Welcome to the JSS 1 Mathematics Scheme of Work for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd term. You’re going to walk through the essential topics and skills you’re going to be mastering this academic year if you’re a student.
And if you’re an educator, this comprehensive breakdown covers the curriculum for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd terms, helping you prepare your students for every lesson and assessment.
Whether you’re a student looking to stay ahead or a teacher planning your lessons, this guide provides you with a clear roadmap to success in JSS 1 Mathematics.
In This Article:
JSS 1 Mathematics Scheme of Work, First Term
| Weeks | Topics | Subtopics |
| 1 | Development of Number System | Whole numbers and decimal numbers. Counting and writing in millions and billions. Roman numerals, reading and writing large number. |
| 2 | Factor and Multiples | Definition of Factors Finding Factors of a Number. Prime Numbers and Composite Numbers. Definition of Multiples. Finding Multiples of a Number. Common Factors. Common Multiples. Highest Common Factor (HCF). Lowest Common Multiple (LCM). |
| 3 | Binary Numbers | Introduction to binary numbers. Conversion between binary and decimal. Binary addition. Binary subtraction |
| 4 | Fractions | Definition and types of fractions. Equivalent fractions. Simplifying fractions. Comparing and ordering fractions. Addition and subtraction of fractions. Multiplication and division of fractions. |
| 5 | Fractions and Percentages | Conversion between fractions and percentages. Finding percentages of quantities. Percentages increase and decrease. Solving word problems involving fractions and percentages |
| 6 | Additional and Subtraction | Addition and subtraction of whole numbers. Addition and subtraction of decimals. Addition and subtraction of fractions. Word problems involving addition and subtraction |
| 7 | Estimation | Estimating sums and differences. Estimating products and quotients. Estimating fractions and percentages. Rounding off numbers |
| 8 | Approximation | Approximating to the nearest whole number. Approximating to the nearest ten, hundred, thousand. Approximating decimal places. Significant figures |
| 9 | Use of Symbols | Understanding and using mathematical symbols. Use of symbols in algebraic expressions. Substitution in algebraic expressions. Solving simple algebraic equations using symbols |
| 10 | Revision | Revision of all topics |
| 11 | Examination | |
| 12 | Examination, marking, and recording | |
| 13 | Closing |
JSS 1 Mathematics Scheme of Work, Second Term
| Weeks | Topics | Subtopics |
| 1 | Simplification of Algebraic Expressions 1 | Understanding terms, coefficients, and constants. Identifying like and unlike terms. Addition and subtraction of like terms. Simplifying expressions by combining like terms. |
| 2 | Simplification of Algebraic Expressions 2 | Multiplication and division of algebraic terms. Applying the distributive property. Simplifying expressions involving brackets. Solving basic algebraic expressions. |
| 3 | Simple Equations | Introduction to Simple Equations. Understanding the Equals Sign. Solving Simple Equations with Addition and Subtraction. Solving Simple Equations with Multiplication and Division. Solving Equations with Variables on Both Sides. Word Problems Involving Simple Equations. Checking Solutions to Simple Equations |
| 4 | Plane Shapes (II) | Properties of rectangles. Properties of squares. Properties of triangles. Properties of regular and irregular polygons. Properties of quadrilaterals. Properties of circles |
| 5 | Plane Shapes (II) Continued | Perimeter of plane shapes. Perimeter of irregular shapes. Measuring perimeter of rectangles. Measuring perimeter of squares |
| 6 | Plane Shapes (III) | Perimeter of circles. Perimeter of parallelograms. Perimeter of trapeziums. Perimeter of combined shapes |
| 7 | Plane Shapes (IV) | Area of squares. Area of rectangles. Area of triangles |
| 8 | Plane Shapes (V) | Area of parallelograms. Area of trapeziums. Area of combined shapes |
| 9 | Plane Shapes (VI) | Area of regular plane shape objects. Area of irregular plane shapes using graph. Area of real-life plane objects |
| 10 | Revision | Revision of all topics |
| 11 | Examination | |
| 12 | Examination, marking, and recording |
JSS 1 Mathematics Scheme of Work, Third Term
| Weeks | Topics | Subtopics |
| 1 | Properties of Three Dimensional Figures | Introduction to 3D figures. Properties of cubes and cuboids. Properties of cylinders. Properties of spheres |
| 2 | Properties of Three Dimensional Figures (II) | Properties of cones. Properties of pyramids. Properties of prisms. Comparison of 3D shapes |
| 3 | Construction | Introduction to angles. Constructing angles using a protractor. Constructing angles using a compass (30°, 45°, 60°, 90°). Bisecting angles. Constructing complementary and supplementary angles |
| 4 | Angles (I) | Definition of angles. Types of angles (Acute, Obtuse, Right, and Straight angles). Measuring angles using a protractor |
| 5 | Angles (II) | Complementary and supplementary angles. Adjacent and vertically opposite angles. Angle sum property of triangles and quadrilaterals |
| 6 | Statistics (I) | Introduction to statistics. Collection of dataTypes of data (Qualitative and Quantitative) |
| 7 | Statistics (II) | Organization of data. Frequency distribution tables. Tallying and counting |
| 8 | Statistics (III) | Representation of data (Bar charts, Pie charts). Interpreting data from charts and graphs |
| 9 | Statistics (IV) | Mean, median, and mode. Range of a data set. Application of statistics in real-life scenarios |
| 10 | Revision | Revision of all topics |
| 11 | Examination | |
| 12 | Examination, marking, and recording | |
| 13 | Closing |
List of Recommended Textbooks for JSS 1 Mathematics Scheme of Work
- New General Mathematics for Junior Secondary Schools, Book 1 by MF Macrae, AO Kalejaiye, ZI Chima, GU Barba.
- Mathematics for Junior Secondary, Book 1 by Peter Thomas F.A., Salaam M.O., Mudashiru M. F., Oladele T. C., Ajobi E. U.
- Essential Mathematics for Junior Secondary Schools, Book 1 by A. J. S. Oluwasanmi
DISCLAIMER: Everything on this page is based on our research of what is obtainable for schools in all the states in the country, including government and some private schools. Schemes of work normally undergo series of reviews and some schools modify them to suit their specific needs.
While we do all our possible best to keep up with the latest and approved schemes of work in the country, check the specific template your school uses. For example, some private secondary schools integrate the British curriculum.
If you teach in such schools, expect to see slight changes to what we offer on this page. If you have any questions or require personalised support, kindly feel free to contact us.
