Senior Secondary School Mathematics (Third Term) – WAEC & NECO Scheme

Senior Secondary School Mathematics (Third Term) – WAEC & NECO Scheme

SS1 (Grade 10) Third Term Scheme

1. Logarithms and Indices

   • Laws of logarithms

   • Application of logarithm tables

   • Indices and Exponential equations

2. Quadratic Equations

   • Factorization method

   • Completing the square

   • Using the quadratic formula

3. Graphs of Quadratic Functions

   • Sketching quadratic graphs

   • Finding roots from graphs

4. Simultaneous Equations

   • Solving linear and quadratic equations algebraically

   • Graphical solutions

5. Circle Geometry

   • Chords, tangents, and angle properties

6. Trigonometry (Introduction)

   • Basic trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent)

   • Solving right-angled triangles

7. Probability (Basic Concepts)

   • Definition and simple probability problems

   • Sample space and events

8. Statistics (Mean, Median, Mode)

   • Calculation and interpretation

   • Frequency distribution

9. Mensuration

   • Surface area and volume of 3D shapes

10. End of Term Revision and Mock Tests

SS2 (Grade 11) Third Term Scheme

1. Sequences and Series

   • Arithmetic and geometric sequences

   • Sum of AP and GP

2. Permutations and Combinations

   • Factorial notation

   • Simple arrangements and selections

3. Coordinate Geometry

   • Midpoint, gradient, and equation of a line

   • Parallel and perpendicular lines

4. Differentiation (Basic Calculus)

   • Rules of differentiation

   • Finding gradients and equations of tangents

5. Integration (Introduction)

   • Definite and indefinite integrals

   • Finding areas under curves

6. Advanced Probability

   • Probability of compound events

   • Independent and dependent events

7. Statistics (Variance and Standard Deviation)

   • Calculation and interpretation

8. Vectors and Mechanics

   • Representation of vectors

   • Addition and subtraction of vectors

9. Graphs of Trigonometric Functions

   • Sine, Cosine, and Tangent graphs

10. End of Term Revision and Mock Tests

Senior Secondary School Mathematics (Third Term) – WAEC & NECO Scheme

SS3 (Grade 12) Third Term Scheme – WAEC, NECO & JAMB Focus

1. Revision of WAEC & NECO Past Questions

   • Review of previous years’ WAEC and NECO questions

2. Complex Numbers

   • Real and imaginary numbers

   • Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of complex numbers

3. Further Differentiation and Integration

   • Application in velocity, acceleration, and optimization

4. Trigonometric Equations and Identities

   • Solving trigonometric equations

   • Proving identities

5. Statistics (Advanced Topics)

   • Correlation and regression analysis

6. Probability (Advanced Topics)

   • Conditional probability

   • Bayes’ theorem

7. Coordinate Geometry (Circles and Parabolas)

   • Equation of a circle

   • Finding the center and radius

8. Business Mathematics

   • Compound interest

   • Annuities and depreciation

9. Final Mock Exams and Intensive Revision for WAEC/NECO

JAMB Mathematics Syllabus (Focused Topics)

For students preparing for JAMB (UTME), the most tested topics include:

1. Number Bases and Modular Arithmetic

2. Indices, Logarithms, and Surds

3. Quadratic Equations and Inequalities

4. Coordinate Geometry and Graphs

5. Probability and Permutations

6. Trigonometry and Circular Measures

7. Vectors and Mechanics

8. Statistics and Data Interpretation

9. Business Mathematics and Financial Calculations

10. Calculus (Differentiation and Integration)

Conclusion

• SS1 and SS2 focus on foundational mathematics concepts.

• SS3 emphasizes WAEC, NECO, and JAMB preparation with mock exams and intensive past question reviews.

• JAMB syllabus is more focused on quick problem-solving and application-based questions.