Mathematics Lesson Notes (First

Term)
SS1 – SS3
Aligned to Nigerian SS Curriculum •
Visual-heavy, teacher-ready
 How to Use This Deck
• Each class (SS1–SS3) is organized week-by-
week.
• Slides include: objectives, concept bullets, a
worked example, and classwork.
• Use the Teacher Notes for assessment ideas
and materials.
• End of each class section: quick revision
Teacher Note: Mapped to Lagos/NERDC schemes. Customize to your calendar.

checklist.
 SS1 • First Term

Theme: Number & Numeration;

Algebraic Processes
 Wk 1 • Number Bases I
• Place-value in base 10 vs other bases
• Convert base b ↔ base 10

Teacher Note: Use place-value charts/counters for base 2.

Wk 1 • Number Bases I • Example
Objective Worked Example
Build fluency Convert 101101₂ to
through short, base 10; convert
visible steps. 45₁₀ to base 2.

Classwork
a) Convert 230₄ to
Solution (Sketch) base 10. b) Convert
101101₂ = 45₁₀; 45₁₀ = 101101₂ 57₁₀ to base 3.
 Wk 2 • Number Bases II
(Arithmetic)
• Addition & subtraction in base b
• Check by converting to base 10

Teacher Note: Group practice with base-5 blocks (drawn).

 Wk 2 • Number Bases II
(Arithmetic) • Example
Objective
Worked Example
Build fluency
Add 324₅ + 43₅ in
through short,
base 5.
visible steps.

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) a) 213₄ + 132₄ b)
324₅ + 43₅ = 1012₅ (check in base 10). 1001₂ + 111₂
 Wk 3 • Modular Arithmetic I
• Definition: a ≡ b (mod n)
• Add/multiply modulo n; clock model

Teacher Note: Use a clock face to illustrate mod 12.

 Wk 3 • Modular Arithmetic I •
Example
Objective Worked Example
Build fluency Compute (17 + 25)
through short, mod 12 and (7 × 8)
visible steps. mod 5.

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) a) 39 ≡ ? (mod 7) b)
(17+25) mod 12 = 6; (7×8) mod 5 = 1. (14 − 29) mod 9
 Wk 4 • Modular Arithmetic II
• Solve ax ≡ b (mod n) (when gcd(a,n)|b)
• List solutions modulo n

Teacher Note: Build solution sets on a number line.

 Wk 4 • Modular Arithmetic II •
Example
Objective
Worked Example
Build fluency
Solve 3x ≡ 2 (mod
through short,
7).
visible steps.

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) a) 4x ≡ 1 (mod 11) b)
x ≡ 3 (mod 7). 6x ≡ 9 (mod 15)
 Wk 5 • Indices & Standard Form
• Laws of indices; scientific notation

Teacher Note: Number line of orders of magnitude.

Wk 5 • Indices & Standard Form •
Example
Objective Worked Example
Build fluency Write 0.00057 in
through short, standard form and
visible steps. simplify 3^4 · 3^2.

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) a) (2^3)^4 b)
5.7×10^-4; 3^6 = 729. 8.12×10^5 ÷ 4×10^2
 Wk 6 • Logarithms I
• Definition & laws; characteristic/mantissa
• Using log/antilog tables or calculator

Teacher Note: Provide printed tables for practice.

 Wk 6 • Logarithms I • Example
Objective Worked Example
Build fluency Evaluate 23.4 ×
through short, 0.056 using log
visible steps. tables (3 s.f.).

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) a) 4.32×0.015 b)
log≈1.3692 + (−1.2518)=0.1174 ⇒ antilog≈1.31. 16.8÷0.0021 (3 s.f.)
 Wk 7 • Logarithms II
• Solve log equations; change of base
• Apply logs to growth/decay

Teacher Note: Discuss when logs linearize multiplicative patterns.

 Wk 7 • Logarithms II • Example
Objective
Worked Example
Build fluency
Solve: log₁₀(x) +
through short,
log₁₀(2) = 1.3010.
visible steps.

