water
• The sperm travel through the cervix into 13. Lifestyles that promote a healthy kidney:
the uterus and towards the fallopian tube (a) Drinking plenty of water
where the egg is released. (b) Eating a balanced diet
• The sperm penetrate the egg, and their (c) Exercising regularly
nuclei fuse to form a zygote. (d) Avoiding excessive salt intake
6. Difference between fertilization and 14. Excretory product excreted by the lungs:
implantation: Carbon dioxide
• Fertilization is the union of sperm and egg, 15. Q - kidney
leading to the formation of a zygote.
R - Ureter
• Implantation occurs when the fertilized
S - Urinary bladder
egg (zygote) attaches itself to the uterine
lining to develop into an embryo. T - Urethra

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16. Functions of the parts of the urinary temperature, thereby slowing the growth
system. of bacteria and preserving freshness.
(i) There are two kidneys in the urinary system. (v) Washing Machine: Used to wash
The kidneys are used to clean blood and help clothes and other fabrics automatically
in excreting waste. by agitating them in water mixed with
The wastes that are excreted by the kidneys detergent.
are in form of urine.Through urine, the kidneys (vi) Electric Oven: Used to cook or bake
excrete excess salts and water. food by heating it with
(ii) The ureter is a tube that transports wastes electricity, typically with adjustable
from the kidney and it is connected to the temperature settings.
urinary bladder. (vii) Electric Cooker: Used for cooking
food by providing a source of heat
(iii) Urinary bladder stores urine before it is
through electrical elements, often with
released out of the body through the urethra.
multiple burners and a temperature-
(iv) Urethra allows urine from the bladder to pass
controlled oven.
out of the body.
(viii) Blender: Used to mix, puree, or blend food
and liquids, typically to make smoothies,
17. Kidney disorders and how they can soups, or sauces.
be prevented:
(ix) Immersion Heater: Used to heat water
(a) Kidney Stones: Prevented by drinking or liquids by immersing an electrical
plenty of fluids and maintaining a balanced heating element directly into the liquid,
diet. often used for quickly heating water in a
(b) Nephritis: Prevented by controlling blood container.
pressure, managing diabetes, and avoiding
smoking. Practice Assessment
(c) Kidney Infection: Prevented by good 1. The ability to do work is referred to as
hygiene and adequate fluid intake. energy.
(d) Kidney failure: Prevented by regular 2. Alex, a grade teacher, asked his learners
medical checkups. to name the sources of electricity. Three
possible answers they gave:
4. Force and Energy (a) Batteries
4.1 Electrical energy (b) Solar power
Common electrical appliances (c) Hydroelectric power
(Page 204) 3. Electric circuit is a path that allows
(i) Radio: Used to receive and play sound an electric current to flow. Name four
broadcasts, such as music, news, and talk components of an electric circuit:
shows, from radio stations. (a) Battery
(ii) Television: Used to display visual (b) Wires
images and play sound for (c) Switch
entertainment, news and educational (d) Bulb
content by receiving broadcast signals. 4. When the positive terminal of one cell
(iii) Electric Iron: Used to heat up and is connected to a negative terminal
press clothes to remove wrinkles and of another cell, we say the cells are in
smooth fabric surfaces. series arrangement.
(iv) Refrigerator: Used to keep food
and drinks cool by maintaining a low

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5. Complete the chart below. • The magnets will repel each other because
like poles (S and S or N and N) are facing
• Conductors Non-conductors each other.

Aluminium Wood 4 State three uses of magnets:

W X (a) In electric motors

The letter W and X stand for Copper and (b) In refrigerators (for door sealing)
Rubber. (c) In magnetic compasses for navigation
5. State the basic law of magnetism.
6. Name two electrical appliances found in • Like poles repel each other, and unlike
our homes: poles attract each other.
(a) Television
(b) Refrigerator END OF TERM ASSESSMENTS
7. Electricity can be fatal if not handled TERM 1 ASSESSMENT EXERCISE
properly. List three safety measures to 1. Components of Integrated Science:
be observed when handling electrical (a) Physics
appliances: (b) Chemistry
(a) Always ensure the appliance is switched (c) Biology
off before unplugging.
2. Laboratory equipment to observe small
(b) Avoid using electrical appliances organisms
with damaged cords.
• Microscope
(c) Keep electrical appliances away from
3. Basic skills in Science:
water to prevent electrical shocks.
(a) Observation
(b) Measurement
4.2 Magnetism
(c) Communication
Practice Assessment
4. a) X - kidney
- The table below shows several materials.
Write against each as either magnetic or b) Y - Ureter
non-magnetic. c) Z - Urethra
1. Material Type 5. Meaning of manipulative skills: Manipulative
Iron Magnetic skills involve using hands and tools
to handle materials, conduct experiments,
Cobalt Magnetic
or demonstrate actions, ensuring precision
Glass Non-magnetic and control in a task.
Silver Non-magnetic 6. Importance of studying Integrated Science:
2. Materials which are attracted by a magnet (a) Helps understand the world around us
are called magnetic materials. (b) Develops critical thinking and
3. Look at the picture below. problem- solving skills
X (c) Prepares students for scientific careers
(d) Enhances understanding of scientific
S N N S concepts that apply in daily life
Magnet Magnet (e) Promotes environmental awareness
and sustainability
What is likely to happen at point X? 7. a) Flammable
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 b) Toxic 16. Common hazards in the laboratory:
c) Carcinogenic (a) Burns
d) Radioactive (b) Chemical exposure
e) Corrosive (c) Cuts
8. The temperature at which something boils (d) Electric shock
is said to be its: (e) Fires
• Boiling point (f) Toxic fumes
9. Instruments to measure volume: 17. Matching laboratory instruments with
(a) Measuring cylinder their functions:
(b) Burette Instruments Functions
(c) Pipette Bunsen burner Heating substances
10. Career opportunities related to Integrated Ruler Measuring length
Science: Beam balance Measuring mass
(a) Laboratory Technician Microscope Magnifying objects

(b) Environmental Scientist 18. Pure water boils at: 100°C

11. SI Units: 19. Methods of separating mixtures:

(a) Temperature: Kelvin (K) (a) Water and ethanol:

(b) Amount of substance: Mole (mol) • Distillation

(c) Time: Second (s) (b) Sugar and water:

12. Instrument for heating a solution: • Evaporation or Crystallization

• Bunsen burner 20. Possible causes of common accidents:

13. Method of separating sand from water: (a) Scalds: Contact with hot liquids

• Decantation (b) Poisoning: Ingestion of chemicals

14. Parts of a Bunsen burner: (c) Suffocation: Lack of oxygen or

inhaling harmful gases
(d) Electric shock: Faulty electrical
equipment or exposed wires
(e) Cuts: Sharp objects
(f) Falls: Slippery floors or improper
footwear
(g) Burns: Contact with hot surfaces or
flames
21. A room where experiments are carried
out:
Laboratory
22. Safety measures in the laboratory:
15. Pathways in Integrated Science in Senior (a) Wear safety goggles
School: (b) Use gloves when handling chemicals
(a) Biology (c) Keep the area tidy and clean
(b) Physics 23. Burns from hot liquid and open fire:
(c) Chemistry • Hot liquid: Scalds
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• Open fire: burns 6. Meaning of acid-base indicators:
24. First aid for cuts: Acid-base indicators are substances that
(a) Clean the wound change color in response to the acidity or
(b) Apply pressure to stop the bleeding basicity of a solution.

(c) Cover the wound with a sterile 7. Preparing acid-base indicators from plant
bandage extracts:

25. Scientific skills to measure volume of a (a) Materials required:

liquid: Observation, accuracy and precision • Plant materials (e.g, red cabbage, beetroot,
First aid for burns: turmeric)

(a) Cool the burn with running cold water • Mortar and pestle

(b) Cover the burn with a clean cloth or • Ethanol or water

dressing • Filter paper
(c) Seek medical attention if the burn is • Containers
severe (b) Procedure:
(d) Do not apply ointments or ice directly 1. Crush the plant material using a mortar
to the burn and pestle.
26. Matching quantities with their SI units: 2. Add a small amount of ethanol or water
Quantity SI Unit to extract the pigment.
Mass Kilogram (kg) 3. Filter the mixture to obtain the colored
Electric current Ampere (A) extract.

Time Second (s) 4. Use the extract as an indicator by

adding it to acidic or basic solutions.
Luminous intensity Candela (cd)

8. Table of observations for indicators:

TERM II Assessment Exercise
Solution Color in Red
1. The temperature at which substances melt
Cabbage Indicator Colour in Litmus
is called:
Wood ash solution blue/green blue
• Melting Point
Soap solution blue/green blue
2. A method used to separate components of
colors is: Lemon juice solution Red red

• Chromatography Antacid tablet solution blue/green blue

3. Laboratory apparatus identification: Toothpaste solution blue/green blue

(a)Stopwatch
(b) Thermometer 9. pH Scale:

4. Heterogeneous mixture definition: (a) Neutral substance digit: 7

- A heterogeneous mixture is a mixture (b) Weak base digits: 8-10

where the components are not uniformly (c) Strong acid digits: 0-3
distributed, and the individual substances 10. Urinary system parts:
remain distinct. (a) X - kidney
5. Mixtures are classified into two categories: (b) T - ureter
(a) Homogeneous mixtures (c) V - urethra
(b) Heterogeneous mixtures

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11. SI unit for temperature: 22. Organs that help in waste removal:
Kelvin (K) or Degrees Celsius (°C) (a) Kidneys
12. Waste products excreted by the skin: (b) Lungs
(a) Sweat (water and salts) 23. Lifestyle practices for healthy skin:
(b) Urea (a) Drink plenty of water.
13. Instrument identification: (b) Use sunscreen and moisturizers.
• Conical flask 24. Causes of kidney disorders:
14. Acidic solutions found at home: (a) Dehydration
(a) Lemon juice (b) Infections
(b) Vinegar (c) High blood pressure
15. Functions of skin parts: 25. Examples of mixtures:
(a) Hair: Helps in temperature regulation (a) Solid-solid mixture: Sand and salt
and protection. (b) Gas-gas mixture: Air
(b) Sweat glands: Facilitate excretion of (Oxygen + Nitrogen)
waste and cooling the body. (c) Solid-liquid mixture: Sugar in water
(c) Epidermis: Acts as a protective barrier. (d) Liquid-liquid mixture: Oil and water
16. Three actions for expectant mothers to
protect the foetus:
26. True or False:
(a) Eat a balanced diet rich in nutrients.
(i) The skin is used as a sense organ: True
(b) Avoid alcohol, smoking, and harmful
(ii) The skin helps to synthesize vitamin A:
drugs.
False
(c) Attend regular prenatal check-ups.
(iii) The skin helps in excretion: True
17. Kidney disorders and causes:
(iv) The skin protects the inner parts: True
(a) Kidney stones: Caused by dehydration
27. Cosmetics used in your locality:
or dietary factors.
(a) Body lotion
(b) Kidney disease: Caused by diabetes or
high blood pressure. (b) Lip balm
18. Parts labeled Q and R: (c) Powder
(a) Q - Sweat pore 28. The function of the kidneys is to filter
waste products and excess fluids, including
(b) R Sweat gland
electrolytes, from the blood, forming urine
19. Example of a solvent used in for excretion. They also help regulate
chromatography: blood pressure, red blood cell production,
• Ethanol or Water and maintain the balance of salts and
20. Mixture separable by fractional distillation: minerals in the body.
• Crude oil 29. The instrument is
21. Methods to separate homogeneous • Light microscope
mixtures: 30. Three applications of methods of
(a) Distillation separating mixtures in real life are:
(b) Evaporation (a) Filtration – Used in water purification
(c) Crystallization systems to remove impurities.
(d) Chromatography

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 (b) Distillation – Used in the production 9. SI units:
of alcoholic beverages or petroleum (i) Time - Seconds (s)
refining.
(ii) Light intensity - Candela (cd)
(c) Chromatography – Used in forensic
(iii) Temperature - Kelvin (K)
science to separate substances for
analysis, like in blood or drug testing.
10. Electrical appliances at home:
(a) Refrigerator
TERM III Assessment Exercise
(b) Electric kettle
1. Non-magnetic materials
(a) Plastic
11. Uses of magnets:
(b) Wood
(a) In speakers
(b) In compasses
2. Parts of the electric circuit:
(a) P - Battery or cell
12. Arrangement of cells for a brighter bulb:
(b) Q - Switch
• Series arrangement
(c) R - bulb
13. What is implantation?
• The attachment of a fertilized egg
3. Why the bulb didn’t light:
(embryo) to the uterine wall.
• Thread is not a conductor of electricity; it
14. Steps in simple distillation:
does not allow electric current to flow.
(a) Heating the mixture
(b) Evaporation of the liquid
4. Observation with soap solution and red
(c) Condensation and collection of the
cabbage:
distillate
• The soap solution is basic.

15. Careers related to Integrated Science:

5. Laboratory accidents:
(a) Biomedical scientist
(a) Spillage of chemicals
(b) Environmental scientist
(b) Breaking of glassware
(c) Electric shock
16. Boiling point of pure water:
• 100 degrees Celsius
6. Magnetic materials:
17. Method for separating ethanol and water:
(a) Iron
• Fractional distillation
(b) Nickel
18. Liquid turning blue litmus red:
(c) Cobalt
• Acidic
19. X in mixtures chart:
7. Function of connecting wire:
• Homogeneous
• To provide a path for electric current to
20. Changes during adolescence:
flow in the circuit.
(a) Growth of pubic hair
8. Instrument and units for mass:
(b) Voice deepening in boys
(a) Instrument - Weighing balance
(c) Menstruation in girls
(b) Units - Kilograms (kg) or grams (g)
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21. Properties of magnets: 31. Other sources of electricity:
(a) Magnets attract magnetic materials. (a) Solar energy
(b) Magnets have north and south poles. (b) Hydropower

22. Waste products in urine: 32. Function of connecting wire:

(a) Excess water • To conduct electricity between
(b) Excess salt components in the circuit.

23. Cosmetics for healthy skin: 33. Examples of non-magnetic materials:

(a) Moisturizing lotion (a) Glass
(b) Sunscreen (b) Plastic
(c) Rubber
24. Lifestyle practices for healthy skin:
(a) Drinking plenty of water 34. How electricity is produced:
(b) Eating a balanced diet (a) Biomass - Burning organic material to
(c) Exercising regularly produce steam that drives turbines.

(d) Maintaining proper hygiene (b) Natural gas - Combustion produces

heat, used to generate electricity.

25. vitamin synthesized by the skin:

35. Flow of electric current:
• Vitamin D
• In a circuit, electric current flows from the
26. True or false statements:
positive terminal of the power source,
(i) True through the connecting wires, to the load
(ii) False (fertilization occurs in the (e.g., a bulb), and back to the negative
fallopian tube) terminal. (Provide a labeled diagram
(iii) True showing this path.)

27. Why not to touch naked electric wires:

• It can cause electric shock, leading to
injury or death.

28. Source of electrical energy shown:

• Wind turbines

29. Role of a switch in a circuit:

• To open or close the circuit, controlling the
flow of electricity.

