JAMB Mathematics Topics & Areas of Concentration
Number and Numeration+
Topics to Cover:
- •Number bases and Modular Arithmetic
- •Fractions, Decimals, Approximations, and Percentages
- •Indices, Logarithms, and Surds
- •Sets and Venn Diagrams
What JAMB will test you on:
- Perform basic operations across different number bases and modulo arithmetic
- Calculate simple interest, profit and loss percent, ratios, proportions, and VAT
- Apply the laws of indices and logarithms in complex calculations
- Simplify, rationalize, and perform operations on surds
- Use Venn diagrams to solve problems involving up to 3 sets
Algebra+
Topics to Cover:
- •Polynomials, Factor and Remainder Theorems
- •Simultaneous Equations (Linear and Quadratic)
- •Variation (Direct, Inverse, Joint, Partial)
- •Linear and Quadratic Inequalities
- •Progression (A.P. and G.P.)
- •Binary Operations
- •Matrices and Determinants (Up to 3x3)
What JAMB will test you on:
- Change the subject of formulas and factorize polynomials up to degree 3
- Solve simultaneous equations and interpret graphs to find maximum/minimum values
- Solve problems involving direct, inverse, joint, and partial variations
- Determine the nth term and compute the sum of Arithmetic and Geometric Progressions
- Calculate determinants and compute inverses of 2x2 matrices
Geometry and Trigonometry+
Topics to Cover:
- •Euclidean Geometry (Polygons, Circles, and Theorems)
- •Mensuration (Areas, Volumes, and Distances on Earth)
- •Loci in 2 dimensions
- •Coordinate Geometry (Lines, Gradients, and Distances)
- •Trigonometry (Ratios, Angles of Elevation/Depression, Bearings)
What JAMB will test you on:
- Calculate perimeters, areas, and volumes of composite figures, cylinders, cones, and spheres
- Determine the distance between two points on the earth's surface using longitudes and latitudes
- Find the gradient, distance between points, and equation of a straight line
- Solve problems involving bearings, angles of elevation, and depression
- Apply sine and cosine formulae to find the areas and solutions of triangles
Calculus+
Topics to Cover:
- •Differentiation (Limits, Algebraic, and Trigonometrical Functions)
- •Application of Differentiation (Rate of Change, Maxima, and Minima)
- •Integration (Algebraic and Trigonometrical)
- •Area under the curve
What JAMB will test you on:
- Find the limit of a function
- Differentiate explicit algebraic and simple trigonometrical functions
- Solve applied problems involving rate of change, maxima, and minima
- Integrate functions and calculate the area under a curve
Statistics+
Topics to Cover:
- •Representation of Data (Histograms, Bar Charts, Pie Charts)
- •Measures of Location (Mean, Mode, Median)
- •Measures of Dispersion (Range, Variance, Standard Deviation)
- •Permutation and Combination
- •Probability
What JAMB will test you on:
- Interpret information on histograms, bar charts, and pie charts
- Calculate the mean, mode, and median of ungrouped and grouped data
- Calculate variance and standard deviation
- Solve problems involving linear/circular permutations and combinations
- Solve experimental probability problems including addition and multiplication rules
Official JAMB Mathematics Recommended Textbooks
- Adelodun A. A. (2000) Distinction in Mathematics: Comprehensive Revision Text
- Anyebe, J. A. B. (1998) Basic Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools
- Channon, J. B. Smith, A. M. (2001) New General Mathematics for West Africa SSS 1 to 3
- David-Osuagwu, M. et al. (2000) New School Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools
- Egbe. E et al (2000) Further Mathematics
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