About SSS3 Mathematics Scheme of Work
Mathematics in Senior Secondary School 3 (SSS3) in Nigeria represents the culmination of secondary-level mathematical education. It covers key areas such as algebra, calculus, geometry, statistics, and trigonometry, ensuring students acquire a comprehensive mathematical foundation.
Mathematics is a core subject in WASSCE, and a strong grasp of the SSS3 topics greatly enhances students’ performance. Excelling in WASSCE mathematics is often required for admission into higher education institutions, making it crucial for students aspiring to enter science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. It also provides a solid foundation for non-STEM disciplines that rely on quantitative skills like economics, business, and social sciences.
The Lagos State unified scheme of work for SSS3 Mathematics aims to strengthen students’ understanding of advanced mathematical concepts and their practical applications. It comprises the complex topics which are essential for passing the WASSCE. It is vital beyond the classroom, significantly impacting students’ career choices and development.
Assessment Guide
SSS3 students in Nigeria are assessed in Mathematics through continuous assessments and the WASSCE. Continuous assessments include class tests, assignments, oral presentations, projects, and class participation. The WASSCE consists of multiple-choice questions, essays, and practical exercises. These assessments evaluate a range of skills, ensuring holistic evaluation, skill development, preparation for higher education and careers, and identifying areas for improvement.
SSS3 First Term Scheme of Work for Mathematics
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS | ||
| Mathematics Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools 3(SSS3) | ||
| Class | S.S.S 3 | |
| Subject | Mathematics | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| 1 | Welcome test and review of dificult topics from the secondary school (SS2) work on Logrithm | i. Demonstrate the basic laws of Indices ii. state the basic law of logarithm, iii. solve questions Involving theory of logarithm iv. use the logarithm for calculation where the laws cannot be applied |
| 2 | Logic i. Simple and Compound Statement ii. Logical Operation and the Truth Table iii. Cordinational statements and indirect proof | (1) List the logical operation and their symbols (2) Write the truth value of compound statement involving any of the five logical operation (3) Apply the use of truth table to proff that a contra positive is equivalent to a cordinational statement. |
| 3 | Application of surds to trigonometry ratio and trigonometry graph | (1) Apply the concept of surd involving trigonometry of angle 30, 45, and 60 (2) Draw the graph of sine and cosine of angles 0<x<360 (3) Interprete graph of trigonomotric ratio (4) Read the solutions on linear equation and trigonometric equation. |
| 4 | Metrices and Determinant i. Definition, order and rotation of a metrix ii. Types of metrix iii. Addition and subtraction of metrices | (1) Illustrate metrices and state the order (2) Mention and explain types of metrices and perform the operation of addition, subtraction, and multiplication of 2×2 metrices (3) Find the transpox of a metrix (4) Calculate the determinant of a square matrix (5) Apply matrix method to solve simultanous equation |
| 5 | Linear and quadratic equation | (1) Solve simultanous, linear and quadractic equation (2) Illustrate simultanous equation. one linear, one quadractic on graph (3) Interprete graph to solve relevant questions (4) Solve problems on linear equation involving capital market |
| 6 | Surface area and volume of sphere and hemispherical sphere volume | (1) Find the surface area of solid and hollow sphere and hemisphere (2) Apply the formula for finding the volumes of sphere and hemisphere to solve questions (3) Calculate the curved surface area of hemisphere (4) Students watch video lesson/chart on application of geometry in different field of study. |
| 7 | Periodic Test /Open Day/ Mid Term Break | |
| 8 | Longitude and latitude ii. Identification of North and South Poles iii. Identification of longitude and latitude iv. Identification of median and equator v. Calculation of length of parallel of lattitude and its radius | (1) Identify and appreciate the following -North and South Poles -Longitude and Latitude -Parallel of latitude (2) Describe the formula for calculating the of parralel of latitude and its radius (3) Calculate the length of parralel of lattitude and its radius |