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) a) log₁₀(5x)=2 b)
x=10. log₂(x)=3.5
 Wk 8 • Sets I
• Notation; types; power set
• Counting subsets (2^n)

Teacher Note: Build sets from classroom items.

 Wk 8 • Sets I • Example
Objective
Worked Example
Build fluency
List P({a,b,c}). How
through short,
many subsets?
visible steps.

Classwork
a) Is {2} ⊂ {1,2,3}? b)
Solution (Sketch) Count subsets of a 5-
8 subsets. element set.
 Wk 9 • Sets II (Venn)
• ∪, ∩, complement; two-set word problems

Teacher Note: Two-set Venn survey example.

 Wk 9 • Sets II (Venn) • Example
Objective Worked Example
Build fluency 28 like Math, 22
through short, English, 12 both;
visible steps. class 40. Neither?

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) Create your own two-
Neither = 2. set survey and solve.
 Wk 10 • Review & Assessment
• Mixed practice Wks 1–9; timed quiz

Teacher Note: Think-Pair-Share on toughest questions.

 Wk 10 • Review & Assessment •
Example
Objective
Build fluency Worked Example
through short, —
visible steps.

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) Prepare 10-item quiz
— (2 per theme).
 SS1 • Term Checklist
• Convert between base 10 and other bases.
• Compute modulo n and solve simple
congruences.
• Apply laws of indices and standard form.
• Use log tables/calculators; solve simple log
equations.
• Represent sets; solve Venn problems.
Teacher Note: Set a mini-test: 15–20 marks mixed objectives + 2 structured questions.
 SS2 • First Term

Theme: Logarithms, Approximation,

Sequences, Quadratics
 Wk 1 • Logarithms (Review)
• Numbers >1 vs <1; characteristic & mantissa
• Standard form; ×, ÷, powers, roots via logs

Teacher Note: Learners explain bar notation to a partner.

 Wk 1 • Logarithms (Review) •
Example
Objective Worked Example
Strengthen Use logs to evaluate
technique and 0.0048 × 37.5 (3
interpretation. s.f.).

Classwork
Practice 3 mixed
Solution (Sketch) products and a
≈ 0.180. quotient.
 Wk 2 • Approximation & Error
• Rounding; bounds
• Absolute, relative, percentage error

Teacher Note: Measure a desk and discuss bounds.

 Wk 2 • Approximation & Error •
Example
Objective
Worked Example
Strengthen
3.46 m to 2 d.p.:
technique and
bounds?
interpretation.

Classwork
Compute % error for
Solution (Sketch) 250 g measured to
3.455 ≤ L < 3.465; max abs error 0.005 m. nearest 5 g.
 Wk 3 • Sequences & Series I (AP)
• nth term; sum of AP
• Find a and d from terms

Teacher Note: Line-up activity to visualize constant differences.

Wk 3 • Sequences & Series I (AP) •
Example
Objective
Worked Example
Strengthen
Find T₁₅ and S₁₅ for
technique and
a=3, d=4.
interpretation.

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) AP with T₈=31 and
T₁₅=59; S₁₅=465. d=3: find a, S₈.
 Wk 4 • Sequences & Series II (GP)
• nth term; sums Sₙ & S_∞ (|r|<1)
• Applications to growth/finance

Teacher Note: Dots shrinking/growing to show ratio.

Wk 4 • Sequences & Series II (GP) •
Example
Objective
Worked Example
Strengthen
For a=5, r=0.6, find
technique and
S_∞.
interpretation.

Classwork
Find S₁₀ for a=2, r=1.5
Solution (Sketch) (why S_∞ not
12.5. defined).
 Wk 5 • Quadratics I (Methods)
• Factorization; completing the square; formula
• Discriminant and root nature

Teacher Note: Sketch parabolas; link to Δ.

 Wk 5 • Quadratics I (Methods) •
Example
Objective
Worked Example
Strengthen
Solve x²−6x+5=0 by
technique and
completing square.
interpretation.

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) Set and solve your
x=1 or 5. own monic quadratic.
 Wk 6 • Quadratics II (From Roots)
• Given sum S and product P: x²−Sx+P=0
• Roots–coefficients relations

Teacher Note: Card sort: match roots to equations.

