4 Speech Consonant contrasts Minimal pairs of the words

that high light the different

sounds. eg kits/kids,
feats/feeds, ferry/very,
leaf/leave etc.

Vocabulary Registers for ICT Words such as microchip,

data, processing, bytes and
software, etc are discussed.

Comprehension/Summ Differentiating phrases Teacher revises finite and

ary from clauses non-infinite verbs, main and
subordinate clauses as well
as punctuation marks.

Continuous writing Writing speeches Students are guided to write

valedictory speeches,
welcome address or keynote
address.

5 Examination

GENERAL MATHEMATICS
SS 3 FIRST TERM

WEEK TOPIC / CONTENT ACTIVITIES

1 MATRICES I Teacher:
i. Definition of matrix Leads students to define a matrix.
ii. Order and notation of Leads students to understand the notations of
matrix matrices
iii. Types of matrices (null, - identifies the different t types of matrices and
unit etc.) performs the addition and subtraction operation
iv. Addition and subtraction - perform scalar multiplication of two by two
of matrices matrices and three by three matrices.
v. Scalar multiplication of two Students:
by two matrices (2x2) and Define matrix, identify matrix notation, identify
three by three (3x3) matrix different types of matrices, perform the operation
of addition and subtraction of matrices. Perform
the scalar multiplication of 2x2 and 3x3 matrices.
Instructional Resources:
 Matrix charts, matrix addition charts, subtraction
charts, determinant charts, computer assorted
instructional material.

2 MATRICES II Teacher:
i. Transpose of a matrix Leads students to find transpose of a matrix by
ii. Determinant of a matrix interchanging the rows with column
(2x2) and (3x3) -calculates the determinant of a matrix or
iii. Solution of simultaneous matrices
equations using determinant -applies determinant of matrices to solutions of
method (two equations in two simultaneous equations in two unknown and
unknown and three equations three unknowns
in three unknowns). Students:
iv. Inverse of 2 x2 matrix. Find the transpose of a matrix and calculate the
determinant of matrices.
-applies determinant of matrices to solutions of
simultaneous equations.
Instructional Resources:
Matrix charts, matrix additions charts,
subtraction charts, determinant charts, computer
assorted instructional material.

3 ARITHMETIC OF FINANCE Teacher:

i. Revision of simple interest Guides students to recall formula for calculating
ii. Compound interest interest and derive the formula for computing
including arithmetic of finance compound interest and use of table in
iii. Definition and calculation compound interest.
of depreciation Guides students to define and compute
iv. Definition and depreciation value of an item.
determination of annuity. Guides students to define and determine the
annuity.
Students:
Calculate the simple interest and compound
interest with the given formula. And table of
logarithm in compound interest.
Define and compute the value, compute the
annuity.
Instructional Resources:
Charts, solution charts of logarithm on
compound interest, solution chart on bond and
debentures, solution charts of rate, taxes and
value added tax.

4 ARITHMETIC OF FINANCE Teacher:

II Guides students to define and compute the
amortization.
 i. Definition and computation Guides students to calculate interest on bonds
of amortization. and debentures, shares, rate, income tax and
ii. Solving problems in capital value added tax using logarithm table.
market e.g. bonds and Students:
debentures, shares, rate, Compute amortization
income tax and value added Calculate interest on bunds and debentures
tax. using logarithm table.
Instructional Materials:
Solution chart of logarithm on compound
interest.
Solution charts on logarithm on bond and
debentures, logarithm table.
Solution charts of rates, taxes and value added
tax. (Excursion to stock exchange or inland
revenue offices could be an added advantage.
Stock exchange expect can also be invited to do
simple calculations.

5 APPLICATION OF LINEAR Teacher:

AND QUADRATIC Displays chart of simple linear and quadratic
EQUATION equation.
i. Revision of solution of -revises the solution of simultaneous linear and
simultaneous linear equations quadratic equations.
and quadratic equations. -guides students to discover how word problems
ii. Word problem on linear can be interpreted into: linear, quadratic,
equations. simultaneous equation and quadratic equations
iii. Word problem on one linear one quadratic.
simultaneous linear Students:
equations. Study the chart; solve the solution of
iv. Word problem on simultaneous linear and quadratic equation. Use
simultaneous equations one steps given by the teacher to solve word
linear one quadratic problems.
v. Application to capital Instructional Resources:
market. Solution chart of simultaneous linear and
quadratic equation.