30. Electrical appliances used in cooking:

(a) Microwave oven
(b) Electric stove

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AGRICULTURE (iii) Proper and safe disposal of industrial
Conservation of Resources waste.
Controlling soil pollution (iv) Implement proper waste management
Practice Assessment page 219 practices, like recycling and reusing.
1. What is soil pollution?
Soil pollution is the contamination of soil 7. Amani notices his produce has greatly
with harmful substances such as chemicals, declined and the soil cannot support
waste, or other pollutants, which can harm plant growth anymore. What can he do
plants, animals, and humans. to improve the quality of the soil?
· Add organic manure to enrich the soil.
2. State four causes of soil pollution in gardening: · Conduct soil testing to identify nutrient
(i) Use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides deficiencies.
(ii) Improper disposal of industrial waste · Practise crop rotation and grow cover crops
(iii) Surface run-off to reduce surface run-off.
(iv) Excessive use of agricultural chemicals · Reduce or eliminate the use of chemical
fertilizers and pesticides.
3. Explain how incorrect disposal of
chemicals may lead to soil pollution. 8. Grade 7 learners were being taught
Improper disposal of chemicals, such as about controlling soil pollution. Write
dumping pesticides, fertilizers, or industrial three ways through which soil gets
waste on soil, introduces toxic substances polluted:
into the soil. These substances can alter soil (i) Dumping plastic waste in the soil
composition, harm microorganisms, reduce (ii) Excessive use of chemical fertilizers and
soil fertility. pesticides
(iii) Improper disposal of industrial waste
4. Write down how you can demonstrate
safe disposal of plastic wastes. 9. Draw a poster you would use to teach
· Take plastic waste for recycling. people on ways of controlling soil
· Reuse plastic containers instead of discarding pollution:
them. *Learner to draw the poster.
· Dispose of non-recyclable plastics in
designated waste bins. 10. State three ways of creating awareness
· Avoid burning plastics, as it releases harmful on prevention of soil pollution:
chemicals into the soil and air. (a) Organizing community clean-up drives
(b) Hosting educational workshops or
5. Identify two agricultural chemicals that campaigns
cause soil pollution: (c) Using social media and posters to share
(i) Pesticides information
(ii) Chemical or artificial fertilizers
Constructing water retention structure
6. Using digital devices, watch a clip on Practice Assessment page 221
how to control soil pollution and write 1. State how surface runoff can be used in
down your findings: gardening:
(i) Use organic fertilizers and compost Surface runoff can be collected and stored in
instead of chemical ones. water retention structures, and later used for
(ii) Practise crop rotation to maintain soil irrigation to water plants in the garden.
health.
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2. What is water conservation? 7. Water that freely flows on the surface
Water conservation is the practice of using of the earth after the rains is called:
water efficiently to reduce wastage and Surface runoff.
ensure its availability for current and future
use. 8. The water retention structure
characterized by holes around the base
3. Identify two structures used to of crops is called:
conserve surface runoff: Water retention pit
(i) Water retention ditches
(ii) Water retention pits 9. Identify the water retention structures
below:
4. Write the procedure you will follow a) Water retention ditch
when constructing the following water b) Earth basin
retention structures:
a) Water retention ditches: Conserving food nutrients
· Identify the area where runoff is most likely Practice Assessment page 222
to flow. 1. What is nutrient conservation?
· Mark and measure the location for the ditch. Nutrient conservation refers to the practice
· Dig the ditch to the required depth and width of preserving the essential vitamins,
using tools such as jembe,fork jembe or pick minerals, and other nutrients in food during
axe. preparation, cooking, and storage.
· Ensure the slope of the ditch allows water to
flow into collection points. 2. State 2 ways of conserving vitamins
b) Water retention pits: and minerals in vegetables during
· Choose a location where water naturally preparation:
collects. a) Wash vegetables before cutting them to
· Mark and measure the size of the pit to be prevent nutrient loss in water.
dug. b) Avoid over peeling the vegetables
· Dig a pit deep enough to hold water.
· Reinforce the walls and bottom of the pit 3. Explain 3 ways of conserving vitamins
with stones or clay if necessary. and minerals in vegetables when
cooking:
5. A farmer used the tool below when a) Use minimal water when boiling
constructing a water retention ditch. vegetables to reduce the leaching
Identify the tool: of nutrients into the water.
Pick axe b. Reduce cooking time.
c. Use blanching and parboiling.
6. Grade 7 students from Bidii school
learnt about water conservation. Write 4. Why should we cover food when
down three importance of conserving cooking vegetables?
water they learnt: Covering food helps to retain steam, reduce
(i) Ensures sufficient water supply for cooking time, and prevent the loss of
agriculture and domestic use. heat-sensitive nutrients.
(ii) Prevents water shortages during dry
seasons. 5. State 2 methods of cooking that
(iii) Protects the environment by reducing the prevent loss of nutrients in vegetables:
impact of water overuse. a. Blanching

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 b. Parboiling around trees to reduce competition for
Growing trees nutrients and water.
b.Thinning: Removing excess trees to allow
Practice Assessment page 224 proper growth and access to sunlight.
1. Write four importance of growing c. Hardening off: Reducing amount of
trees: water supply to young plants and exposing
(a) Trees provide oxygen and improve air young plants to sunshine to strengthen
quality. them before transplanting.
(b) They prevent soil erosion by holding the d. Watering: Providing sufficient water
soil with their roots. to ensure the healthy growth of trees,
(c) Trees act as windbreakers and provide especially during dry periods.
shade. e. Mulching: Applying a layer of organic
(d) They offer habitat and food for wildlife. material (e.g., dry grass or leaves) around
the base of trees to retain soil moisture
2. How do trees conserve the soil? and control weeds.
(a) Their roots hold the soil, preventing
erosion. 7. Identify the following practices carried
(b) They provide organic matter through out on trees:
fallen leaves, improving soil fertility. a. Fencing/protection
(c) Their canopy reduces the impact of b. Pruning
raindrops on the soil.
End of strand assessment page 224
3. How do trees conserve water? 1. Mention four practices that can cause
Trees conserve water by reducing soil pollution:
evaporation through their shade, absorbing (a) Dumping non-biodegradable waste like
and storing rainwater in their roots, and plastics in the soil
improving the soil’s ability to retain water. (b) Excessive use of artificial fertilizers and
pesticides
4. State 3 ways of taking care of seedlings (c) Improper disposal of industrial waste and
before they are fully established: chemicals
(a) Regularly water the seedlings to keep the (d) Excessive use of agricultural chemicals
soil moist.
(b) Protect seedlings from pests and harsh 2. Write down a one-stanza poem to
weather conditions. sensitize farmers about soil pollution
(c) Add mulch around the base to retain and its causes:
moisture and suppress weeds. Learner to write the poem

5. Name three planting materials that 3. What can happen when artificial
can be used when planting trees: fertilizers are used excessively?
(a) Seeds Excessive use of artificial fertilizers can lead
(b) Seedlings to soil degradation, reduced fertility, and
(c) Stem cuttings harm to beneficial soil living organisms.
4. Mention three water retention
6. Describe the following practices carried structures used to conserve water:
out on trees: (a) Water retention ditches
a. Weeding: Removing unwanted plants

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 (b) Water retention pits Food Production Processes
(c) Earth basins 1. What is a planting site?
A planting site is a specific area of land
5. What is a water retention ditch? prepared for planting crops or trees
A water retention ditch is a trench or
channel dug along slopes or flat land to 2. List two types of planting sites:
capture and store surface runoff water, which (a) Ground planting site
can be used later for irrigation. (b) Container planting site

6. List four crops that can be established 3. How can a farmer prepare a ground
in water retention structures: planting site?
(a) Banana suckers (a) Clear the site by removing weeds, debris,
(b) Sugarcane and rocks.
(c) Sweet potatoes (b) Plow or till the soil to loosen it and
(d) Napier grass improve aeration and drainage.

7. Explain ways one can use to conserve 4. Describe the term soil tilth:
vitamins and minerals in vegetables: Soil tilth refers to the physical condition of
· Wash vegetables before cutting to prevent soil as it relates to its suitability for planting
nutrient loss. and supporting plant growth.
· Use minimal water when cooking to retain
nutrients. 5. What are the three types of soil tilth?
· Cook vegetables for the shortest time (a) Fine tilth
possible. (b) Medium tilth
· Steam or stir-fry instead of boiling vegetables. (c) Coarse tilth

8. List two ways of cooking vegetables to 6. Which type of soil tilth is appropriate
preserve nutrients: for the planting materials below?
(a) Parboiling (a) Small-sized seeds: Fine tilth
(b) Blanching (b) Medium-sized seeds: Medium tilth
(c) Large planting materials: Coarse tilth
9. Grade 7 learners intend to plant trees
in their school. List three planting 7. Write three methods of planting:
materials they can use: (a) Broadcasting
(a) Seeds (b) Drilling
(b) Seedlings (c) Dibbling
(c) Cuttings
8. Identify the planting materials shown
10. Mention 2 practices that help in the below:
care and management of trees: (a) Stem cuttings
(a) Regular watering, especially during dry (b) Tubers
seasons (c) Seeds
(b) Weeding to prevent the weeds from (d) Sucker
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 Selected crop management practices b. Gapping: Filling gaps in the crop field by
Practice Assessment page 232 planting new seeds or seedlings where
1. Name two crop management practices initial ones failed to germinate.
carried out on a farm: c.Thinning: Removing excess plants from
(i) Weeding the crop field to allow proper spacing for
(ii) Earthing up the remaining crops to grow.
d. Earthing up: Heaping soil around the
2. A grade seven student took a walk to base of crops to provide support and
the farm and observed the following encourage root development.
weeds. Name the weed:
Black jack 8. What is the importance of these crop
management practices?
3. What is a weed? a. Gapping: Ensures uniform crop coverage,
A weed is any unwanted plant that grows in improving yield.
a farm or garden, competing with crops for b.Thinning: Reduces overcrowding, allowing
nutrients, water, space, and sunlight. crops to access sufficient nutrients, sunlight,
and water.
4. Match the following methods of weed c. Weeding: Minimizes competition,
control with their correct description: enhancing the growth of crops.
Method Description
Using jembe to remove Preparing Animal Products (eggs and
Digging out
weeds honey)
Pulling out the weeds by use Practice assessment page 235
Uprooting
of hand in a field 1. Annelisa, a poultry farmer, wanted to
Applying thick layer of plant grade her eggs for sale. What factors
Mulching
material at the base of a crop
should she consider when grading?
(i) Shell condition (smooth, uncracked)
5. Write down four importance of crop (ii) Size and weight of the egg
management: (iii) Internal quality, such as the appearance
(a) Increases crop yield and quality of the yolk and absence of blood spots.
(b) Reduces competition from weeds
(c) Protects crops from pests and diseases 2. Below are features of eggs. Write good
(d) Improve growth of crops quality or poor quality against the
feature below:
6. List four physical methods of (a) Have smooth shell: Good quality
controlling weeds: (b) Have cracked shells: Poor quality
(a) Uprooting (c) Have rough shell: Poor quality
(b) Digging out (d) Contains blood spots inside: Poor
(c) Mulching quality
(d) Slashing (e) Have clean shells: Good quality

7. Describe the following crop 3. Why should honey be kept in bottles

management practices: with airtight lids?
a. Weeding: The process of removing To prevent moisture absorption, maintain its
unwanted plants (weeds) from the crop natural flavour, and stop contamination by
farm to reduce competition for nutrients. pests.

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4. Name two materials that can be used · Enhances shelf life by reducing moisture
to make containers for packing honey: content and preventing fermentation.
(i) Glass
(ii) Plastic Cooking Food (grilling, roasting and
steaming)
5. Highlight the steps followed when Practice assessment page 237
processing honey using the crushing 1. Describe these methods of cooking:
and straining method: a. Grilling: A method of cooking food
(i) Remove the combs from the hive. directly over an open flame or heat source.
(ii) Crush the combs to release the honey. b. Steaming: Cooking food using the heat
(iii) Strain the crushed combs through a sieve from steam, generated by boiling water,
or muslin cloth to separate the honey which helps retain nutrients and moisture
from the wax. in the food.
c. Roasting: A method of cooking food
6. Write two importance of sorting and using dry heat, usually in an oven or over
grading eggs: an open fire.
(i) Ensures uniformity in quality, making
them more appealing to buyers. 2. Write down the procedure of grilling
(ii) Helps identify and remove damaged or food of your choice:
poor-quality eggs. · Choose a food item, e.g., chicken, fish, or
vegetables.
7. Grade 7 learners were asked to mention · Clean and prepare the food.
items used in processing honey using · Preheat the grill to the desired temperature.
the crushing and straining method. List · Place the food on the grill and cook on one
some of the items mentioned: side until it develops grill marks, then flip it to
(i) A clean knife or scraper for cutting cook the other side.
combs · Serve hot once cooked.
(ii) A sieve or strainer for separating honey
from wax 3. Identify the equipment in the pictures
(iii) Clean containers for collecting and below:
storing honey (a) Steamer
(b) Charcoal grill
8. State 4 factors to consider when (c) Oven
sorting and grading eggs:
(i) Shell condition (smoothness and absence 4. List three types of food that can be
of cracks) cooked through these methods:
(ii) Egg size and weight consistency a. Grilling: Chicken, fish, corn on the cob
(iii) Internal quality (absence of blood spots b. Roasting: Potatoes, beef, green bananas
and freshness) c. Steaming: Cabbage, rice, kales
(iv) Cleanliness of the eggshell
5. Describe the term ‘cooking food’:
9. Mention the importance of processing Cooking food refers to the process of
raw honey: preparing food by applying heat to change
· Ensures the removal of impurities like wax. its texture, flavour, appearance, and chemical
· Improves its appearance, making it more properties, making it safe to eat and more
appealing to customers. enjoyable.

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 End of strand assessment page 238 b. Steaming
1. Define the term soil tilth: c. Roasting
Soil tilth refers to the physical condition of
the soil, specifically how well it has been 8. Identify the method of cooking shown
prepared for planting. It includes the soil’s below:
texture and structure. Steaming

2. Give two examples of plants that 9. Give two advantages of grilling as a

require fine tilth: method of cooking:
a. Sunflower a. It adds a unique smoky flavour to the food.
b. Carrots b. It helps to retain the natural moisture and
nutrients in the food.
3. What is crop management?
Crop management refers to the activities 10. Wanja intends to roast meat:
and practices involved in growing and a. List three materials she will require:
maintaining crops, including planting, (i) Roasting pan
fertilizing, watering, weeding, and harvesting (ii) Tongs
to ensure healthy growth and maximize yield. (iii) Oven or open flame

b. Describe the procedure she will

4. Identify the crop management practice
follow when roasting the meat:
shown below:
· Preheat the oven to the required
Mulching
temperature for roasting.
· Clean and prepare the meat
5. Define the following terms as used in
· Place the meat in the roasting pan.
preparing animal products:
· Roast the meat for the required time, turning
a. Sorting: The process of separating
occasionally to ensure even cooking.
animal products based on quality, size, or
· Once completely cooked, remove and serve.
type to ensure uniformity and meet market
standards. Hygiene Practices
b. Grading: The classification of animal Hygiene in rearing animals
products according to quality, size, or Practice assessment page 242
other characteristics to determine their 1. List five ways a farmer can maintain
value and price. hygiene on domestic animals:
a. Regular cleaning of animal housing or
6.Why is it important to process raw structure
honey? b. Providing clean drinking water
a. To remove impurities like wax, dirt, and c. Regularly cleaning animal feeders and
other debris, ensuring the honey is safe waterers
and clean for consumption. d. Cleaning the animals
b. To improve its shelf life, flavor, and e. Ensuring proper waste disposal and
appearance, making it more appealing manure management
and marketable.
2. Explain the reasons why a farmer
7. Good cooking allows us to enjoy a should carry out hygiene practices in
healthy meal. Name three methods of domestic animals:
cooking: · To prevent the spread of diseases and
a. Grilling infections among animals

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· To improve the overall health and (b) Write down the procedure she will
productivity of the animals follow when laundering the blouse:
· To ensure safe, healthy products (like milk, · Sort the blouse according to colour and
eggs, or meat) for consumption. fabric type.
· Fill the basin with cold water and add mild
3. List three examples of domestic detergent.
animals that can be treated as pets: · Gently wash the blouse to avoid excessive
· Dogs rubbing or wringing.
· Cats · Rinse the blouse thoroughly with cold water
· Rabbits to remove detergent.
· Add vinegar or lemon to the rinse water to
4. Odipo rears a dog as his pet. Write how help set the colour.
he can clean the house of the dog: · Dry the blouse by hanging it under the shade
· Remove any waste or dirt from the dog’s to prevent colour fading from direct sunlight.
house regularly.
· Sweep the floor to remove hair and dust. 4. Grade 7 learners were asked to state
· Wash the bedding . the measures to be observed when
· Disinfect surfaces laundering coloured clothes. State
· Ensure proper ventilation in the house to three measures that they stated:
reduce bad smell and dampness. (a) Wash the clothes in cold water to prevent
colours from running.
5. Hygiene practices_____ practices help (b) Use a mild detergent that is gentle on the
the animals grow healthy and prevent fabric.
the spread of diseases. (c) Sort clothes by colour to avoid colour
bleeding.
Laundry
Practice assessment page 244 5. What is the purpose of adding vinegar
1. What are loose coloured garments? or lemon when laundering loose
Loose coloured garments are clothing items coloured clothes?
that easily lose their colours during laundry. Vinegar or lemon helps to brighten the
colour
2. What are the reasons for care of loose
coloured items when laundering? 6. Give one reason why it is
(a) To prevent the colours from fading or recommended to dry loose coloured
bleeding onto other clothes. clothes under the shade but not in the
(b) To maintain the quality and appearance sun:
of the garments over time. Drying under the shade prevents the colours
from fading due to the harmful effects of
3. Write the procedure of laundering direct sunlight on dyed fabrics.
loose coloured items:
(a) List materials Mary needs to use 7. What is the main reason for sorting
when laundering the blouse: clothes before laundering?
· Mild detergent Sorting clothes before laundering helps
· Cold water to prevent colour bleeding, keeps similar
· Basin fabrics together, and ensures that clothes
· Vinegar or lemon are washed in the appropriate conditions for
· Cloth or drying rack their material.

