Maths School Based Syllabus 1
Maths School Based Syllabus 1
TIME ALLOCATION
Six periods of 35 minutes each per week.
ASSESSMENT
Based on (a) 30% continuous assessment and(b) 70% summative assessment.
(a)continuous assessment
1 topic task per term
2 written tests per term
1 end of term test per term
1 project Form 1-2
1 project Form 3-4
(b)Summative assessment
Paper 1(2hr 30min): -About 30 short structured question (100 marks)
Paper 2 (2hr 30min): -Section A: 5 compulsory questions(52marks). Section B: 7 long
questions, candidates choose any 4 questions ,12 marks each (48marcks).
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TOPICS
1 Real numbers
2 Sets
3 Financial mathematics
4 Measures and mensuration
5 Graphs
6 Variation
7 Algebra
8 Geometry
9 Statistics
10 Trigonometry
11 Vectors
12 Matrices
13 Transformations
14 Probability
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FORM 1 TERM ONE
WEEK TOPICS CONCEPTS LEARNING OBJECTIVES S. O. M
1 Real Numbers Number concepts and -Identify types of numbers
operations -Find factors and multiples Nat.Syll.F1.pg 13
-Find H.C.F and L.C.M
2 Real Numbers Number concepts and -Operate with directed numbers
operations -Apply Nat.Syll.F1.pg 13
3 Real Numbers Number concepts and -Convert fractions to decimals Nat.Syll.F1.pg 13
operations -Convert fractions to percentages and vice versa
-Carry out calculations involving percentages
4 Real Numbers Number concepts and -Carry out mixed operations using the rule of precedence Nat.Syll.F1.pg 13
operations -Operate with fractions
5 Real Numbers Approximation and -Round off numbers to the given place value Nat.Syll.F1.pg
estimation -Round off numbers to the decimal place 13-14
6 Real Numbers Ratio , rates and -Simplify ratios Nat.Syll.F1.pg 14
proportion -Solve problems involving ratios
7 Real Numbers Ordinary and standard -Express large and small numbers in digits and in words Nat.Syll.F1.pg 14
form
Number bases -Identify number bases in everyday life
-Find place values for common bases
8 Real Numbers Scale and simple map -Identify types of scale Nat.Syll.F1.pg 14
problems -Find scales from given information
-Measure length using a given scale
9 Sets Sets and set notation -Define a set by listing the elements Nat.Syll.F1.pg 15
Types of sets -Describe given sets using set notation
-Describe types of sets
10 Sets Types of sets -Illustrates the types of sets by means of diagrams Nat.Syll.F1.pg 15
-Form subsets from universal sets
-Discuss union and intersection of sets
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FORM 1 TERM 2
5 Measures and mensuration Measures -Solve problems using unit of measurement Nat.Syll.F1.pg17
mensuration -Find perimeter of plane shapes
6 Measures and mensuration mensuration -Calculate area of plane shapes Nat.Syll.F1.pg17
-Solve problems involving plane shapes
7 Graphs Functional graphs -Draw the Cartesian plane using a given scale Nat.Syll.F1.pg18
-Identify points on the Cartesian plane
8 Graphs Functional graphs -State points in co-ordinate form Nat.Syll.F1.pg18
-Plot points on a Cartesian plane
9 Graphs Travel graphs -Interpret distance-time graphs Nat.Syll.F1.pg18-
Algebra Algebraic manipulation -Simplify algebraic expressions using the rules of precedence 19
10 Algebra Algebraic manipulation -Substitute values in algebraic terms Nat.Syll.F1.pg 19
-Find H.C.F of linear algebraic expressions
-Solve problems involving algebraic expressions
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FORM 1 TERM 3
WEEK TOPICS CONCEPTS LEARNING OBJECTIVES S.O.M
1 Algebra Equations -Solve linear equation where the unknown appears on one side
-Solve linear equations where the unknown appears on both sides
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FORM TWO TERM 1
WEEK TOPICS CONCEPTS LEARNING OBJECTIVES S.O.M
1 Real numbers Number concepts and -Find H.C.F and L.C.M Nat.Syll.F2.pg
