Mid-Term Assessment: Evaluating Knowledge on Nigerian History Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Lesson Plan: History Primary 6 First Term, Week 7

Subject: History
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Age: 10-11 years
Topic: Mid-Term Assessment and Review
Sub-topic: Assessment on Previous Topics
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Demonstrate their knowledge through objective questions.
2. Answer short answer theory questions accurately.
3. Identify true or false statements related to previous topics.
4. Complete fill-in-the-gap questions without options.

Keywords

• Assessment
• Objective Questions
• Theory Questions
• True or False
• Fill-in-the-Gaps

Set Induction

The teacher will remind pupils of the topics covered so far and explain the purpose of the mid-term assessment to gauge their understanding.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have prior knowledge of the content covered in previous weeks and are familiar with different types of assessment questions.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Assessment question papers
• Pencils and erasers
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The assessment will cover topics previously discussed in the term, reinforcing the students’ understanding and preparation for future lessons.

Embedded Core Skills

• Comprehension
• Critical thinking
• Recall and application of knowledge

Instructional Materials

• Question papers (printed or projected)
• Answer sheets or notebooks

Content

Part A: Objective Questions (20 Fill-in-the-Blank with Options)

1. The first military Head of State in Nigeria was General ______.
   a) Gowon
   b) Buhari
   c) Ironsi
   d) Obasanjo
2. The civil rule in Nigeria’s first republic lasted from ______ to 1966.
   a) 1960
   b) 1979
   c) 1983
   d) 1999
3. General Yakubu Gowon was in power during the years ______.
   a) 1966-1975
   b) 1975-1979
   c) 1983-1985
   d) 1992-1993
4. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime started in ______.
   a) 1966
   b) 1975
   c) 1983
   d) 1999
5. The second republic began in ______.
   a) 1960
   b) 1979
   c) 1985
   d) 1992
6. The military coup of January 1966 was led by General ______.
   a) Gowon
   b) Buhari
   c) Ironsi
   d) Obasanjo
7. Alhaji Shehu Shagari was overthrown by the Buhari/Idiagbon regime due to ______.
   a) Economic stability
   b) Corruption
   c) Peace
   d) Prosperity
8. The major political party in the second republic was the ______.
   a) PDP
   b) APC
   c) NPN
   d) APGA
9. Murtala Mohammed and Olusegun Obasanjo led the government from ______ to 1979.
   a) 1966
   b) 1975
   c) 1983
   d) 1992
10. The third republic began in ______.
    a) 1960
    b) 1975
    c) 1992
    d) 1999
11. The first military coup in Nigeria was in ______.
    a) 1966
    b) 1975
    c) 1983
    d) 1992
12. General Muhammadu Buhari was succeeded by ______ in 1985.
    a) Idiagbon
    b) Babangida
    c) Gowon
    d) Obasanjo
13. The second republic was marked by the ______ system of government.
    a) Parliamentary
    b) Presidential
    c) Military
    d) Monarchical
14. The military regime that followed the second republic was the ______ regime.
    a) Gowon
    b) Murtala/Obasanjo
    c) Buhari/Idiagbon
    d) Babangida
15. General ______ was the leader of the military coup in July 1966.
    a) Gowon
    b) Buhari
    c) Ironsi
    d) Obasanjo
16. The ______ was a major feature of the presidential system of government.
    a) Cabinet system
    b) Multi-party system
    c) Single-party system
    d) Military rule
17. The achievements of the Buhari/Idiagbon regime include ______.
    a) Economic prosperity
    b) Anti-corruption campaign
    c) Political stability
    d) Increased freedom
18. The third republic ended with the ______ of 1993.
    a) Election
    b) Coup
    c) Transition
    d) Recession
19. General Yakubu Gowon was succeeded by General ______.
    a) Buhari
    b) Babangida
    c) Obasanjo
    d) Ironsi
20. The major political parties in the third republic included ______.
    a) PDP
    b) NPN
    c) APC
    d) All of the above

