2nd Term Mathematics Scheme of Work for Grade 8 (JSS 2)
Week 1: Revision of 1st Term Work
- Overview of key topics from the first term.
- Practice problems to reinforce understanding.
Week 2: Plane Geometry (Angles)
- Definition and types of angles.
- Properties of angles: complementary, supplementary, vertically opposite, and angles on a straight line.
- Solving problems involving angles.
Week 3: Plane Geometry (Triangles)
- Types of triangles: equilateral, isosceles, and scalene.
- Angle sum property of triangles.
- Construction of triangles given specific dimensions.
Week 4: Plane Geometry (Quadrilaterals)
- Types of quadrilaterals: square, rectangle, rhombus, trapezium, and parallelogram.
- Properties of quadrilaterals.
- Solving problems involving quadrilaterals.
Week 5: Simple Equations (Linear Equations in One Variable)
- Solving linear equations with one variable.
- Word problems leading to linear equations.
Week 6: Simple Equations (Simultaneous Equations)
- Introduction to simultaneous linear equations in two variables.
- Solving simultaneous equations using substitution and elimination methods.
Week 7: Number Bases
- Conversion of numbers from one base to another (base 2, base 8, and base 10).
- Basic arithmetic operations in different bases.
Week 8: Mensuration (Area and Perimeter of Plane Shapes)
- Area and perimeter of rectangles, squares, triangles, and parallelograms.
- Word problems involving area and perimeter.
Week 9: Mensuration (Circles)
- Calculation of circumference and area of circles.
- Solving problems involving circles.
Week 10: Statistics (Mean, Median, and Mode)
- Definition and calculation of mean, median, and mode.
- Solving problems using statistical data.
Week 11: Statistics (Bar Charts and Pie Charts)
- Drawing and interpreting bar charts.
- Drawing and interpreting pie charts.
- Solving related problems.
Week 12: Introduction to Probability
- Definition and concept of probability.
- Simple probability problems using fractions.
Week 13: Revision and Examination Preparation
- Comprehensive revision of all topics covered in the term.
- Practice past questions to prepare for examinations.