Ministry of Education

Secondary Sector
Mathematics
Grade 10
Christmas Term Schedule of Topics

Week Topic Sub-topic Objectives Content Activities Evaluation Resources

strategies
1 Measurement Perimeter and Calculating the perimeter and area of composite Combination triangles, rectangles with circles etc. Examining and manipulating
Area shapes 1 shapes e.g. 4 quadrants to form a Assignment Past CSEC
Using trigonometric formulae to calculate area of Area of Δ  ab sin C circle, etc. Quiz Papers
a triangle and parallelogram 2 Comparing methods of finding Oral
Circles Calculating the area of sector and segment Formula for area of sector area Project
Calculating the length of an arc Area of segment = area of sector
- area of Δ
Length of arc from circumference
2 Solids Make models of prisms and pyramids using nets Properties of solids: cross-section, base, curved surface, etc. Deriving formulae for areas Assignment Past CSEC
Use models to calculate surface area and volume Curved surface area and total surface area and volume of Making and manipulating solids Quiz Papers
cubes, cuboids, prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cone and sphere Examining solids to derive Oral Mathematics a
Speed Solve problems involving time, distance and dis tan ce formulae for area and volume Project making Complete
speed Speed  models Course with
Convert units of speed time Solving questions CXC Questions
Units: km/h; m/s; mph Vol 1
3 Margin of Error Estimate the margin of error for given Sources of errors; max and min measurements Measuring length of objects; group Past CSEC
measurements volume etc. assignment Papers
Scale Drawings Usie maps and scale drawings to Using scales, e.g. 1:500, to determine actual distances, Examining maps, plans, Test
determine/calculate distances and areas areas,etc. interpreting same Quiz
4 Geometry Construction Construct lines, angles and hence polygons using 300, 450, 600, 900 and bisection of same and combinations; Constructing; measuring; Project Mathematics a
rulers and compasses Polygons including triangles, quadrilaterals and others; bisecting and joining points, Complete
regular and irregular lines to form polygons Written Course with
assignment CXC Questions
Vol 1
5 Statistics Interpret data and 1. Determine class features for a given set of data Class interval, class boundaries, class limits, class mid-points, Identifying Class interval, class Worksheet Mathematics a
Categorise variables 2. Use four measurement scales-nomial, ordinal, class width boundaries, class limits, class Oral Complete
interval and ratio to catergorise types of variables Pie Charts, Bar Charts, Line Graphs, Histograms and mid-points, class width Written Course with
3. Interpret statistical diagrams Frequency Polygons Interpreting data from different Past exam CXC Questions
graphs: Pie Charts, Bar Charts, papers Vol. 2
Line Graphs, Histograms and
Frequency Polygons
6 Grouped and 4.Determine the mean, median and mode for 1.Mean, median and mode 1.Finding the mean, median and Worksheet Mathematics a
ungrouped data grouped and ungrouped data 2.Frequency table mode for grouped and Complete
5.Construct frequency table 3.Frequency polygon ungrouped data Oral Course with
6.Draw frequency polygon 4.Cummulative frequency curve 2.Constructing frequency CXC Questions
7.Plot cumulative frequency curve polygons and cumulative Written Vol. 2
frequency curves Past exam
3.Interpreting the graphs papers
7 Measures of dispersion 8. Determine measures of dispersion for grouped Range, interquartile range and semi-interquartile range Finding Range, interquartile Oral Mathematics a
and ungrouped data range and semi-interquartile Written Complete
9.Calculate and use Standard Deviation to Formula for Standard deviation and how it is used to compare range Past exam Course with
compare data data Constructing cumulative papers CXC Questions
frequency tables and curves Vol. 2
8 Probability 10. Identify the sample space for sample Set of all possible outcomes Solving problems based on Worksheet Mathematics a
experiments Use of contingency tables probability Oral Complete
11. Determine experimental and theoretical Written Course with
probabilities of events Past exam CXC Questions
12. Make inferences from statistics Raw data, tables diagrams papers Vol. 2
Algebra Changing the subject Changing the subject of the formula including Inverse operations to transpose Reviewing basic operations and Quiz Mathematics a
9 roots and powers Function machine to transpose their inverse Complete
Variation Representing direct and indirect variation Interpreting the meaning of variation; transforming variation Building function machine Oral Course with
symbolically symbol into equations Translating statements into CXC Questions
Solving problems involving direct variation expressions Written Vol 1
and inverse variation
i.e. If A α r2 then A  k r2 Investigating meaning of assignment
variation
10 Indices Applying laws of indices to simplify and Laws of indices Deriving laws Quiz Mathematics a
manipulate expressions with integrals and Multiplying and dividing Complete
fractional indices x  a x  a   x 2  a 2 expressions Oral Course with
CXC Questions
Expansion Expanding binomial expressions toobtain the x  a x  a   x 2  2ax  a 2 Applying distributive law Written Vol 1

