Welcome to EduCoachStore Lesson Notes — professionally written, classroom-ready lesson notes for Primary (Basic 1–6), Junior Secondary (JSS/GSS 1–3), and Senior Secondary (SS 1–3).
Nigeria is currently in a transition period where schools may be using both:
- Old Curriculum Lesson Notes (previous scheme of work), and
- New Revised Curriculum Lesson Notes (Sept. 2025) (the updated national curriculum).
The New Revised Curriculum is being introduced in phases. Implementation starts at the beginning of each 3-year education cycle: Primary 1 (Basic 1), Primary 4 (Basic 4), JSS1 (GSS1), and SS1. nerdc.org.ng
That is why EduCoachStore keeps both Old and New available, so every school can teach correctly—based on what applies to their class level right now.
What the Federal Government Changed (Why the New Curriculum Matters)
The Federal Ministry of Education introduced the new curriculum to:
- Reduce subject overload and help learners focus better FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
- Promote practical skills (trade/vocational learning) alongside academics FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION+1
- Strengthen digital readiness through Digital Literacy / Digital Technologies nerdc.org.ng+1
- Restore and strengthen Nigerian History as a key subject from Primary through JSS FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION+1
Old vs New Curriculum (Clear Differences)
Subject Load (Old vs New)
Under the reforms, the subject count was reduced across levels. For example:
- Primary 1–3: Old 13–15 → New 9–10
- Primary 4–6: Old 15–17 → New 10–12
- JSS 1–3: Old 15–18 → New 12–14
- SSS 1–3: Old 15–20 → New 8–9 FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Learning Focus
- Old Curriculum Lesson Notes: traditional structure, more subject-heavy, used widely during the transition.
- New Curriculum Lesson Notes (Sept. 2025): fewer subjects, clearer outcomes, stronger skills + digital + creativity emphasis. FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION+1
New Revised Curriculum Subjects by Level (What Learners Now Offer)
Below is the official approved subject offering under the New Revised Curriculum. nerdc.org.ng
Primary 1–3 (Basic 1–3)
Minimum 9, maximum 10 subjects: nerdc.org.ng
- English Studies
- Mathematics
- Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
- Basic Science
- Physical & Health Education
- CRS (Christian pupils) / IS (Muslim pupils)
- Nigerian History
- Social and Citizenship Studies
- Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
- Arabic Language (Optional)
Why it matters: strong literacy/numeracy foundation + early creativity (CCA) + civic awareness + national identity (History). FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION+1
Primary 4–6 (Basic 4–6)
Minimum 11, maximum 12 or 13 subjects: nerdc.org.ng
- English Studies
- Mathematics
- Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
- Basic Science and Technology
- Physical & Health Education
- Basic Digital Literacy
- CRS / IS
- Nigerian History
- Social and Citizenship Studies
- Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
- Pre-vocational Studies
- French (Optional)
- Arabic Language (Optional)
Why it matters: this is where the new curriculum intentionally grows hands-on skills — creativity (CCA), Digital Literacy, and Pre-vocational learning (intro to practical life skills and work habits). nerdc.org.ng+1
Junior Secondary School 1–3 (JSS/GSS 1–3)
Minimum 12, maximum 13 or 14 subjects: nerdc.org.ng
- English Studies
- Mathematics
- Nigerian Languages (One Nigerian Language)
- Intermediate Science
- Physical & Health Education
- Digital Technologies
- CRS / IS
- Nigerian History
- Social and Citizenship Studies
- Cultural & Creative Arts (CCA)
- Trade Subject (choose ONE)
- Business Studies
- French (Optional)
- Arabic Language (Optional)
Trade (choose one): nerdc.org.ng+1
- Solar Photovoltaic installation & maintenance
- Fashion design & garment making
- Livestock farming
- Beauty & cosmetology
- Computer hardware & GSM repairs
- Horticulture & crop production
Why it matters: this is the government’s major push for art/crafts, practical work, and employable skills inside the school system — not only theory. FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION+1
Senior Secondary School 1–3 (SS 1–3)
At SSS level, students take 8–9 subjects, with 5 core/compulsory and then electives based on track. FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION+1
5 Core & Compulsory Subjects: nerdc.org.ng+1
- English Language
- General Mathematics
- One Trade Subject
- Citizenship and Heritage Studies
- Digital Technologies
Electives by track (examples): nerdc.org.ng
- Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Agriculture, Further Mathematics, etc.
- Humanities: Nigerian History, Government, CRS/IS, Languages, Literature, Music/Visual Arts, etc.
- Business: Accounting, Commerce, Marketing, Economics
Why it matters: students become more future-ready — stronger digital learning, stronger citizenship/heritage understanding, plus at least one trade skill. FEDERAL MINISTRY OF EDUCATION+1