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 End of strand assessment page 244 8.Write true or false:
1. When rearing animals, farmers are a. Loose coloured clothes should be soaked
advised to maintain high hygiene _______________ (False)
standards. Give two reasons for such b. Loose coloured clothes should not be
advice: wrung to squeeze out water ___________
(a) To prevent the spread of diseases and (True)
infections among animals. c. Loose coloured clothes should be hung
(b) To ensure the animals remain healthy and under the sun _______________ (False)
productive.
9. State the procedure you can follow
2. Outline three hygiene practices carried when laundering loose coloured clothes:
out when rearing animals: · Sort the clothes by colour to prevent
(a) Regular cleaning and disinfection of bleeding.
animal housing. · Use cold water to wash the clothes.
(b) Providing fresh and clean drinking water · Add mild detergent to the water.
to animals. · Gently wash the clothes to avoid wringing or
(c) Cleaning the animals. harsh scrubbing.
· Rinse the clothes thoroughly with clean cold
3. Identify the hygiene practices shown
water.
below:
· Add vinegar or lemon to the final rinse to
a. Cleaning the animal
brighten the colours.
b. Cleaning the animal feeders and waterer
· Dry the clothes in the shade to prevent
fading from direct sunlight.
4. Why is it important to clean animal
feeders?
10. What should be added to the final
Cleaning animal feeders helps prevent the
rinsing water when laundering loose
buildup of bacteria and mold, which could
coloured clothes?
cause infections or diseases in the animals. It
also ensures that animals receive clean and Vinegar or lemon.
safe food. Production Techniques
Knitting skills
5. What are loose coloured clothes?
Loose coloured clothes are garments that Practice assessment page 249
can easily lose their colours. 1. What is knitting?
Knitting is a process of creating fabric by
6. Mention three materials that are used interlocking loops of yarn using needles to
for laundering loose coloured clothes: form stitches.
(a) Mild detergent 2. Knitting can be done either by
(b) Cold water __________ or __________
(c) Vinegar or lemon Knitting can be done either by hand or
machine.
7. Amina was laundering her loose 3. Name four tools used in knitting:
coloured clothes and used the method a. Knitting needles
shown below. Name the method: b.Yarn
Kneading and squeezing c. Scissors
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4. Knitting is based on two basic stitches. 6. Describe two management practices
Name them: done on crops in container suspended
a. Knit stitch gardens:
b. Purl stitch (i) Regular watering to keep the soil moist
and provide nutrients to the plants.
5. Identify the stitch shown below (ii) Removing weeds and controlling
Purl stitch
Adding value to crop produce
6. Name three household items that can Activity 2 page 253
be made using knitting: (a) Picture b
a. Gloves (b) Picture a
b. Scarf (c) Picture b
c. Mat (d) Picture b

Constructing framed suspended garden

Practice assessment page 251 Practice assessment page 253
1. What is a framed suspended garden? 1. State a way that can be used to add
A framed suspended garden is a type of value to the following crop produce:
gardening system where crops are grown in (a) Sweet potatoes – Sweet potatoes can
containers that are suspended or hung using be processed into flour or crisps.
a frame, often elevated off the ground to (b) Pumpkins – Pumpkins can be turned
optimize space and promote healthy growth. into pumpkin juice or dried and ground
into flour.
2. State two materials that can be used
to make framed suspended gardens: 2. Name two ways of value addition on
(i) Wood crop produce:
(ii) Wire (i) Drying
(ii) Frying
3. Which two crops can be established in
a framed suspended garden? 3. Identify two products obtained from
(i) Tomatoes value-added groundnuts:
(ii) Herbs (i) Groundnut butter (peanut butter)
(ii) Groundnut oil
4. Amina wanted to construct a framed
structure for a suspended garden. State 4. Define the term value addition:
three considerations she would make: Value addition refers to the process of
(i) The space available transforming raw agricultural products
(ii) The type of plants to be grown into more valuable and marketable forms
(iii) The location and shape of the structure through various methods such as processing,
packaging, or preservation.
5. State two sites suitable for suspended
gardens in your school: 5. Identify and write down two reasons
(i) Along the pathways why value addition is done:
(ii) Fences or walls (with sufficient sunlight) (i) To increase the shelf life of the products.
(ii) To increase the market value and
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6. What are the benefits of value addition 5. Soap can be made at home using
to the farmer? natural ingredients. Mention 4
(i) Increased income due to higher market ingredients you can use to make soap
value. at home:
(ii) Reduced post-harvest losses by extending a. Animal fats or plant oils
the product’s shelf life. b. Ash
c. Water
7. Anita wanted to use drying as a d. Salt
method of value addition. Which crop
produce could she work on? 6. Outline the procedure you would use to
Fruits such as mangoes or tomatoes for make soap at home:
drying. Leaner to describe

8. Cassava can be added value through End of Term Assessments

grinding. Identify another two farm Term 1 Assessment Exercise
products that can be ground: 1. Define the following terms as used in
(i) Maize soil conservation:
(ii) Pumpkin a) Soil Pollution:
Making homemade soap Soil pollution refers to the contamination
Extended activity of the soil by harmful chemicals, waste, or
Learner to follow instructions and make pollutants that affect its quality and affect
homemade soap plant and animal life.

End of strand assessment page b) Soil Pollutants:

1. What is a soap? Soil pollutants are substances that affect or
A soap is a cleaning agent made from reduce the quality of the soil and cause harm
natural oils or fats mixed with an alkali, to plant and animal life.
which is used to cleanse, wash, and remove
dirt from surfaces or the body. 2. State four causes of soil pollution in
farming:
2. Soap can be in two main forms. Name a) Excessive use of chemical fertilizers
them: b) Use of pesticides and herbicides
a. Solid soap c) Improper disposal of agricultural waste
b. Liquid soap d) Improper disposal of plastic waste

3. There are different forms of soap 3. Grade 7 learners of Mukuyu school

depending on the intended use. Mention visited Isaac and observed that he had
four forms of soap: constructed terraces around the farm.
a. Liquid What is the importance of constructing
b. Bar or cake terraces on a farm?
c. Paste · Terraces help to reduce soil erosion by
d. Powder slowing down the flow of water..
· They reduce the force of rainwater runoff
4. Joy used the soap below to clean and protect the soil from degradation.
utensils. Identify the form of the soap
she used:
Paste

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4. State four methods of controlling soil 10. Grade 7 learners intend to construct
pollution: water retention ditches in their school
a) Organic farming farm. List three materials that they
b) Proper waste disposal need:
c) Use of natural fertilizers a) Shovels
d) Use of correct amount of fertilizers b) Pegs
c) Jembe
5. Grade 7 learners wanted to create
awareness messages against soil 11. List two ways of conserving surface
pollution. Write three statements they run-off for gardening:
would include in their messages: a) Constructing water retention ditches
a) “Avoid using harmful chemicals in farming b) Constructing earth basin
to protect our soil.”
b) “Recycle waste and dispose of it properly 12. Name three examples of crops that
to keep our soil healthy.” can be established to control surface
c) “Practise organic farming to reduce soil run-off in gardening:
contamination.”
a) Napier grass
b) Sweet potatoes
6. Grade seven learners saw the following
c) Bananas
structures in Muli’s farm:
a) Name the structures:
13. Grade 7 learners were asked to
(i) Water retention pits
mention two ways in which nutrients
(ii) Water retention ditch
are lost when handling food. What were
their response?
b) What is the importance of the
a) Washing food in hot water
structures above?
They help to collect and conserve b) Cutting vegetables before washing
surface runoff
14. Write down the steps you can follow
7. During a lesson, grade seven learners when constructing water retention
of Tumaini school were taught the ditches in the farm:
farming practices that pollute the soil. a) Select a suitable location for the ditch.
State three practices that they were b) Dig the ditch along the contour of the
taught: land.
a) Overuse of chemical fertilizers c) Make the ditch deep enough to collect
b) Improper disposal of plastic waste water but shallow enough to prevent
c) Excessive use of agricultural chemicals flooding.
d) Plant grass on the embankment.
8. List three crops that can be established
in water retention structures: 15. How can you conserve vitamins and
a) Sugarcane minerals?
b) Napier grass a) Avoid overcooking vegetables.
c) Banana b) Wash vegetables before cutting.

9. Define the term surface run-off: 16. Describe one advantage of conserving
Surface run-off is the flow of excess water vitamins and minerals in vegetables
over the ground surface after rainfall, which while preparing them:
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 a balanced diet are preserved, which 23. Name four management practices carried
contributes to better health. out on crops in a garden
(a ) Watering
17. Name four management practices (b) Weeding
carried out on crops in a garden: (c ) Pruning
a) Weeding (d ) Pest and disease control
b) Watering
c) Thinning 24. Sarah, a grade seven learner was asked to
d) Mulching list examples of crops that require coarse
planting tilth. Name three examples that she
18. Sarah, a grade seven learner was asked probably gave as correct answers.
to list examples of crops that require (a ) Sugarcane
coarse planting tilth. Name three (b ) Potato
examples that she probably gave as (c ) Banana
correct answers:
a) Tubers like sweet potato 25. Learner to carry out the project
b) Stem cuttings like cassava
c) Suckers like banana
Term II Assessment
1. The substances that pollute soil are known
19. Mbugua has a small garden where she
as Soil pollutants.
wants to plant carrots. Describe the
kind of tilth she needs to prepare her
2. Mark was advised to stop using
garden before planting:
excessive artificial fertilizers on his
Fine tilth, which is soft and well-aerated to
crops. What could be the reason for
allow easy seed penetration and good root
the advice?
growth.
Excessive use of artificial fertilizers can lead
20. State three factors to consider when to soil pollution, degrade soil quality and
choosing a cooking method: make the soil less fertile over time.
a) Nutrient retention
b) Time available for cooking 3. List two ways of conserving surface
c) Type of food being prepared run-off water during rainy seasons:
a) Constructing water retention ditches
21. John is planning to plant tomatoes in b) Constructing water retention pits
his garden. Describe one challenge he
might face if he prepares wrong tilth 4. Describe the following terms as used in
for his crop: planting:
· If the tilth is too coarse, the tomato seeds a) Broadcasting:
might not be able to germinate properly, Broadcasting is the method of sowing seeds
leading to poor crop establishment and low by scattering them evenly over the soil
yields. surface.

22. During a visit to a neighbouring farm, b) Dibbling:

grade seven learners observed heaps of Dibbling involves planting seeds in pre-made
soil around the stems of crops. Name holes or dibbles in the soil.
the management practice carried out
on the crops:
· Earthing up.

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 c) Drilling: b) To allow for better air circulation and
Drilling involves sowing seeds in rows at a sunlight penetration.
consistent depth using a drill or planter. c) To promote healthy plant growth and
increase yields.
5. Name two examples of crops with
medium-sized seeds that can be 9. The activity below is carried out during
planted in soil with medium tilth the preparation of honey:
a) Beans a) Name the process
b) Maize Straining.

6. Grade seven learners of Tumaini b) What is the importance of carrying

school were asked to give three out the process?
examples of planting materials that · It removes impurities, wax, and debris from
can be established in coarse tilth. Give the honey.
three responses they gave as correct · It ensures that the honey is clean and safe
answers: for consumption.
a) Suckers
b) Tubers 10. During camping, scouts of Makini
c) Stem cuttings school wanted to grill meat. State
three equipment that they required to
7. Define the following terms as used in carry out this activity:
crop management: a) Grill
a) Earthing-up: b) Charcoal
Earthing-up is the practice of piling soil c) Tongs
around the base of growing crops.
11. Describe the steps followed when
b) Thinning: preparing eggs for sale:
Thinning is the practice of removing some a. Collect fresh eggs from the poultry.
seedlings from a crowded area to allow b. Sort the eggs based on size and quality.
others to grow better. c. Clean the eggs to remove dirt and debris.
d. Package the eggs in cartons or trays.
c) Gapping: e. Label the eggs with the date of collection.
Gapping involves planting new seeds or f. Store eggs in a cool, dry place for sale.
seedlings in gaps where the original plants
did not germinate or survived poorly. 12. List three methods that can be used to
prepare meat for a family dinner:
d) Weeding: a) Grilling
Weeding is the process of removing b) Roasting
unwanted plants (weeds) from a garden or c) Steaming
field.
13. Define the term Agroforestry:
8. During a lesson, learners were asked Agroforestry is the practice of growing trees
the importance of thinning. State three and crops together in the same land area.
reasons why a farmer may carry out
this practice in the garden:
a) To reduce competition for nutrients, water,
and light.

