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SSS 2

12 topics across 3 terms · NERDC curriculum

1

First Term

· 4 topics
  • 01
    Logarithms of numbers > 1

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Logarithm operations for multiplication and division

      • Solve problems involving multiplication and division of large numbers using logarithm tables.
      • Calculate powers and roots of numbers greater than one using logarithm rules.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Application of Logarithm Laws

      • Calculate the logarithm of numbers using the product and quotient laws.
      • Apply change of base formula to simplify complex logarithmic expressions.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Logarithms of powers and roots

      • Solve numerical problems involving squares and square roots of numbers using tables.
      • Evaluate expressions involving fractional indices using logarithmic methods.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Relationship between indices and logarithms

      • Explain the relationship between indices and logarithms in base ten.
      • Convert numbers from index form to logarithmic form and vice versa.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Practical applications of logarithms

      • Solve practical word problems using logarithmic tables for accuracy.
      • Demonstrate the use of antilogarithm tables to find final numerical values.
  • 02
    Approximations and percentage error

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Rounding off numbers and significant figures

      • Approximate numbers to specified decimal places and significant figures.
      • Identify the range of values for given measurements based on precision.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Absolute and Relative Error calculation

      • Calculate the absolute error in a given measurement or calculation.
      • Solve for the relative error in various mathematical computations.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Calculating Percentage Error

      • Calculate percentage error in measurements like length and mass.
      • Compare the accuracy of different measurements using percentage error.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Practical applications of percentage error

      • Solve real-life problems involving error in financial estimations and trade.
      • Evaluate the impact of rounding errors on final calculated results.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Limits of accuracy and bounds

      • Calculate the upper and lower bounds of a measured quantity.
      • Apply error limits to solve problems involving area and volume.
  • 03
    Sequence and series

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Arithmetic Progression (AP) - nth term

      • Identify the first term and common difference of an Arithmetic Progression.
      • Calculate the nth term of a given Arithmetic Progression.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Sum of Arithmetic Progression

      • Solve problems involving the sum of the first n terms of an AP.
      • Apply the sum of AP formula to solve real-life saving problems.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Geometric Progression (GP) - nth term

      • Identify the common ratio of a Geometric Progression (GP).
      • Calculate the nth term of a given Geometric Progression.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Sum of Geometric Progression and Infinity

      • Calculate the sum of terms in a finite Geometric Progression.
      • Solve for the sum to infinity of a convergent geometric series.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Practical applications of sequences and series

      • Solve word problems involving sequences in population growth and simple interest.
      • Compare properties of arithmetic and geometric sequences in tabular form.
  • 04
    Quadratic equations and inequalities

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Methods of solving quadratic equations

      • Solve quadratic equations using the factorization method.
      • Apply the quadratic formula to find roots of non-factorable equations.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Completing the square and forming equations

      • Solve quadratic equations by the method of completing the square.
      • Construct quadratic equations from given roots or solutions.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Linear inequalities in one variable

      • Solve linear inequalities in one variable and represent on a number line.
      • Apply basic rules of inequality signs when multiplying by negative numbers.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Quadratic inequalities in one variable

      • Solve quadratic inequalities and represent the solution set on a number line.
      • Determine the range of values satisfying a given quadratic inequality.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Word problems and properties of roots

      • Solve word problems leading to quadratic equations in agricultural and business contexts.
      • Evaluate the roots of quadratic equations using the discriminant method.
2

Second Term

· 4 topics
  • 01
    Linear inequalities

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Simultaneous linear inequalities

      • Solve simultaneous linear inequalities in one variable.
      • Represent the solutions of simultaneous inequalities on a single number line.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Graphs of linear inequalities in two variables

      • Graph linear inequalities in two variables on a Cartesian plane.
      • Identify the required region satisfying a given linear inequality.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Systems of linear inequalities and shading regions

      • Identify the feasible region satisfying a system of linear inequalities.
      • Shade the region containing the set of points satisfying multiple inequalities.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Applications of linear inequalities

      • Formulate linear inequalities from word problems involving budget and time constraints.
      • Calculate the maximum or minimum values within a shaded region.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Advanced inequality problem solving

      • Solve complex inequality problems involving fractional coefficients.
      • Demonstrate the application of inequalities in optimizing local business resources.
  • 02
    Algebraic fractions

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Simplification of algebraic fractions

      • Simplify algebraic fractions by factoring the numerator and denominator.
      • Apply basic arithmetic operations to simplify complex algebraic expressions.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Addition and subtraction of algebraic fractions

      • Perform addition and subtraction of algebraic fractions with different denominators.
      • Calculate the lowest common multiple of algebraic denominators.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Equations involving algebraic fractions

      • Solve for unknown variables in equations involving algebraic fractions.
      • Demonstrate the process of cross-multiplication in fractional equations.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Undefined algebraic fractions

      • Identify the undefined values for a given algebraic fraction.
      • Explain why a denominator cannot result in zero in a fraction.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Substituting values and word problems

      • Simplify word problems involving ratios expressed as algebraic fractions.
      • Solve complex fractional equations resulting in linear or quadratic forms.
  • 03
    Circle geometry — chords and tangents

