Grade 6 Notes: All CBC Subjects (Kenya, 2026)

Last reviewed: 31 October 2026

Updated October 2026. Grade 6 notes for all CBC learning areas in Kenya: short, original revision notes on the key topics in English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Studies, Agriculture and Nutrition, CRE, Creative Arts. Each section gives the core idea in plain words with an example, followed by free practice on the Grade 6 CBC Challenge and CBC quizzes. They follow the topics commonly taught in Grade 6 and build toward KPSEA at the end of Grade 6.

What to focus on in Grade 6

Grade 6 ends with KPSEA, which combines with school-based assessment. Focus on understanding, not cramming: fractions, percentages, reading comprehension and composition carry over into junior school. Do one timed practice paper a week in the last term and review every mistake. Our KPSEA guides explain how results are reported.

How to use these Grade 6 notes

1. Read one learning area a day.
2. Close the page and say or write the key points from memory.
3. Try ten questions on the Grade 6 challenge and check which topics you missed.

Grade 6 English notes

Comprehension

Answer in full sentences; inference questions ask what the writer suggests, not only what is said.

Grammar

Adjectives describe nouns; adverbs describe verbs (quickly, carefully).

Composition

KPSEA-style compositions reward a clear story, good vocabulary and correct punctuation.

Grade 6 Kiswahili notes

Sarufi

Viambishi vya nafsi: ni-, u-, a-, tu-, m-, wa-.

Ufahamu

Jibu kwa maneno yako mwenyewe.

Insha

Tumia msamiati mwafaka na methali.

Grade 6 Mathematics notes

Fractions, decimals and percentages

25% = 1/4 = 0.25. To find 20% of 300: 300 × 20 ÷ 100 = 60.

Area and perimeter

Rectangle area = length × width; perimeter = 2(l + w).

Data handling

Read bar graphs and pictographs; mean = total ÷ number of items.

Grade 6 Science and Technology notes

Human circulatory system

Arteries carry blood away from the heart; veins carry it back.

Electricity

A simple circuit needs a cell, wires, a switch and a bulb. Conductors let current pass.

Environment

Conserve water and soil; plant trees to reduce erosion.

Grade 6 Social Studies notes

Eastern Africa

Countries, main physical features (Lake Victoria, the Rift Valley).

Government of Kenya

Three arms: executive, legislature and judiciary.

Trade

Kenya exports tea, coffee and flowers.

Grade 6 Agriculture and Nutrition notes

Soil conservation

Terracing, cover crops and mulching reduce erosion.

Food preservation

Drying, salting and refrigeration keep food from spoiling.

Poultry

Feed, clean water and vaccination keep birds healthy.

Grade 6 CRE notes

Moses

God used Moses to lead the Israelites out of Egypt (Exodus).

The Ten Commandments

Rules on loving God and loving others.

Jesus’ parables

The Prodigal Son teaches forgiveness (Luke 15).

Grade 6 Creative Arts notes

Art

Pattern and texture in crafts.

Music

Elements: pitch, rhythm and dynamics.

Sports

Rules of athletics events and fair play.

Grade 6 quick self-test with answers

1. Find 15% of 200.

Answer: 30.

2. Name the three arms of government.

Answer: Executive, legislature and judiciary.

3. What carries blood away from the heart?

Answer: Arteries.

4. Find the area of a rectangle 8 m by 5 m.

Answer: 40 m².

5. Name two ways of conserving soil.

Answer: Terracing and mulching.

6. Give one lesson from the parable of the Prodigal Son.

Answer: God forgives those who repent.

7. What is the mean of 4, 6 and 8?

Answer: 6.

Grade 6 notes term by term

Schools order topics differently, so use these notes alongside your child’s exercise books. Term 1 usually revisits the previous grade and starts the main number and reading topics, Term 2 carries the heaviest content, and Term 3 is for revision and end-of-year assessment. Printed revision papers for this grade are on Grade 6 revision papers.

Get ahead for January

The Ready for Grade 6 in January, KSh 500 course turns these topics into a short daily plan before school opens. See also 2027 reporting dates.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get Grade 6 notes for all subjects?

This page summarises the key topics in every Grade 6 learning area, with links to practice.

Are these Grade 6 notes PDF downloads?

They are web notes you can read on any phone and print from the browser.

Do these notes follow the CBC curriculum?

They cover topics commonly taught in Grade 6 under CBC. They are independent study notes, not official curriculum documents.

How can my child test what they learnt?

Use the free Grade 6 CBC Challenge, then unlock full papers with a pass.

Want marked practice? Try any quiz free, then a Day Pass (KSh 20) or Weekly Pass unlocks full papers with answers. See all passes.

Keep revising with these: AI Starter Holiday Course for Kids (Grades 4–9); Grade 6 Social Studies Revision Guide: Strand by Strand; Grade 6 Maths Revision Guide: Fractions, Percentages, Area and Capacity.