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14. During a field trip, grade 7 learners saw 19. What is the importance of ensuring
the structure below: good ventilation in domestic animals’
Name the water conservation structures?
structure. · Good ventilation helps to maintain air
Water retention ditch quality and reduce the build-up of harmful
gases
15. Apart from the structure above, name · It prevents respiratory problems in animals.
other three ways of conserving water · It helps to regulate temperature , ensuring
in the farm: animal comfort.
a) Water retention pits
b) Earth basin 20. List five hygiene practices carried out
in rearing domestic animals:
16. James wants to prepare his garden in a) Regular cleaning of animal shelters
order to plant coriander. Describe the b) Providing clean drinking water
steps he would follow to establish the c) Disinfecting feeding equipment
correct tilth for his crop: d) Regular cleaning of animals
(a ) Clear vegetation in the garden. e) Vaccinating animals to prevent diseases
(b ) Dig the garden using a jembe
(c ) Loosen the soil using a rake to create a 21. Explain three farming practices
fine tilth that Kimani should carry out in his
(d )Ensure the soil is moist but not overly vegetable garden in order to prevent
wet. soil pollution:
(e ) Plant coriander seeds evenly, at the a) Use organic fertilizers instead of chemical
correct depth. ones.
b) Use ash to control pests.
17. Describe the process of preparing c) Properly dispose of organic waste to avoid
honey before selling it: contamination.
a) Harvest honey from the hives.
b) Remove the honeycomb from the frames. 22. Identify the method used in preparing
c) Extract honey using an extractor or by honey:
crushing. Crushing and straining method
d) Strain the honey to remove any wax or
impurities. 23. List three types of foods that can be
e) Package and seal the honey. prepared by roasting:
f) Label the jars with relevant information for a) Meat
sale. b) Maize
c) Potatoes
18. Maina, a grade 7 learner, wants to
source for information from the 24. During a lesson, a teacher asked his
internet on hygienic practices carried learners to discuss three advantages of
out in rearing of chickens. List two earthing-up to tuber crops. What was
digital devices he may use to search for their responses?
the information while at school: a) It encourages the development of tubers.
a) Laptop b) It helps to support the plant’s stems.
b) Smartphone c) It prevents tubers from being exposed to
sunlight, thus preventing them from turning
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25. Learner to carry out the project b) Improves soil fertility
c) Increases water retention in the soil
1. Grade seven learners were given loose- d) Enhances agricultural productivity
coloured articles each to launder
during a practical lesson. Describe the 7. Give four processes involved when
procedure they followed to launder the laundering loose-colored items:
clothes appropriately. a) Sorting the clothes by colour
· Sort the clothes according to colour. b) Washing
· Fill the basin with cold water and add mild c) Drying
detergent. d) Finishing
· Gently wash the clothes to avoid excessive
rubbing or wringing. 8. During agriculture lesson, grade seven
· Rinse the clothes thoroughly with cold learners of Bidii school were taught
water to remove detergent. on the importance and methods of
· Add vinegar or lemon to the rinse water to weeding. What are some of the physical
help set the colour. methods of weeding?
· Dry the clothes by hanging it under the shade a) Digging out
to prevent colour fading from direct sunlight. b) Uprooting
c) Mulching
2. Name two examples of domestic
animals kept as pets: 9. Name three crops that require
a) Dog earthing-up:
b) Cat a) Irish potatoes
b) Sweet potatoes
3. During a class discussion, grade 7 c) Cassava
learners were asked to name examples
of organic mulches. Apart from dry 10. Name the following types of stitch:
grass, name two other materials that (a )Knit stitch
can be used as mulches in a garden: (b) Purl stitch
a) Straw
b) Leaves 11. Kimathi is a farmer who keeps layers.
Outline the five factors that he has
4. List three materials used when to consider when sorting and grading
laundering loose-coloured items: eggs:
a) Detergent suitable for coloured clothes a) Size
b) Water b) Shape
c) A basin c) Cleanliness
d) Shell condition
5. Grade seven learners were discussing e) Weight
different soil tilthing. Which soil tilth is
most appropriate for planting small- 12. List three foods that can be prepared
sized seeds? by steaming:
· Fine tilth a) Cabbage
b) Fish
6. Mention four benefits of soil c) Kales
conservation:
a) Prevents soil erosion
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13. During a visit to her grandfather’s c) Ash
farm, Kellen observed that her d) Salt
grandfather was cleaning animal
waterers thoroughly. Apart from 17. During a lesson, a teacher discussed
waterers, which other two areas must with her learners various forms of
Kellen’s grandfather maintain hygiene? soap made at home. Name the various
a) Animal feeders forms of soap that can be made and
b) Animal shelters used at home:
a) Bar soap
14. Describe the process of laundering a b) Liquid soap
loose-colored article for purposes of c) Paste soap
hygiene: d) Powder soap
· Sort the clothes according to colour.
· Fill the basin with cold water and add mild 18. Mwaura grows potatoes and cassava
detergent. in his farm for sale. Describe the steps
· Gently wash the clothes to avoid excessive he would follow in order to add value to
rubbing or wringing. his potatoes and cassava to earn more
· Rinse the clothes thoroughly with cold from the sales:
water to remove detergent. a) Potatoes:
· Add vinegar or lemon to the rinse water to 1. Harvest the potatoes when mature.
help set the colour. 2. Sort and grade them based on size and
· Dry the clothes by hanging it under the quality.
shade to prevent colour fading from direct 3. Dry and grind them
sunlight. 4. Package them.

15. Define the following terms as used in b) Cassava:

knitting: 1. Harvest mature cassava roots.
a) Purl stitch: 2. Peel and clean the roots.
· A stitch that creates a textured, raised 3. Process into flour, chips, or other processed
pattern. products.
· It is worked from the back of the stitch. 4. Package and market the processed products.
· It is used alternately with knit stitches in
creating fabric designs. 19. Use the picture below to answer
questions that follow:
b) Knit stitch: a) Name the structure above:
· A basic stitch in knitting that forms a smooth · Framed suspended garden.
surface on the front.
· It is worked from the front of the stitch. b) Mention two benefits of using the
· It is one of the two basic stitches used to structure above:
create fabric. i) It saves space.
ii) It improves drainage and air circulation
16. Mary wants to clean her kitchen using around the plants.
a home-made soap. List four natural
ingredients that she may use to make a c) List four locally available materials
soap: that grade 7 learners may use to
a) Plant oil construct framed suspended gardens:
b) Animal fats a) Wood

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 b) Plastic pipe b) List three crops that can be grown in the
c) Pots framed suspended gardens:
d) Strings a) Kales
b) Tomatoes
20. During her leisure time, Anita was seen c) Spinach
carrying out the activity below. List
three household articles that Anita can 25. Activity: With the guidance of your
make using the technique above: teacher of agriculture, source for
i) Tool bag locally available materials needed to
ii) Mat make homemade liquid soap. Use the
iii) Table wiper soap you have made to clean a knitted
iv) Gloves article.
Learner to carry out the project
21. Describe how you can knit a mat using
purl stitch:
Learner to describe

22. During a farm visit to Njeru’s farm,

grade seven learners of Bidii school
observed that he had grown lots of
banana plants. What is the planting
material for bananas?
· Suckers

23. Describe the best method of disposing

of the following types of waste on a
farm:
a) Plastic containers:
· Recycle the containers or dispose of them in
designated waste bins.

b) Plastic pipes:
· Reusing to make drip irrigation.

c) Polythene bags:
· Recycle or dispose of in appropriate waste
bins to avoid environmental pollution.

24. Grade 7 learners intend to construct

framed gardens in their school farm:
a) List three locally available materials
that can be used to construct the
framed suspended gardens:
a) Wood
b) Nails
c) String

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PRE-TECHNICAL STUDIES 7. What is one role of Pre-Technical
Practice Exercise 1 pg 266 Studies?
1. List three learning areas included in Pre- C) Providing hands-on experience in technical
Technical Studies. learning areas.
(a) Computer Science.
(b) Business Studies 8. Give an example of a task that might be
(c) Pre-Technical. done in Pre-Technical Studies related to
basic engineering.
2. Explain why Pre-Technical Studies are Building a simple circuit or designing a small
important for learners. mechanical structure.
Pre-Technical Studies help learners develop
practical skills, critical thinking and problem- 9. How do Pre-Technical Studies encourage
solving abilities. They provide hands-on independent learning?
experience in technical fields, preparing They promote hands-on activities, project-
students for future careers in engineering, based learning and problem-solving tasks
technology and business. allowing students to explore concepts on their
3. Match the following components of Pre- own and develop self-reliance.
Technical Studies with their descriptions:
Computer Science: 10. Which of the following is NOT a benefit
Learning about computer systems and of studying pre-technical subjects?
programming. C) Learning how to avoid technological
advancements.
Pre-Technical Studies:
Basic engineering skills and hands-on Practice Exercise 2:
experience. 1. Which of the following is NOT an online
safety measure?
Business Studies: B. Sharing personal information freely.
Understanding business management and
finance. 2. Write True or False:
Poorly lit rooms can be a potential safety
4. What skills are important for a career threat. True
in computer programming?
(a) Problem-solving skills. 3. Give an example of a physical safety
(b) Logical thinking and coding knowledge. threat in the immediate environment.
Slippery floors that can cause falls.
5. Write True or False:
Pre-Technical Studies help learners develop 4. Match the following physical safety
practical skills for future careers. True threats with their descriptions:
Theft: When someone takes your belongings
6. Describe one way Pre-Technical Studies without permission.
can prepare learners for a career in
business management. Hazardous Objects: Sharp items or broken
Pre-Technical Studies teach financial literacy, glass that can cause injuries.
entrepreneurship and management principles,
helping learners understand how businesses Cyberbullying: Unwanted messages received
operate and how to make informed financial online.
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5. Describe one rule to follow when using 3. Which type of computer uses binary
tools to ensure safety. data?
Always wear protective gear and use tools for B. Digital
their intended purpose to prevent injuries.
4. Write True or False:
6. What are some of the protective gear A computer is accurate because it follows
that should be worn to prevent injuries instructions precisely. True
in a workshop?
5. Give one example of each type of
(a) Safety goggles
computer:
(b) Gloves
(a) Supercomputer - IBM Summit
7. List two types of safety threats that can (b) Mainframe computer - IBM Z Series
be found in the immediate environment. (c) Minicomputer - PDP-11
(a) Electrical hazards (d) Microcomputer - Desktop PC or Laptop
(b) Fire hazards
6. Why is versatility an important
8. How can you ensure that your characteristic of a computer?
workspace is safe from hazards? Versatility allows a computer to perform
Keep the workspace clean, remove clutter,and various tasks, such as word processing,
ensure proper lighting and ventilation. calculations, and entertainment, making it
useful in different fields like education, business,
9. Explain one way to protect yourself and research.
from online safety threats.
Avoid sharing personal information and use 7. Match the following types of computers
strong passwords to protect online accounts. with their examples:

10. What is a key benefit of wearing • General Purpose: Laptop

protective gear? • Special Purpose: ATM Machine
C. It helps prevent injuries. • Analog: Seismograph
• Digital: Calculator

Practice Exercise 3 8. A special-purpose computer can

1. Describe five characteristics of a perform a wide variety of tasks.
computer. False (Special-purpose computers are
(a) Speed - A computer processes data quickly. designed for specific tasks only, such as ATMs
(b) Accuracy - It follows instructions precisely, or medical monitoring systems.)
reducing errors. 9. Match the type of computers with its
(c) Automation - Once programmed, it works function:
without human intervention.
• Hybrid Computer: Monitoring heart activity
(d) Versatility - It can perform multiple tasks at
• Digital Computer: Used for general tasks
the same time.
like word processing
(e) Storage - It can store large amounts of data
• Analog Computer: Measures temperature
for future use.
• Special Purpose Computer: Used in
precise control in manufacturing
2. Explain: What happens to data after it is
processed? 10. What is one use of a smartphone?
After processing, data is either stored in C. Taking photos
memory for future use or outputted in a
useful format, such as displayed on a screen or
printed on paper.
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Practice Exercise 4 9. Write True or False:
1. Name three types of drawing used in Chain lines are used to represent visible edges
technical fields. in a drawing. False (They are used to indicate
(a) Technical Drawing center lines, cutting planes or important
(b) Architectural Drawing boundaries.)
(c) Mechanical Drawing
10. Write what these abbreviations and
symbols stand for as used in drawing:
2. Why is drawing an important means of
(a) DRG - Drawing
communication?
(b) A / F - Across Flats
Drawing visually conveys complex ideas,
(c) A / C - Air Corners
designs and technical details, making it
(d) I / D - Inner Diameter
easier to understand and share information
accurately across different fields. Series of Squares and Rectangles:
• Use a ruler to keep the sides straight and
3. Which type of drawing is used to show parallel.
exactly how things are built or designed? • Vary the sizes and orientations.
B. Technical Drawing • Try overlapping some to create depth.

4. Write True or False: Series of Circles:

Artistic drawings are primarily used to show • Use a hand compass for perfect circles.
precise details and measurements. False • Try freehand circles to improve control.
• Experiment with different sizes and spacing.
5. Match the type of drawing with its
example: Different Types of Triangles:
Blueprints: Detailed plans for buildings. • Equilateral Triangle: All three sides are
Portraits: Pictures focusing on facial features. equal.
Mechanical: Drawings of diagrams of • Isosceles Triangle: Two sides are equal and
machines. the base is different.
Graffiti: Drawings for public spaces. • Right Triangle: One angle is exactly 90
degrees.
6. Write down four types of lines used in • Use a protractor to measure angles
drawing. accurately.
(a) Continuous thick line
(b) Continuous thin line Objects Representing Different Lines:
(c) Dashed line • Contour Lines: Outline an apple or hand to
(d) Chain line show the shape.
• Gesture Lines: Sketch a person in motion
7. What is the purpose of a continuous thin using quick, flowing lines.
line in technical drawing? • Implied Lines: Draw a group of birds flying
It is used for dimension lines, projection lines in a direction or a row of footprints leading
and leader lines to indicate measurements and into the distance.
reference points.

8. What does a dashed line represent in

technical drawings?
B. Hidden or invisible edges

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Practice Exercise 5 • Cross-Hatching: Add texture with lines
1. What is free-hand sketching? drawn at angles.
B. Drawing without tools like rulers or • Stippling: Build up shading using tiny dots.
protractors. • Blending: Create smooth shading with a
shading tool or your finger.
2. Which principle involves looking closely
at a subject to capture its details? 10. Sketch 4 straight lines using free-hand
C. Observation techniques.
(Practice drawing four straight lines without a
3. In perspective drawing, what is used to ruler.)
show depth?
Vanishing points 11. Draw a series of straight, curved and
contour lines.
4. Match the following principles of free- (Practice drawing different types of lines to
hand drawing with their descriptions: improve control.)
Observation: Captures shapes, proportions
and details of the subject. 12. Draw a series of squares, rectangles, and
circles using the hand compass method.
Proportion and Scale: Keeps both sides of (Use the hand compass method to sketch different
an object equal with a center line. shapes.)

Perspective: Uses vanishing points to show Practice Exercise 7

depth. 1. List three ICT tools used in modern
communication.
5. Draw a simple sketch of a house using (a) Email.
the box method. (b) Video Conferencing Tools (e.g., Zoom,
(Use a large rectangle as the base and add smaller Microsoft Teams)
rectangles for doors, windows, and the roof.) (c) Social Media Platforms (e.g., WhatsApp,
Facebook, Twitter)
6. What is the purpose of the box method in
free-hand sketching? 2. Explain the importance of ICT tools in
B. To outline shapes and get the basic structure business communication.
- They enable fast and efficient
7. How does the center-line method help in communication between employees,
drawing faces or symmetrical objects? clients, and stakeholders.
B. By keeping both sides equal with a center- - ICT tools support real-time
line. collaboration through emails, video
conferencing and messaging apps.
8. How do you use the hand compass - They help businesses improve customer
method to draw a circle? service and expand their reach through
A. Draw a circle by rotating your hand with a online platforms.
pencil point steady.
3. Which ICT tool allows real-time face-to-
9. Match the shading techniques with their face meetings over the internet?
purposes: C) Video Conferencing Tool.
Hatching: Create shading with parallel lines.

