SS3 Third Term Mathematics Lesson Note and Scheme of Work

 

Third Term:

 

Week 1: Exponents and Powers

 

Lesson Note:

 

Introduce the concept of exponents and powers.

Teach the rules of exponents.

Activities: Exponentiation exercises and applications.

Scheme of Work:

 

Understanding Exponents.

Rules of Exponents.

Week 2: Algebraic Factorization

 

Lesson Note:

 

Explore algebraic factorization techniques.

Teach factoring common factors and quadratic expressions.

Activities: Factorization exercises.

Scheme of Work:

 

Common Factor Factorization.

Quadratic Expression Factorization.

Week 3: Linear and Quadratic Equations

 

Lesson Note:

 

Introduce solving linear and quadratic equations.

Emphasize solving equations graphically.

Activities: Solving equations through various methods.

Scheme of Work:

 

Solving Linear Equations.

Solving Quadratic Equations.

Week 4: Coordinate Geometry

 

Lesson Note:

 

Explore the Cartesian coordinate system.

Teach plotting points and finding distances.

Activities: Plotting graphs and solving problems using coordinates.

Scheme of Work:

 

Cartesian Coordinate System.

Distance and Midpoint Formulas.

Week 5: Mensuration – Surface Area and Volume

 

Lesson Note:

 

Introduce surface area and volume of 3D shapes.

Teach practical calculations for different shapes.

Activities: Solving mensuration problems.

Scheme of Work:

 

Surface Area of 3D Shapes.

Volume of 3D Shapes.

Week 6: Trigonometry – Ratios in Right Angled Triangles

 

Lesson Note:

 

Introduce trigonometric ratios in right-angled triangles.

Teach sine, cosine, and tangent functions.

Activities: Solving trigonometric problems.

Scheme of Work:

 

Introduction to Trigonometry.

Trigonometric Ratios.

Week 7: Trigonometry – Angles of Elevation and Depression

 

Lesson Note:

 

Explore applications of trigonometry in real-life situations.

Teach solving problems involving angles of elevation and depression.

Activities: Solving practical trigonometric problems.

Scheme of Work:

 

Applications of Trigonometry.

Angles of Elevation and Depression.

Week 8: Probability – Advanced Concepts

 

Lesson Note:

 

Introduce more advanced probability concepts.

Teach conditional probability and probability distributions.

Activities: Solving advanced probability problems.

Scheme of Work:

 

Conditional Probability.

Probability Distributions.

Week 9: Statistics – Data Interpretation

 

Lesson Note:

 

Explore data interpretation techniques.

Teach analyzing and interpreting data sets.

Activities: Data interpretation exercises.

Scheme of Work:

 

Data Interpretation.

Analyzing and Interpreting Data.

Week 10: Sets and Venn Diagrams

 

Lesson Note:

 

Introduce sets and set operations.

Teach representing sets using Venn diagrams.

Activities: Set operations and Venn diagram exercises.

Scheme of Work:

 

Introduction to Sets.

Venn Diagrams.

Week 11: Revision Week

 

Lesson Note:

 

Review key concepts covered in the third term.

Conduct practice tests and clarify doubts.

Activities: Revision exercises and group discussions.

Scheme of Work:

 

Revision of Third Term Topics.

Week 12: Examination Week

 

Lesson Note:

 

Prepare students for the end-of-term examination.

Review important concepts and answer questions.

Activities: Examination preparation and mock tests.

Scheme of Work:

 

Examination Preparation.

Week 13: School Dismissal Week

 

Lesson Note:

 

Recap the term’s learnings.

Provide feedback on the examination.

Activities: Farewell and encouragement for continuous learning.

Scheme of Work:

 

Reflection on Term.

School Dismissal Activities.