Smart Minds Agriculture Grade 10 Learner’s Book complies with the
Basic Education Curriculum Framework and the curriculum design for
Agriculture through the following salient features:
• There is use of everyday experiences and contexts that learners can
easily relate to.
• There is a wide use of inquiry-based activities and tasks.
• In line with the constructivist approach, the activities suggested will
build and reinforce understanding of agriculture concepts.
• Through the activities, a deliberate effort has been made to mainstream
the necessary values and attitudes and to cover targeted skills so that
learners can solve problems in the immediate environment.
• The Read about it feature gives room for learners to read and interpret
information, enhancing cognitive development.
• The Searching for information feature throughout the textbook aims
at encouraging learners to look for information within the scope, hence
developing their research skills.
• The Assessment exercise feature at the end of every sub strand is for
purposes of formative assessment. The exercises test learners’
understanding of the concepts covered so as to provide timely feedback
and support.
Having been authored by experts in the field of Agriculture, this textbook is a
must-have for all learners and teachers of Grade 10 Agriculture.