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Form 3 term 2 2018

Termly aims
The syllabus will enable learners to:
 Develop an understanding of mathematical concepts and processes in a way that encourages confidence, enjoyment and interest
 further acquire appropriate mathematical skills and knowledge
 develop the ability to think clearly, work carefully and communicate mathematical ideas successfully
 apply mathematics in other learning areas and in life

Topics to be covered
 polygons
 algebraic manipulation
 algebraic fractions
 LCM and HCF
 Factorization of algebraic and quadratic expressions
 Change of subject of formulae and substitution
 equations
 simultaneous
 quadratic
 simultaneous linear inequalities
 line graph
 solution set
 Cartesian plane
Time allocation
6 lessons times 35 min/lesson
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11 GEOMETRY -identify the polygons -identifying the question and answer: facilitator asks pupils on Zimsec syl 8.8.8 Models of
polygons the polygons they have encountered polygons
-POLYGONS -discuss the properties of n- Schl syl
sided polygon discussion: class discuss on the properties of
Properties of polygons and their names
polygons -state the lines of
symmetry and order of pair work: learners draw the polygons and draw STEP AHEAD 3 p53-
rotational symmetry of a up lines of symmetry and state the order of 54
05 regular polygon rotational symmetry

Individual work :learners write work

Sum of interior -use the formula 180(n-2) Calculating the discussion: class discuss on the sum of angles Zimsec syl 8.8.8 Work cards with
angles to calculate the sum of sizes of angled questions
interior angles of n-sided explanation: facilitator explains on the formula Schl syl
polygons
Group work: learners work in groups calculating
18 -calculate the size of each the sum of angles and the size of each angle ICT tools
angle in n-sided polygons STEP AHEAD3 P55-
Individual work :learners write an exercise 57

Number of sides -calculate the number of Calculating the demonstration: facilitator demonstrates on -Zimsec syl 8.8.8 Power point
sides given the sum of number of calculating the number of sides of n-sided presentation
interior angle sides polygons Schl syl

-calculate the number of question and answer: learners in turns

sides given one exterior calculate the number of sides on the C/B
angle STEP AHEAD3 p57-
Individual ex: learners write an exercise. 58

home work is given

Word problems -solve the word problems discussion: class discuss on the problems given -Zimsec syl 8.8.8 Chart with
involving the involving n-sided polygons examples
polygons properties Problem solving pair work: learners work in pairs solving the Schl syl
word problems involving n-sided polygons

individual ex :learners write work on word

problems involving n-sided polygons STEP AHEAD3 p 58-
60
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18 ALGEBRAIC -find the HCF of algebraic Finding the HCF Demonstration-facilitator demonstrates on ZIMSEC Nat syl Chart with a
MANUPULATIO expressions and LCM finding the HCF and LCM of algebraic expressions 8.3.7 worked example
N
-find the LCM of algebraic Pair work-in pairs learners find the LCM and HCF CZA Maths sch syl
HCF and LCM of expressions of algebraic expressions p8
algebraic
Individual ex-learners write work STEP AHEAD3 p48
expressions
05

Algebraic -simplify algebraic fractions Simplifying Guided discovery-learners simplify the ZIMSEC Nat syl Video playing on
Fractions algebraic algebraic fractions 8.3.7 projector
fractions
Discussion-class discuss on simplifying algebraic CZA Maths sch syl 8
fractions
STEP AHEAD3 p49
Individual ex-learners write an ex
18

Factorizing -multiply the coefficient of Factorizing Demonstration-facilitator demonstrates on ZIMSEC Nat syl Work cards with
quadratic a and a constant c quadratic factorizing quadratic expressions 8.3.7 questions
expressions expressions
2 -find the sum and products Group work-learners factorize quadratic CZA Maths sch syl
ax +bx +c expressions p8
where |a|>1 -find the factors of given
quadratic expressions Individual ex-learners write an ex and home NGM3 p157-158
work is given

