Welcome to your SSS 1 Mathematics journey!
This comprehensive guide outlines the scheme of work, carefully crafted to equip you with the mathematical skills and knowledge necessary for success.
Explore the term by term outline, identify key areas of focus, and discover recommended resources to support your learning.
SSS 1 MATHEMATICS First Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Laws of Indices
- Introduction to indices
- Multiplication and division of indices
- Power of a power rule
- Zero and negative indices
Week 2: Indices and Logarithm of Numbers Greater Than 1
- Conversion between indices and logarithms
- Laws of logarithms
- Simplification of logarithmic expressions
- Application of logarithms in calculations
Week 3: Numerical Processes
- Estimation and approximation
- Significant figures and decimal places
- Basic arithmetic operations with approximations
- Fractions and percentage
Week 4: Number Base System
- Understanding base 2, base 8, and base 10
- Conversion between different number bases
- Addition and subtraction in different bases
- Application of number bases in digital systems
Week 5: Number Base System (Cont’d)
- Multiplication and division in different number bases
- Solving problems involving number base conversion
- Binary arithmetic
Week 6: Modular Arithmetic
- Definition and understanding of modular arithmetic
- Applications of mod in real-life problems
- Modular arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication)
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Set Theory
- Definition and types of sets
- Union, intersection, and complement of sets
- Subsets and power sets
- Venn diagrams
Week 9: Set Theory (Cont’d)
- Application of Venn diagrams in solving problems
- Difference between sets
- Set operations and their properties
Week 10: Simple Equations and Variation
- Linear equations in one variable
- Solving word problems with equations
- Change of subject of formulae and substitution
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 1 MATHEMATICS Second Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Variation
- Direct variation
- Inverse variation
- Joint and partial variation
- Word problems involving variation
Week 2: Algebraic Processes
- Definition and standard form of quadratic equations
- Factorization method
- Completing the square method
- Derivation of the quadratic formula
Week 3: Quadratic Equation (Cont’d)
- Application of the quadratic formula
- Nature of roots (discriminant)
- Solving quadratic equations by graphical method
- Word problems involving quadratic equations
Week 4: Mensuration of Plane Shapes
- Perimeter of plane shapes (rectangles, triangles, circles)
- Area of plane shapes (rectangles, triangles, trapeziums, circles)
- Area of combined shapes
- Solving problems involving area and perimeter
Week 5: Mensuration of Plane Shapes (Cont’d)
- Surface area of cubes, cuboids, and cylinders
- Surface area of composite figures
- Volume of cubes, cuboids, and cylinders
- Solving problems involving surface area and volume
Week 6: Logical Reasoning
- Introduction to logical reasoning
- Simple statements / sentences
- Negation of simple statement
- Truth value of compound statement
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Trigonometric Ratios
- Introduction to trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent)
- Trigonometric ratios of acute angles
- Application of trigonometric ratios in right-angled triangles
- Solving problems involving angles of elevation and depression
Week 9: Trigonometric Ratios (Cont’d)
- Trigonometric ratios for complementary angles
- Solving right-angled triangle problems (angle of elevation and depression)
- Word problems involving trigonometry
Week 10: Construction
- Construction of angles (60°, 90°, 45°, etc.)
- Bisecting angles and lines
- Construction of triangles (SSS, SAS, ASA)
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 1 MATHEMATICS Third Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Construction
- Locus
- Equidistance from 2 points
- Equidistance from 2 lines
- Construction of distance from a point
Week 2: Geometry
- Basic geometric terms (points, lines, angles)
- Properties of angles (complementary, supplementary, vertically opposite)
- Theorems involving parallel lines and transversals
- Properties of triangles and quadrilaterals with proof
Week 3: Geometry (Cont’d)
- Angles between lines
- Properties of parallelogram
- Intercepts and congruent triangles
- Riders including; angles of parallel lines in a polygon
Week 4: Polygons
- Types of polygons (regular and irregular)
- Interior and exterior angles of polygons
- Sum of angles in polygons
Week 5: Mensuration of Social Sphere Volume of Solids
- Introduction to the concept of volume
- Volume of cubes and cuboids
- Volume of cylinders and cones
- Volume of spheres and hemispheres
Week 6: Mensuration of Solid Shapes
- Surface area of cubes, cuboids, and spheres
- Surface area of cylinders, cones, and pyramids
- Application of surface area and volume in solving real-life problems
- Compound shapes involving solids
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Statistics
- Introduction to statistics (data collection and types)
- Frequency distribution tables
- Mean, median, and mode of data sets
- Range and interquartile range
Week 9: Statistics (Cont’d)
- Cumulative frequency
- Percentiles and quartiles
- Drawing and interpreting bar charts and histograms
- Pie charts and line graphs
Week 10: Variation
- Revision of direct and inverse variation
- Graphical representation of variation
- Solving real-life problems involving variation
- Applications of variation in different contexts
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 1 MATHEMATICS Recommended Textbook
- New General Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools Book 1 by M. F. Macrae, J. Channon, and A. McLeish
- Essential Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools by A. J. S. Oluwasanmi
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Mathematics in SSS 1 takes a dynamic turn this term, weaving together concepts that span construction, geometry, mensuration, and statistics.
The journey begins with mastering the fundamentals of indices and logarithm, followed by an in-depth dive into the properties of shapes and angles in geometry.
As the weeks and terms progress, you navigate through the complexity of polygons and the real-world applications of measuring solid shapes.
Along the way, statistics and sets sharpen your ability to analyze data, leading up to the intriguing study of variation, which connects mathematical relationships in practical ways.
DISCLAIMER: Everything on this page is based on our research of what is obtainable for schools in all the states in the country, including government and some private schools. Schemes of work normally undergo a series of reviews and some schools modify them to suit their specific needs.
While we do all our possible best to keep up with the latest and approved schemes of work in the country, check the specific template your school uses. For example, some private secondary schools integrate the British curriculum. If you teach in such schools, expect to see slight changes to what we offer on this page. If you have any questions or require personalised support, kindly feel free to contact us.
