The Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has moved to clarify that under Competency Based Curriculum (CBC), mathematics will not be totally dropped at senior school level or Grade 10.
According to the agency's chief executive officer, Charles Ong'ondo, mathematics will be a prerequisite for careers related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (Stem), business studies and in sports science.
Prof Ong'ondo said that this, therefore, means that the majority of learners at senior school will select mathematics due to its essence in their careers.
Ultimately, he noted that the decision to study mathematics in humanities, languages and literature at senior school depends on the individual interests, career goals and aptitude for the subject. "Some learners may find mathematics challenging or may prefer to focus on subjects that align more closely to their aspirations.
