Further Mathematics Scheme Of Work For Senior Secondary School  (SS3) In Nigeria (Govt Approved).

Scheme of work is a general guideline designed to cover the major themes and concepts in various subjects for a specific period, usually a term or academic session. It gives the teachers, pupils and students alike clear direction on the way to go in their academic enterprise.

This scheme of work covers various topics and skills throughout the academic year.

Below is Further Mathematics scheme of work for Senior Secondary School (SS3) in Nigeria.

Term 1:

1. Week 1-2: Vectors
   • Definition of vectors
   • Addition and subtraction of vectors
   • Scalar multiplication of vectors
   • Position vectors
2. Week 3-4: Matrices
   • Introduction to matrices
   • Matrix operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication)
   • Determinants of 2×2 and 3×3 matrices
   • Inverse of a matrix
3. Week 5-6: Further Complex Numbers
   • Polar form of a complex number
   • De Moivre’s theorem
   • Roots of complex numbers
4. Week 7-8: Further Calculus
   • Differentiation of parametric equations
   • Differentiation of implicit functions
   • Higher-order derivatives

Term 2:

5. Week 1-2: Further Calculus (Continued)
   • Maclaurin and Taylor series
   • Application of derivatives: maxima and minima
6. Week 3-4: Differential Equations
   • Definition and basic concepts
   • Solution of first-order differential equations
   • Solution of second-order differential equations
7. Week 5-6: Discrete Mathematics
   • Sets, relations, and functions
   • Permutations and combinations
   • Binomial theorem

Term 3:

8. Week 1-2: Mechanics
   • Newton’s laws of motion
   • Projectiles
   • Motion in a circle
9. Week 3-4: Further Statistics
   • Conditional probability
   • Bayes’ theorem
   • Probability distributions (binomial, Poisson, normal)

• Week 5-6: Further Pure Mathematics
  • Complex numbers and matrices
  • Proof by induction
  • Binomial theorem for any rational index
• Week 7-8: Revision and Examination Practice

In summary, it is important to note that this scheme of work is a general guide and should be adapted to the specific curriculum and pace of your school. Additionally, practical examples, exercises, and assessments should be incorporated to enhance understanding and application of the topics.

It is also important you incorporate interactive and engaging teaching methods such as group discussions, role-playing, and hands-on activities to make the learning experience more enjoyable for the students.