operations -Calculate squares and square roots 23
-Calculate cubes and cube roots
Approximation and estimation -Round off numbers to given significant figures
2 Real numbers Approximation and estimation -Solve problems involving approximation and estimation Nat.Syll.F2.pg
Ratio , rates and proportion -Simplify ratios 23
-Solve problems using the concept of ratio
-Distinguish between direct and inverse proportions
3 Real numbers Ratio, rates and proportion -Solve problems involving direct and inverse proportion Nat.Syll.F2.pg
Ordinary and standard form -Express numbers in ordinary form to standard form and vice versa 23 -24
Number bases -Convert a number in any base to base ten
-Convert a number in base ten to any base
4 Real numbers Number bases -Solve problems in life using number bases Nat.Syll.F2.pg
Scales and simple map problems -Discuss types of scales 24
-Find scales from given information -Make measurements a given scale
5 Real numbers Scales and simple map problems -Draw lines and diagrams to a given scale Nat.Syll.F2.pg
Sets -Calculate distances to a given scale 24-25
Sets -Find union and intersection of sets - Represent sets on Venn diagrams
6 Sets Sets -Convert word problems into set notation Nat.Syll.F2.pg
Financial -Solve life problems using a Venn diagram with no more than 2 sets 25-26
mathematics Consumer arithmetic -Interpret e bills
7 Financial Consumer arithmetic -Make calculations based on data from corporate bills Nat.Syll.F2.pg
mathematics -Calculate profit and loss 26
-Find simple interest
8 Financial Consumer arithmetic -Prepare an enterprise budget for a small business Nat.Syll.F2.pg
mathematics -Solve problems involving higher purchase 26-27
Measures and
mensuration Measures -Use the units of measurements in life
9 Measures and Measures -Solve problems using the different units of measurements Nat.Syll.F2.pg
mensuration Mensuration -Calculate perimeter of plane shapes ---------Calculate 27
area of plane shapes
10 Measures and Mensuration -Calculate volumes of cuboids Nat.Syll.F2.pg
MENSURATION -Solve problems involving area and volume 27
-Solve simple density problems
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FORM TWO TERM 2
WEEK TOPICS CONCEPTS LEARNING OBJECTIVES S. O .M
1 Algebra Equations Solve simultaneous equations Nat.Syll.F2 pg.
Solve quadratic equations where the coefficient of x2 is one 30-31
Inequalities -Represent linear inequalities on a number line
2 Algebra Inequalities -Formulate linear inequalities
-Represent inequalities on a Cartesian plane
-Solve linear inequalities
Indices and logarithms -Carry out calculations involving laws of indices (XaxXb;Xa÷Xb;X0 and X-a )
3 Graphs Functional graphs -Draw the Cartesian plane using a given scale Nat.Syll.F2 pg.
-Plot points on the Cartesian plane 28
-Construct a table of values for a given linear function
-Draw line graphs
4 Graphs Travel graphs -Interpret distance time Graphs-Draw distance time graphs Nat.Syll.F2 pg.
-Use distance time graphs to solve problems 28-29
Variation Variation -Express direct variation in algebraic terms
5 Variation Variation -Solve problems involving direct variation Nat.Syll.F2 pg.
Algebra Algebraic manipulation -Substitute values in algebraic terms 29-30
-Factorise linear algebraic expressions
-Factorise quadratic algebraic expressions
6 Algebra Algebraic manipulation -Simplify algebraic fractions Nat.Syll.F2 pg.
-Expand algebraic expressions with brackets 30
-Solve problems involving algebraic manipulation
7 Algebra Equations -Solve equations with brackets Nat.Syll.F2 pg.
-Carry out calculations involving change of subject of formula 30
-Solve equations with algebraic fractions
8 Algebra Indices and logarithms -Solve problems involving indices using the laws of indices Nat.Syll.F2 pg.
Geometry Points, lines and angles -Identify of angles formed on parallel and transversal lines 32