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4. Write True/False: Practice Exercise 8
Web conferencing tools are used for video 1. List three types of materials used in
meetings and additional features like screen production and give one example for
sharing. each.
True (i) Metals - Example: Steel (used in
5. Match the ICT tool with its description: construction and tools)
• Email: Facilitates sending and receiving (ii) Plastics - Example: Polyethylene (used
messages and files. in packaging and bottles)
• Mobile Phone: Enables voice and text (iii) Wood - Example: Oak (used in furniture
communication anywhere and anytime. and flooring)
• Video Conferencing Tool: A tool for real-
time face-to-face meetings. 2. Explain why metals are used for building
• Social Networking: Allows people to share structures and tools.
information, photos and videos. Metals are used for building structures
and tools because they have the following
6. Explain how using a smartphone can properties:
help in maintaining social relationships.
• Smartphones allow instant communication Strength: Metals can support heavy loads
through calls, texts and messaging apps. without breaking.
• They help people stay connected through
social media and video calls. Durability: They are resistant to wear and
• They provide access to shared experiences, tear, lasting for a long time.
such as sending pictures, videos and voice
notes. Malleability: Metals can be shaped into
7. List two ways ICT tools make different forms without cracking.
communication faster and more
efficient. Resistance to heat and corrosion: Some
(a) Instant messaging and email allow for metals, like stainless steel, resist rust and high
quick information exchange. temperatures.
(b) Video conferencing eliminates the need for
physical meetings, saving time and travel 3. Match the following materials with their
costs. properties:
Plastic - Lightweight and moldable.
8. Gmail
Wood - Natural and renewable.
9. Identify the communication apps shown Metal - Strong and durable
in the image. Ceramic - Hard and heat-resistant
X(Twitter), Facebook,Skype,Snapchat,
Dribbble,Instagram,Reddit,TikTok,Pinterest, 4. Which of the following is a non-metallic
pp,Spotify,Telegram,Behance,Linkedin,YouTube material?
and Discord. C) Glass
10. Use a computer or smartphone to:
(i) Send an email introducing yourself and 5. Identify and describe two materials used
sharing one interesting fact to other in making kitchen utensils.
learners. Material 1: Stainless Steel
(ii) The learner to be able to set up a video Examples: Spoons, forks, knives and pots
call with a friend or family member using Properties: Strong, durable, rust-resistant and
Zoom or Google Meet. heat-resistant

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Material 2: Plastic l Using Renewable Materials: Choosing
• Examples: Cutting boards, storage natural, replenishable materials such as
containers. bamboo or recycled wood to reduce
• Properties: Lightweight, non-reactive and environmental impact.
easy to clean. Practice Exercise 9
1. List three common types of metallic
6. Sort the following items into
materials and give one example of their
metallic and non-metallic
use in daily life.
materials:
(a) Steel - Used in building construction
Item Material Type
(bridges, buildings)
Iron Sheet Metallic
(b) Aluminium - Used in beverage cans
Wooden Chair Non-Metallic
(c) Copper - Used in electrical wiring
Plastic Non-Metallic
Wire Metallic
2. Explain why aluminium is preferred for
Glass Bottle Non-Metallic
making beverage cans.
Copper Bottle Metallic
Light weight: Makes it easy to transport.
Corrosion-resistant: Prevents rust and
7. Discuss the importance of using
contamination of the beverage.
sustainable materials in production.
Recyclable: Can be melted down and reused,
• Recycling: Reduces waste by reusing
reducing environmental waste.
materials like paper, plastic and metal.
Malleable: Easily shaped into thin sheets
• Upcycling: Gives old materials a new
without breaking.
purpose, reducing environmental impact.
• Renewable Resources: Using materials
3. Which metal is most likely to develop a
like bamboo and sustainably harvested wood
green patina over time?
helps protect the environment.
B) Copper
8. Which image below shows a
material that is commonly used for 4. Match each metal with its typical use.
making window frames? Steel - Construction materials.
(This requires an image, but materials Aluminium - Beverage cans
like aluminum and PVC plastic are Copper - Electrical wiring
commonly used for window frames.) Bronze - Sculptures and coins
9. What is the primary property of
ceramics that makes them suitable 5. Write True or False:
for making pots and plates? Steel is resistant to rust if it is not coated or
Hardness and heat resistance - treated.
Ceramics are strong and can withstand high False (Steel rusts when exposed to moisture
temperatures without breaking. unless treated or coated.)

10. List and describe two sustainable 6. List two properties of copper that make
practices for using materials in it suitable for electrical wiring.
production. (a) Good conductor of electricity - Allows
Recycling: Collecting and processing used
electricity to flow easily.
materials like plastic, metal and paper to
(b) Ductility - Can be drawn into thin wires
create new products.
without breaking.
(c) Corrosion resistance - Does not rust
easily, making it durable for wiring.

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7. Which metal is known for its lightweight 4. Matching the tools below with their
and is often used in aircraft? correct use
C) Aluminium Tool Use
8. Explain how the resistance to Divider Used for marking out circles.
corrosion affects the choice of Tape
metal for outdoor fixtures. Used for measuring length
Measure
• Corrosion-resistant metals like stainless steel,
Try-Square Used for ensuring right angles.
aluminium, and galvanized steel are chosen for
outdoor use to prevent rusting and wear due Stopwatch Used to measure elapsed time.
to moisture, rain, and temperature changes. 5. Explain the proper care and
• This ensures durability and reduces maintenance of a steel rule.
maintenance costs. • Keep it clean: Wipe off any dirt, grease, or
moisture with a soft cloth to prevent rust.
9. Match the metal with its colour. • Store it properly: Keep the steel rule in a
• Aluminium - Silver or light gray protective case or box to avoid bending or
• Copper - Reddish-brown damage.
• Bronze - Yellow • Avoid dropping: Dropping it can cause dents
• Gold - Bronze or inaccuracies in measurements.
• Use carefully: Don’t use the rule for tasks it’s
10. List three signs of rust or corrosion not designed for (e.g.hammering).
that you might observe on metallic 6. List two tools that are used
materials. specifically for marking out tasks.
(a) Reddish-brown flakes or spots (rust on (a) Marking knife (b) Scriber
iron or steel). 7. What is the primary use of a dot
(b) Green patina on copper (e.g., on old punch?
copper roofs or statues) B) Marking center points for drilling
(c) Surface pitting or rough texture 8. True or False Question:
(caused by oxidation or rusting) A marking knife is used to draw lines on paper.
False (A marking knife is used to mark lines
Practice Exercise 10 on materials like wood or metal, not paper.)
1. List three tools used for measuring. 9. Describe how to use a tape
(a) Steel rule measure to measure the length of a
(b) Tape measure
wooden board.
• Step 1: Place the end of the tape measure at
(c) Callipers
one edge of the wooden board.
• Step 2: Stretch the tape measure along the
2. Which tool is commonly used to measure
length of the board, ensuring the tape is flat
the thickness of materials?
and straight.
B) Callipers
• Step 3: Read the measurement where the
tape meets the other edge of the board.
3. Write true or false after this statement:
• Step 4: Double-check for accuracy, especially
A weighing balance is used to measure the
on longer boards.
length of an object. 10. Identify and name each of the
measuring and marking tools shown
False (A weighing balance is used to measure below.
the weight or mass, not the length.) A.Tape measure
B. Dot Punch.
C. Marking Knife.
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Practice Exercise 11 5. Describe the difference between Hard
1. Differentiate between soft copy and Disk Drives (HDDs) and Solid State
hard copy. Drives (SSDs).
Soft copy refers to a digital version of a HDDs: Use spinning disks to read/write data,
document or image that is stored electronically
have larger storage capacities, but are slower
(e.g. on a computer or cloud storage). It can be
and more prone to mechanical failure.
viewed on devices like monitors or screens.
Hard copy refers to a physical version of a
SSDs: Use flash memory to store data, which
document or image, such as a printed sheet of
paper. It is tangible and can be held in hand. makes them faster, more durable and more
energy-efficient but generally cost more per
2. Name two categories of printers
GB compared to HDDs.
and give one example for each.
(a) Inkjet printer - Example: HP DeskJet
(b) Laser printer - Example: Brother HL- 6. Which type of storage device is typically
L2300D used for portable data transfer?
3. A ________ gives output in form of B) External Hard Drive
sound.
Answer is Speaker. 7. Write True or False:
Compact discs can store more data than
Practice Exercise 12 digital versatile discs (DVDs).
1. List the four main categories of computer
False (DVDs can store more data than CDs.
hardware.
A CD typically holds around 700 MB, while a
Input devices (e.g., keyboard, mouse)
Output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) DVD can hold up to 4.7 GB.)
Storage devices (e.g., hard drives, SSDs)
Processing devices (e.g., CPU, RAM) 8. Identify one advantage and one
2. State one example of a voice input disadvantage of fixed storage devices.
device. Advantage: Larger storage capacity and
Microphone generally more cost-effective than portable
3. Explain the purpose of an output device. devices.
The purpose of an output device is to present Disadvantage: Not portable and can be
or display the processed data from the difficult to access without a computer (e.g.,
computer to the user in a readable or usable internal hard drives).
form. Examples include monitors (visual
output) and printers (physical output).
9. Match the following storage devices with
4. What is the function of the Central their description.
Processing Unit (CPU)?
Storage Device Description
The CPU is the “brain” of the computer. It
USB Flash Drive Portable storage device
performs calculations, executes instructions
Blu-ray Disc High-density optical disc
and processes data. It coordinates all activities
External HDD Portable storage device
within the computer by interpreting and
Used in cameras and
carrying out program instructions. Memory Card
phones

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10. Discuss why floppy disks are no longer (a) Job Creation.
commonly used as a storage medium. (b) Increased Local Economic Growth.
Floppy disks have very limited storage (c) Improvement in Living Standards.
capacity (only around 1.44 MB), are prone 6. Give an example of how a business
to damage (due to their fragile nature), idea can come from hobbies.
and are much slower compared to modern A person who enjoys baking might start a
storage solutions like USB flash drives, SSDs, bakery business. Their passion for baking
or cloud storage. Furthermore, most modern could evolve into a profitable venture by
computers no longer come with floppy disk offering baked goods to their community.
drives, making them outdated and obsolete.
7. Match the following entrepreneurial
Practice Exercise 13 qualities with their descriptions:
1. Describe one way entrepreneurship Quality Description
benefits local infrastructure Ability to generate new
Creativity
development. and innovative ideas.
Entrepreneurship can stimulate local
infrastructure development by creating Willingness to start
Risk-Taking
demand for better roads, utilities and new ventures despite
services. As businesses grow, they often uncertainty.
require improved infrastructure, which leads
to investments in local areas, benefiting the Persistence Continued efforts despite
community at large. difficulties or delays.
2. What role does social entrepreneurship
play in solving social issues? Self-Confidence Belief in one’s own
Social entrepreneurship addresses social issues abilities and decisions.
by developing innovative solutions that improve 8. Match the following sources
the quality of life and promote sustainable of business ideas with their
development. Social entrepreneurs often create explanations:
businesses that prioritize social impact, such as Source Explanation
providing clean water, education or affordable
Offers practical
healthcare to undeserved communities. Newspapers
knowledge and skills.
3. Write True or False:
Shows and Showcases new products
Social entrepreneurship focuses primarily on Exhibitions and innovations.
making a profit.
False - While profit can be a goal, social Existing and
Provides information on
Potential
entrepreneurship emphasizes on creating trends and needs.
Customers
social value and addressing community
challenges. Provides information on
Training and
what people need or
Experience
4. What is one important quality of a want.
successful entrepreneur? 9. Which of the following is NOT a
A. Risk-Taking - Successful entrepreneurs benefit of entrepreneurship?
are often willing to take calculated risks to B. Increased Business Closures -
pursue their business ideas and opportunities. Entrepreneurship typically leads to new
5. List three benefits of entrepreneurship businesses, not closures.
to a community.

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10. Explain why creativity is an Factor Explanation
important quality for successful
entrepreneurs. Ensuring that all
Creativity allows entrepreneurs to develop Safety for Everyone workers and visitors
unique ideas, solve problems and find are protected.
innovative ways to meet customer needs.
Creative thinking helps entrepreneurs stand
out in a competitive market and adapt Ensuring there are
to changing circumstances, increasing the Availability of enough people to
Workers work and do the job
chances of success. well.

Practice Exercise 14
Considering if there
1. List three examples of production units Roads and Other
are good roads or
Ways to Move Things
and briefly describe what they produce ways to move items.
(a Posho Mill - Produces flour from maize
for local consumption.
(b) Bottling Plant - Produces bottled 4. Write True or False:
beverages, such as water or soft drinks. A production unit is where raw materials are
(c) Clothing Factory - Produces garments, turned into finished products that can be sold
to customers.
such as shirts, trousers or dresses.
True - A production unit processes raw
materials into goods for sale.
2. Explain why it is important to consider
the availability of raw materials when 5. Describe one factor that affects the
location of a posho mill.
locating a production unit.
Availability of maize - A posho mill relies
The availability of raw materials is crucial
on a steady supply of maize to grind into flour.
because it ensures that the production It needs to be located near maize farming
unit can operate smoothly without delays areas or within easy access to maize suppliers.
or additional costs for transportation. It
6. Which factor is important when locating
also helps in maintaining a steady supply
a salon?
of resources to meet production demands, B. High population density - A salon
reducing production downtime. should be located in areas with many people
to ensure a steady customer base.
3. Match the following factors to consider
when locating a production unit with 7. Match the following factors influencing
their explanations: the location of a production unit with
Factor Explanation their correct explanations:
Factor Explanation
Ensuring there is The high demand for
Cost of Land and
enough water and Market Demand milled products in the
Workers
electricity. community.

Easy access to
transportation for raw
Transportation
materials and finished
products.

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 Factor Explanation save, how much to spend, and where to invest.
They give you a plan to achieve your financial
Reliable access to desires or needs.
Utility Access
water and electricity.
3. Match the following aspects of goal
Availability of skilled setting with their descriptions:
Labour Availability
labour for operations. Aspect Description
Deciding what you want
8. Explain how market demand influences Goal Setting to achieve and planning
the size of a production unit. how to reach it.
Market demand influences the size of a
production unit because higher demand
requires increased production capacity. If The process of deciding on
Financial Goals
there is a greater need for a product, a larger specific financial targets.
production unit may be needed to meet the
demand, often resulting in more workers, Financial Goal Plans for managing and
machines and space. Setting using your money.
9. What is a key consideration when
locating a cybercafe? 4. What is one benefit of setting financial
B. Internet access - A cybercafes primary goals?
function is to provide internet services, so B. Encouraging saving and budgeting -
having reliable and fast internet access is Financial goals help you plan how much to
crucial to its success. save and how to spend within your budget.

10. Give an example of how technology 5. Write True or False:

and equipment can determine the Setting financial goals helps in making
size of a production unit. decisions about where to spend or invest your
For example, a bakery may require advanced money.
ovens, mixers and packaging machines. The True - Financial goals guide you in prioritizing
number and size of these machines determine your spending and investment choices.
how much space is needed for the production
area. As technology improves, larger or more 6. Describe one way financial goals can
efficient machines might reduce the required help in preparing for future needs.
space or increase the capacity of the unit. Financial goals help by setting aside money
for future needs such as education, retirement
Practice Exercise 15 or emergencies, ensuring you’re financially
1. List the two meanings of ‘goals’ and prepared.
‘financial goals’.
(a) Goals - Desired outcomes or achievements 7. Which of the following is NOT a factor
that a person wants to reach. to consider when setting financial goals?
(b) Financial Goals - Specific targets related D. Indifference - Financial goals should be
to money, such as saving a certain amount, specific, flexible and relevant, not indifferent or
investing or budgeting effectively. unimportant.
2. Explain in simple terms what financial
goals help you decide.
Financial goals help you decide how to
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8. Match the following key factors for 2. Grade 7 learners in Bidii Junior School
setting financial goals with their were told to name three roles of
explanations: Pre-Technical Studies in everyday life.
What roles did they name?
Factor Explanation (a) Developing practical skills for future careers.
(b) Understanding and using technology
effectively.
Goals should be specific
Measurability (c) Improving problem-solving and critical
and clear.
thinking skills.

