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12 topics across 3 terms · NERDC curriculum

1

First Term

· 4 topics
  • 01
    Number bases

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Conversion of Number Bases

      • Convert numbers from base ten to other bases such as base two and eight.
      • Convert numbers from various bases back to the denary system (base ten).
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Operations in Base Bases

      • Perform addition and subtraction of numbers in bases other than base ten.
      • Carry out multiplication and division operations involving binary and other number bases.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Equations involving Number Bases

      • Solve equations involving unknown variables within different number base systems.
      • Apply base conversion techniques to find value of unknown variables in equations.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Number Bases with Fractions

      • Convert decimal fractions in base ten to their equivalent values in other bases.
      • Convert fractional parts of numbers in other bases back to base ten.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Applications of Binary Numbers in Computing

      • Convert base ten numbers to base two for use in computer-related calculations.
      • Solve practical problems related to computer data storage using binary logic.
  • 02
    Modular arithmetic

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Concept of Modular Arithmetic

      • Explain the concept of modular arithmetic using the clock analogy.
      • Identify cycles in daily life settings such as days of the week.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Operations in Modular Arithmetic

      • Perform addition and subtraction operations within a given modulo system.
      • Solve multiplication problems in various moduli using the residue classes.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Inverse and Identity Elements in Modulo

      • Identify the additive and multiplicative inverses of numbers within a specific modulo.
      • Apply the properties of identity elements in modular arithmetic calculations.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Applications of Modular Arithmetic

      • Solve linear equations involving a single unknown within a modular system.
      • Apply modular arithmetic to solve real-life scheduling and cycling problems.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Modular Arithmetic and Division Remainder

      • Demonstrate the relationship between modular arithmetic and the division of integers.
      • Evaluate the remainders of large numbers when divided by specific integers.
  • 03
    Indices and logarithms

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Laws and Applications of Indices

      • Apply the laws of indices to simplify complex algebraic expressions.
      • Solve exponential equations using the fundamental principles of indices and powers.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Relationship between Indices and Logarithms

      • Explain the relationship between the power of a number and its logarithm.
      • Convert expressions from index form to logarithmic form and vice versa.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Basic Laws of Logarithms

      • Apply the laws of logarithms to simplify products and quotients of numbers.
      • Use the power law of logarithms to evaluate expressions involving exponents.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Logarithms of Numbers Greater than One

      • Use four-figure tables to find the logarithms and antilogarithms of numbers.
      • Calculate products and quotients of numbers greater than one using logarithm tables.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Logarithms of Numbers Less than One

      • Evaluate numbers less than one using logarithm tables and negative characteristics.
      • Solve calculations involving roots and powers of decimal numbers using log tables.
  • 04
    Sets

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Definition and Notation of Sets

      • Define a set and identify different types of sets like finite and infinite.
      • Use set notation such as braces, elements, and null set symbols correctly.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Subsets and Universal Sets

      • Explain the concept of a subset and a universal set.
      • Calculate the number of possible subsets within a given finite set.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Union, Intersection, and Complement of Sets

      • Determine the union and intersection of two or more given sets.
      • Find the complement of a set relative to a given universal set.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Venn Diagrams with Two Sets

      • Represent set relationships and operations using clearly labeled Venn diagrams.
      • Interpret information and data presented visually through standard Venn diagrams.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Problem Solving with Sets

      • Apply the principles of sets and Venn diagrams to solve real-world survey problems.
      • Evaluate data from word problems to find unknown values using set theory.
2

Second Term

· 4 topics
  • 01
    Simple equations and variation

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Solving Simple Linear Equations

      • Solve linear equations involving one variable using various algebraic methods.
      • Apply the principles of linear equations to solve practical word problems.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Direct Variation

      • Explain the concept of direct variation between two physical quantities.
      • Solve mathematical problems involving direct variation and the constant of proportionality.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Inverse Variation

      • Identify the relationship between variables in an inverse variation scenario.
      • Calculate unknown values in inverse variation problems using the variation constant.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Joint Variation

      • Solve problems involving joint variation where three or more variables are linked.
      • Formulate mathematical equations for variables that vary jointly with others.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Partial Variation

      • Differentiate between partial variation and other types of variation models.
      • Solve equations involving partial variation and determine the specific constant values.
  • 02
    Quadratic equations

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · General Form and Factorization Method

      • Identify quadratic expressions and state the general form of a quadratic equation.
      • Factorize quadratic expressions using the grouping and trial methods.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Solving Quadratic Equations by Factorization

      • Solve quadratic equations by finding the roots using the factorization method.
      • Construct quadratic equations when the specific roots of the equation are given.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Completing the Square Method

      • Apply the completing the square technique to solve various quadratic equations.
      • Explain the step-by-step process of making a quadratic expression a perfect square.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · The General Quadratic Formula

      • Derive and apply the quadratic formula to find roots of equations.
      • Solve complex quadratic equations that cannot be easily factorized using the formula.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Graphical Solution of Quadratic Equations

      • Solve quadratic equations graphically by plotting the corresponding parabolic curve.
      • Identify the roots and the turning point of a quadratic graph.
  • 03
    Logical reasoning

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Simple and Compound Statements