Factorizing -factorize quadratic Factorizing Question and answer-learners factorize ZIMSEC Nat syl Flash cards with
quadratic expressions quadratic quadratic expressions on C/B in turns 8.3.7 key concepts
expressions expressions
2 Explanation-the facilitator further explains on CZA Maths sch syl
ax +bx +c factorizing quadratic expressions p8
where |a|>1
Individual work-learners write work NGM 3 p158
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Factorizing -factorize quadratic Factorizing Exposition-facilitator exposition on factorizing ZIMSEC Nat syl
algebraic expressions algebraic quadratic expressions 8.3.7
expressions expressions
-simplify quadratic Pair work-in pairs learners factorize algebraic CZA Maths sch syl
expressions expressions p2

Individual work-learners write an exercise NGM3 p 158

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25 CHANGE OF -define what is a formula Changing the Discussion-class discuss on changing the subject ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7 Ppt
SUBJECT OF subject of of formula presentation
FORMULA AND -state the reasons of formula CZA Maths sch syl p8 on the
SUBSTITUTION changing the subject of Demonstration-facilitator demonstrates on projector
formula changing the subject of formula STEP AHEAD3 p108
Change of
subject of -change the subject of Individual ex-learners write an exercise
05 formula formula

Change of -change the subject of Changing the Pair work in pairs learners change the subject of ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7 Flash cards
subject of formula subject of the given formulae with worked
formula formula CZA Maths sch syl 8 examples
Individual work-learners write an exercise
STEP AHEAD3 p 108-
Home work is given to the learners 109

18
Substitution -substitute values in a Substituting Explanation-with an aid of an example the ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7 Chart with
given formula values in a facilitator explains the concept of substitution examples
given formula CZA Maths sch syl p8
Pair wok-learners substitute the variables for the
numbers given STEP AHEAD3 p108

Individual work-learners write an exercise

Change of -change the subject of Changing the Demonstration-the facilitator demonstrates on ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7 Video player
subject of formula subject of changing the subject of formula and substitution
formula and formula and CZA Maths sch syl p8
substitution -substitute values in the substituting Question and answer-question and answer on
formula changing the subject of formula and substitution STEP AHEAD p110-111
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-apply substitution and Individual work-learners write work individually

change of subject in real
life activities

End of month -write a test under ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7

test examination conditions
Individual work-learners write a test individually CZA Maths sch syl p8

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01 -draw straight line graphs Solving Discussion-class discuss on plotting the line graphs on ZIMSEC Nat syl Graph board
SIMULTANEOU on xy plane equations xy plane 8.3.7
S EQUATIONS graphically
-identify the points of Demonstration-facilitator demonstrates on solving CZA Maths sch syl
Graphical intersection simultaneous linear equations graphically p8
method
-solve simultaneous Individual ex-learners write an exercise NGM 3 p208

06 equations graphically

Graphical -draw straight line graphs Solving Pair work in pairs learners solve simultaneous linear ZIMSEC Nat syl Graph board
method on xy plane equations inequalities graphically 8.3.7
graphically
-identify the points of Individual work-learners write an exercise CZA Maths sch syl
intersection 8
Home work is given to the learners
-solve simultaneous NGM 3 p208
18 equations graphically

substitution -make one letter the Problem Explanation-with an aid of an example the facilitator ZIMSEC Nat syl Chart with a
subject of formula solving explains on solving simultaneous equations using the 8.3.7 worked example
method of substitution
-substitute in another CZA Maths sch syl
equation Pair wok-learners solve simultaneous equations by p
substitution
-solve linear simultaneous NGM 3 p 208-209
equations by substitution Individual work-learners write an exercise
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Elimination -identify similar coefficients Problem Demonstration-the facilitator demonstrates on solving ZIMSEC Nat syl Chart with a
of a certain variable solving simultaneous equations by elimination method 8.3.7 worked example

-add or subtract equations Question and answer-question and answer on solving CZA Maths sch syl
1 and 2 simultaneous equations by elimination p

-solve linear simultaneous Individual work-learners write work individually NGM3 p209-210
equations by elimination

Elimination -make the coefficients of Solving Discussion-class discuss on solving word problems ZIMSEC Nat syl Work cards with
and problem one of the variables similar equations involving simultaneous equations 8.3.7 questions
solving
-add or subtract equations Solving Pair work-in pairs learners solve word problems CZA Maths sch syl
problems involving simultaneous equations p2
-solve linear simultaneous
equations by elimination Individual work-learners write an ex individually NGM3 p211