3. During a Pre-Technical Studies lesson,

Goals should be Learners in grade 7 were matching
Specificity
measurable.
some pre-technical terms with their
correct meaning, help them to match
Goals should align with them correctly.
Relevance your long-term plans and Pre-technical term Meaning
values.
Basic skills in
Pre-Technical Studies engineering and
Goals should be realistic hands-on activities
Achievability given your financial
situation.
Learning about
9. Explain why financial discipline is Computer studies technology and
important for achieving financial coding
goals.
Financial discipline helps you stick to your Learning
budget, avoid unnecessary spending and about financial
Business education
consistently save or invest towards your management and
financial goals. It keeps you focused and entrepreneurship
prevents impulse spending.
4. The condition of being protected from
10. List three key points that might or unlikely to cause danger,risk or injury.
be discussed about the importance
of financial discipline. 5. (a) What safety threat was this?
(a) Consistency - Regularly saving or investing (a) Electrical hazard
as planned. (b) Fire risk
(b) Control - Preventing overspending and
maintaining a balanced budget. (b) What safety threat could this pose?
(c) Focus - Staying committed to achieving (a) Electric shock
financial goals without distractions. (b) Fire outbreak

End of Term 1 Assessment: 6. State three physical potential safety

1. State three components of Pre- threats in a work environment.
Technical Studies. (a) Slip and trip hazards.
(a) Business Studies,Pre-technical and (b) Exposure to harmful chemicals.
Computer studies. (c) Machinery accidents.

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7. Leila was requested by her 12. State the meaning of the following
Pre-Technical Studies teacher to terms:
list three online safety threats in an (a) Computer - A device used for processing
immediate environment. What threats and storing data, and executing tasks.
did she likely list? (b) Data - Raw facts and figures that are
processed to form information.
(a) Phishing attacks.
(c) Information - Processed data that is
(b) Identity theft.
meaningful and useful.
(c) Cyberbullying.

13. Name three criteria used to

8. Complete the following sentences by classify computers.
filling in with the right online safety (a) Size
threat being described: (b) Purpose
(i) Illegally accessing someone’s computer or (c) Processing power
online accounts to steal information or
cause damage: Hacking 14. Arrange the following computers
(ii) Sending mean or hurtful messages to from the largest to smallest:
someone over the internet: Cyberbullying (i) Supercomputers
(iii) A type of malware that locks your computer (ii) Mainframe computers
or files and demands money to unlock them: (iii) Minicomputers
(iv) Microcomputers
Ransomware
15. State one characteristic of a
9. Write three ways of observing Safety in
computer.
the Immediate Environment.
It can process large amounts of data quickly.
(a) Follow all safety guidelines
(b) Wear appropriate safety gear
(c) Report any unsafe conditions or practices.
Here are the answers for End of Term 11
10. Pair each of the following subjects with
Assessment:
its correct description.
1. What is Pre-Technical Studies?
Subject Description
Pre-Technical Studies is a subject that
Computer Studying technology and introduces learners to basic technological
Science coding techniques. concepts, skills, and practices used in various
Developing practical fields such as engineering, design, and
Pre-Technical engineering skill. technology. It helps develop practical abilities
Studies through hands-on activities.
Learning about financial
management and 2. Outline three roles of Pre-Technical
Business Studies entrepreneurship. Studies in day-to-day life.
(a) Develops problem-solving skills.
11. Name each of the following (b) Prepares students for future careers in
examples of computers. technology and engineering.
(a) Desktop computer (c) Teaches practical skills that can be applied
(b) Laptop computer
in everyday tasks.
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3. Name each of the following types of 7. Draw a circle of radius 7cm. Inside
computers below. the circle, draw a chain line to
(a) Mainframe computer divide it into two equal parts.
(b) Desktop computer (Unfortunately, as an AI, I cannot physically
(c) Laptop computer draw, but the solution involves drawing a
(d) Smartphone circle with a compass, and then using a
straight edge or chain line to divide it into two
4. Match the following types of equal parts.)
computers with their examples.
Type of Computer Examples 8. Jackson, a grade 7 learner, was
told by his Pre-Technical Studies
General Purpose computer Laptop facilitator to search for the
meaning of the following terms
during a lesson on ‘Online Safety
Special Purpose computer ATM Machine
Threats’. Help him to write the
meaning of each term:
Analog computer Speedometer (a) Cyberbullying - The use of electronic
communication to bully someone, often by
sending hurtful messages or threats.
Digital computer Smartphone
(b) Phishing - A method used by cybercriminals
5. State one difference between the to trick people into providing sensitive
term data and information as used information, such as passwords or credit
in computer. card details.
Data is raw facts and figures, while
information is processed and organized data (c) Hacking - The act of gaining unauthorized
that is meaningful. access to a computer system or network.

(d) Malware - Malicious software designed to

6. Explain the following characteristics harm or exploit a computer system.
of a computer:
(i) Speed - Computers can process and 9. State three ways of observing
perform tasks at a very fast rate. safety in the immediate
(ii) Versatility - Computers can be used for a environment.
wide variety of tasks across different fields. (a) Follow safety guidelines and procedures.
(iii) Consistency - Computers perform tasks (b) Wear appropriate safety gear.
accurately and without errors consistently. (c) Ensure that hazardous materials are
(iv) Diligence - Computers can work properly labeled and stored.
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10. Match the following ways of how 12. Learners in Grade 7 were studying
to keep personal and sensitive data safety measures for the immediate
secure when online with the correct work environment. They observed a
description. man wearing the safety equipment
shown below. State one safety
measure that this equipment helps
Ways of keeping
Personal and
to protect us from.
Description This equipment helps protect us from
Sensitive Data
Secure injuries related to falling objects or
Combine letters, machinery.
(Safety gear such as helmets, gloves, etc.,
numbers, and special
protects workers from various hazards.)
characters. Avoid
Strong Passwords
using easily accessible 13. State one difference between
information like artistic drawing and technical
birthdays or names. drawing.
Add an extra layer Artistic drawing focuses on creativity
and personal expression, while technical
of security to your
drawing is precise and used for
accounts by requiring
Two-Factor communication in engineering, architecture,
a second form of and design.
Authentication
identification, such as
a code sent to your 14. Use a pencil and a plain paper only
phone. to sketch the following 8 straight
lines. Do not use a ruler or any
Avoid clicking on straight edge.
suspicious links or (As an AI, I can’t perform drawing tasks, but
this is a skill exercise that requires drawing
sharing personal
Phishing Scams straight lines freehand.)
information in
response to unwanted
15. In your Grade 7 Pre-Technical
emails or messages.
Studies, you have been learning
about different techniques used
to create depth and texture in
11. How can you ensure that your drawings. Shading is one of the
workspace is safe from hazards? essential skills artists use to make
(a) Ensure all equipment is maintained and safe to their drawings look more realistic.
use Can you list two different shading
(b) Keep the workspace clean and free of techniques that can be used to
obstacles
add dimension and detail to your
artwork?
(a) Hatching
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16. What do the following symbols and 4. State one difference between
abbreviations stand for as used in technical and artistic drawing.
drawing? Technical drawing is precise and used
DRG - Drawing for creating plans and designs in fields like
A/F - As Found engineering and architecture, while artistic
A/C - As Constructed drawing is more creative and focuses on
I/D - Inside Diameter personal expression.

17. List two ICT tools used in 5. The following are the steps of
communication. shutting down a computer but not
(a) Email in correct order. Arrange them
(b) Video conferencing software (e.g., Zoom) correctly:
(i) Click Start menu.
18. George, a manager at a company, (ii) Save your work and close applications
wants to hold an online meeting (iii) Click “Shut Down”
with his employees who are
located in different regions. Which 6. Which ICT tool of communication
application can he use to effectively is represented by the icon shown
communicate face-to-face with his below?
employees? Email
Zoom
7. Match the following injuries that
Here are the answers for End of Term III can occur in a work environment
Assessment: with their correct causes.
1. During a lesson on Safety in the INJURY CAUSE
immediate environment, grade Burns Fire or hot things
7 learners came across the word Scalds Hot liquids
hazard. What does it mean? Cuts Sharp objects
A hazard is any source of potential harm, 8. Which material is likely to have the
danger, or risk that could cause injury, following two characteristics?
damage, or loss in the environment. (i) It is attracted by a magnet
(ii) It is very hard
2. Economic resources can be (iii) It is a good conductor of electricity
categorized into three main classes, (iv) It rusts when exposed to moisture
name them: Answer: Iron or steel (Materials like iron fit
(a) Land (b) Labor (c) Capital these characteristics.)

3. What is the meaning of a

9. Explain the meaning of diligence as
computer?
used in defining characteristics of a
A computer is an electronic device that
computer.
processes data, performs calculations, and
Diligence refers to the computer’s ability
executes instructions to carry out tasks
to work continuously without getting tired
such as storing, retrieving, and displaying or making mistakes, always performing tasks
information. with care and attention.

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10. In technical drawings, various 17. State three visual programming
types of lines are used to represent language applications.
different features of an object. (a) Scratch
Identify the type of line shown in (b) Blockly
the circle below. (c) App Inventor
- Continuous line (for visible edges)
- Dashed line (for hidden edges) 18. Name the following fixed storage
devices:
11. Leila, a grade 7 learner, asked her (a) Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
friend to give her some business (b) Solid State Drive (SSD)
ideas in order to start a business. (c) Optical Disk (CD, DVD)
Name any two business ideas Leila
was given. 19. Identify and name the following
(a) Selling food and beverages. parts of scratch labelled A, B, and
(b) Selling clothes and accessories. C:
(Unfortunately, I cannot see the image, but
12. Name any two security features typical Scratch parts might include:
found in the Kenya sh1000 shilling (a) Block Palette
note. (b) Scripts Area
(a) Watermark of the Kenyan President. (c) Stage
(b) Security thread that changes colour.
20. State three differences between
metallic and non-metallic
13. State the three categories used to
materials:
classify computers.
(a) Metals are good conductors of electricity,
(a) Analog computers
while non-metals are poor conductors.
(b) Digital computers
(b) Metals are usually shiny, whereas non-
(c) Hybrid computers
metals are dull.
(c) Metals are generally harder and stronger,
14. In technical drawing, what do the while non-metals are more brittle.
following abbreviations stand for?
(i) O/C - On Center 21. List two roles of entrepreneurship
(ii) DRG - Drawing in a community.
(iii) A/C - As Constructed (a) Creation of job opportunities.
(b) Improvement of community services and
15. State two characteristics of capital infrastructure.
as a factor of production.
(a) Capital can be used to produce goods and 22. What is a financial goal as used
services. in entrepreneurship?
(b) Capital is a man-made resource that A financial goal in entrepreneurship is a
requires investment. specific target set by a business to manage,
grow, and allocate financial resources,
16. Name the following tools used in a ensuring sustainability and profitability.
work environment:
(a) Hammer
(b) Wrench
(c) Screwdriver
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 CREATIVE ARTS AND SPORTS 5. By combining materials like paper, fabric,
1.0 Foundations of Creative paint and pictures
Arts and Sports
1.1 Introduction to Creative Arts and 1.2 Components of Creative Arts and
Sports Sports
Activity 1 Activity 3
- Learner to list some activities he or she does - Learner to listen to a narrative from an
for fun like swimming, playing football, singing elderly person and then answer the questions
- Learner to list things that he or she likes appropriately.
watching like sports, movies
- Learner to list some sports like football, Activity 4
handball, athletics. (i) - Jogging
Activity 2 - Aerobics
- Learner to collect various pictures inspired - Press-ups
by Creative Arts and Sports, paste the - Frog jump
pictures on a surface to make a collage then (ii) - Strengthens muscles
take a photograph of the collage
- Improves blood circulation
- The photo of the collage is to be pasted on
- Lowers the risk of injuries
the first page of Creative arts and sports
book. - Improves one endurance

Assessment 1 Activity 5
1. a) Visual Arts - Forms that are appreciated 1. Learner to look at the pictures
through the use of eyes. 2. - Ladder drill
b) Music and dance - Music is the creative - Balancing on a beam
composition of songs while dance is the - Juggling
rhythmic movement of the body. - Dribbling through cones
c) Drama and film - drama is the live - Jumping
performance of actions while film is the
3. - Ladder drills help improve
recorded performance of actions whereby
coordination by enhancing footwork
actors pre-record the actions.
timing and muscular control.
d) Sports - these are physical activities that
- Balancing on a beam helps improve
aim at promoting an individual’s fitness and
coordination by training the brain and
coordination.
body to work together.
2. The audience are the people who watch,
- Juggling improves coordination
cheer and appreciate the categories of
synchronizing the hand and the eyes
Creative Arts and Sports
- Dribbling through cones helps
3. A creative artwork made by collecting and
improve coordination by incorporating
pasting different materials onto a surface to
footwork and body control.
create an artistic composition.
- Jumping helps improve coordination by
4. - Old newspapers
enhancing the connection between the
- Old magazines
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- Printed pictures

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 Activity 6 4. It is a musical staff that consists of five
1. Learner to look at the pictures horizontal lines and four corresponding
2. - squating spaces

- Deadlift 5. These short lines that extend above or below

the treble staff to notate pitches that are
- Push ups
outside the staff’s normal range.
- Pull-ups
6. F A C E
3. - Squating helps in strengthening lower
7.
muscles
- Deadlifts help in strengthening all the
body muscles
- Push-ups is a body weight exercise that
improves strength in multiple muscle
groups
- Pull-ups strengthen multiple muscle
groups especially in the upper body. 8. Semibreve - 4 beats
9. This is the order of events in a story
Activity 7 10. This is the ability of a person’s muscles
- Learners to listen to each other as to exert force againist an object or to
they speak then answer the quesions overcome resistance.
appropriately
2.0 Creating and Performing
Creative Arts and Sports
Activity 8

g
2.1 Drawing and painting
qq
qqq q Activity 1
qqq q 1. Learner to give a yes or no answer
2. - Pencil
Activity 9 - Charrcoal
- Learner to watch videos and films on how - Chalk
components of Creative Arts and Sports - Crayons
relate to each other and write down short - Coloured pencils
notes.
3. - Balance

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- Tone
Assessment 2
- Shape
1. - Visual Arts
- Value
- Music and
C Ddance
E F E G C D
- Space
- Drama and film
- sports
Activity 2
2. This is whereby there are two crotchet beats
- Learner to search for other types of lines
in a bar.
from a digital device and note them down.
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 Activity 3 - Break down the longer patterns into
- Balance has been achieved by distributing the smaller portions that are mananeable
drawing equally in the available space.
3. 2 time in rhythm means that these are two
4
Activity 4 beats per mesure and the quarter note gets
- Learner to suggest answers to the given one beat.
questions.
4. 2 beats
Assessment 3
1. - Charcoal; 2.3 Javeline and Sculpture
- Coloured chalk Activity 5
- Crayon (a) Javelin throw
- Coloured pencil (b) Javelin
- Pencil (c) By throwing the javelin to the longest
distance possible
2. These are colours that show calmness
(d) Learner to give names of Kenyan athletes
3. - Red
who participate in javelin throw
- Orange
- Yellow

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Activity 6
4. When both sides of the drawing have equal
q mirror each
qqq q - Learner to watch video clips and pictures of
q
components therefore they
other
qqq q the javelin sector.

5. By crisscross the lines using cross hatching

technique Activity 7
6. - Learner to use digital devices to check
pictures of a javerlin and observe its parts.

