Mathematics Scheme Of Work For Senior Secondary Schools (SSS) In Nigeria (Govt Approved)

Scheme of work remains the basis or guidelines for teaching and learning process in any given academic institution.

Ideally speaking, scheme of work provides clear direction for both teachers and students in tackling a wide range of subject like Mathematics subject.

In this post, we shall bring you Mathematics subject Scheme of work for Senior Secondary School, comprising first term, second term and third term respectively.

Here’s mathematics scheme of work for senior secondary schools in Nigeria:

Firs Term:

Week 1: Review of Basic Algebraic Concepts

• Review of algebraic expressions and their operations
• Introduction to linear equations and inequalities
• Solving simple linear equations and inequalities

Week 2: Quadratic equations

• Introduction to quadratic equations
• Factoring quadratic expressions
• Solving quadratic equations by factoring

Week 3: Coordinate geometry

• Introduction to coordinate geometry
• Plotting points on the Cartesian plane
• Finding the distance between two points

Week 4: Trigonometry

• Introduction to trigonometry
• Ratios in right triangles
• Solving simple problems involving right triangles

Week 5: Geometry

• Properties of triangles
• Congruence and similarity of triangles
• Perimeter and area of triangles

Second Term:

Week 1: Functions

• Introduction to functions
• Linear functions
• Graphing linear functions

Week 2: Exponential and logarithmic functions

• Introduction to exponential and logarithmic functions
• Graphing exponential and logarithmic functions
• Solving problems involving exponential and logarithmic functions

Week 3: Probability

• Introduction to probability
• Simple probability problems
• Combinations and permutations

Week 4: Statistics

• Introduction to statistics
• Measures of central tendency
• Measures of dispersion

Week 5: Financial mathematics

• Simple and compound interest
• Annuities
• Amortization

Third Term

Week 1: Sequences and series

• Introduction to sequences and series
• Arithmetic sequences and series
• Geometric sequences and series

Week 2: Limits and continuity

• Introduction to limits and continuity
• Evaluating limits algebraically
• Limits at infinity

Week 3: Differentiation

• Introduction to differentiation
• Differentiation rules
• Applications of differentiation

Week 4: Integration

• Introduction to integration
• Integration rules
• Applications of integration

Week 5: Review and assessment

• Review of all topics covered during the year
• Assessment of students’ understanding and proficiency in mathematics

In conclusion, this scheme of work covers the major topics in Mathematics for senior secondary schools in Nigeria and is designed to be covered within a period of three terms. It is important to note that teachers should aim to make the teaching and learning experience engaging and interactive for students.

In addition, teachers who want to prepare their lesson notes and students who on their own, prefer to study ahead of this subject should see the information provided here very useful and educative.

Please, note also that this is just an example and schools may choose to adjust it based on their specific curriculum and needs.