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08 QUADRATIC -solve the quadratic Solving Demonstration-facilitator demonstrates on ZIMSEC Nat syl Chart with a worked
EQUATIONS equations in the form equations solving factored quadratic equations 8.3.7 example

Solving
( a∗x ) ( a∗ y )=0 , where *
Pair work-in pairs learners solve the factored CZA Maths sch syl
is + or _ quadratic equations p8
factored
quadratic -solve factored quadratic Individual ex-learners write work NGM 3 p159
equations equations
06
solving -factorize quadratic Solving Guided discovery-learners solve quadratic ZIMSEC Nat syl Video playing on
quadratic equations in the form equations equations by factorization 8.3.7 projector
equations by
factorization -solve quadratic equations Discussion-class discuss on solving quadratic CZA Maths sch syl 8
by factorization equations by factorization
NGM 3 p160
-check the solution of the Individual ex-learners write an ex
equations
18
Solving -factorize quadratic Solving Demonstration-facilitator demonstrates on ZIMSEC Nat syl Work cards with
quadratic equations in the form equations solving quadratic equations by factorization 8.3.7 questions
equations by
factorization -solve quadratic equations Group work-learners solve quadratic equations CZA Maths sch syl
by factorization p8
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-check the solution of the Individual ex-learners write an ex and home NGM 3 p161-162
equations work is given

Using the -identify the quadratic Solving Question and answer-learners solve quadratic ZIMSEC Nat syl Flash cards with key
quadratic formula equations equations 8.3.7 concepts
−b ± √ b2−4 ac
formula
Explanation-the facilitator further explains on CZA Maths sch syl
x= solving quadratic equations by factorization p8
2a
Individual work-learners write work NGM3 p165-170
-use the quadratic formula
to solve quadratic
equations

-identify the nature of

quadratic equations in
which a quadratic formula
is used

Word -interpret word problems Problem solving Exposition-facilitator exposition solving word ZIMSEC Nat syl Video player
problems and express the as problems involving quadratic equations 8.3.7
quadratic equations
Pair work-in pairs learners solve quadratic CZA Maths sch syl
-solve quadratic equations equations from word problems p2

-give the solutions as asked Individual work-learners write an exercise NGM3 p 166-167
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15 INDICES AND -simplify algebraic Applying laws of Discussion-class discuss on a few laws of ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7 Ppt presentation
LOGARITHMS expressions involving indices indices on the projector
indices CZA Maths sch syl p8
Indices Demonstration-facilitator demonstrates on
-evaluate numbers using evaluating numbers and simplifying expressions STEP AHEAD 3 p79-80
the laws of indices using indices

06 Individual ex-learners write an exercise

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Indices -apply laws of indices to Simplifying Pair work in pairs learners apply laws of ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7 Flash cards with
evaluate numbers algebraic indices to evaluate numbers and simplify worked examples
expressions algebraic expressions CZA Maths sch syl 8
-apply laws of indices to
simplify algebraic Individual work-learners write an exercise STEP AHEAD 3 p80-82
expressions
Home work is given to the learners

18
Equations of -find the reciprocals of the Solving Explanation-with an aid of an example the ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7 Chart with
indices index equations facilitator explains on solving equations examples
involving indices CZA Maths sch syl p8
-solve equations involving
indices Pair wok-learners solve equations involving STEP AHEAD 3 p82-83
indices

Individual work-learners write an exercise

Equations on Solve equations involving Solving Demonstration-the facilitator demonstrates on ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7 Video player
indices laws of indices equations solving equations involving indices
CZA Maths sch syl p8
Question and answer-question and answer on
solving equations involving indices STEP AHEAD 3 p83

Individual work-learners write work

individually

Revision ex Write a test under ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7

examination condition
Individual work-learners write a test CZA Maths sch syl p8
individually
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22 LOGARITHMS -state what is a logarithm Evaluating Demonstration-facilitator demonstrates on ZIMSEC Nat syl Chart with a worked
evaluating logarithms 8.3.7
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Theory of -explain the theory of logarithms Pair work-in pairs learners evaluate the CZA Maths sch syl example
logarithms logarithms logarithms using the theory of logarithms p8

