๐ Curriculum Overview
๐ฏ Educational Philosophy
SapientLabโs curriculum is built on four core pillars:
- ๐ง Active Learning - Hands-on, experiential education
- ๐ฎ Engagement - Gamified, interactive content
- ๐ Progress Tracking - Continuous assessment and feedback
- ๐ Real-World Application - Practical, meaningful connections
๐ Subject Areas
Core Subjects (MVP Phase)
Subject |
Code |
Focus Area |
Age Range |
๐ข Mathematics |
MATH-001 |
Number skills, problem solving |
4-11 |
๐ฌ Science |
SCI-002 |
Hands-on experiments, discovery |
4-11 |
๐ English |
ENG-003 |
Reading, writing, communication |
4-11 |
๐ป Computing |
COMP-004 |
Digital literacy, programming |
4-11 |
๐ Geography |
GEO-005 |
World knowledge, spatial skills |
4-11 |
๐๏ธ History |
HIST-006 |
Past events, chronological thinking |
4-11 |
Future Subjects (Phase 2)
Subject |
Code |
Target Launch |
๐ต Music |
MUS-007 |
Month 9-12 |
๐จ Art |
ART-008 |
Month 9-12 |
๐ค PSHE |
PSHE-009 |
Month 13-16 |
๐ English as Additional Language |
EAL-011 |
Month 13-16 |
๐ฑ Year Group Progression
๐ฑ Reception (Ages 4-5): Foundation Skills
- Focus: School readiness, basic concepts
- Key Skills: Counting, letter recognition, social skills
- Approach: Play-based learning, sensory activities
๐ฟ Years 1-2 (Ages 5-7): Building Blocks
- Focus: Core literacy and numeracy
- Key Skills: Reading fluency, number operations, scientific observation
- Approach: Structured learning with creative elements
๐ณ Years 3-4 (Ages 7-9): Expanding Horizons
- Focus: Advanced skills, subject specialization
- Key Skills: Problem solving, research skills, creative expression
- Approach: Project-based learning, collaboration
๐ฏ Years 5-6 (Ages 9-11): Secondary Preparation
- Focus: Complex thinking, independence
- Key Skills: Critical analysis, abstract thinking, leadership
- Approach: Independent learning, peer teaching
๐ Assessment Framework
๐ Continuous Assessment
- Daily: Quick check-ins, exit tickets
- Weekly: Progress quizzes, peer assessments
- Monthly: Comprehensive skill evaluations
๐ Achievement Levels
- ๐ฅ Bronze: Meeting age expectations
- ๐ฅ Silver: Exceeding age expectations
- ๐ฅ Gold: Exceptional performance
- ๐ Diamond: Advanced/gifted performance
๐ Reporting
- Real-time: Live progress dashboards
- Weekly: Parent progress summaries
- Termly: Comprehensive reports with next steps
๐จ Learning Approaches
๐ฅ Differentiation Strategies
๐ For Advanced Learners
- Extension activities and challenges
- Independent research projects
- Peer mentoring opportunities
- Advanced content access
๐ค For Struggling Learners
- Additional practice materials
- Step-by-step guided instruction
- Multi-sensory learning approaches
- One-on-one support sessions
๐ง For Different Learning Styles
- Visual: Diagrams, videos, infographics
- Auditory: Songs, discussions, audio content
- Kinesthetic: Hands-on activities, movement
- Reading/Writing: Text-based exercises, journaling
๐ Cross-Curricular Connections
๐ Integrated Learning Examples
Topic |
Subjects Connected |
Skills Developed |
๐ฑ Growing Plants |
Science + Math + Geography |
Measurement, data collection, climate |
๐๏ธ Ancient Egypt |
History + Art + English |
Research, creativity, communication |
๐ Pizza Fractions |
Math + Art + Life Skills |
Fractions, design, practical application |
๐ Weather Patterns |
Geography + Science + Math |
Data analysis, patterns, prediction |
๐ป Technology Integration
- Interactive simulations and games
- Virtual reality field trips
- Coding platforms and environments
- Digital art and music creation tools
- Adaptive Learning: AI-powered difficulty adjustment
- Progress Tracking: Visual charts and achievements
- Collaboration: Virtual classrooms and group projects
- Accessibility: Multi-language support, inclusive design
๐จโ๐ฉโ๐งโ๐ฆ Parent & Teacher Support
๐ For Parents
- Weekly progress updates
- Home learning activity suggestions
- Parent workshops and guidance sessions
- Communication tools with teachers
๐จโ๐ซ For Teachers
- Lesson planning resources
- Assessment tools and rubrics
- Professional development opportunities
- Curriculum customization options
๐ Implementation Roadmap
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Phase 1: Foundation (Months 1-6)
- Mathematics and Science content development
- Core platform features
- Initial user testing
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Phase 2: Expansion (Months 7-12)
- English and Computing addition
- Enhanced features and tools
- Scale to 100+ users
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Phase 3: Completion (Months 13-18)
- Geography and History completion
- Advanced assessment tools
- Full platform launch