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JSS1 Second Term Mathematics Lesson Notes

Seven free notes, in teaching order, from Approximation to Algebra Process. Read them online, or get a PDF or Word copy.

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  1. ApproximationNote 1 of 7

    Approximation

    Students should be able to state the number of decimal places in a decimal number.

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  2. Addition and Subtraction of ApproximationsNote 2 of 7

    Addition and Subtraction of Approximations

    Students should be able to add numbers and give the answer to a stated number of significant figures.

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  3. Number BaseNote 3 of 7

    Number Base

    Students should be able to state the digits used in the decimal and binary systems.

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  1. Number SystemNote 4 of 7

    Number System

    Students should be able to convert a number from one base to another through base ten.

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  2. Basic OperationNote 5 of 7

    Basic Operation

    Students should be able to write numbers under each other according to their place values.

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  3. Addition & Subtraction of Directed NumbersNote 6 of 7

    Addition & Subtraction of Directed Numbers

    Students should be able to use a horizontal number line to add and subtract directed numbers.

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  1. Algebra ProcessNote 7 of 7

    Algebra Process

    Students should be able to explain what algebra is.

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About JSS1 Second Term Mathematics Lesson Notes

These are the seven JSS1 Second Term Mathematics topics, in teaching order. The first note covers Approximation and the last covers Algebra Process.

What students learn this term
  • State the number of decimal places in a decimal number
  • Add numbers and give the answer to a stated number of significant figures
  • State the digits used in the decimal and binary systems
  • Convert a number from one base to another through base ten
  • Write numbers under each other according to their place values
  • Use a horizontal number line to add and subtract directed numbers
  • Explain what algebra is
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Digital Mathematics for Junior Secondary SchoolsFG NERDC approved list, 2026 to 2028Edition: First Published 2022, Revised Edition 2022, 2026Adeyemi Siroj, Edino Reuben Etal.Eduwaves Publishers Limited
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How many JSS1 Second Term Mathematics lesson notes are there?

There are 7 notes, from Approximation to Algebra Process. When a new note is published, this page and this number update on their own.

What topics do the notes cover?

Approximation, Addition and Subtraction of Approximations, Number Base, Number System, Basic Operation, Addition & Subtraction of Directed Numbers and Algebra Process.

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What does each note contain?

Every note has behavioural objectives, the lesson content in short sections, evaluation questions and an assignment, so you can teach from it and set work straight away.

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