-Calculate unknown angles parallel and transversal lines, using geometrical
facts
9 Geometry Bearing -Identify cardinal points Nat.Syll.F2 pg.
-Give directions using cardinal points’ Find compass bearing of points 32
--Calculate 3-figure bearing of points
10 Geometry Bearing -Solve problems in life involving bearings Nat.Syll.F2 pg.
Polygons and circles -State the names of n-sided polygons up to 10 sides 32-33
-Describe the properties of triangles and quadrilaterals
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FORM TWO TERM 3
WEEK TOPICS CONCEPTS LEARNING OBJECTIVES S.O.M
1 Geometry Similarity and congruency -Identify similar and congruent figures Nat.Syll.F2.pg
-State cases of congruency 33
-Solve problems involving similar and congruent figures
2 Geometry Construction and loci -Construct lines and angles Nat.Syll.F2.pg
-Bisect lines and angles 33
Symmetry -Identify lines of symmetry of regular figures
-Draw lines of symmetry on similar shapes
3 Statistics Data collection , classification Collect data Nat.Syll.F2.pg
and representation Group statistical data 34
Represent data using frequency table, bar chart and pie chart
4 Statistics Measures of central tendency -Define measures of central tendency Nat.Syll.F2.pg
-State the mode in a given distribution 34
-Calculate the mean and median -Calculate the mean using an assumed
mean
5 Vectors Definition and notation -Define a vector Nat.Syll.F2.pg
-Interpret vector notation 35
Types of vectors -Identify types of vectors-Represent translation vector in column form
6 Vectors Types of vectors -Draw translation vector on a Cartesian plane Nat.Syll.F2.pg
-Solve problems using the concept of vectors 35
Operations -Add vectors -Subtract vectors
7 Vectors Operations -Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of vectors Nat.Syll.F2.pg
Matrices Order -State the order of a matrix 35-36
-Identify the different types of matrices -Discuss the uses of matrices
8 Transformation Translation -Define transformation Nat.Syll.F2.pg
-Describe translation -Translate plane figures and points 37
9 Transformation Reflection -Define reflection Nat.Syll.F2.pg
-Reflect a plane figure and points in a given mirror line 37-38
Probability Definition of probability -Define probability and probability terms
10 Probability Reflection -Calculate probability of single events Nat.Syll.F2.pg
Definition of probability -Describe experimental events 38
-Solve problems involving probability in life
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FORM THREE TERM 1
WEEK TOPICS CONCEPTS LEARNING OBJECTIVES S.O.M
1 Real numbers Number concepts and -Perform arithmetic operations using order of operations Nat.Syll.F3
operations -Identify rational and irrational numbers pg. 39
-Distinguish between rational and irrational numbers - Perform operations
2 Real numbers Number concepts and -Identify number patterns in sequences Nat.Syll.F3
operations -Solve problems involving irrational numbers pg. 39
Ratio, rates and proportion -Simplify ratios -Perform calculations involving ratio, rates and proportion
3 Real numbers Ratio, rates and proportion -Apply direct and inverse proportion to solve problems Nat.Syll.F3
Ordinary and standard form -Perform operations (+, x, -, ÷) in standard form pg. 39-40
Number bases -Perform operations( + and -) involving number bases
4 Real numbers Scales and simple map -Use given scales to calculate distance and area Nat.Syll.F3
problems -Solve problems involving distance and area using scale pg. 40-41
Sets Sets --Describe a set using set builder notation-Show relationships in different
subsets
5 Sets Sets -Solve problems involving Venn diagrams Nat.Syll.F3
Financial Consumer arithmetic -Interpret bank statements pg. 41-42
mathematics -Calculate compound interest-Calculate commission
6 Financial Consumer arithmetic --Solve problems on hire purchase Nat.Syll.F3
Mathematics Mensuration -Calculate perimeter of combined shapes pg. 42-43
Measures and -Calculate area of combined shapes -Calculate volumes of cylinders
mensuration
7 Graphs Functional graphs -Use the f(x) notation in evaluating functions and solving linear and quadratic Nat.Syll.F3
equations pg. 44
-Draw graphs of linear and quadratic functions
-Use intercepts to sketch linear and quadratic functions
-Use graphs to find unknown values in linear and quadratic equations
8 Graphs Travel graphs -Draw distance-time graphs Nat.Syll.F3
-Draw speed-time graphs pg. 44-45
-Solve problems involving graphs
Variation Variation -Express inverse variation in algebraic terms
9 Variation Variation -Distinguish between direct and inverse variation Nat.Syll.F3
-Illustrate direct and inverse variation using graphs pg. 45-46
Algebra Algebraic manipulation -Solve problems involving graphs -Find H.C.F and L.C.M of algebraic expressions
10 Algebra Algebraic manipulation -Simplify algebraic fractions Nat.Syll.F3
-Factorise quadratic expressions of the form ax2+bx+c, IxI>1 pg. 46
-Factorise algebraic expressions
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FORM THREE TERM 2
WEEK TOPICS CONCEPTS LEARNING OBJECTIVES S.O.M
1 Algebra Equations -Use elimination, substitution and graphical method to solve linear simultaneous Nat.Syll.F3
equations pg. 46
-Solve quadratic equations using factorization and graphical method
-Change the subject of a formula -Substitute values in a given formula
2 Algebra Inequalities -Solve simultaneous inequalities in one variable Nat.Syll.F3
