SS2 Third Term Mathematics Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Senior Secondary School 2 (SS2) Third Term Mathematics Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

Week 1: Further Complex Numbers – Polar Form

Lesson Note: Representing complex numbers in polar form, De Moivre’s theorem.

Scheme of Work: Introduce polar coordinates, express complex numbers in polar form, and apply De Moivre’s theorem.

Week 2: Further Vectors – Vector Applications

Lesson Note: Applications of vectors in physics, engineering, and computer science.

Scheme of Work: Explore vector applications in different fields, emphasizing their significance in problem-solving.

Week 3: Further Differentiation – Higher Order Derivatives

Lesson Note: Higher order derivatives, concavity, and inflection points.

Scheme of Work: Teach higher order derivatives, discuss concavity, and identify inflection points. Apply these concepts to real-world scenarios.

Week 4: Further Integration – Techniques of Integration

Lesson Note: Integration by parts, partial fractions, and substitution.

Scheme of Work: Explore advanced techniques of integration, applying them to various integrals and real-world problems.

Week 5: Further Probability – Bayes’ Theorem

Lesson Note: Bayes’ theorem and its applications in probability.

Scheme of Work: Discuss conditional probability, introduce Bayes’ theorem, and apply it to solve probability problems.

Week 6: Further Geometry – Transformation Matrices

Lesson Note: Transformation matrices for translation, rotation, and scaling.

Scheme of Work: Teach how matrices can represent geometric transformations, emphasizing their role in computer graphics and engineering.

Week 7: Further Sequences and Series – Power Series

Lesson Note: Power series, convergence, and divergence.

Scheme of Work: Introduce power series, discuss convergence and divergence, and apply them to functions and real-world problems.

Week 8: Further Trigonometry – Hyperbolic Functions

Lesson Note: Hyperbolic functions and their properties.

Scheme of Work: Discuss hyperbolic sine, cosine, and tangent functions, and their applications in physics and engineering.

Week 9: Further Matrices – Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors

Lesson Note: Eigenvalues, eigenvectors, and their applications.

Scheme of Work: Teach the concept of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and apply them in various fields, including physics and computer science.

Week 10: Further Statistics – Hypothesis Testing

Lesson Note: Basics of hypothesis testing and significance levels.

Scheme of Work: Discuss hypothesis testing, p-values, and significance levels. Apply these concepts to analyze data.

Week 11: Revision Week

Lesson Note: Comprehensive revision of the term’s topics.

Scheme of Work: Conduct thorough revision sessions, solve past questions, and address any outstanding questions.

Week 12: Examination Week

Lesson Note: Final preparation for end-of-term examinations.

Scheme of Work: Administer examinations, assess student performance, and provide constructive feedback.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

Lesson Note: Reflection on the term, addressing queries, and future learning opportunities.

Scheme of Work: Summarize the term’s achievements, distribute report cards, and communicate with parents about students’ progress.