6 TRIGONOMETRY Teacher:
i. Graph of trigonometric Guides students to construct tables of values for
functions (sine and cosine sine and cosine.
graph for angles 0≤x≤ 360o) Plots graphs of sine and cosine for
ii. Interpretation of graphs of 0o≤x≤ 360o
trigonometric functions. Interprets the graph and read out given values.
Students:
Construct table of values for 0o≤x≤ 360o.
Plot the graphs of the tables of values.
Interpret and read out given values.
 Instructional Resources:
Graph board, graph books, pencil, ruler, broom
stick/twine. (graph board and books mandatory)

7 SURFACE AREA AND Teacher:

VOLUME OF SPHERE Brings cylinders, cone and spheres to the class.
i. Volume of a sphere Determines the volume of a sphere practically
ii. Surface area of a sphere by filling a cone and a cylinder with water/sand
iii. Volume of hemisphere and then pouring them in the sphere.
(half of sphere) Notes the height of the cylinder and the diameter
iv. Surface area of of the sphere.
hemisphere. Leads students to find the volume of the sphere
by formula and apply to solve problems.
Brings a sphere to class and explain the concept
of surface area, find the formula and solve
problems.
Students:
Study the cylinder, cone and sphere.
-participate in finding the volume of the sphere
practically.
-Find the formula for volume and apply it to
solve problems
Note the concept and find the surface area.
Instructional Resources:
Cylinder tin, sphere, cone, spherical globe etc.

8 THE EARTH AS A SPHERE Teacher:

i. Describe the earth as a Guides students to revise the concepts of circles
sphere and identification of and spheres. Describes the earth a sphere.
the line of longitude Brings skeletal and real globe to class.
(meridian), latitude, equator, Leads students to identify the following North
north pole and south pole, and South, Poles, Lines of longitudes and
small circle and great circle. latitude, small circles and great circles, meridian
ii. Distance along the great and equator, parallel of latitude, radius of
circle parallel of latitude. Radius of Earth, Deduce the
iii. Radius of parallel of formula for distance along great circle, distance
latitudes along parallel of latitude.
iv. Distance along the parallel Leads students to solve problems on longitude
of latitudes. and latitude.
v. Mathematical problems on Students:
earth as sphere. Study the skeletal and the real globe;,
participate in identification and locations.
Solve given problems on longitude and latitude.
Instructional Resources:
 Circles, spheres, real globe, skeletal globe,
charts, charts of problems on longitude and
latitude.

9 CO-ORDINATE GEOMETRY Teacher:

I Leads students to understand the relative
i. Identification of Cartesian positions of a point in the (x-y) plane. The
rectangular coordinate (x, y). abscissa (x-axis), ordinate (y-axis) and origin (O)
ii. Drawing and interpretation of x-y plane.
of linear graph -plots linear graph win the (x-y) plane
iii. Distance between two -determines the distance between two
points coordinate points
iv. Mid- point of line joining -calculates2 the midpoint of the line joining two
two points points.
v. Practical application of Students:
coordinate geometry. Plot linear graph in the x-y plane.
Determine the length and midpoint of a line
using the coordinate system.
Instructional Resources:
Graph board, graph books, and coordinate
graph charts. Graph board line, mathematical
instrument.

10 COORDINATE GEOMETRY Teacher:

II Leads students to define gradient and intercept
1. Gradient of a straight line of lines and determine them
and y-intercept. -writes equation of a straight line.
2. Equation of a straight line -calculates the angle between two intersecting
3. Angle between two straight lines
intersecting lines -leads students to appreciate the application of
4. Condition for parallel line linear graphs to real life situation.
and perpendicular line Students:
5. Practical application of Define and determine gradient and intercepts.
coordinate geometry. -write the equation of a straight line and
calculate the angle between the intersection of
two straight lines.
-apply the concept of linear graphs to real life
situation.
Instructional Resources:
Graph board, graph books, graph charts etc.