x  a x  b   ax 2  bx  c
difference of two squares, perfect squares, etc. assignment

11 Factorization Factorizing expressions by: Expressions(i) ax  bx  ay  by Comparing expansion to Assignment Mathematics a

grouping; ABC/Factor method;difference of two factorization (reverse process) Complete
(ii) a  b
2 2
squares; perfect squares; ax  bx  c Factorising expressions Course with
2
(iii) x  2ax  a
2 2
Oral CXC Questions
where a, b & c are integers
(iv) ax  bx  c where questioning Vol 1
2
a, b & c are integers
Solving Equations Solving equations in one unknown involving Solving: Applying transposition,
expansion and algebraic fractions 5 x  3x  2  12 distributive law
* x
Solving simultaneous linear equations in two 3x   10
unknown including word problems 4
x y 5
*
x y 8
12 Quadratic Equations Factorizing and solving quadratic equations Solving ax  bx  c  0 ; Applying different methods to Written Mathematics a
2
Identifying roots of equations Relating roots to graphs of equations factorize assignment Complete
Course with
Project CXC Questions
Vol 1
13 Using quadratic formula to solve Quadratic Formula: Substituting in formula Written Mathematics a
equations The solutions of some quadratic equations, Using the quadratic formula to assignment Complete
solve quadratic equations Course with
;
Project CXC Questions
are not rational, and cannot be obtained by factoring. For such
Vol 1
equations, the most common method of solution is the
 quadratic formula.
For ,

By Quadratic Formula: a = 1, b = 2, c = -8

Discussing the solutions to the

equations using the formula
method

14 Inequations Solving linear inequations in one 3 x  5  12 Applying transposition and Quiz Mathematics a
unknown inequality concepts Oral Complete
Listing values of x for solution Written Course with
Solving worded problems Translating worded problems into equations or inequations Applying transposition and assignment CXC Questions
inequality concepts Vol 1
Listing values of x for solution
15 REVIEW AND DO REMEDIAL WORK ON TOPICS/CONCEPTS BASED ON WEAKNESSES AND NEEDS OF STUDENTS

Note for all Teachers:

1. Use this Termly Schedule together with the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Guides.
2. The recommended texts: Mathematics A Complete Course with CXC questions Volume 1 are not the only text you can use to give students practice exercises.
3. Use any Mathematics textbook that is available to you and the students.
4. Seek out the topics with the appropriate content for the students to gain practice.
5. If teachers feel that their students are competent in the objectives specified for the given week, then they can move on or give students additional work on the objectives to
test their skills.
 Ministry of Education
Secondary Sector
Mathematics
Grade10
Easter Term Schedule of Topics