-Represent solution set on a line graph, -Solve simultaneous inequalities graphically pg. 47
Indices and logarithms -Simplify algebraic expressions involving indices
3 Algebra Indices and logarithms -Define logarithms -Evaluate logarithms Nat.Syll.F3
-Apply the laws of logarithms to evaluate logarithms pg. 47
-Simplify expressions using the laws of logarithms
4 Algebra Indices and logarithms -Solve equations involving indices and logarithms Nat.Syll.F3
Geometry Points lines and angles -Construct angles of elevation and depression pg. 47-48
-Solve problems on angles of elevation and depression
Bearing Illustrate bearing on diagrams
5 Geometry Bearing -Solve problems involving 3-figure and compass bearing Nat.Syll.F3
Polygons -Describe properties of polygons pg. 48
-Solve problems involving angles and sides of n-sided polygons
-Apply the properties of v-sided polygons
6 Geometry Similarity and congruency -Find the scale factor from 2 given similar shapes Nat.Syll.F3
-Calculate the length of sides of similar shapes pg. 48-49
-Calculate the area of similar shapes-Calculate the volume and mass of similar solids
7 Geometry Construction and loci -Construct triangles Nat.Syll.F3
Symmetry -Construct quadrilaterals pg. 49
-Solve problems using construction of triangles and quadrilaterals
-Identify rotational symmetry
8 Geometry Symmetry -State the order of rotational/point symmetry in plane shapes Nat.Syll.F3
Statistics Data collection -Solve problems involving rotational symmetry pg. 49-50
,classification and -Collect statistical data
representation -Group raw data into classes
9 Statistics Data collection -State the class widths of grouped data Nat.Syll.F3
,classification and -Construct frequency tables pg. 50
representation -Draw bar chart, pie chart, histogram and frequency polygon
-Analyze information on the graphs
10 Statistics Measures of central -Compute the mean of grouped data Nat.Syll.F3
tendency -Find the mode and median pg. 50
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-Calculate the mean using assumed mean
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FORM THREE TERM 3
WEEK TOPICS CONCEPTS LEARNING OBJECTIVES S.O.M
Trigonometry Pythagoras theorem -Derive the Pythagoras theorem Nat.Syll.F3 pg. 51
1 -Solve right-angled triangles by applying the Pythagoras theorem
-Show whether a given triple is Pythagorean
Trigonometrical ratios -Find sine, cosine and tangent of acute angles
2 Trigonometry Trigonometrical ratios -Find sine, cosine and tangent of obtuse angles Nat.Syll.F3 pg. 51 and
-Solve problems involving right angled triangles in two dimensions 53
-Add matrices
Matrices Operations -Subtract matrices
3 Matrices Operations -Multiply a matrix by a scalar Nat.Syll.F3 pg. 53
-Multiply matrices
Determinants -Find the determinant of a 2x2 matrix
-Distinguish between singular and non-singular matrices
4 Matrices Determinants -Use the fact that the determinant of a singular matrix is zero to find the Nat.Syll.F3 pg. 53
Inverse matrix unknown of a 2x2 singular matrix
-Solve problems involving singular and non-singular matrices
-Find the inverse of a 2x2 non-singular matrix
-Solve simultaneous equations using the matrix method
5 Vectors Types of vectors -Describe types of vectors Nat.Syll.F3 pg. 52
-Represent vectors on the Cartesian plane
-Identify various types of vectors on the Cartesian plane
Operations -Add vectors
6 Vectors Operations -Subtract vectors -Multiply a vector by a scalar Nat.Syll.F3 pg. 52
-Calculate the magnitude of a vector-Solve problems involving vector
operations
7 Transformation Translation -Translate plane figures on the Cartesian plane using translation vector - Nat.Syll.F3 pg.
Describe fully the translations between given objects and images
-Reflect plane figures in a line of reflection
Reflection -Find the axis of reflection of given objects and images
8 Transformation Rotation -Rotate plane figures on a Cartesian plane using geometrical methods Nat.Syll.F3 pg.
-Find the center of rotation
-Determine the angle of rotation
-Enlarge plane figures about the origin using a rotational scale geometrical
Enlargement methods
9 Transformation Enlargement -Find the scale factor Nat.Syll.F3 pg.
Probability -Determine the center of enlargement
Probability -Describe experimental and theoretical probability
-Deduce probabilities from results of experiments
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10 Probability Probability -Identify situations where experimental and theoretical Nat.Syll.F3 pg.
probabilities are applied
-Use probability rules to compute probabilities of single events
-Solve problems that involve experimental and theoretical probabilities
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9 Geometry Polygons and circles -Calculate angles using circle theorems Nat.Syll.F4
Constructions -Define locus pg. 62
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10 Geometry Constructions -Construct locus of points in a plane which are equidistant from a fixed point, a fixed Nat.Syll.F4
straight line, two fixed points and/or two intersecting lines pg. 60
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-Draw images of plane shapes using geometrical methods 67
-Calculate coordinates of image given the matrices
10 Transformation Stretch -Draw images of plane figures given matrices Nat.Syll.F4 pg.
-Identify invariant point /line 67
-Describe fully a stretch given a matrix or given object and its image
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