About JSS3 Mathematics Scheme of Work
The Mathematics curriculum for Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) reinforces essential skills in arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis, setting the stage for advanced learning in Senior Secondary School. Mathematics in JSS3 is crucial for developing logical thinking and problem-solving abilities, and it plays a significant role in the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE).
Performing well in the BECE is necessary for students to move on to Senior Secondary School, making a solid understanding of mathematics essential for their educational and career prospects.
Assessment Guide
The crowning event for Jss3 and the Junior Secondary school as a whole is the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) which is taken mid-third term. The assessment methods for Mathematics include written examinations, which may consist of multiple-choice questions, short-answer questions, and essay-type questions. These exams are conducted in a controlled environment to ensure fairness and integrity.
Furthermore, continuous assessment, which involves periodic tests, assignments, and projects conducted throughout the academic session, also contributes to the overall BECE assessment. This allows for an all-around evaluation of students’ performance and progress over time.
JSS3 First Term Scheme of Work for Mathematics
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL | ||
| Mathematics Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary School 3(JSS3) | ||
| Class | J.S.S 3 | |
| Subject | Mathematics | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | REVIEW OF JSS 2 WORK | Questions and Answers on Identified Work Area |
| 2 | WHOLE NUMBERS I | I. Binary Number System II. Using Computer to do Simple Mathematical Calculations III. Translation of word problems into numerical expressions. |
| 3 | WHOLE NUMBERS II | I. Expressions Involving Brackets and Fractions II. Direct and inverse proportion III. Application of Direct and Inverse Proportions. IV. Compound Interest |
| 4 | ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION OF NUMBERS IN BASE 2 NUMERALS | I. Addition of Two or Three 3 – Digit Binary Numbers II. Subtraction of Two or Three 3 – Digit Binary Numbers |
| 5 | MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION OF NUMBERS IN BASE 2 NUMERALS | I. Multiplication of Two 2 – Digit Binary Numbers II. Division of Two to 3 – Digit Binary Numbers |
| 6 | RATIONAL AND NON – RATIONAL NUMBERS | Identify Rational and Non – Rational Numbers |
| VARIATIONS | Solve Variation Problems on Direct, INDIRECT, JOINT and Partial | |
| 7 | REVISION OF FIRST HALF TERM’S LESSONS AND PERIODIC TEST | |
| 8 | FACTORIZATION | I. Factorization of Expression of the Form • ax + ay • 3m + pq + 3p + mp • a^2 – b^2 • a^2 – 2ab – b^2 II. Word Problems Involving Factorization |
| 9 | SIMPLE EQUATIONS INVOLVING FRACTIONS | I. Simple Equations Involving Fractions II. Word Problems leading to Simple Equations Involving Fractions |
| 10 | CHANGE OF SUBJECT OF FORMULAE | Involving Addition, Multiplication and Roots. |
| 11 | REVISION OF 2ND HALF TERM’S LESSON AND PERIODIC TEST | |
| 12 | FIRST TERM EXAMINATION | |
| 13 | EXAMINATION/VACATION | |
JSS3 Second Term Scheme of Work for Mathematics
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | REVISION OF FIRST TERM’S WORK | Questions and Answers on Identified Different Areas of from first Term’s Exams. |
| 2 | SIMULTANEOUS LINEAR EQUATIONS (I) – IN ONE OR TWO VARIABLES USING | I. Elimination Method II. Subtraction Method III. Graphical Method IV. Compilation of Table of Values |
| 3 | SIMULTANEOUS LINEAR EQUATIONS (II) | I. More Exercises on Simultaneous Linear Equations using Graphical Method II. Application of Simultaneous Linear Equation to Life Situation using Problem Solving |
| 4 | GEOMETRY I – SIMILAR SHAPES | I. Similar Shapes – Identification of Plane Shapes II. Enlargements and Scale Factor – Enlarge Figures using Scale Factors |
| 5 | GEOMETRY II | I. Calculate Lengths, Areas and Volume of Similar Figures II. Solve Problems on quantitative reasoning involving similar shapes. |
| 6 | AREA OF PLANE FIGURES I | I. Area of triangles II. Area of parallelogram III. Area of trapezium IV. Area of circles |
| 7 | REVISION OF FIRST HALF TERM’S WORK AND PERIODIC TEST | |
| 8 | AREA OF PLANE FIGURES II | I. Area of Sectors II. Word Problems Involving Areas of Plane Figures III. Quantitative Aptitude Problems on Areas of Plane Figures |
| 9 | TRIGONOMETRY | I. The Sine, Cosine and Tangent of an Acute Angle II. Applications of Trigonometry Ratios to Solve Problems on Angles and Sides of a Right Angled triangle |
| 10 | ANGLES OF ELEVATION AND DEPRESSION | Apply trigonometric ratios to find angle of elevation and depression |
| STUDY OF MEASUREMENT USING CLINOMETERS | Use clinometers to demonstrate and estimate or calculate distances | |
| 11 | REVISION AND EXAMINATION | |
| 12-13 | EXAMINATION AND VACATION |
JSS3 Third Term Scheme of Work for Mathematics
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | REVISION OF SECOND TERM’S WORK AND EXAMINATION PAPERS | |
| 2 | CONSTRUCTION | I. Construction of Angle 45 Degree II. Construction of Angle 30 Degree III. Copying given Angles IV. Construction of Simple Plane Shapes |
| 3 | MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY | I. Revision of previous work on mean, median and mode II. `Calculate the Median of any given Data III. `Calculate the Mode of any given Data IV. Calculate the Mean of any given Data V. Calculate the range of any given Data. |
| 4 | APPLICATION OF MEASURES OF CENTRAL TENDENCY TO ANALYZE ANY GIVEN INFORMATION | |
| 5 | DATA PRESENTATION – PIE CHARTS | |
| 6 | REVISION OF JSS 3 WORK | |
| 7-8 | MOCK EXAMINATION | |
| 9 | JSSC EXAMINATION |
Recommended Mathematics Textbooks for Junior Secondary School 3
The recommended Mathematics textbooks for J.S.S.3 include:
- New General Mathematics for Junior Secondary School 3 by M.F. Macrac A.O. Kalejaiye Z.I. Chima G.U. Gbarba
- Transformation Mathematics by Chinemeze Austin E. Nwabunwanne – University Press Plc J.S.S3
- New School Mathematics by E.B.U Ema, E.A Areo, Idiris Umaru Jahun, J.U Onwunatu – African First Publishers Ltd J.S.S3
- Excellence in Mathematics Contributor/Reviewer M.O Giwa – Cambridge University Press J.S.S.3
- New Concept in Mathematics for J.S.S.3 by A.A Arigba, M.O Salau, A.A Salaudeen, M.O Salaam, T.D Bot, H.N Odogwo, M.O Obono, A.T Usman, R.A Jimoh, A.E Adebisi. – Learn Africa
