JSS2 MATHEMATICS

Lesson Breakdown

LESSON 1: WHOLE NUMBERS

Topics:
1.1a – Factors and Prime Factors
1.1b – Product of Prime Factors in Index Form
1.2a – Highest Common Factor (HCF)
1.2b – Lowest Common Multiple (LCM)
Description:
Focuses on number theory, including factorization, HCF, and LCM, essential for simplifying fractions and solving problems involving multiples.

LESSON 2: INDICES AND STANDARD FORM

Topics:
2.1 – Large and Small Numbers (Revision)
2.2 – Laws of Indices
2.3 – Standard Form
2.4 – Rounding Off Numbers
2.5 – Problems with Large/Small Numbers
Description:
Introduces exponential notation, scientific representation of numbers, and practical applications in science/engineering contexts.

LESSON 3: QUADRILATERALS

Topics:
3.1 – Parallelogram
3.2 – Rhombus
3.3 – Kite
3.4 – Connections Between Quadrilaterals
3.5 – Patterns with Shapes
Description:
Explores properties of quadrilaterals, their classifications, and geometric patterns.

LESSON 4: DIRECTED NUMBERS (MULTIPLICATION/DIVISION)

Topics:
4.1 – Adding/Subtracting Directed Numbers
4.2 – Multiplication of Directed Numbers
4.3 – Division with Directed Numbers
Description:
Covers operations with positive/negative integers, critical for algebraic equations.

LESSON 5: STATISTICS I (DATA PRESENTATION)

Topics:
5.1 – Data Presentation
5.2 – Lists and Tables
5.3 – Graphs
Description:
Teaches methods to organize and visualize data using tables and graphs.

24 LESSONS IN TOTAL

Key Themes Across the Course:

• Algebra: Expressions, equations, inequalities, factorization.
• Geometry: Quadrilaterals, angles, constructions, Pythagoras’ rule.
• Applied Math: Scale drawings, bearings, real-world problem-solving.
• Statistics/Probability: Data handling, graphs, probability basics.

Audience: Junior Secondary school students (ages 11-13) or learners building foundational math skills.