Part B: Theory Questions (20 Short Answer Questions)

1. What were the key reasons for the takeover by the Buhari/Idiagbon regime?
2. Who were the major actors in the third republic?
3. Describe one significant achievement of General Yakubu Gowon’s administration.
4. How did the second republic impact Nigeria’s political landscape?
5. Explain the main features of the presidential system of government.
6. What were the causes of the Nigerian Civil War?
7. Discuss the achievements of the Murtala/Obasanjo regime.
8. What were the main challenges faced by the Buhari/Idiagbon regime?
9. Describe the process leading up to the June 12 election.
10. Who was the first military Head of State in Nigeria and what was his regime known for?
11. How did the military rule affect civil liberties in Nigeria?
12. What led to the collapse of the first republic?
13. List the political parties involved in the second republic.
14. What were the features of the cabinet system of government?
15. Explain the impact of the Nigerian Civil War on the country’s development.
16. What were the characteristics of the military regime under General Ironsi?
17. How did General Buhari’s regime address corruption?
18. What was the role of the Interim National Government during the third republic?
19. Discuss the reasons for the end of the military rule in 1979.
20. Describe the shortcomings of the Buhari/Idiagbon regime.

Part C: True or False Questions (20 True or False Questions)

1. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime was the first military government in Nigeria. (False)
2. General Murtala Mohammed was succeeded by General Olusegun Obasanjo. (True)
3. The second republic used a presidential system of government. (True)
4. The first military coup in Nigeria happened in 1975. (False)
5. General Yakubu Gowon was in power from 1966 to 1975. (True)
6. Alhaji Shehu Shagari was the first Head of State of Nigeria. (False)
7. The third republic began in 1992. (True)
8. The military regime under General Buhari was known for promoting human rights. (False)
9. The interim government in 1993 was led by General Gowon. (False)
10. The Murtala/Obasanjo regime was followed by the Buhari/Idiagbon regime. (True)
11. General Muhammadu Buhari was overthrown by General Olusegun Obasanjo. (False)
12. The major feature of the cabinet system of government is the executive branch. (True)
13. The June 12 election was a significant event in the third republic. (True)
14. General Ironsi’s regime was known for its promotion of civil rights. (False)
15. The military rule of 1975-1979 was marked by significant economic reforms. (True)
16. The second republic was marked by military dictatorship. (False)
17. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime ended in 1985. (True)
18. The interim government was established to oversee democratic elections. (True)
19. General Yakubu Gowon was known for his anti-corruption policies. (False)
20. The Murtala/Obasanjo regime lasted from 1966 to 1979. (False)

Part D: Fill-in-the-Gaps Questions (20 Fill-in-the-Blank without Options)

1. The ______ coup occurred in January 1966.
2. General ______ was the first military Head of State in Nigeria.
3. The second republic began in the year ______.
4. General ______ was in power from 1975 to 1979.
5. The ______ regime was known for its anti-corruption measures.
6. The third republic ended in ______.
7. The June 12 election was a significant event in the ______ republic.
8. The ______/Idiagbon regime began in 1983.
9. The military regime of 1966 was followed by the ______ regime.
10. The major political party in the second republic was the ______.
11. General Yakubu Gowon’s regime lasted from 1966 to ______.
12. The Buhari/Idiagbon regime ended in the year ______.
13. The military coup of 1975 led to the emergence of General ______.
14. The Interim National Government was established after the ______ republic.
15. The military rule under General ______ was marked by economic challenges.
16. The presidential system of government is characterized by a ______ executive.
17. The ______ coup was a significant event in Nigerian history.
18. The major feature of the military regime under General Ironsi was its ______.
19. General Olusegun Obasanjo succeeded General ______ in 1979.
20. The ______ republic faced challenges that led to its downfall.

Conclusion

The teacher will review the answers to the assessment questions, provide feedback, and discuss common errors to help pupils understand their strengths and areas for improvement.