TABLE OF CONTENT

About Us..................................................................................Page 3
Chapter One
About JSS1 Scheme of Work.....................................................Page 5
Chapter Two
Syllabus...................................................................................Page 6
Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks.......................................................Page 14
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 About JSS1 Scheme of Work
The Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1) Unified Scheme of Work in Nigeria serves as a
comprehensive guideline for educators to plan and execute teaching activities
throughout the academic year. The new scheme is driven by technology and has
equally enhanced the active participation of learners, improving standards in
schools across the state and tilting the students to internationally acceptable learn-
ing standards.

JSS1 is a class where learners start adjusting to life after primary education, and
the difference between basic and secondary education learning methods. Tutors
need to take note of this and be quick to identify learners who are struggling to ad-
just.

In 2023, the state governments unveiled the reviewed unified scheme of work, mo-
bile learning devices, and e-books for secondary school students, designed to make
learning more engaging and student-centred. The scheme of work is aimed at help-
ing the teachers develop lesson plans and notes that will reflect 21st-century learn-
ing, enabling students to study and research on their own. It is also aimed at en-
hancing the quality of education and ensuring consistency in teaching and learning
across schools in the state.

The unified scheme of work contains syllabi of various subjects required for the Ba-
sic Education Certificate Examination (BECE). It also contains lesson plans, assess-
ment methods, and teaching methodologies which are strategic for effective teach-
ing and learning.
 Introduction

In the first year of junior secondary school, students learn the fundamental princi-
ples of mathematics including elementary arithmetic operations such as addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division, and progress to the exploration of shapes,
sizes, and patterns.
Mathematics is everywhere in our daily lives, from managing finances to measuring
cloth for sewing. By studying mathematics, students gain the practical skills needed
to navigate the world effectively.

Mathematics serves as a universal language that aids us in understanding the world

around us. Beyond numbers, calculations, and equations; it acts as a tool for resolv-
ing problems.
Many professions, including, engineering, medicine, and architecture, require strong
mathematical skills. By mastering mathematics in junior secondary school, students
lay the groundwork for pursuing these rewarding career paths in the future.
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Scheme of Work
First Term

LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED

SCHEMES OF WORK FOR JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL
Mathematics Scheme of Work for Junior Secondary
School 1(JSS1)
Class J.S.S.1
Subject Mathematics
Term First Term
Week Topic Breakdown
1 WHOLE NUMBERS i. Millions
COUNTING AND ii. Billions
WRITING iii.Trillions
2 WHOLE NUMBERS Problems Solving in Quantitative
CONTINUED Aptitude Reasoning Using Large
Numbers

3 LOWEST COMMON i. Concepts of L.C.M.and H.C.F.

MULTIPLE (L.C.M.) ii. L.C.M. and H.C.F. by Inspection
AND HIGHEST and by Formulae
COMMON FACTOR iii.L.C.M. and H.C.F. of Quantitative
(H.C.F.) OF WHOLE Reasoning
NUMBERS
4 FRACTIONS i. Meaning of Fraction
ii.Types of Fractions (Proper and
Improper Fractions)
iii.Mixed Fractions

5 FRACTIONS Equivalent fractions - identify and

CONTINUED apply equivalent fractions in
showing commodities and problems
solving in quantitative.

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 6 FRACTIONS i. Ordering of Fractions
CONTINUED ii. Conversion of Fractions to
Percentages and Vice Versa
iii. Conversion of Fractions to
Decimal to Decimal and Vice Versa

7 REVIEW OF THE
FIRST HALF TERM’S
WORK AND
PERIODIC TEST
8 FRACTIONS Addition and Subtraction of
CONTINUED Fractions
9 FRACTIONS i.Multiplication and Division of
CONTINUED Fractions
ii.Prime Numbers and Factors

10 ESTIMATION i. Concept of Estimation and

Reasons
ii. Estimation of Dimensions and
Distance
iii.Estimation of Capacity Volumes
and Mass of Objects
iv.Estimation of Other Things e.g.
Age, Time, etc.
v. Quantitative Reasoning Involving
Estimation

11 REVISION OF THE
FIRST TERM’S
WORK AND
PREPARATION FOR
THE FIRST TERM
EXAMINATION
12 -13 FIRST TERM
EXAMINATION

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 Second Term
Term Second Term
Week Topic Breakdown
1 REVISION OF FIRST Emphasize on Identified Difficult
TERM’S WORK Areas Based on the Performance of
first term
Examination

2 APPROXIMATION i. Degree ofaccuracyof

numbersandhowtodetermineit.
ii. Rounding –Up of Numbers,
Significant,Figures,Decimal Places,
Nearest Whole Numbers,
Tens, Hundreds and Thousands
iii.Rounding – up of numbers to
nearest tenth, hundredth and
thousandth.