      • Distinguish between simple and compound statements in a logical context.
      • Identify the truth value of basic mathematical and logical statements.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Logical Connectives and Symbols

      • Apply logical operators like 'and', 'or', and 'not' to connect statements.
      • Construct compound statements using appropriate logical symbols and connectives.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Truth Tables for Conjunction and Disjunction

      • Construct truth tables for various logical operations and compound statements.
      • Evaluate the truth values of complex expressions using organized truth tables.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Conditional and Biconditional Statements

      • Explain conditional statements and their corresponding truth table values.
      • Analyze biconditional statements and determine when they are logically true.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Validity of Logical Arguments

      • Distinguish between valid and invalid arguments using logical reasoning principles.
      • Identify tautologies and contradictions within a given set of logical statements.
  • 04
    Plane geometry — construction

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Bisecting Lines and Angles

      • Bisect a given line segment into two equal parts using a compass.
      • Construct a perpendicular bisector for any given straight line segment.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Construction of Standard Angles

      • Construct standard angles such as 90, 60, and 30 degrees using instruments.
      • Demonstrate how to bisect angles to obtain 45, 15, and 75 degrees.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Construction of Triangles - Part 1

      • Construct a triangle given the lengths of its three sides (SSS).
      • Construct a triangle given two sides and the included angle (SAS).
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Construction of Triangles - Part 2

      • Draw a triangle given two angles and one side (ASA).
      • Verify the accuracy of constructed triangles using a protractor and ruler.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Locus of Points in Geometry

      • Define a locus and identify simple loci in a two-dimensional plane.
      • Construct the locus of points equidistant from two intersecting straight lines.
3

Third Term

· 4 topics
    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Area of Basic Polygons

      • Calculate the perimeter and area of squares, rectangles, and triangles.
      • Solve problems involving the area of composite shapes made of rectangles.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Area of Special Quadrilaterals

      • Calculate the area of trapeziums, parallelograms, and rhombuses using standard formulas.
      • Apply area formulas to solve practical land measurement problems in Nigeria.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Area and Circumference of Circles

      • Calculate the circumference and area of a full circle and semi-circle.
      • Find the area of a sector and length of an arc.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Surface Area and Volume of Prisms

      • Calculate the total surface area of cubes, cuboids, and cylinders.
      • Evaluate the volume of rectangular prisms and cylinders in cubic units.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Volume of Cones and Spheres

      • Calculate the volume and surface area of cones and spheres.
      • Compare the volumes of different solid shapes with similar base areas.
  • 02
    Trigonometric ratios

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Introduction to SOH CAH TOA

      • Define sine, cosine, and tangent ratios using a right-angled triangle.
      • Identify the opposite, adjacent side, and hypotenuse in a right-angled triangle.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Solving for Sides and Angles

      • Calculate unknown side lengths in a right-angled triangle using trigonometric ratios.
      • Determine the sizes of unknown angles using inverse trigonometric functions.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Trigonometric Ratios of Special Angles

      • State the sine, cosine, and tangent values for 30, 45, and 60 degrees.
      • Evaluate mathematical expressions involving trigonometric ratios of special angles.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Angles of Elevation and Depression

      • Identify the angle of elevation and angle of depression in word problems.
      • Apply trigonometric ratios to calculate heights and distances in real-life scenarios.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Practical Applications of Trigonometry

      • Solve horizontal distance and height problems using tangent ratios in Nigerian contexts.
      • Demonstrate how to measure the height of a flagpole using trigonometry.
  • 03
    Statistics — frequency distribution

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Types and Sources of Data

      • Distinguish between discrete data and continuous data in statistical studies.
      • Identify primary and secondary sources of data collection in a community.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Frequency Distribution Tables for Ungrouped Data

      • Organize raw data into a clear and concise frequency distribution table.
      • Tally data points accurately to determine the frequency of specific observations.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Frequency Distribution for Grouped Data

      • Group large sets of data into appropriate class intervals for analysis.
      • Determine the class mid-points and class boundaries for grouped frequency tables.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Measures of Central Tendency Concept

      • Calculate the mean, median, and mode for a set of ungrouped data.
      • Identify the modal class in a grouped frequency distribution table.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Introduction to Data Dispersion

      • Explain the concept of range as a measure of data dispersion.
      • Solve basic problems evaluating the spread of data in a given set.
  • 04
    Data presentation

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Constructing and Interpreting Bar Charts

      • Represent categorical data using accurately scaled and labeled bar charts.
      • Interpret information presented in vertical and horizontal bar charts.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Pie Charts and Sector Calculations

      • Calculate the sector angles for different categories in a data set.
      • Construct a pie chart to show the proportional distribution of items.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Histograms for Grouped Data

      • Construct a histogram to represent a grouped frequency distribution.
      • Explain the difference between a bar chart and a histogram in statistics.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Frequency Polygons

      • Plot a frequency polygon by connecting the mid-points of class intervals.
      • Use frequency polygons to compare two different sets of statistical data.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Cumulative Frequency Curves (Ogive)

      • Draw a cumulative frequency curve (Ogive) using the upper class boundaries.
      • Estimate the median of a data set from a plotted Ogive curve.