-evaluate logarithms using: Individual ex-learners write work STEP AHEAD 3

if x=log a N then N=a
x p173

06
Laws of -simplify logarithms using Simplifying Guided discovery-learners explore the basic ZIMSEC Nat syl Video playing on
logarithms the laws logarithms laws of logarithms 8.3.7 projector

log ( MN )=log M +log N Discussion-class discuss on simplifying

logarithms using the laws of logarithms
CZA Maths sch syl 8

STEP AHEAD 3
M Individual ex-learners write an ex p173-4
log =log M −logN
N
18 and

p
log M = plogM
Laws of -simplify the expressions Simplifying Demonstration-facilitator demonstrates on ZIMSEC Nat syl Work cards with
logarithms using laws of logarithms logarithms simplifying logarithms without using the tables 8.3.7 questions

-simplify logarithms without Group work-learners simplify logarithms using CZA Maths sch syl
using the table the laws of logarithms in groups p8

Individual ex-learners write an ex and home STEP AHEAD 3

work is given p174

Substitution in -apply laws of logarithms to Substitution of Question and answer-learners use ZIMSEC Nat syl Flash cards with key
logarithms find the exact values of values substitution to find the value of logarithms 8.3.7 concepts
logarithms
Explanation-the facilitator further explains on CZA Maths sch syl
-use substitution to find the applying the laws of logarithms to evaluate p8
exact values of logarithms logarithms
STEP AHEAD 3 174-
Individual work-learners write work 5

Equations -solve equations involving Solving Exposition-facilitator exposition solving ZIMSEC Nat syl Chart with a worked
involving indices equations equations involving logarithms 8.3.7 example
logarithms
-check the solutions of Pair work-in pairs learners solve equations CZA Maths sch syl
equations involving involving logarithms p8
logarithms
Individual work-learners write an exercise NGM4 p
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29 INEQUALITIES -solve simultaneous linear Solving Discussion-class discuss on solving ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7 Chart with a worked
inequalities in one variable inequalities simultaneous inequalities example
Simultaneous CZA Maths sch syl p8
inequalities -express the solution of Demonstration-facilitator demonstrates on
simultaneous inequalities in solving simultaneous linear inequalities STEP AHEAD3 p244-245
the form a∗x∗b
Individual ex-learners write an exercise
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Simultaneous -solve simultaneous Solving Pair work in pairs learners solve simultaneous ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7 Flash cards with
inequalities inequalities simultaneous inequalities worked examples
and line inequalities CZA Maths sch syl 8
graphs -represent the solution on a Discussion-class discuss on representing the
line graph solution on a number line and in the solution set STEP AHEAD3 p243-245

-represent the solution of Home work is given to the learners

the inequalities

18 Graphs of -draw the line graphs on Solving Explanation-with an aid of an example, the ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7 Cartesian plane
inequalities the Cartesian plan simultaneous facilitator explains on solving simultaneous liner
linear inequalities graphically CZA Maths sch syl p8
-shade the unwanted inequalities
region Group work-learners solve simultaneous STEP AHEAD3 p245-246
inequalities graphically
-solve simultaneous linear
inequalities graphically Individual work-learners write an exercise

Graphs of -solve simultaneous linear Solving Demonstration-the facilitator demonstrate on ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7 Cartesian plane
inequalities inequalities graphically simultaneous representing the inequalities from the graphs on
linear the solution set CZA Maths sch syl p8
-represent the solution set inequalities
of simultaneous linear Question and answer-question and answer on STEP AHEAD p247
inequalities in a Cartesian graphically solving simultaneous linear
plane inequalities

Individual work-learners write work

individually

End of month ZIMSEC Nat syl 8.3.7

test
Individual work-learners write a test CZA Maths sch syl p8
individually
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EVALUATION
GENERAL INDIVIDUAL

LESSON 1

LESSON 2

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LESSON 5