| 9 | Longitude and Latitude (Contd) i. Calculation between two points ii. Along the parralel of lattitude iii. Along the meridian iv. Knotical rules and time variation | (1) Calculate the distance between two points on the same parralel of lattitude, calculate the distance between two points on the same meridian. (2) Calculate variation in the time of two places using knotical rules |
| 10 | Binary Operations Properties i. Closure ii. Commutativity iii. Associativity iv. Distributivity v. Identity vi. 3Inverse | (1) State the properties of binary operation (2) Solve problems in binary operation (3) Apply properties of binary operations in real life application |
| 11 | Arithematic of Finance i. Simple interest ii. Compound interest iii. Anuities iv. Depreciation v. Amortization | (1) Calculate simple interest given the principal, rate and time (2) Calculate compound interest using the formula (3) Determine the depreciation value of items (4) Compute the anuity and amortization of a given problem |
| 12 | Revision | |
| 13 | Examination | |
SSS3 Second Term Scheme of Work for Mathematics
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| THEME: GEOMETRY | ||
| 1 | i. Welcome test and review of first term’s ii. Bonds and debentures iii. Shares iv. Income tax Value added tax | (1) calculate nteresf cn t:onds and debentures purchased by individuals and others using logrithm table solve problems on rates, taxes ard value added tax |
| 2 | Coordinate Geometry of a Straight Line i. Cartesian rectangular coordinate ii. Ploting the linear graphs iii. Determine the distance between coordinate points iv. Find the mid-point of the line joining two points v. Practical application of coordinate geometry vi. Gradient and Intercepts of a Straight line | (1) Locate posaton of pants In a coordinate system relative to the x-axis, y-axis and the origin (2) plot Iinear graphs in the (x. y) plane in (3) determine the length of a line (4) deterrmne the mid- point of a line using the coordinates System (5) apply coordinate system in everyday Iife In term of location of houses, towns etc. |
| 3 | Construction 2 i. Locus Of moving points including equidistance from two lines and from two pants; ii. Locus of points equidistant from a given point iii. Composite figure e.g circumscription. Inscribed and ascribed | (1) Construct locus of points on a given figure (2) Circumscribe figure (3) Construct in-circle and ex-ircle (4) Read distances between points on a constructed figure |
| 4 | Differentiation of algebraic function | (1) Find limit of a given function (2) Explain deffrentiation and derived function (3) Differentaite from the first principle (4) Translate and interprete starndard derivatives of some basis functions |
| 5 | Differentiation of algebraic function (Continued) | (1) Apply rules of diffrentiation to solve related problem (2) Apply differentiation to solving life problems and in capital issue |
| 6 | Integration and evaluation of simple algebraic functions | (1) Read out some starndard integrals (2) Solve problems on integration using the different methods (3) Solve substitution integration by parts (4) Solve integration by partial fraction (5) Apply integration to real life situation and capital market issue |
| 7 | Functions and mapping | (1) Describe and sketch a function and mapping (2) Perform mapping of some given functions (3) Solve problems involving mapping on functions and their inverse |
| 8 | General Review and Mock Examination | |
Achievement Standards
At the end of the SSS3 session, students can;
- Apply the use of binary system into day-to-day activities;
- Apply number base system to computer;
- Illustrate the application of modular arithmetic in daily life;
- Apply the laws of indices to solve problems involving negative, zero, and fractional indices;
- Demonstrate the application of variation in real life;
- Create a group to explain terms under basic concepts of sets;
- Calculate values that are required using a Venn diagram in daily activities;
Recommended Mathematics Textbooks for Senior Secondary School 3
The recommended Mathematics textbooks for SSS3 include but are not limited to the following:
- Transformation Mathematics by Chinemeze Austin E. Nwabunwanne – University Press Plc
- Excellence in Mathematics by Contributor/Reviewer M.O Giwa – Cambridge University Press
- Spectrum High Standard Mathematics by Gabriel A, Oulmi M, Nwachukwu U. et al – Spectrum Books Ltd SS 1-3
- New General Mathematics by Mf Macrae. AO Kalejaiye, ZI Chima, GU Garba – Pearson Education Limited SS 1-3
- Extension Modern Mathematics by Frank Yeboah, Olusanya OIsunre et al – Extension Publication SS 1-3
- All Schools Mathematics by Ofojebe Tochukwu – Sunny
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- New School Secondary Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools
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