Scheme of work involves planning the curriculum and organizing the topics to be taught throughout the academic year.
The scheme of work covers a range of topics and is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Mathematics subject for students at this level.
Below is a sample scheme of work for mathematics, designed to be covered over the course of one academic year (three terms) for junior secondary school in Nigeria. Please note that this outline can be modified according to the specific needs of your school or curriculum.
Term 1:
- Introduction to Mathematics
- Number Systems and Place Value
- Rounding and Approximation
- Prime and Composite Numbers
- Basic Operations
- Addition and Subtraction
- Multiplication and Division
- Order of Operations (BODMAS)
- Fractions and Decimals
- Simplifying Fractions
- Operations with Fractions
- Decimal Notation and Operations
- Integers and Real Numbers
- Integers on the Number Line
- Operations with Integers
- Rational and Irrational Numbers
Term 2:
- Algebraic Expressions
- Introduction to Variables
- Evaluating Expressions
- Simplifying Algebraic Expressions
- Equations and Inequalities
- Solving First Degree Equations
- Solving Inequalities
- Word Problems involving Equations
- Geometry
- Lines, Angles, and Triangles
- Quadrilaterals and Polygons
- Symmetry and Congruence
- Measurement
- Length, Area, and Perimeter
- Volume and Capacity
- Units of Measurement
Term 3:
- Data Handling
- Organizing Data (Tables and Pictographs)
- Bar Graphs and Line Graphs
- Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode)
- Probability
- Basic Probability Concepts
- Calculating Probability
- Probability in Real-Life Situations
- Ratio, Proportion, and Percentage
- Ratios and Rates
- Proportions and Scale Drawings
- Percentage and Its Applications
- Review and Assessment
- Comprehensive Review of Topics Covered
- Practice Exercises and Assessments
In summary, please note that the order of topics may vary depending on the school’s curriculum and the pace of the students.
Additionally, each topic should be broken down into lessons and ample time should be dedicated to practice, problem-solving and real-life applications of the concepts. The scheme of work can also be adjusted or expanded to accommodate any additional topics or specific requirements of the school or educational authorities.