Wk 6 • Quadratics II (From Roots) •
Example
Objective
Worked Example
Strengthen
Form quadratic with
technique and
roots 2 and −5.
interpretation.

Classwork
Given roots 3 and 4,
Solution (Sketch) find equation and
x²+3x−10=0. vertex.
 Wk 7 • Simultaneous Equations
• Elimination & substitution; linear–quadratic
pairs

Teacher Note: Graph two lines to visualize intersection.

 Wk 7 • Simultaneous Equations •
Example
Objective
Worked Example
Strengthen
Solve: y=2x+1 and
technique and
x²+y²=13.
interpretation.

Classwork
Create a linear–
Solution (Sketch) quadratic pair with
x=2 or −1; y=5 or −1. two intersections.
 Wk 8 • Graphical Methods
• Plot y=ax²+bx+c; read roots/intercepts
• Solve systems by graphing

Teacher Note: Plotting table; scale choice.

 Wk 8 • Graphical Methods •
Example
Objective
Worked Example
Strengthen
Graph y=x²−4x+3;
technique and
read roots.
interpretation.

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) Plot y=2x+1; mark
Roots: 1 and 3. intersections.
 Wk 9 • Variation
• Direct, inverse, joint variation; constants

Teacher Note: Dimensional checks for models.

 Wk 9 • Variation • Example
Objective Worked Example
Strengthen If y ∝ x, y=12 when
technique and x=3; find y when
interpretation. x=7.

Classwork
A varies inversely as t
Solution (Sketch) with A=5 at t=2; find t
y=28. at A=2.
 Wk 10 • Review & Assessment
• Mixed practice; error analysis

Teacher Note: Gallery walk of solutions.

 Wk 10 • Review & Assessment •
Example
Objective
Strengthen Worked Example
technique and —
interpretation.

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) 12-item quiz + 2
— structured problems.
 SS2 • Term Checklist
• Work accurately with logs and standard form.
• Quantify and communicate measurement
error.
• Solve AP/GP problems (Sₙ, S_∞).
• Solve/construct quadratic equations.
• Use graphs to solve equations and model
variation.
Teacher Note: Include one real-measurement task for error analysis.
 SS3 • First Term

Theme: Matrices, Finance, Trig,

Mensuration, Calculus
 Wk 1 • Matrices I
• Definition, order, types; add/subtract; scalar ×
• Transpose

Teacher Note: Use seating chart as a matrix model.

 Wk 1 • Matrices I • Example
Objective Worked Example
Connect formulas to Given A=[[1,2],
real context and [3,4]], find Aᵗ and
diagrams. 2A−I.

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) Create a 2×2 matrix
Aᵗ=[[1,3],[2,4]]; 2A−I=[[1,4],[6,7]]. and compute A+Aᵗ.
 Wk 2 • Determinants & Inverses
• det 2×2, 3×3 (cofactors)
• Inverse of 2×2; solve AX=B

Teacher Note: Non-zero determinant ↔ invertibility.

Wk 2 • Determinants & Inverses •
Example
Objective Worked Example
Connect formulas to For A=[[2,1],[3,2]],
real context and solve Ax=b where
diagrams. b=[5,8].

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) Solve a 2×2 system via
x=[2,1]. inverse matrix.
 Wk 3 • Arithmetic of Finance I
• Simple vs compound interest
• A=P(1+r/m)^{mt}

Teacher Note: Table growth over years for P=50,000 at 12%.

 Wk 3 • Arithmetic of Finance I •
Example
Objective Worked Example
Connect formulas to Find A after 3 years,
real context and yearly
diagrams. compounding.

Classwork
Simple interest on
Solution (Sketch) ₦120,000 at 10% for
≈ ₦70,336. 18 months.
 Wk 4 • Finance II (Annuities,
Depreciation)
• Ordinary vs annuity due (idea)
• Straight-line & reducing-balance depreciation

Teacher Note: Show cashflow timelines.