Week Topic Sub-topic Objectives Content Activities Evaluation Resources

Strategy
1 Consumer Simple and Compound Use formulae to solve problems involving Formulae for the three listed and substituting values to Using calculators to compute Oral Mathematics a
Arithmetic Interest Simple and Compound Interest and calculate same answers Written Complete Course
Depreciation Depreciation Worksheet with CXC
Calculate: Calculating rates, taxes and Questions Vol. 1
Rates and Taxes Solve problems involving: 1. rates and taxes utility bills
Utilities i). Rates and Taxes 2. utility bills
ii). Utilities
2 Invoices and shopping Solving problems involving: Problems involving: Solving problems involving: Oral Mathematics a
Salaries and wages iii). Invoices and shopping 1. Invoices and shopping 1. Invoices and shopping Written Complete Course
Insurance and iv). Salaries and wages 2. Salaries and wages 2. Salaries and wages Worksheet with CXC
investments v). Insurance and investments 3. Insurance and investments 3. Insurance and investments Questions Vol. 1
3 Trigonometry Trigonometric Rules 1. Use sine and cosine rules in the solution of Sine and cosine rules Using sine and cosine rules in Oral Mathematics a
problems involving triangles the solution of problems Written Complete Course
involving triangles Worksheet Vol. 1
4 Elevation and 1. Use trigonometric ratios and rules to solve Heights and distances Using trigonometric ratios in the Worksheet Mathematics a
Depression problems in two dimensions Angles of elevation and depression solution of right angled-triangles Oral Complete Course
Written with CXC
Questions Vol. 2
5 Bearings 2. Represent the relative position of two points Bearings – relative position of two points Sketching diagrams to show Worksheet Mathematics a
given the bearing of one point with respect to relative positions Complete Course
the other Sketching diagrams to show Oral with CXC
3. Determine the bearing of one point relative to relative positions on Bearings. Questions Vol. 2
another point given the position of the points Bearings – one point relative to another given the position of Sketching diagrams to show Written
4. Solve problems involving bearings the points relative positions and solving Past exam papers
problems based on Bearings
6 Relations, Linear Functions 1. Draw and interpret graphs of Linear 1. Concept of Linear Function A linear function is a Oral Mathematics a
Functions Functions 2. Types of Linear Function: y = c; mathematical equation in which Complete Course
and Graphs 2. Determine the intercepts of the graph of x = k; y = mx + c; where m, c and k are real numbers no independent-variable is raised Written with CXC
Linear functions 3. The x-intercepts and y-intercepts graphically and to a power greater than one. A Questions Vol. 1
3. Determine the gradient of a straight line algebraically. simple linear function with only Worksheet
4. Concept of slope one independent variable
x=2 (y = mx + c) traces a straight line
y=2 when plotted on a graph. Also
called linear equation.
The linear function can be
written as:
x=2 f(x) = y = mx + c.
In the above equation, "m" is
called the slope of the line and
 "c" is called the intercept on y-
axis.

7 Non Linear Functions
4. Construct graphs of quadratic functions of the Concave and Convex curves 1. Drawing graphs to show the Oral Mathematics a
form y  ax andy  ax  bx  c Maximum and minimum curves x-intercepts and y-intercepts. Complete Course
2 2
Gradient a tangent at a point on the curve 2. Find the slope or gradient of a Written with CXC
5. Investigate properties of same line graphically. Questions Vol. 1
6. Calculate the gradient at a point on the curve
Worksheet

8 Matrices 1.Definition of matrix  x  x  A matrix is a way to organize Oral Mathematics a

Introduction 2.Identify Column Matrix and Row Matrix 1. Column matrix notation   or   data in columns and rows. A Complete Course
to Matrices 3.Order and inverse of a matrix  y   y matrix is written inside brackets Written with CXC
4.Addition and Subtraction of matrices 2. Row matrix notation  x, y  or x, y  [ ]. Each item in a matrix is
Questions Vol. 1
Worksheet
3.Addition: For example: A + B = called an entry.The matrix below
has two rows and three columns.

4.Subtraction: For example: A – B =

(i)Its dimensions are 2 ×3

5. Multiplication of matrices (order)(ii) 2 rows and 3 columns
(iii) The entries of this matrix
below are 2, -5, 10, -4, 19, 4.