Assessment 5
1. It is a sculpting technique that involves

g
7. Warm colours - red, orange, yellow
removing material from a solid block to
8. Blending
create a three dimensional form.
9. Using dark colour
2.
C D E F E G C D

2.2 Rhythm
Assessment 4
1. - Identify strong and weak beats
- In 24 time signature, there are four
crotchet beats in every bar
- Notes should not be beamed across the
bar line
2. - Check and identify the time signature
- Identify the note values and rests used and
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4. - Carry - Prepare the staff with a G-clef
- Approach run - Add rhythm
- Cross over - Ensure a smooth rhythm
- Release 4. Learner to compare many four bar melodies
- Follow through in C-major and perform them using the
descant recorder.
5. - Sanding
- Texturing
2.5 Handball
- Smoking
Activity 10
- Painting
- Learner to practice jump pass, side pass and
flick pass in handball.
2.4 Melody
Activity 11
Activity 8

g
- Learner to watch a video clip on high and
1. Learner to sing a song with classmates low dribbling in handball.
q
qqq q
q
q q
2. It should have qualities of a good melody like
be q
- It shouldq singable with leaps of a 3 rd
Assessment 7
- It should have identifiable shape or 1. - Jump pass
contour
- Side pass
- It should have symmetry
- Flick pass
- It should start on d, m or s and ends
2. Low dribbling
on d.
3. Jump pass

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Activity 9
2.6 Descant Recorder
Activity 12
- Learner to get a music notation book with
C D E F E G C D
melodies on staff and carry out the given
activities.
Assessment 6
1. - Singable with leaps of a 3rd Assessment 8
- Identifiable shape or contour 1. It is a Western wind instrument
- Symmetry 2. - Use the left thumb to cover the back hole
- Starts on d, m or s and ends on d - Cover all the holes
2. - It is the first and most important note of a - Support the recorder using the right
scale hand thumb
- It builds the foundation of the melody by - Blow gently to produce the note of C
giving a strong start
3. - Blowing
3. - Draw the graphic outline of the shape of
- Tounguing
your melody
- Fingering
- Divide the graphic outline into four
parts - Phrasing
- Write the scale and key signature - Breath control
- posture

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4. - Improves a person’s music skills of creating Assessment 10
and performing 1. - I will choose a relatable story whose
- Enhances a person’s listening skills themes address pertinent and contemporary
- It is a form of enjoying music issues affecting the audience.
- Helps in ensemble settings - I will employ the use of costumes and props
5. They make music interesting that would enhance message delivery in an
interesting manner.
- I will vary my voice in different tones, pitches,
and volumes to mimic different characters
2.7 Storytelling and animation
and convey emotions.
Activity 13
- I will use non-verbal cues such as facial
- Learner to narrate a story before his or her expressions and gestures to emphasize on
classmates key moments and issues.
- I will use visual illustrations and real-life
Activity 14 examples to enhance understanding of the
- Door - Transition, passage, escape, discovery message I will be conveying.
- Pen - Authority, communication, education, - I will engage the audience by; asking
knowledge questions, giving them an opportunity to
- Fire - destruction, danger, purification, life ask questions, welcome their thoughts and
contributions to the theme I am addressing.
- Key - Success, power, access, knolege
- I will use interesting and well known songs to
keep the audience alert and entertained.
Assessment 9
2. Beginning: where the characters and the
1. It is a booklet of a sequence of images of still key incident are presented to the audience.
objects that change slowly and gradually
Middle: where characters interact to build
from one page to the next.
up the story and face conflicts up to the
2. - Pocket book or paper climax.
- Pencil End: in falling action the characters try to
- Ruler solve their conflicts and reach in a conclusion
- Crayon at the end of the story.
- Paint brush 3. • microphones
- Sharp cutting tools like scissors • smartphones, tablets, or computers
3. - Subject matter in animation is the main • camera
theme, topic or focus of the animation. 4. It is a booklet that contains a sequence of
4. - Spacing images of still objects that change slowly and
- Key frames gradually from one page to the next.
- Consistency in size 5. -Papers
- Overlap -Pencils
- Timing -Ruler
-Crayons
-Stapler/ paper camp / needle and string for
binding
- Scissors

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6. Assessment 12
- To build and boost the confidence that is 1. Choral folk song
required during performance. 2. Varied answers depending on the community
- Rehearsing enables the performer to of the learner.
familiarize with the content and become 3. Projection and balance of the performers’
flowless when performing. voices
- To experiment with tone, pitch, gestures, - Phrasing by taking pauses after groups pf
and facial expressions, which can enhance notes in the melodies of the folk songs.
message delivery and emotional engagement
- Tempo; the speed of the songs beats as
thus make storytelling more entertaining.
heard from the singers voices and musical
- Helps in timing and pacing that is essential instruments used.
during performance.
- The tone quality of the voices of the singers.
- Helps the performer to be familiar with the
- Dynamics; softness or loudness of the
storyline and memorize it properly.
voices of the performers and the musical
- Helps in preparing props, visual aids and instruments used.
costumes and practicing on how to use them
- The expression of the performers and
seamlessly.
interpretation drawn by the audience.
- Practicing in the performance space helps
- The gestures and dance movements used
refining on stage movements and stage
to emphasis on the message being passed
management during performance.
across.
- The intensity and strength of the
Assessment 11 performance.
1. Chest trap. - Mood: the atmosphere created around the
2. Dribbling is a skill in football whereby a audience after listening to folk songs.
player moves with the ball making shot kicks - idiom/authenticity; the relevance of the folk
while controlling it to evade opponents and song to the occasion of performance.
create opportunities for their team.
4.
3. The low drive shot is intended at scoring
- Folk songs help in preserving and
a goal while keeping the ball close to the
transmitting cultural heritage and values.
ground. While the placed shot is used when
the player aims at high sections of the goal - They retell the history, traditions, and
where the is less likely to reach. languages of communities in Kenya.

4. Steps of improvising - Folk songs convey stories, moral lessons, and

historical accounts thus educate the people
• Melting the wax
in the community
• Adding pigment
- Folk songs promote community unity and
• Pouring in the moulds bonding through participation in singing,
• Cooling dancing and watching.
• Cutting to size. - Are a form of entertainment during
5. Team effort refers entails the collaborative community gatherings, ceremonies and
work of a group of individuals (teammates) national holidays.
who combine efforts, and skills, to achieve a - The sacred folk songs help in seeking God’s
common goal. intervention and presence in the communities,
therefore they are prayers.

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- Performance of folk songs is a means of convey cultural values, beliefs, and historical
earning income for the performers. narratives of the community.
- Folk songs attract tourists thus promote the - Social Status and Wealth; In different
foreign exchange sector by providing the communities, the type and amount of
government income. jewellery worn by individuals is used to
5. -Birth and naming folk songs indicate a person’s wealth. Women’s jewellery
-Worship folk songs indicate their husbands’ or fathers’ wealth.

-Marriage folk songs - Leadership-some traditional jewellery is used

to indicate leadership status and it is worn
-Work folk songs
by chieves, elders or kings.
-Funeral folk songs
- Marital status; In communities such as
-Initiation folk songs the Abagusii, women were given anklets
(ebitinge) by their husbands to indicate that
Assessment 13 they are married. The Turkana women wear
1. How to make a Kenyan themed bracelet beaded jewellery around their necks to
using the one-way technique. indicate that they are married.
Step 1: using a fishing line, start a row of - Used for beauty purposes
four black beads. - To mark initiation rites; among the Tharaka
Step 2: add two white beads. community a leg bell which was worn during
the initiation ceremonies of warriors
Step 3: add four red beads.
- To indicate fertility among women; among
Step 4: add two white beads.
the chuka women, cowrie shells indicated
Step 5: add four green beads.
that they are fertile and ready to bear
Step 6: repeat the steps above starting from children.
the first one.
3. -Performance techniques applied when
Step 7: once you achieve the desired length, performing patriotic songs
secure the ends by using a tight knot and
- Proper diction; Pronounce the words clearly
trim them.
and appropriately.
2.
- Apply proper dynamics, tone and pitch that
- Among the Samburu people, beaded are attributed to the patriotic song.
necklaces are known as mporo and each
- Use appropriate facial expressions that help
colour bead signifies different meanings;
in emphasising on the message of the song.
Green: is the colour of the earth; nourisher
- Use appropriate and allowed body language;
of cattle, Lighter green: Safeguards the
when performing national anthems observe
pregnancy of female holders, White: the
the body etiquette approved. Minimise
colour of milk, signifies new life, Bright blue:
unnecessary body movements.
source of energy, Dark blue: symbolises
Enkai (God) - Perform in platforms that allow and respect
the patriot song that you want to perform.
- Among the Maasai community, beads
jewellery are used to indicate age, gender, 4. Patriotic songs are musical compositions
social status, and to mark important life that express love, pride, loyalty, and devotion
events such as weddings and initiation. to one’s country. These songs are used to
celebrate national identity, history, values,
- Cultural identity and heritage; Different
and achievements, and they unite people by
communities in Kenya have unique jewellery
fostering a sense of collective national pride.
styles that are used to identify them from
others by carrying cultural symbols that
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5. During public events like public holiday • The toes are pointed to minimize drag.
celebrations, sports events, or civic • The kick is initiated from the hips
ceremonies such as swearing in ceremonies.
6. -Singing the national anthem. Assessment 15
- Writing and performing patriotic songs. 1. Rope games are the fun activities whereby
-Celebrating national heroes and events participants use ropes to skip as high and as
through music. many times as possible.
- Making beads and jewellery 2. Varied answers for example:
Mnyoo (Caterpillar)
Assessment 14 - A single rope is used, with two players
1. Crouch dive turning it.
2. - Start by standing at the edge of the pool - The jumper starts by jumping with
with your feet together and arms at your one-foot slowly and gradually adds more
sides steps, resembling a caterpillar’s movement.
- Take a deep breath to fill the lungs. - Towards the end of the sequence the jumper
- Jump with your feet together and toes should emulate the motion of the caterpillars
pointed down on the ground by lying and using arms and
- Maintain this position once in the water feet to lift the body up quickly.
3. Body alignment in backstroke. - When playing this game, the players count
number from one to the highest while
- The body lies horizontal in the water, with
keeping rhythm with the skipping speed.
minimal vertical movement, the body should
be straight from head to toe. Objective:
- The head is kept head in a neutral position, - To complete a t sequence of jumps without
with the face above the water and your eyes tripping on the rope.
looking straight up. Rules
- The body takes a supine position; lies while - The jumper begins with simple single leg
facing the sky. jumps and increases the complexity by
4. adding more steps and alternating feet.
- To breath while in the supine position; - Player can show mastery by jumping in a
zigzag patterns very quicky.
- Rotate with a sight raise of the head to
inhale. 3. Varied answers for example:
- Lower the head and exhale continuously Mama Njeri
while underwater. Others: Mama Njeri?
- Take enough breath to last a stroke or two One in the middle: Eh
before taking another. Others: Unaenda wapi?
5. A flutter kick is a swimming technique that One in the middle: Sokoni
involves moving the legs in a rhythmic, Others: Kununua nini?
alternating up-and-down motion to push the
One in the middle: samaki
swimmer forward.
Others: Mboga gani?
• The legs are extended straight back, then
moved up and down in a kicking motion. One in the middle: ombuta
• The knees are slightly bent to allow for a Others: Haya kwaheri salimia watoto
snapping action at the end of the toes. nyumbani. Lakini nilisikia bwana yako
aliumwa na nyoka!
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 One in the middle: auuuwii! Nifanye nini? Sina - Equality: players from different social
mwingine! Wa kunipenda! Kama peremende! backgrounds, ages, gender, and races
All:(player in the middle emulates frog jumps have equal chances of participating. The
as they sing this part) Sijamkuku kuku participants are given equal treatment and
sijampata moja when they win, they receive uniform awards.
Sijamkuku kuku sijampata mbili…tatu…. 2. Mood
nne….tano….sita….saba…nane…tisa… - The mood is how the folk songs are
Sijamkuku kuku sijampata kumi performed to influence the emotional
response of the audience.
4. - Rope games teaches players coordination, - The mood of a folk song is directly tied to its
rhythm, and teamwork. lyrics, melody, and performance style.

- Helps in improving agility, balance, and - It can evoke various emotions such as joy,
endurance of the players. sorrow, nostalgia, or celebration.

- Engaging in these games helps build strength, - The singing style, tempo, and dynamics
endurance, and flexibility. contribute to the mood, with faster tempos
often creating a lively atmosphere, while
5. - When a jumper steps on the rope.
slower tempos may evoke a more sombre or
- When a jumpers trips over while playing. reflective mood.
- If the jumper does not jump high enough to 3. -Theme
clear the rope and the rope hits their body;
-Plot
their feet, legs, or body.
-Confidence of the performers’
- In games where there is a specific rhythm
or pattern by jumping in time with a moving -Use of voice
rope, incorrect timing for instance jumping -Use of props
too early or too late, or missing a beat can -Audience involvement
result in elimination. -Time management
- If there are certain rules for how the jumper 4. Folder that holds a collection of a learner’s
should move for example hopping on one work that is used to showcase their abilities.
foot, jumping in a specific pattern, or jumping
5. Roles of analysis in creative arts and sports
backward, breaking the pattern or jumping
• Creates a deeper understanding and
incorrectly can result in elimination.
interpretation. When analysing categories
of Creative Arts and Sports, one can gain a
3.0 Appreciation in Creative
richer understanding of the strategies, skills
Arts and Sports and intentions of the participants.
Assessment 16 • Analysis offer critique that lead to
1. - Fairness: Sports encourage fair play improvement of the performers by focusing
where there are rules that ensure that all on the feedback from peers and critics.
participants have a chance to play on a level • Constructive analysis helps refine the skills
playing field. Fairness encourages trust and of performers and push their creative
integrity in when playing. boundaries.
- Teambuilding: Sports encourage • Creates understanding of different cultural
collaboration, communication and teamwork heritage.
among team members. Team building builds • In sports, analysis help in enhancing
the spirit of unity, thus helps players to work performance when the coaches and players
together to achieve a common goal. focus on the analysis to help them in training
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 strategies, tactical adjustments, and skill of the action.
development. Supporting characters: the other people
• Analysis encourages creativity, enlightens or animals who interact with the main
decision-making, and contributes to overall character positively or negatively to build up
excellence in performance. the story.
Antagonist: the rival to the main character.
They oppose the main character and build
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1. Visual arts: Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, 7. Physical Fitness is a person’s ability to

Photography, Creation of montage and perform daily tasks and physical activities
collage, Displaying and appreciation of visual with ease without straining or hurting
arts. 8.
Sports : Athletics , Ball games , Gymnastics Name Symbol Rest

h
swimming, Indigenous games , Inter-school/ Minim
inter-class sports competitions, and Physical
exercises.
Drama and film: Acting, Watching,
Recording , Casting , Engaging in drama 9. Jump pass
festivals. 10. Handball
Music and dance: Singing of folk songs, 2
11. In time, there are two crotchet beats in a
4
country music, religious music and taarab bar.
music, Dancing; folk dances, tap dances, 12. Cross-hatching, Stippling, Shading, and
cultural creative dance, contemporary dance Smudging.
and modern dance, and Engaging in music
13.
festivals.
2. The audience entails the people who watch,
cheer and appreciate the categories of
creative arts and sports.
3. Mixed Media: Combine materials such as
paper, fabric, paint, and found objects to add
depth to the collage.
Layering: layer images and materials to
show the relationship between the categories
of creative arts and sports.
4. -By Using layering techniques
14. singable with leaps of a 3rd.
Incorporating different textures and
Has identifiable shape/contour.
materials.
Has symmetry.
-Using colours and contrasts to guide the
viewer’s eye through the composition. Starts on d, m or s.
5. Teamwork: The ability to work Ends on d to show finality.
collaboratively with others towards a 15. Jump pass
common goal. 16. Tonguing: this is the placing of the tongue
6. The protagonist: main character around against the base of the upper teeth when
whom the story revolves and who does most starting a note to produce a “tu/ du”.

