WASSCE syllabus · Core subject
Mathematics
Every topic in the WASSCE Mathematics syllabus, grouped the way you will study it, with lessons written for Sierra Leone students.
- syllabus topics
- 46
- lessons
- 98
- of study
- 19 h 25 min
- practice questions
- 230
The first lesson of every topic is free. No card needed.
Course outline
Mathematics syllabus, section by section
Lessons published for 15 of 46 topics
01Numbers & Numeration8 topics · 54 lessons · 10 h 32 min
- 01Number BasesConverting numbers between bases and operating within them.1What Are Number Bases?Free2Number bases: place value and converting to and from base ten7 min 8 lessons 1 h 7 min+6 more
- 02Modular ArithmeticWorking with remainders and cyclic number patterns.1Modular arithmetic: remainders and congruenceFree2Operations in modular arithmetic, clock and calendar problems6 min 7 lessons 1 h 34 min+5 more
- 03Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationsOperating on fractions, decimals, and rounding to required accuracy.1Fractions: types, equivalent fractions and simplifyingFree2Operations with Fractions15 min 7 lessons 1 h 33 min+5 more
- 04IndicesPowers, roots, and the laws that govern them.1Indices: powers, bases and notationFree2Laws of indices and indicial equations6 min 6 lessons 1 h 13 min+4 more
- 05LogarithmsUsing logs to simplify calculations and solve equations.1Logarithms: meaning and the link with indicesFree2The Laws of Logarithms13 min 7 lessons 1 h 26 min+5 more
- 06Sequences and SeriesArithmetic and geometric progressions and their sums.1Sequences and series: patterns, terms and notationFree2Arithmetic Progressions: Finding the n-th Term13 min 8 lessons 1 h 42 min+6 more
- 07Integers and Rational NumbersOperations with positive, negative, and fractional numbers.1Integers and rational numbers: the number systemsFree2Operations on integers and rational numbers6 min 5 lessons 51 min+3 more
- 08SurdsSimplifying and operating on irrational roots.1Surds: meaning and recognising irrational rootsFree2Simplifying surds, operations and rationalising denominators6 min 6 lessons 1 h 6 min+4 more
02Sets & Logic2 topics · 12 lessons · 2 h 16 min
- 01SetsGrouping elements and solving problems with Venn diagrams.1Sets: notation, types of set and subsetsFree2Set operations and Venn diagram problems7 min 7 lessons 1 h 23 min+5 more
- 02Logical ReasoningValid arguments, statements, and simple logic operations.1Logical reasoning: propositions and connectivesFree2Truth Tables11 min 5 lessons 53 min+3 more
03Algebra10 topics · 6 lessons · 1 h 10 min
Also on the syllabus · lessons in preparation
- 02Algebraic ExpressionsBuilding and interpreting expressions with variables.
- 03Operations on Algebraic ExpressionsExpanding, factoring, and simplifying expressions.
- 04Linear EquationsSolving equations of the first degree.
- 05Change of SubjectRearranging a formula to isolate any variable.
- 06Quadratic EquationsSolving second-degree equations by factoring, formula, and completing the square.
- 07Graphs of Linear and Quadratic FunctionsPlotting and reading straight-line and parabola graphs.
- 08Linear InequalitiesSolving and representing ranges of possible values.
- 09Algebraic FractionsSimplifying and combining fractions containing variables.
- 10Functions and RelationsMapping inputs to outputs and reading their behaviour.
04Ratio, Proportion & Financial Maths4 topics · 26 lessons · 5 h 27 min
- 01Ratio, Proportion and RatesComparing quantities and scaling them fairly.1Ratio: meaning, simplifying and comparingFree2Sharing in a ratio, proportion and rates7 min 7 lessons 1 h 33 min+5 more
- 02PercentagesWorking with percent values in everyday problems.1Percentages: meaning and conversionFree2Finding Percentages of Quantities12 min 7 lessons 1 h 27 min+5 more
- 03Financial ArithmeticInterest, profit, loss, depreciation, commission, and taxes.1Simple interestFree2Compound interest, depreciation, profit, loss and commission7 min 7 lessons 1 h 27 min+5 more
- 04VariationDirect, inverse, joint, and partial relationships between quantities.1Direct variationFree2Inverse Variation12 min 5 lessons 1 h+3 more
05Geometry & Mensuration10 topics · syllabus outline
- 01Lengths and PerimetersPythagoras, arc lengths, and distances around shapes.
- 02AreasAreas of plane figures and surface areas of solids.
- 03VolumesVolumes of prisms, cones, spheres, and other solids.
- 04Angles and Intersecting LinesAngle relationships formed by straight lines.
- 05PolygonsProperties of triangles, quadrilaterals, and other polygons.
- 06CirclesAngle, chord, and tangent properties of circles.
- 07ConstructionConstructing angles, bisectors, and accurate figures.
- 08Similar and Congruent FiguresComparing shapes by matching sides and angles.
- 09LociTracing the paths of points that satisfy given conditions.
- 10Coordinate GeometryGradient, midpoint, distance, and equations of straight lines.
06Trigonometry3 topics · syllabus outline
- 01Sine, Cosine and TangentThe three ratios for angles and right-angled triangles.
- 02Angles of Elevation and DepressionFinding heights and distances using sight angles.
- 03BearingsMeasuring direction and solving navigation problems.
07Statistics, Probability & Calculus9 topics · syllabus outline
- 01DifferentiationMeasuring how fast algebraic functions change.
- 02IntegrationReversing differentiation to find areas and totals.
- 03StatisticsCollecting, tabulating, and presenting data in charts.
- 04Measures of Central TendencyFinding the mean, median, and mode of a data set.
- 05Measures of DispersionRange, variance, and standard deviation of spread.
- 06Cumulative FrequencyOgives, quartiles, and percentiles from grouped data.
- 07ProbabilityMeasuring how likely events are to happen.
- 08VectorsQuantities with both magnitude and direction in a plane.
- 09TransformationsTranslating, reflecting, rotating, and enlarging shapes.
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