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Grade 01: Islamic studies

6 units across the school year. Each has a worked example, an activity and a standard to meet.

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What you will be able to do

L1Primary6 units36 teaching weeks36-week school yearBloom levels: Remember, Understand, Apply
  • Remember Recite and understand the selected passages for this grade.
  • Understand Explain the pillars of faith in age-appropriate words.
  • Understand Describe the acts of worship and how to carry them out.
  • Understand Tell and explain lessons from the stories studied.
  • Apply Apply the values of honesty, respect and kindness in daily life.
  • Understand Describe how learning and culture grew in Islamic history.

Task, condition and standard

Task

Meet the outcome of every unit in Grade 01 Islamic studies, and keep one piece of evidence for each.

Condition

A 36-week school year, 6 units, a teacher or guide, a learning book or device, and local examples in the local language first with English support.

Standard

Each unit: at least 4 of 5 attempts correct, said or written, with one real example from home or school. Course pass: no unit at 'Not yet' after one retry, and a pass in SA1 and SA2.

Assessment plan

Formative checks FA1 to FA4 around weeks 6, 12, 24 and 30; summative checks SA1 in week 18 and SA2 in week 36.

unit by unit

6 units with worked examples

Unit 1 The Holy Qur'an: recitation and memorisation Weeks 1 to 6Remember

In this unit, 'The Holy Qur'an: recitation and memorisation', you learn to recite and understand the selected passages for this grade. Lessons are short and playful, with objects, pictures and talk. You see it, say it, then do it alone.

  • Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'The Holy Qur'an: recitation and memorisation' and say what it means in your own words.
  • Connect: name one place in your own day where it applies.
  • Use it: recite and understand the selected passages for this grade. Practise with care and respect, in class and at home.
  • Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time.
Worked example. Model run for 'The Holy Qur'an: recitation and memorisation'. A short text or story is read aloud. Learners say the main lesson in one sentence. In pairs they find one moment in school or home where this lesson would help. Each learner plans one small action for the week and tells it to a partner. At the end of the week they report back. What a good answer looks like: the lesson is in the learner's own words, the example is real and local, and the action is small enough to do. Content follows the approved local syllabus and is checked by a qualified teacher.

Activity. About 20 to 30 minutes of class work, then one short practice task for home. Keep evidence: one page in your learning book.

Standard to meet. Recite and understand the selected passages for this grade: at least 4 of 5 attempts correct, said or written, with one real example from home or school.

Unit 2 Faith and belief Weeks 7 to 12Understand

In this unit, 'Faith and belief', you learn to explain the pillars of faith in age-appropriate words. Lessons are short and playful, with objects, pictures and talk. You see it, say it, then do it alone.

  • Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Faith and belief' and say what it means in your own words.
  • Connect: name one place in your own day where it applies.
  • Use it: explain the pillars of faith in age-appropriate words. Practise with care and respect, in class and at home.
  • Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time.
Worked example. Model run for 'Faith and belief'. A short text or story is read aloud. Learners say the main lesson in one sentence. In pairs they find one moment in school or home where this lesson would help. Each learner plans one small action for the week and tells it to a partner. At the end of the week they report back. What a good answer looks like: the lesson is in the learner's own words, the example is real and local, and the action is small enough to do. Content follows the approved local syllabus and is checked by a qualified teacher.

Activity. About 20 to 30 minutes of class work, then one short practice task for home. Keep evidence: one page in your learning book.

Standard to meet. Explain the pillars of faith in age-appropriate words: at least 4 of 5 attempts correct, said or written, with one real example from home or school.

Unit 3 Worship and practice Weeks 13 to 18Understand

In this unit, 'Worship and practice', you learn to describe the acts of worship and how to carry them out. Lessons are short and playful, with objects, pictures and talk. You see it, say it, then do it alone.

  • Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Worship and practice' and say what it means in your own words.
  • Connect: name one place in your own day where it applies.
  • Use it: describe the acts of worship and how to carry them out. Practise with care and respect, in class and at home.
  • Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time.
Worked example. Model run for 'Worship and practice'. A short text or story is read aloud. Learners say the main lesson in one sentence. In pairs they find one moment in school or home where this lesson would help. Each learner plans one small action for the week and tells it to a partner. At the end of the week they report back. What a good answer looks like: the lesson is in the learner's own words, the example is real and local, and the action is small enough to do. Content follows the approved local syllabus and is checked by a qualified teacher.

Activity. About 20 to 30 minutes of class work, then one short practice task for home. Keep evidence: one page in your learning book.

Standard to meet. Describe the acts of worship and how to carry them out: at least 4 of 5 attempts correct, said or written, with one real example from home or school.

Unit 4 Stories of the prophets and the life of the Prophet Weeks 19 to 24Understand

In this unit, 'Stories of the prophets and the life of the Prophet', you learn to tell and explain lessons from the stories studied. Lessons are short and playful, with objects, pictures and talk. You see it, say it, then do it alone.

  • Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Stories of the prophets and the life of the Prophet' and say what it means in your own words.
  • Connect: name one place in your own day where it applies.
  • Use it: tell and explain lessons from the stories studied. Practise with care and respect, in class and at home.
  • Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time.
Worked example. Model run for 'Stories of the prophets and the life of the Prophet'. A short text or story is read aloud. Learners say the main lesson in one sentence. In pairs they find one moment in school or home where this lesson would help. Each learner plans one small action for the week and tells it to a partner. At the end of the week they report back. What a good answer looks like: the lesson is in the learner's own words, the example is real and local, and the action is small enough to do. Content follows the approved local syllabus and is checked by a qualified teacher.

Activity. About 20 to 30 minutes of class work, then one short practice task for home. Keep evidence: one page in your learning book.

Standard to meet. Tell and explain lessons from the stories studied: at least 4 of 5 attempts correct, said or written, with one real example from home or school.

Unit 5 Manners and values Weeks 25 to 30Apply

In this unit, 'Manners and values', you learn to apply the values of honesty, respect and kindness in daily life. Lessons are short and playful, with objects, pictures and talk. You see it, say it, then do it alone.

  • Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Manners and values' and say what it means in your own words.
  • Connect: name one place in your own day where it applies.
  • Use it: apply the values of honesty, respect and kindness in daily life. Practise with care and respect, in class and at home.
  • Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time.
Worked example. Model run for 'Manners and values'. A short text or story is read aloud. Learners say the main lesson in one sentence. In pairs they find one moment in school or home where this lesson would help. Each learner plans one small action for the week and tells it to a partner. At the end of the week they report back. What a good answer looks like: the lesson is in the learner's own words, the example is real and local, and the action is small enough to do. Content follows the approved local syllabus and is checked by a qualified teacher.

Activity. About 20 to 30 minutes of class work, then one short practice task for home. Keep evidence: one page in your learning book.

Standard to meet. Apply the values of honesty, respect and kindness in daily life: at least 4 of 5 attempts correct, said or written, with one real example from home or school.

Unit 6 Islamic civilisation and contribution Weeks 31 to 36Understand

In this unit, 'Islamic civilisation and contribution', you learn to describe how learning and culture grew in Islamic history. Lessons are short and playful, with objects, pictures and talk. You see it, say it, then do it alone.

  • Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Islamic civilisation and contribution' and say what it means in your own words.
  • Connect: name one place in your own day where it applies.
  • Use it: describe how learning and culture grew in Islamic history. Practise with care and respect, in class and at home.
  • Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time.
Worked example. Model run for 'Islamic civilisation and contribution'. A short text or story is read aloud. Learners say the main lesson in one sentence. In pairs they find one moment in school or home where this lesson would help. Each learner plans one small action for the week and tells it to a partner. At the end of the week they report back. What a good answer looks like: the lesson is in the learner's own words, the example is real and local, and the action is small enough to do. Content follows the approved local syllabus and is checked by a qualified teacher.

Activity. About 20 to 30 minutes of class work, then one short practice task for home. Keep evidence: one page in your learning book.

Standard to meet. Describe how learning and culture grew in Islamic history: at least 4 of 5 attempts correct, said or written, with one real example from home or school.

assessment

How you are checked

Evidence for each unit is marked with this rubric by a teacher, and by a peer where the unit allows. Pass: no criterion at 'Not yet' after one retry.

Marking rubric (Not yet, Meets, Exceeds)
CriterionNot yetMeetsExceeds
UnderstandingNeeds helpStates the main ideaExplains with an example
Practice in daily lifeNot yetSometimesOften, with a record
Respect and care in discussionNeeds remindingMostlyAlways and helps others
Own reflectionNoneShortHonest and specific
Practice habitRarelyWeeklyMost days

Ten-question check, with model answers

Q1. Unit 1 (The Holy Qur'an: recitation and memorisation): show that you can recite and understand the selected passages for this grade. Name the first step you used and the last.

Model answer: First step: Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'The Holy Qur'an: recitation and memorisation' and say what it means in your own words. Last step: Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time. Your evidence must meet the standard: at least 4 of 5 attempts correct, said or written, with one real example from home or school. (Covered in unit 1: The Holy Qur'an: recitation and memorisation.)

Q2. Unit 2 (Faith and belief): show that you can explain the pillars of faith in age-appropriate words. Name the first step you used and the last.

Model answer: First step: Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Faith and belief' and say what it means in your own words. Last step: Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time. Your evidence must meet the standard: at least 4 of 5 attempts correct, said or written, with one real example from home or school. (Covered in unit 2: Faith and belief.)

Q3. Unit 3 (Worship and practice): show that you can describe the acts of worship and how to carry them out. Name the first step you used and the last.

Model answer: First step: Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Worship and practice' and say what it means in your own words. Last step: Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time. Your evidence must meet the standard: at least 4 of 5 attempts correct, said or written, with one real example from home or school. (Covered in unit 3: Worship and practice.)

Q4. Unit 4 (Stories of the prophets and the life of the Prophet): show that you can tell and explain lessons from the stories studied. Name the first step you used and the last.