3 APPROXIMATION i. Approximating Values of Addition,

COUNTINUED Subtraction, Multiplication and
Division
ii. Exercise on Degree of Accuracy
Round – Up Numbers
iii. Problems solving on Quantitative
Reasoning and Approximating
Things in Everyday Activities

4 NUMBER BASE i. Counting in base two

ii. Conversion of Base 10 Numerals
to Binary Numbers
iii. Addition and Subtraction of Two
or Three –3 Digits Binary Numbers

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5 NUMBER BASE i. Multiplication of Two 2 – Digit
COUNTINUED Binary Numbers
ii.Problems Solving on Quantitative
Aptitude related to Conversion and
Application to Real life Situation

6 BASIC i. Addition and Subtraction of

OPERATIONS Numbers Emphasize on Place
Values using Spike or Abacus
ii. Addition and Subtraction of
Numbers Emphasis on the Use
Number Line

7 REVIEW OF FIRST
HALF TERM’S
WORK AND
PERIODIC TEST
8 BASIC OPERATIONS i.Addition and Subtraction of
COUNTINUED Positive and Negative Integers using
Number Line and Collection of
Terms
ii. Everyday Application of Positive
and Negative Integers
iii. Solving Problems on Quantitative
Reasoning in Basic Operations

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 9 ALGEBRAIC i. Use of Symbols
PROCESSES ii. Open sentences and authentic
operation
iii. Word Problems Involving Use of
Symbols.
iv. Identification of Coefficient of
Terms Basic Authentic Operations
Applied to algebraic Expressions.
v.Collection and simplification of
like terms and the use of brackets.

10 ALGEBRAIC i.Problem Solving on Basic

PROCESSES Arithmetic Operations in Algebraic
COUNTINUED Processes
ii. Solving Quantitative Aptitude
Problems on the use of Symbols
and Brackets

11 REVISION OF THE
SECOND TERM’S
WORK AND
PREPARATION FOR
EXAMINATION
12 -13 EXAMINATION AND
VACATION

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 Third Term

Term Third Term

Week Topic Breakdown
1 REVISION OF
SECOND TERM’S
WORK WITH
EMPHASIS ON
IDENTIFIED
DIFFICULT AREAS
IN SECOND TERM
EXAM

2 SIMPLE EQUATION i.Translation of Work Problem into

Equation and Vice Versa
ii.Use of Balance or Sea Saw to
Demonstrate the Principles of
Equality
III. Solution of Simple Equations

3 GEOMETRY – i. Types of Plane Shapes and their

PLANE – SHAPES properties
ii. Similarities and differences
between the following – Squares,
Rectangular, Triangle, Trapezium,
Parallelogram and Circle

4 GEOMETRY – i. Perimeter of Regular Polygon,

PLANE – SHAPES Square, Rectangle, Trapezium,
Parallelogram and Circle.
ii. Area of regular plane shapes such
as: squares, rectangles,
parallelogram, etc.
5 THREE i.Identification of Three Dimensional
DIMENSIONAL or 3D Shapes
SHAPES ii. Basic Properties of Cubes and
Cuboid
iii. Basic Properties of Cylinders and
Spheres
iv. Volume of Cubes and Cuboid
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6 ANGLES i. Vertically Opposite Angles
IDENTIFICATION ii. Adjacent Angles
AND PROPERTIES iii. Alternate Angles
OF ANGLES iv.Corresponding Angles
7 ANGLES i.Sum of Angles on a Straight Line
COUNTINUED ii.Supplementary Angles
(THEOREMS) iii.Complementary Angles
iv. Sum of Angles of a Triangle
8 CONSTRUCTION i. Construction of Parallel and
Perpendicular Lines
ii. Bisection of a given Line Segment
iii Construction of Angles 90 and 60
degree.
9 STATISTICS I i. Definition, Purpose and
Usefulness of Statistics
ii. Data Collection, Sources and
Importance
iii.Presentation and Analysis of Data
Frequency Distribution
10 GRAPHICAL i. The use of Bar Chart, Pie Chart
PRESENTATION OF and Histogram
DATA
11 STATISTICS II Measure of Average
i.The Arithmetic Mean
ii.The mean
iii.The mode

12 REVISION AND
TEST
13 EXAMINATION

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3 Chapter Three
Recommended Textbooks
The recommended Mathematics textbooks for J.S.S.1 include:

New General Mathematics for Junior Secondary School 1 by M.F.

Macrac A.O. Kalejaiye Z.I. Chima G.U. Gbarba, 2013 NERDC Curricu-
lum (Pearson).

Transformation Mathematics
Chinemeze Austin E. Nwabunwanne
University Press Plc JSS1

New School Mathematics

E.B.U Ema, E.A Areo, Idiris Umaru Jahun, J.U Onwunatu
African First Publishers Ltd JSS1

Excellence in Mathematics
Contributor/Reviewer M.O Giwa
Cambridge University Press JSS1

New Concept in Mathematics

A.A Arigba, M.O Salau, A.A Salaudeen, M.O Salaam, T.D Bot, H.N
Odogwo, M.O Obono, A.T Usman, R.A Jimoh, A.E Adebisi.
Learn Africa

Spectrum High Standard Mathematics

Gabriel A, Oulmi M, Nwachukwu U. et al
Spectrum Books Ltd JSS1

Extension Modern Mathematics by Frank Yeboah, olusanya osunre et

al Extension Publication 14