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Properties of chords in a circle

      • Identify circle parts including chords, segments, and sectors.
      • Apply the theorem relating the perpendicular from the center to a chord.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Calculations involving chord lengths

      • Calculate the length of a chord given the radius and distance from center.
      • Solve for the radius using chord length and its perpendicular distance.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Properties of tangents to a circle

      • Identify a tangent as a line perpendicular to the radius at contact.
      • Apply the theorem that tangents from an external point are equal.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Angles in the alternate segment

      • Solve problems using the alternate segment theorem.
      • Calculate angles formed by chords and tangents in various circle configurations.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Applications of chord and tangent theorems

      • Construct tangents to a circle from a point outside the circle.
      • Solve complex geometry problems combining chords, tangents, and radii properties.
  • 04
    Trigonometry — graphs of sine and cosine

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Trigonometric ratios of angles (0-360)

      • Calculate sine and cosine values for angles between 0 and 360 degrees.
      • Identify the quadrants where sine and cosine are positive or negative.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Graphing the sine function

      • Construct a table of values for sine and cosine functions.
      • Plot the graph of y = sin x for a given range.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Graphing the cosine function

      • Construct a table of values for the cosine function.
      • Plot the graph of y = cos x on a Cartesian plane.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Interpreting sine and cosine graphs

      • Identify the period, amplitude, and maximum/minimum values from graphs.
      • Compare the features of sine and cosine graphs on the same axis.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Graphical solution of trigonometric equations

      • Solve trigonometric equations using the plotted graphs.
      • Apply sine and cosine graphs to solve local wave or periodic problems.
3

Third Term

· 4 topics
  • 01
    Bearings and distances

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Notation and conversion of bearings

      • Explain the concept of three-figure bearings and cardinal points.
      • Convert cardinal directions to three-figure bearings and vice-versa.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Sketching bearings and back bearings

      • Sketch diagrams representing movement between two or more points.
      • Calculate the back bearing of a given direction accurately.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Applying Sine and Cosine rules to bearings

      • Solve distance and bearing problems using the sine rule.
      • Apply the cosine rule to calculate distances between two points.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Complex bearings and distance problems

      • Solve problems involving angles of elevation and depression with bearings.
      • Calculate the total displacement of a journey involving multiple bearings.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Practical applications of bearings

      • Apply bearings to solve local navigation problems involving Nigerian towns.
      • Evaluate the shortest distance between two points using trigonometric methods.
  • 02
    Statistics — measures of central tendency

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Mean, Median, and Mode of ungrouped data

      • Calculate the mean, median, and mode for ungrouped data sets.
      • Identify the modal class and median class in grouped frequency tables.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Mean of grouped frequency data

      • Construct a frequency distribution table for grouped data.
      • Calculate the mean of grouped data using the midpoint method.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Assumed mean method for grouped data

      • Calculate the mean of grouped data using an assumed mean.
      • Evaluate the efficiency of using an assumed mean in large data sets.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Median estimation from Ogive curves

      • Estimate the median from a cumulative frequency curve (Ogive).
      • Describe the steps for constructing an Ogive for grouped data.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Mode estimation from Histograms

      • Estimate the mode of grouped data using a histogram.
      • Compare the three measures of central tendency for a given data set.
  • 03
    Measures of dispersion

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Range and Mean Deviation

      • Calculate the range and mean deviation for a set of data.
      • Explain the importance of measuring the spread of data.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Variance and Standard Deviation calculation

      • Calculate the variance of ungrouped and grouped data sets.
      • Demonstrate the steps to compute standard deviation from variance.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Quartiles and Interquartile Range

      • Calculate the semi-interquartile range and deciles for grouped data.
      • Identify the first and third quartiles from a cumulative frequency table.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Visualizing dispersion with Box Plots

      • Construct a Box-and-Whisker plot to visualize data dispersion.
      • Interpret data distribution using the range of a Box-and-Whisker plot.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Comparing data using measures of dispersion

      • Compare the standard deviations of two different data sets.
      • Evaluate the consistency of a data set based on its standard deviation.
  • 04
    Probability

    5 lessons · 5 resource types

    1. 1

      Lesson 1 · Basic concepts of probability

      • Identify the sample space and outcomes of a random experiment.
      • Calculate the theoretical probability of a simple event occurring.
    2. 2

      Lesson 2 · Addition law for mutually exclusive events

      • Apply addition law to solve problems involving mutually exclusive events.
      • Identify mutually exclusive events in real-life Nigerian scenarios.
    3. 3

      Lesson 3 · Multiplication law for independent events

      • Apply multiplication law to solve problems involving independent events.
      • Calculate the probability of two independent events occurring together.
    4. 4

      Lesson 4 · Tree diagrams and outcome analysis

      • Construct a tree diagram to represent multiple stages of an experiment.
      • Solve complex probability problems using tree diagram outcomes.
    5. 5

      Lesson 5 · Selection with and without replacement

      • Solve probability problems involving selection with and without replacement.
      • Apply probability to predict outcomes in games of chance and weather.