 Wk 4 • Finance II (Annuities,
Depreciation) • Example
Objective Worked Example
Connect formulas to Car ₦1,800,000
real context and depreciates 20%
diagrams. p.a. (RB). 3 yrs?

Classwork
₦25,000 monthly, 12%
Solution (Sketch) p.a., 3 yrs—estimate
≈ ₦921,600. A.
 Wk 5 • Linear & Quadratic
Applications
• Formulate word problems → equations
• Linear–quadratic systems (review)

Teacher Note: Translate text to algebra first.

 Wk 5 • Linear & Quadratic
Applications • Example
Objective
Worked Example
Connect formulas to
Rectangle P=40 m,
real context and
A=96 m². Sides?
diagrams.

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) Set two word
12 m and 8 m. problems for peers.
 Wk 6 • Trigonometry (Graphs &
Identities)
• Graphs of sin x & cos x, 0°–360°
• sin²x+cos²x=1; amplitude/period/phase

Teacher Note: Unit-circle sketch for anchors.

 Wk 6 • Trigonometry (Graphs &
Identities) • Example
Worked Example
Objective
Sketch
Connect formulas to
y=2sin(x−30°) over
real context and
0°–360° (key
diagrams.
points).

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) Prove sin²x+cos²x=1
Max 2 at 120°; zeros near 30°, 210°, 390° (wrap). using unit circle.
 Wk 7 • Mensuration (Spheres)
• Surface area 4πr²; volume 4/3 πr³
• Hemi-/hollow variants

Teacher Note: Bring a ball; measure diameter.

 Wk 7 • Mensuration (Spheres) •
Example
Objective
Worked Example
Connect formulas to
Sphere r=7 cm: S
real context and
and V.
diagrams.

Classwork
Hollow hemisphere
Solution (Sketch) with 0.5 cm shell:
S≈615.8 cm²; V≈1,436.8 cm³. discuss.
 Wk 8 • Earth as a Sphere
• Latitude/longitude; great-circle (intro)
• Time difference & distance along parallels

Teacher Note: Globe/atlas demo; note assumptions.

 Wk 8 • Earth as a Sphere •
Example
Objective Worked Example
Connect formulas to At 6.5°N, find length
real context and of 1° of longitude
diagrams. (R≈6400 km).

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) Time gain crossing 30°
≈ 110.7 km. longitude eastward.
 Wk 9 • Coordinate Geometry
(Lines)
• Slope m, intercept c; distance & midpoint
• Point-slope and two-point forms

Teacher Note: Plot two points; compute gradient.

 Wk 9 • Coordinate Geometry
(Lines) • Example
Objective Worked Example
Connect formulas to Equation of line
real context and through (2,−1) with
diagrams. slope 3.

Classwork
Given A(−4,1), B(5,−2):
Solution (Sketch) midpoint and
y=3x−7. distance.
 Wk 10 • Differentiation (Intro)
• First principles for x^n; power rule
• Tangents; maxima/minima (basic)

Teacher Note: Slope-of-secant → tangent idea.

 Wk 10 • Differentiation (Intro) •
Example
Objective Worked Example
Connect formulas to Differentiate
real context and y=3x^3−5x, slope at
diagrams. x=2.

Classwork
Solution (Sketch) Find turning points of
31. y=x^2−4x+1.
 SS3 • Term Checklist
• Manipulate matrices; use inverses to solve
systems.
• Compute CI, annuities, depreciation.
• Graph trig functions and use identities.
• Solve mensuration of spheres & Earth-as-
sphere basics.
• Apply coordinate geometry; intro
Teacher Note: Add WAEC-style practice: matrices, finance, coordinate geometry, calculus.

differentiation.
 References & Alignment
• NERDC e-Curriculum (General Mathematics,
SSS): Themes & Topics
• Lagos State Unified Schemes of Work
(Syllabus.NG): SS1–SS3 Mathematics
• Edudelight: SS1–SS3 Mathematics Scheme of
Work (First Term)
• FCTEMIS/Passnownow: SS2 First Term Lessons
Teacher Note: Map weekly pacing to your school calendar and students’ level.

& Scheme