11 DIFFERENTIATION I Teacher:
1. Meaning of differentiation Leads students to define differentiation and
2. Differentiation from first explain the meaning of derived function, -
principle
 3. Technique of Differentiates functions from first principles for
differentiation (General rule) functions like y=x, y=x2, y=x3, y = x2+5x+7, etc.
4. Standard derivative -interprets the standard derivatives of some
5. Differentiation of basic functions.
polynomials -solves problems on differentiation using the
6. Rules of differentiation sum and difference rule.
(sum and difference) Students:
7. Differentiation of Define and explain the differentiation and the
trigonometrically functions. meaning of derived function
-perform differentiation from first principles
-apply the rules of differentiation.
Instructional Resources:
Standard derivative charts, computer assisted
instructional materials.

12 DIFFERENTIATION II Teacher:
1. Rule of differentiation of Leads students to solve problems on
sum, difference product, differentiation using the rules of differentiation
quotient and function- of- i) d (u+v) = du + dv
function (composite function) dx dx dx
2. Application of
differentiation in determining ii) d (u-v) = du - dv
maximum and minimum point. dx dx dx
Acceleration, velocity and rate
of change. iii) d (uv) = vdu + udv
dx dx dx

iv) d ( u ) = vdu - udv

dx v dx dx
v2
v) If y = Un
dy = dy x du
dx du dx

e.g. If y = (3x2+5)6
let 3x2 + 5;
du = 6x
dx
y = u6; du = 6x
dx
dy = dy x du
dx du dx

= 6(3x2 + 5)5 x 6x
 Students:
Apply the rules of differentiation to solve related
problems.
-apply differentiation in solving life problems and
in capital market issues.
Instructional Resources:
Standard derivative charts, computer assisted
instructional materials.

13 Revision Revision
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GENERAL MATHEMATICS
SS 3 SECOND TERM

WEEK TOPIC / CONTENT ACTIVITIES

1 INTEGRATION I Teacher:
1. Integration as anti-differentiation Guides students to understand that
2. Techniques of integration integration is the reverse of differentiation.
(standard intergral) Leads students to integral functions using
3. Integration of algebraic functions (a) Substitution method, (b) integration by
4. Special integrals
parts (c) Integration by partial fractions.
5. Integration by substitution
Students:
Perform differentiation of a function and
integrate the same function to show the
reversed forms of differentiations and
interpretation.
Leads students to integrate functions using
a. Substitution method
b. Integration by partial fractions.
Instructional Resources:
Integration charts, standard integral charts
etc.

2 INTEGRATION II Teacher:
i. Integration of trigonometric Guides students to integrate trigonometric
functions functions like sine, cosine, and tangents.
ii. Integration by part Leads students to integrate functions using
iii. Integration by partial fraction i. Substitution method
iv. Application of integration – the ii. Integration by part
use of Simpson’s rule to find area iii. Integration by partial functions.
under the curve. Students:
v. Integration of exponential Solve problems on integration using:
function. -substitution method
-integration by part method
 -integration by partial functions method
-should apply integration to real life situation
and capital market issues.
Instructional Resources:
Integration charts, standard integral charts
etc.

3 LOGARITHMS Teacher:
ai) Revision of law of indices Brings the logarithm rules chart and solution
ii) Revision of the use of chart of logarithm to the classroom
logarithm table to calculate Guides students to revise the use of
logarithm of numbers logarithm rules.
bi) Theory of logarithm - revises the use of logarithm table in
ii) Rules connecting logarithm problems involving calculations
Log(pq) = log p – log q
Log (p/q) = log p – log q Students:
Study the two charts.
Logaxn = nlogax etc. Deduce laws of logarithm especially
Log10 (pq) = log10 p + log10 q
Log10 (p/q) = log10 p – log10q
Log10pn = nlog10p
Verify logarithm laws with simple exercise.
Revise the use of logarithm table to solve
problems involving calculations.
Instructional Resources:
Logarithm law chart, solution chart of
logarithm, logarithm table.

4 Revision Revision
5 Examinations Examinations