9 1. Representing translation in the plane using In mathematics, a transformation could be any function Defining the term symmetry. Oral Mathematics a
Transformat Translation vectors mapping a setX on to another set or onto itself. However, Examining the types of Complete Course
ion And 2. Determine and represent the location of: often the set X has some additional algebraic or geometric symmetry. Written with CXC
Geometry Reflection a) the image of an object structure and the term "transformation" refers to a function Questions Vol. 1
 b) object for given image
3. Reflect points and plane figures in the axes
and given lines using vectors
4. Determine and represent the location of:
a) the image of an object
b) object for given image
5. Use vectors to reflect points and shapes
10 Rotation 1. Rotate points and shapes about the origin and
given points by construction
2. Rotate points and shapes about the origin and
given points by finding the image and plotting
same
11 Enlargement 1. Enlarge and reduce shapes about a centre
using a scale factor
2. Determine the scale factor given object and
image, etc.
3. Identifying the relationship between an object
and its image in the plane after a geometric
transformation
4. Describing a transformation given an object
and its image
from X to itself that preserves this structure. Worksheet
A translation, or translation operator, is an affine Translating points and plane
transformation of Euclidean space which moves every point figures in given lines and planes
by a fixed distance in the same direction.
It can also be interpreted as the addition of a constant vector
to every point, or as shifting the origin of the coordinate
system. Reflecting points and plane
In other words, if v is a fixed vector, then the translation Tv figures in given lines and planes
will work as Tv(p) = p + v
1. A translation in given lines and stated plane Flip (Reflection):A FLIP takes
place when a shape is flipped
2. A reflection in a line and plane across a line and faces the
Reflection is considered to be an opposite motion since it opposite direction. Because the
changes the orientation of the figures it reflects. shape ends up facing the
opposite direction, it appears to
be reflected, as in a mirror.
Hence the name REFLECTION.
3. A rotation about a point (the centre of rotation) in that A rotation is a transformation Oral Mathematics a
plane that is performed by "spinning" Complete Course
A ROTATION takes place when shape is turned clockwise or the object around a fixed point Written with CXC
anti-clockwise about a fixed point called the centre of known as the centre of rotation. Questions Vol. 1
rotation.After any of those transformations (flip, slide or You can rotate your object at any Worksheet
turn), the shape still has the same size, area, angles and line degree measure, but 90° and
lengths. 180° are two of the most
common. Also, rotations are
done counterclockwise
(Anticlockwise).
5. An enlargement or reduction in that plane
Uniform scaling is a linear
transformation that
enlarges or diminishes
objects; the scale factor is
the same in all directions.
The result of uniform
scaling is similar (in the
1. Similarity and geometric sense) to the
congruency original.
 The word ‘transform’ means "to change." In geometry, a
transformation changes the position of a shape on a
coordinate plane.
12 EASTER TERM EXAMINATIONS

13 EASTER TERM EXAMINATIONS AND

REMEDIAL WORK ON WEAK AREAS IDENTIFIED FROM MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION

Note for all Teachers:

1.Use this Termly Schedule together with the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Guides.
2.The recommended texts: Mathematics A Complete Course with CXC questions Volume 1 are not the only text you can use to give students practice exercises.
3.Use any Mathematics textbook that is available to you and the students.
4.Seek out the topics with the appropriate content for the students to gain practice.
5.If teachers feel that their students are competent in the objectives specified for the given week, then they can move on or give students additional work on the objectives to
test their skills
 Ministry of Education
Secondary Sector
Mathematics
Grade 10
August Term Schedule of Topics

Week Topic Sub-topic Objectives Content Activities Evaluation Resources

Strategy
1 Transformation Combination of 1. Locate the image of a set of points under a 1. Combination of any two: enlargement/reduction, Locating the image of a set of Worksheet Mathematics a
Geometry Transformation combination of transformations translation, rotation, reflection, glide reflection points under a combination of Complete
Geometry 2. State the relations between an object and its transformations Oral Course with
image as the result of a combination of two CXC Questions
transformations Stating the relationship between Written Vol. 1
an object and its image as a result
of a combination of two
transformations
2 Geometry Circle theorems 1. Solve geometric problems using properties of 1. The angle which an arc of a circle subtends at the centre of Solving geometric problems using Worksheet Mathematics a
circles and circle theorems a circle is twice the angle it subtends at any point on the properties of circles and circle Complete
remaining part of the circumference theorems Oral Course with
2. The angle in a semi-circle is a right angle CXC Questions
3. The angles in the same segment of a circle and subtended Written Vol. 1
by the same arc are equal