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 q q qq qq qq
Fingering: the opening and closing of finger
holes using the correct fingers to produce
well-articulated notes.
Posture: for accurate production of notes;
play while sitting or standing upright with nn nn nn nn
q h
the back and head straight, neck and relaxed
shoulders while holding the descant recorder
properly. n
Blowing: this is the gentle passing of air into
the blowing hole using the mouth to produce 8. This is the location, time and period when
sound. the action in a story takes place from
Breath control: when playing the descant the beginning to the end. It can be: a
recorder use consistent breath speed to Geographical area, Historical time, and a
produce uniform tones. Period or era or generation.

Phrasing: involves taking breaths in between 9.

notes at the right time.

END OF TERM I ASSESSMENT II

1. Visual arts
Music and dance 10. - Pencils
Drama and film - Charcoal
Sports - Chalk
2. - Glue sticks - Crayons
- Double sided tape - Coloured pencils
- Office glue 11. Tone is the darkness or lightness of colour or
3. Strength refers to the ability of a person’s shade in a drawing.
muscles to exert force against an object or 12.
to overcome resistance. - Cross-hatching
4. - Stippling
- Shading
- Smudging
13. Cool colours are the hues that evoke a
sense of calm, relaxation, and coolness and
are associated with cool or cold elements in
nature, such as water, sky, and plants.
14. A time signature is a musical notation that
tells indicates the number of beats in each
5. ½ a beat measure and what type of note gets one
6. A period of silence in music. beat.
7. Varied answers. Example:

hh hh
15. - Time signature,
- Repetition of note values and rests,
- Variation of note values and rests
16. Ta-te

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17. Javelin throw. 24.
18. -sanding
-texturing
-smoking
19.

20. - Singable with leaps of a 3rd: A good melody 25. A booklet with images that gradually
is easy to sing. A leap of a third in melody change from one page to the next, creating
refers to the distance between two notes the illusion of movement when flipped quickly.
that are separated by three scale degrees.
Leaps help in making the melody to be
END OF TERM II ASSESSMENT I
singable.
1. Artistic forms that are perceived and
- Identifiable Shape/Contour: This is the
appreciated by sight or by eyes; they include;
direction of melody. It can be ascending or
paintings, drawings, photomontage, dance,
descending, fast or slow, higher or gentle.
drama and film.
- Symmetry: this is when parts/ phrases of a
2.• In sports, the participants wear uniform and
melody mirror each other thus making the
sportswear that are appropriate and provide
melody to be interesting and memorable.
comfort while performing.
- Starts on d, m, or s: The tonic (d) is the first
• Such attires include; swimming costumes,
and most important note of a scale. m (mi):
playing kits, running kits, sports shoes
The mediant is the third note of a scale. The
• In team sports, the participants wear similar
mediant (m) note is used to start interesting
playing kits for ease in communication and
and less predictable melodies. s (sol):
collaboration.
dominant: starting a melody on a dominant
( s) creates an interesting melody that • In creative arts the performers wear
attracts the listener who is eager to hear costumes that reflect character, cultural
more. background and time in history.
- Ends on d: A good melody often resolves 3. Character: This is the person, animal or
back to the tonic and on a stable note that being that do the action an interact with
gives a sense of ending or conclusion. others in a story.
21. Soh Setting: This is the location, time and period
when the action in a story takes place from
22. Low dribbling
the beginning to the end.
23. To score goals.
Plot: This is the order of events in a story.
Theme : This is the main/ central idea in a
story.
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5. This is the lowness or highness of sound in 1. These are creative activities and arts that
music that are perceived through the use of the
6. taa-aa-aa-aa eyes.
7. -Photography
-Painting
-Montage
-Puppetry
-Drawing
Ledger lines are used to notate pitches that -Collage
are outside the staff’s normal range. -Pottery
8. The signature is a symbol that indicates how 2.
many beats are in a measure and what note
i. Using the scissors they cut out the materials
values represent one beat.
you are going to use in the collage.
9. Pair of quavers pair of quavers
ii. They sketched the layout and divide the
Crotchet crotchet minim sections for each category of creative arts
10. Strength refers to the ability of a person’s and sports.
muscles to exert force against an object or iii. They created the labels for each category of
to overcome resistance. creative arts and sports.
11. • Pencils • Charcoal iv. They positioned each label at the top of each
• Chalk • Crayons section of the categories of creative arts and
• Coloured pencils sports.
12. Balance ensures that the drawing has v. Before gluing arrange the materials onto
stability and guides the viewers’ eyes across the base surface, they layered the images in
the artwork. the places as you wish them to be.
13. Blending vi. They glued the pieces by starting with the
14. blue ( clean water) green stagnant water largest pieces and work all the way to the
with hyacinth smallest and finer pieces. Use the tweezers to
15. Semibreve place the smaller pieces.

16. Julius Yego used you-tube videos to learn vii. They overlapped the materials and add
javelin throwing. fabric, contrasting colours, textured paper to
create depth.
17. Sculpture is the art of modifying materials to
create three-dimensional artworks. viii. Finally, they displayed the collage for
appreciation by teacher.
18. F (first space)
• A (second space)
3. Varied answers for example;
• C (third space)
Ferdinand Omanyala- sprints
• E (fourth space)
Mary Moraa- medium distance races
19. -Singable with leaps of a 3rd.
Julius Yego- javelin throwing
-Has identifiable shape/contour.
Faith Kipyegon- medium distance races
-Has symmetry.
Kipchoge Eliud- marathon
- Starts on d, m or s.
-Ends on d to show finality.
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4. This is the organization of events in a story • She blew gently.
from the introduction, development, climax • She ensured precise fingering of the pitch
and conclusion. holes thus produced accurate intonation.
5. • She ensured that she used the correct
techniques of playing a descant recorder.
14.
• Circumcision/ initiation
• Marriage ceremonies
• Burials
• Birth of children
• Naming of children
6. • Harvesting period
(mark any relevant response)
15. The criss-cross beadwork technique the
players wore them to show their loyalty and
Duration: ½ beat patriotism as Kenyans.
7. Ledger lines are the short lines that extend 16. Supine position
above or below the treble staff to notate 17. - Always swim under the supervision of your
pitches that are outside the staff’s normal teacher or instructor.
range. Ledger lines are used to indicate -take note of the depth of the pool and avoid
pitches that are higher or lower than the deep ends.
staff’s normal range. -Warm up before swimming to avoid muscle
8. warm colours: red, orange or yellow strain or cramps.
9. If the note falls on or above the middle line -Only dive in areas designated for diving and
(B), the stem points down and the it is placed where the water is deep enough.
on the left-hand side. -follow the pool rules
- If the note is below the middle line B, the - Swim within your comfort zone and avoid
stem points upwards and it is placed on the overexertion.
right-hand side.
-Use appropriate swimwear gear and use
10. Phase 1: carry floatation devices if you have not mastered
Phase 2: approach run swimming skills appropriately.
Phase 3: cross over - do not swim when you are feeling ill.
Phase 4: release 18. plaiting
Phase 5: follow through 19. Ta-te ta-te ta-te ta-te ta-te ta-te taa taa
11. In melody, a lead is an interval between two 20. Steps
pitch notes that involves jumping between i. sketching the image of the javelin on the
notes that are three steps away in the wood considering the general shape.
musical scale.
ii. carve out the negative parts of the javelin
12. flick pass focusing on the shape and pointedness.
13. iii. Decorate the javelin.
• She covered the pitch holes fully thus avoided 21. jump shot
air leakage.

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22. Patriotic songs are musical compositions that 5. • Pencils
express love, pride, loyalty, and devotion • Charcoal sticks
to one’s country. These songs are used to
• Crayons
celebrate national identity, history, values,
and achievements, and they unite people by • Wax
fostering a sense of collective national pride. 6. Cool colours are colours that evoke a sense
23. - Maintaining possession of the ball. of calmness in the audience.
- Setting ground for passes, dribbling or • shades of blue, green, and purple.
shooting. • Blue
24. Crayon etching is the process of making • Green
pictorial compositions where shapes, patterns • Purple
and images are scratched using sharp tools 7. Time signature indicates how many beats are
through a layer of blank ink to show desired in each measure.
compositions underneath.

8.
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1. A collage is a piece of art created by A
collecting assembling different materials
like coloured paper, fabric, photographs and
written cut-outs and sticking them onto a
surface using adhesives.
2. • Music is used in sports to help athletes
C
maintain rhythm and coordination during
training or performance.
• Music can be played to motivate athletes
B
and create an energetic atmosphere during
sports events.
A. Grip
• Music is essential in warmup exercises since it
B. Shaft
provides beats and rhythm that provide pace
C. Metal tip
and ensure coordination.
9. - Use the left thumb to cover the back hole.
• Music is essential part of celebrations after
sports events. - Cover all the holes.
3. - Support the recorder using the
a. Setting: The setting is the time and place in right-hand thumb.
which a story occurs. - Blow gently to produce the note of C.
b. Theme: The theme is the central idea or 10. • Use of gestures
message that the story passes across to the • Use of voice
audience. • Facial expressions
4. a) carry • use of body
b) Approach • use of songs
c) run • audience involvedness
d) cross over • use of props
e) release/ throw • use of costumes
f) follow through
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11. Using a toothpick or sharp object to scratch - Only dive in areas designated for
or etch the top layer to reveal the forms diving and where the water is deep
underneath. enough.
12. Patriotic songs that are sung express love, - Follow the pool rules
loyalty and devotion. - Swim within your comfort zone and
• National anthem avoid overexertion.
• East African community anthem - Use appropriate swimwear gear
• Loyalty pledge and use floatation devices if you
• School anthem have not mastered swimming skills
13. • Voice projection balance. appropriately.
• Phrasing - Do not swim when you are feeling ill
• Tempo ( ½ a mark each mark any appropriate
• Tone responses.)

• Dynamics 19. plaiting

• Expression and interpretation 20. varied answers. Mark relevant and appropriate
responses.
• Gestures and movement
• Intensity
END OF TERM III ASSESSMENT II
• Mood
1. Ways in which learners express patriotism
• Idiom/ authenticity
through creative activities
* (Mark if the responses imply any of the above by
i. Visual Arts (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture):
definition or explanation.) Artists can create works that reflect national
14. a. Collect materials such as coloured wax symbols, landmarks, or historical moments
and pigments of colour. ii. Creating and performing patriotic songs
b. Melt the wax and mix with the that celebrate the history, culture, and values
pigments of colour. of the nation can be a powerful form of
c. Pour the mixture into moulds and let it patriotism. Patriotic anthems or national
harden. songs, whether classical or modern, can stir
d. Remove from moulds. emotions of unity and national pride.
15. iii. Performing in plays that portray national
heroes, cultural traditions, or historical
events is an effective way to teach others
about the nation’s past while fostering a
sense of belonging and pride.
iv. Creating and wearing clothing that
16. Pencil dive and crouch dive. incorporates the national flag, colours,
17 Backstroke or symbols can be a used as costumes
18. - Always swim under the supervision of to express patriotism. This can include
your teacher or instructor. traditional attire designs that reflect national
pride.
-Take note of the depth of the pool and avoid
deep ends. v. Collaborating with local communities to
create public art that reflects shared values,
- Warm up before swimming to avoid
heritage, and the spirit of the nation can
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vi. Organizing Cultural Festivals: Taking part in Performance: The rope turners should not
events that showcase national music, dance, deliberately distract or interfere with the
food, and crafts fosters national pride and jumper.
unity. These festivals can celebrate important - Being Honest in Their Observations:
national holidays or commemorate If a jumper makes a mistake (like tripping
significant historical events. on the rope or failing to clear it), the rope
vii. Engaging in Community Traditions and turners should honestly report the error,
Rituals: Reviving and sharing local customs, rather than letting the jumper continue
dances, or traditional ceremonies tied to if they’ve clearly broken a rule. Integrity
national identity can help preserve heritage requires them to play fairly and not let
while building a sense of pride in national personal biases or favouritism influence their
culture. actions.
viii. Promoting Traditional Crafts: Supporting - Avoid Cheating (e.g. Altering the Rope
or creating artwork, jewellery, pottery, Path): Rope turners should not cheat by
and other crafts that reflect local cultural altering the path or direction of the rope in
practices helps preserve and promote ways that are meant to confuse or trap the
national heritage. jumper. They should not intentionally change
2. Equality in sports, ensures that players the swing of the rope to cause the jumper to
from different social backgrounds, ages, fail. Playing with integrity means ensuring the
gender, and races have equal chances of game is challenging but fair.
participating. The participants are given 6. Face Up: The swimmer’s face stays above
equal treatment and when they win, they the water, looking straight up or slightly
receive uniform awards. toward the sky.
3. 7. Pencil dive and crouch dive.
- Measure the material into the size of A3 8. Arm Action:
(30cmX 42cm). - Arms are extended forward, with palms
- Fold the material into two. facing down.
- Sketch out the design and cut the material - Reach one arm above your head.
into the A3 size. - Enter the arm in the water palm-first.
- Use glue or double-sided tape create pockets - Drive the arm downward and outward.
for loose papers. - Turn at the elbow to sweep the arm in
- Create a cover using a piece of fabric. toward your hip.
- Make binds using a ribbon or elastic band - Alternate arms in a continuous cycle.
- Secure the edges using stapler and pins. 9.
4. The player is eliminated and another one is - Proper diction; Pronounce the words clearly
given the chance to play. and appropriately.
5. - Maintaining Consistent Rope Speed and - Apply proper dynamics, tone and pitch that
Rhythm so as the jumpers have a fair chance are attributed to the patriotic song.
to time their jumps. They should not speed - Use appropriate facial expressions that help
up or slow down the rope intentionally in emphasising on the message of the song.
to disadvantage or throw off the jumper.
- Use appropriate and allowed body language;
Integrity in maintaining a steady pace helps
when performing national anthems observe
keep the game enjoyable and fair for all
the body etiquette approved. Minimise
players.
unnecessary body movements.
- Avoiding Interfering with the Jumper’s
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- Perform in platforms that allow and respect the patriot song that you want to perform.
10. A collage is a creative artwork made by collecting and arranging various materials, such as images
(photographs, prints, paintings, drawings), Text (words or phrases) and Objects (paper, fabric, ribbons
and found objects,) onto a single surface, by using adhesives such as glue and tape to create an
artistic composition.
11. Activities in visual arts:
- Painting - Drawing - Sculpture - Photography
- Creation of montage and collage - Displaying and appreciation of visual arts.
12. Character, setting, theme and plot.
13.
Note name Symbol Rest Value
Semibreve 4 beats

Minim 2 beats

Crotchet 1 beat

A pair of quavers 1 beat

14. - Agility ladder drills - balance beam exercises

- juggling - ball dribbling
- gymnastics - Zumba
- Jump squats
15. The lines and spaces on the treble staff are named and numbered from the bottom upwards.
16. 2/4 time means that there are two beats in each bar in a pattern.
17. Balance in drawing refers to the equal distribution of visual components in a drawing.
18. To achieve darker tones more media is applied on the surface and lighter tones are achieved by
limiting the amount of media used.
19. Taa-aa-aa-aa
20. A rest lasts as long as its note value would last.
21. Carving
22. Javelin
23. Jump pass in handball
24. Notes Finger position
C LT F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7
C1 LT F2

25. Thanos projected his voice properly to ensure that he was audible enough he also pronounced all
the words properly.
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