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MATHEMATICS JSS 3 FIRST TERM

last update on: 07/30/2025

IN THIS TERM, LEARNERS SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR THE FOLLOWING IN DETAIL:

Week 1: Binary Numbers

  • Addition and subtraction of binary numbers.
  • Multiplication and division of binary numbers.
  • Solve quantitative reasoning problems on binary numbers.

Week 2: Binary Numbers CONT.

  • Conversion from base 10 to binary.
  • Conversion from binary to other bases.
  • Applying binary numbers as two way classification system using punch card.
  • Using computer to do simple mathematical calculations. 

Week 3: Direct and Inverse Proportion

  • Direct proportion
  • Indirect proportion
  • Apply direct and inverse proportions to practical problems. 

Week 4: Rational and Non-Rational Numbers

  • Identifying rational and non-rational numbers.
  • Determining the approximate value of some non-rational numbers.
  • Determining the approximate value of pi.
  • Finding reciprocals. 

Week 5: Plane Figures

  • Problems in mensuration involving
  1. Area of triangles
  2. Area of parallelogram
  3. Area of trapezium
  4. Area of circles and sectors.

Week 6: Factorization or Algebraic Expression

  • Factorization of simple algebraic expressions.
  • Word problem involving factorization. 

Week 7: Equations Involving Fractions

  • Solving simple equations involving fractions.
  • Word problems leading to simple equations involving fractions.
  • Simplifying expressions involving brackets. 

Week 8: Simultaneous Equations

  • Solutions of simultaneous equations by substitution method.
  • Solution by elimination method.
  • Applying substitution and elimination methods of solving simultaneous equations in real-life activities. 

Week 9: Graphical Solution Of Simultaneous Equation

  • Compiling table of values for simultaneous linear equations.
  • Solving problems involving simultaneous linear equations in 2 variables graphically. 

Week 10: Variation

  • Definition of variation.
  • Direct variation y = kx
  • Inverse variation y = k/x 

Week 11: Variation

  • Partial Variation y = kx + c
  • Joint Variation y = kpq, where k is a constant

Week 12: Word Problems

  • Translate word problems into algebraic expressions.
  • Solve given word problems.