3 Circle Theorems 1. Solve geometric problems using properties of 4. The opposite angles of a cyclic quadrilateral are Solving geometric problems using Worksheet Mathematics a
Cont’d circles and tangents theorems supplementary properties of circles and circle Complete
5. The exterior angle of a cyclic quadrilateral is equal to the theorems Oral Course with
interior opposite angles CXC Questions
6. A tangent of a circle is perpendicular to the radius of that Written Vol. 1
circle at the point of contact
7. The lengths of two tangents from an external point to the
points of contact on the circle are equal
4 Algebra Algebraic Fractions Simplifying algebraic fractions using the four Add, subtract, multiply and divide algebraic fractions Finding HCF and LCD of Quiz Mathematics a
basic operations algebraic terms; reducing Oral Complete
Simplifying algebraic fractions by factorizing and Factorizing difference of 2 squares, etc. fractions Written Course with
finding LCD Finding common factors of terms Factorising and simplfying assignment CXC Questions
Vol 2
5 Completing the Square 1. Express quadratic expressions in the form of Complete the square by forming a perfect square expression Rewriting quadratic expressions Worksheet Mathematics a
a(x + h) 2 + k using various methods and also using formula for h and k and investigate properties for h Complete
and k Oral Course with
Written CXC Questions
Vol. 2
6 Relations, Linear Graphs 1. Determine from coordinates on a line segment: Given coordinates of lines or graphs of linear equations: Finding: Worksheet Mathematics a
Functions a). the length 1. Find the magnitude or length 1. Magnitude of lines Oral Complete
and Graphs b). the coordinates of the mid-point 2. Find the coordinates of the mid-point of lines 2. Coordinates of mid-point Written Course with
c). calculate the gradient of a line 3. Calculating the gradient of a line of lines CXC Questions
 3. Gradient of a line Vol. 1
7 Functions and Graphs 2. Determine the equation of a straight line 1. Graph of the line – writing the equation of a line from the 1. Draw the graph of linear Mathematics a
3. Solve problems involving the gradient of given graph equations Worksheet Complete
parallel and perpendicular lines 2. Using the coordinates of two points on the line to write an 2. write the equation of a line Course with
equation from a given graph Oral CXC Questions
3. Using the gradient and one point on the line to write an 3. Use: (i) the coordinates of two Vol. 1
equation points on the line to write an Written
4. Using one point on the line and its relationship to another equation
line to write an equation (ii) the gradient and one point on
5. Finding gradient of parallel and perpendicular lines the line to write an equation
(iii) one point on the line and its
relationship to another line to
write an equation
4. Find gradient of parallel and
perpendicular lines
8 Linear Graphs 4. Solve graphically a system of two linear Graph of simultaneous equations: Plotting and drawing graphs of Worksheet Mathematics a
equations in two variables 1. Find the solution sets simultaneous equations to find the Complete
5. Represent the solution of linear inequalities in Linear Inequalities: solution sets. Oral Course with
one variable using: 1. Write the solution using set notation Write the solution set using set CXC Questions
a) set notation 2. Use of number line to show the solution set notation and number lines for Written Vol. 1
b) the number line 3. Graph the inequations linear inequalities
c) graph
9 Functions 6. Derive composite functions 1. Composite Function: fg, f2 given f and g Finding composite functions from Worksheet Mathematics a
7. Derive the inverse of a function f-1, (fg)-1 2. Non-commutativity of composite functions (fg  gf) given functions Complete
8. State the relationship between a function and Oral Course with
its inverse Investigating the commutativity CXC Questions
of composite functions Written Vol. 1
Inverse Functions 9. Evaluate functions 1. f(a), f-1(a), fg(a), (fg)-1(a) where a  R. Evaluating functions Worksheet Mathematics a
10. Use the relationship 2. Find the inverse of given functions: Finding inverse functions Complete
(fg)-1 = g -1f -1 3. Prove: (fg)-1 = g -1f -1 Proving that the inverse of a Oral Course with
composite function is the same as CXC Questions
the product of the inverse of the Written Vol. 1
individual function
10
ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS
11 ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS AND
REMEDIAL WORK ON WEAK AREAS IDENTIFIED FROM MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION

Note for all Teachers:

1. Use this termly schedule together with the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Guides.

2. The recommended texts: Mathematics A Complete Course with CXC questions Volume 1 are not the only text you can use to give students practice exercises.
3. Use any Mathematics textbook that is available to you and the students.
4. Seek out the topics with the appropriate content for the students to gain practice.
5. If teachers feel that their students are competent in the objectives specified for the given week, then they can move on or give students additional work on the objectives to
test their skills.