Model answer: First step: Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Stories of the prophets and the life of the Prophet' and say what it means in your own words. Last step: Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time. Your evidence must meet the standard: at least 4 of 5 attempts correct, said or written, with one real example from home or school. (Covered in unit 4: Stories of the prophets and the life of the Prophet.)

Q5. Unit 5 (Manners and values): show that you can apply the values of honesty, respect and kindness in daily life. Name the first step you used and the last.

Model answer: First step: Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Manners and values' and say what it means in your own words. Last step: Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time. Your evidence must meet the standard: at least 4 of 5 attempts correct, said or written, with one real example from home or school. (Covered in unit 5: Manners and values.)

Q6. Unit 6 (Islamic civilisation and contribution): show that you can describe how learning and culture grew in Islamic history. Name the first step you used and the last.

Model answer: First step: Listen and talk: hear a short story, text or example linked to 'Islamic civilisation and contribution' and say what it means in your own words. Last step: Reflect: what went well, what was hard, and one thing you will do next time. Your evidence must meet the standard: at least 4 of 5 attempts correct, said or written, with one real example from home or school. (Covered in unit 6: Islamic civilisation and contribution.)

Q7. Which action verb starts the outcome of Unit 1 (The Holy Qur'an: recitation and memorisation), and at which Bloom level is it?

Model answer: 'recite', at the Remember level. (Covered in unit 1: The Holy Qur'an: recitation and memorisation.)

Q8. In which weeks does Unit 6 (Islamic civilisation and contribution) run?

Model answer: Weeks 31 to 36. (Covered in unit 6: Islamic civilisation and contribution.)

Q9. Which weeks does Unit 1 (The Holy Qur'an: recitation and memorisation) cover?

Model answer: Weeks 1 to 6. (Covered in unit 1: The Holy Qur'an: recitation and memorisation.)

Q10. At which Bloom level does Unit 6 (Islamic civilisation and contribution) start?

Model answer: At the Understand level, with the verb 'describe'. (Covered in unit 6: Islamic civilisation and contribution.)

levels L1 to L7

Where this course sits on the ladder

Levels L1 to L7 for Islamic studies
LevelWhat you can doThis course
L1 Foundationkindness, honesty and sharing in daily life.You are here
L2responsibility, courage and care for others and nature.Next step up
L3fairness, respect for difference and service.Later step
L4ethical choices and citizenship.Later step
L5leadership, wellbeing and ethical reasoning.Later step
L6 Degreeapplied ethics, culture and community work.Later step
L7 Postgraduatescholarship, counselling or teaching at depth.Later step

Notes: a level is reached when you can meet its standard, not by age. Learners may move up or down a level by subject.

ten locations and global

Localised for your place

Teach in the local language first, with English support. Use local currency, units and examples in every worksheet. Local curriculum and ministry rules are checked before use in a school; Arabic, Islamic, Social and Moral content needs licensed educators and ministry review. Child-safety rules apply for every learner under 18.

India (Bengaluru)

Use INR in money problems; deliver in English, Hindi, Kannada; personal data rule: Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023; guardian contact for every learner under 18.

Netherlands (Eindhoven area)

Use EUR in money problems; deliver in Dutch, English; personal data rule: EU GDPR (Dutch: AVG), supervised by the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens; guardian contact for every learner under 18.

UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi)

Use AED in money problems; deliver in Arabic, English; personal data rule: Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 (personal data protection); guardian contact for every learner under 18.

Brazil (Sao Paulo)

Use BRL in money problems; deliver in Portuguese (Spanish and English support); personal data rule: LGPD (Lei Geral de Protecao de Dados); guardian contact for every learner under 18.

Canada (Toronto)

Use CAD in money problems; deliver in English, French; personal data rule: PIPEDA, with provincial rules where they apply; guardian contact for every learner under 18.

United States

Use USD in money problems; deliver in English, Spanish; personal data rule: state privacy laws (for example California), and COPPA for children under 13; guardian contact for every learner under 18.

Singapore

Use SGD in money problems; deliver in English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil; personal data rule: Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA); guardian contact for every learner under 18.

Australia

Use AUD in money problems; deliver in English; personal data rule: the Privacy Act 1988 and the Australian Privacy Principles; guardian contact for every learner under 18.

Hong Kong (Eastern Asia)

Use HKD in money problems; deliver in Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin), English; personal data rule: the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance; guardian contact for every learner under 18.

Georgia and Israel (Western Asia)

Use GEL or ILS in money problems; deliver in Georgian, Hebrew, Arabic, English; personal data rule: the personal data law of the country where the learner lives; guardian contact for every learner under 18.

Cayman Islands (Caribbean)

Use KYD in money problems; deliver in English; personal data rule: the Data Protection Act; guardian contact for every learner under 18.

Mexico

Use MXN in money problems; deliver in Spanish, English; personal data rule: the federal law on personal data held by private parties; guardian contact for every learner under 18.

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Draft

Draft course in our own words. Needs review by a qualified teacher before classroom use. Not live.

Islamic studies: this page only restates each unit's title and outcome. A qualified Islamic studies teacher must write and review the teaching content, and the local ministry rules must be checked, before any use.

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