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Form One Mathematics (2022 – 2023)

Syllabus
Textbook: Junior Secondary Mathematics in Action (2020 Edition) – Pearson Hong Kong

Month Topics
Early Sep 1A0 Revision on Fundamental Arithmetic
0.1 Arithmetic Operations
A. Numbers
B. The Four Basic Arithmetic Operations
0.2 L.C.M. and H.C.F.
A. Multiples and L.C.M.
B. Factors and H.C.F.
0.3 Fractions and Decimals
A. Types of Fractions
B. Expanding and Reducing a Fraction
C. Conversion between Fractions and Decimals
0.4 Arithmetic Operations of Fractions and Decimals
A. Arithmetic Operations of Fractions
Arithmetic Operations of Decimals

Early Sep 1A1 Basic Mathematics

1.1 More about H.C.F. and L.C.M.
A. Concept of Power
B. Prime Numbers and Prime Factors
C. H.C.F. (Highest Common Factor)
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D. L.C.M. (Least Common Multiple)
1.2 More about Arithmetic Operations
A. Mixed Operations of Whole Numbers with Brackets
B. Mixed Operations of Fractions and Decimals
1.3 Tests of Divisibility
A. Review of the Tests of Divisibility of 2, 3, 5 and 10
B. Tests of Divisibility of 4, 8, 6 and 9
Mid Sep Bridging Test

Mid Sep 1A2 Directed Numbers and the Number Lines

2.1 Concept of Directed Numbers
A. Positive Numbers and Negative Numbers
B. The Number Line
2.2 Addition and Subtraction of Directed Numbers
A. By using the Number Line
B. By Removing Brackets
2.3 Multiplication and Division of Directed Numbers
A. Multiplication of Directed Numbers
B. Division of Directed Numbers
2.4 Mixed Operations of Directed Numbers
Late Sep 1A3 Introduction to Algebra
3.1 Algebraic Language
A. Using Letters to Represent Unknown Values
B. Algebraic Expressions
C. Simplification of Algebraic Expressions
3.2 Formulas and Method of Substitution
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3.3 Sequences
A. Introduction to Sequences
B. Some Common Sequences
C. General Term of a Sequence
Mid Oct 1B10 Manipulations of Simple Polynomials and
Laws of Integral Indices
10.1 Laws of Positive Integral Indices
A. Law of Indices for a m  a n
B. Law of Indices for am  an
10.2 Polynomials
A. Basic Concepts of Monomials and Polynomials
B. Arrangement of Terms
C. Like Terms and Unlike Terms
D. Value of a Polynomial
10.3 Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials
10.4 Multiplication of Polynomials
A. Distributive Law of Multiplication
B. Multiplication of Binomials and Polynomials
Early Nov 1A4 Algebraic Equations in One Unknown
4.1 Algebraic Equations in One Unknown
A. Introduction to Algebraic Equations
B. Basic Techniques for Solving Equations
4.2 More about Solving Equations
A. Combining Terms with the Same Unknown
B. Removing Brackets
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C. Eliminating Denominators
4.3 Applications of Algebraic Equations in One Unknown
Mid Nov 1B7 Percentages (I)
7.1 Simple Problems on Percentages
A. Revision on Percentages
B. Comparing Two Quantities by Percentage
7.2 Percentage Change
A. Percentage Increase
B. Percentage Decrease
C. Percentage Change
7.3 Profit and Loss
A. Profit
B. Loss
7.4 Discount

Early Dec 1B8 Approximate Values and Numerical Estimation

8.1 Approximate Values
A. Rounding
B. Significant Figures
8.2 Numerical Estimation
A. Numerical Estimation Strategies
B. Real-life Problems related to Numerical Estimation
Mid Dec Revision

Late Dec – Christmas Holidays

Early Jan
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Early Jan – First Term Examination
Mid Jan
Late Jan Estimation in Measurement (Enrichment)(Tentative)

Late Jan 1A5 Introduction to Geometry

5.1 Basic Concepts in Geometry
A. Points, Lines and Surfaces
B. Angles
C. Parallel Lines and Perpendicular Lines
5.2 Plane Figures
A. Circles
B. Triangles
C. Polygons
5.3 Basic Constructions
A. Constructing Parallel Lines and Perpendicular Lines
B. Constructing a Circle
C. Copying a Line Segment
D. Constructing Triangles
5.4 Three-Dimensional Figures
A. Polyhedra and Non-Polyhedra
B. Cross-sections of Solids
C. 2-D Representations of Simple Solids
Early Feb Chinese Lunar New Year Holidays

Mid Feb 1B9 Areas and Volumes (I)

9.1 Revision on Areas of Polygons
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9.2 Volumes and Total Surface Areas of Prisms
A. Prisms
B. Volumes of Prisms
C. Total Surface Areas of Right Prisms
Early Mar 1B12 Introduction to Coordinates
12.1 Rectangular Coordinate System
A. Introduction to Ordered Pairs
B. Rectangular Coordinate Plane
12.2 Distance between Two Points
12.3 Areas of Plane Figures
12.4 Transformation of Points on the Coordinate Plane
A. Translation
B. Reflection
C. Rotation
Early Apr 1B11 Angles related to Lines
11.1 Angles Related to Intersecting Lines
A. Adjacent Angles on a Straight Line
B. Angles at a Point
C. Vertically Opposite Angles
11.2 Angles Related to Parallel Lines
A. Angles Formed by a Transversal and Two Lines
B. Angles Formed by a Transversal and Parallel Lines
11.3 Identifying Parallel Lines

Mid Apr Easter Holidays

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Early May Angles of a Triangle
A. Revision on Angle Sum of a Triangle
B. Exterior Angle of a Triangle
(Notes will be provided)

Mid May 1A6 Introduction to Statistics and Statistical Charts

6.1 Introduction to Statistics
A. Classification of Data
B. Organization of Data
6.2 Simple Statistical Charts
A. Bar Charts
B. Broken Line Graphs
C. Combination Charts
D. Pie Charts
6.3 Stem-and-Leaf Diagrams
A. Stem-and-Leaf Diagrams
B. Back-to-Back Stem-and-Leaf Diagrams

Late May Revision

Early Jun – Final Examination

Mid Jun