Grade 7 Notes: All CBC Subjects (Kenya, 2026)

Last reviewed: 31 October 2026

Updated October 2026. Grade 7 notes for all CBC learning areas in Kenya: short, original revision notes on the key topics in English, Kiswahili, Mathematics, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Agriculture and Nutrition, Pre-Technical Studies, Religious Education (CRE). Each section gives the core idea in plain words with an example, followed by free practice on the Grade 7 CBC Challenge and CBC quizzes. They follow the topics commonly taught in Grade 7 and build toward KJSEA at the end of Grade 9.

What to focus on in Grade 7

Grade 7 is the start of junior school, with new learning areas such as Integrated Science and Pre-Technical Studies. Learners often find integers and algebra new, so build these early. Encourage your child to keep a vocabulary list for each subject and to ask teachers for the term’s topic list. Weekly quizzes help spot weak areas before the end-of-term assessment.

How to use these Grade 7 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 7 challenge and check which topics you missed.

Grade 7 English notes

Comprehension and summary

Summaries keep the main points in your own words within the word limit.

Grammar

Active and passive voice: ‘The dog bit the boy’ / ‘The boy was bitten by the dog’.

Writing

Formal letters need addresses, date, salutation, heading and closing.

Grade 7 Kiswahili notes

Sarufi

Ngeli kumi na mbili na upatanisho wake.

Fasihi simulizi

Hadithi, methali, vitendawili na nyimbo.

Insha

Barua rasmi na insha za kubuni.

Grade 7 Mathematics notes

Integers

Numbers below zero are negative: -3 + 5 = 2; -4 × -2 = 8.

Algebra

Simplify like terms: 3x + 2x = 5x. Solve 2x + 3 = 11, so x = 4.

Geometry

Angles on a straight line add to 180°; angles in a triangle add to 180°.

Grade 7 Integrated Science notes

Laboratory safety

Wear protective clothing, never taste chemicals, report accidents.

Mixtures

Separate by filtration, evaporation or decanting.

Cells

Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

Grade 7 Social Studies notes

Human origins

Early people in Africa used stone tools; sites in Kenya include Koobi Fora.

Map work

Use the key, scale and compass directions.

Citizenship

The Constitution of Kenya 2010 sets out rights and responsibilities.

Grade 7 Agriculture and Nutrition notes

Conserving resources

Water harvesting and soil conservation.

Crop production

Seed selection and nursery practices.

Nutrition

Nutrients and their functions; deficiency diseases such as kwashiorkor.

Grade 7 Pre-Technical Studies notes

Safety

Safety rules in the workshop and at home.

Materials

Wood, metals and plastics and their uses.

Drawing

Freehand sketching and use of drawing instruments.

Grade 7 Religious Education (CRE) notes

The Bible

Its books, divisions and how to find references.

Creation

Lessons from Genesis about caring for creation.

Christian living

Respect, honesty and service.

Grade 7 quick self-test with answers

1. Simplify -6 + 9.

Answer: 3.

2. Solve 3x – 4 = 11.

Answer: x = 5.

3. Give two differences between plant and animal cells.

Answer: Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells have neither.

4. Name a method to separate sand from water.

Answer: Filtration (or decanting).

5. Change to passive: ‘Amina wrote the letter.’

Answer: The letter was written by Amina.

6. What do the angles in a triangle add up to?

Answer: 180°.

7. Name one material used in the workshop and its use.

Answer: Wood, used for making furniture.

Grade 7 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 7 revision papers.

Get ahead for January

The Ready for Grade 7 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 7 notes for all subjects?

This page summarises the key topics in every Grade 7 learning area, with links to practice.

Are these Grade 7 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 7 under CBC. They are independent study notes, not official curriculum documents.

How can my child test what they learnt?

Use the free Grade 7 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 7 English Revision Guide: Strands, Grammar and Tips; Grade 7 Mathematics Revision Guide: All 18 Topics (2026); Grade 7 Social Studies Revision Guide: Strands, Key Topics and a Study Plan; Grade 7 Integrated Science Revision Guide: Topics and Study Tips.