JAMB Syllabus For Mathematics 2023/2024 [Read & Download PDF]

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JAMB Mathematics Syllabus for 2023/2024 UTME [Read & Download PDF]

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JAMB Mathematics Syllabus for 2023 UTME

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JAMB Mathematics Syllabus 2023/2024 General Objective

The aim of this 2023/2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) syllabus in Mathematics is to prepare the candidates for the Board’s examination. It is designed to test the achievement of the course objectives, which are to:

Acquire computational and manipulative skills;
Develop precise, logical, and formal reasoning skills;
Develop deductive skills in interpretation of graphs, diagrams, and data;
Apply mathematical concepts to resolve issues in daily living

Jamb Syllabus for Mathematics 2023/2024 [Read & Download PDF]

Part A: Number and Numeration

1. Number Base:

(a) Operations in different number bases from 2 to 10;

(b) Conversion from one base to another including fractional parts.

2. Fractions, Decimals, Approximation, and Percentage:

(a) Fractions and decimals;

(b) Significant figures;

(d) Percentage errors;

(e) Simple interest;

(f) Profit and loss percent;

(g) Ratio, proportion, and rate;

(h) Shares and value-added tax (VAT).

3. Indices, Logarithm, and Surds:

(a) Laws of indices;

(b) Standard form;

(d) Logarithm of any positive number to a given base;

(e) Change of bases in logarithm and application;

(f) Relationship between indices and logarithm;

(g) Surds.

4. Sets:

(a) Types of sets

(b) Algebra of sets

Part B: Algebra

1. Polynomials;

(a) Change of subject of the formula

(b) Factor and remainder theorems

(d) Multiplication and division of polynomials

(e) Roots of polynomials not exceeding degree 3

(f) Simultaneous equations including one linear one quadratic;

(g) Graphs of polynomials of degree not greater than 3.

2. Variation;

(a) Direct

(b) Inverse

(d) Partial

(e) Percentage increase and decrease.

3. Inequalities;

(a) Analytical and graphical solutions of linear inequalities;

(b) Quadratic inequalities with integral roots only.

4. Progression;

(a) nth term of a progression

(b) sum of A. P. and G. P.

5. Binary Operations;

(a) Properties of closure, commutativity, associativity, and distributivity;

(b) Identity and inverse elements (simple cases only).

6. Matrices and Determinants;

(a) Algebra of matrices not exceeding 3 x 3;

(b) Determinants of matrices not exceeding 3 x 3;

Part C: Geometry and Trigonometry

1. Euclidean Geometry;

(a) Properties of angles and lines

(b) Polygons: triangles, quadrilaterals and general polygons;

(d) Construction.

2. Mensuration;

(a) Lengths and areas of plane geometrical figures;

(b) Lengths of arcs and chords of a circle;

(d) Surface areas and volumes of simple solids and composite figures;

(e) The earth as a sphere:- longitudes and latitudes.

3. Locus;

(a) Locus in 2 dimensions based on geometric

(b) Principles relating to lines and curves.

4. Coordinate Geometry;

(a) Midpoint and gradient of a line segment;

(b) Distance between two points;

(d) Equations of straight lines.

5. Trigonometry;

(a) Trigonometric ratios of angles;

(b) Angles of elevation and depression;

(d) Areas and solutions of triangle;

(e) Graphs of sine and cosine;

(f) Sine and cosine formulae.

Part D: Calculus

1. Differentiation;

(a) Limit of a function

(b) Differentiation of explicit algebraic and simple trigonometric functions – sine, cosine and tangent.

2. Application of Differentiation;

(a) Rate of change;

(b) Maxima and minima.

3. Integration;

(a) Integration of explicit algebraic and simple trigonometric functions;

(b) area under the curve.

Part E: Statistics

1. Representation of Data;

(a) Frequency distribution;

(b) Histogram, bar chart, and pie chart.

2. Measures of Location;

(a) Mean, mode, and median of ungrouped and grouped data – (simple cases only);

(b) Cumulative frequency.

3. Measures of Dispersion;

(a) Range, mean deviation, variance and standard deviation.

4. Permutation and Combination;

(a) Linear and circular arrangements;

(b) Arrangements involving repeated objects.

5. Probability;

(a) Experimental probability (tossing of coin, throwing of a dice etc);

(b) Addition and multiplication of probabilities (mutual and independent cases).

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Jamb Mathematics Syllabus Recommended Textbook

Adelodun A. A (2000) Distinction in Mathematics: Comprehensive Revision Text, (3rd Edition) Ado -Ekiti: FNPL.
Anyebe, J. A. B (1998) Basic Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools and Remedial Students in Higher/ institutions, Lagos: Kenny Moore.
Channon, J. B. Smith, A. M (2001) New General Mathematics for West Africa SSS 1 to 3, Lagos: Longman.
David -Osuagwu, M. et al (2000) New School Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools, Onitsha: Africana – FIRST Publishers.
Egbe. E et al (2000) Further Mathematics, Onitsha: Africana – FIRST Publishers
Ibude, S. O. et al (2003) Algebra and Calculus for Schools and Colleges: LINCEL Publishers.
Tuttuh – Adegun M. R. et al (1997), Further Mathematics Project Books 1 to 3, Ibadan: NPS Educational
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