WAEC General Mathematics / Mathematics (Core) Syllabus
Every section, topic and candidate objective in the official WAEC General Mathematics / Mathematics (Core) outline — 4 sections, 4 topics and 4 objectives.
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1Section A: Number and Numeration
1 topic · 1 objective
1Number Bases, Modular Arithmetic, Fractions, Indices, Logarithms, Sets, Logic, Surds, Matrices, Ratios, Percentages, and Financial Arithmetic
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Base conversions, modulo operations, fractions/decimals, standard form, laws of indices, logarithm tables, set operations, Venn diagrams, logical statements, simple surd operations, 2x2 matrices, ratios, proportions, financial calculations, variations
Objective
Convert between number bases and perform basic base arithmetic; solve modular arithmetic problems; apply approximation and significant figures; evaluate expressions using laws of indices and logarithms; solve set problems using Venn diagrams; evaluate logical statements; simplify and rationalize simple surds; perform $2\times2$ matrix operations and determinants; calculate ratios, rates, simple/compound interest, depreciation, annuities, and variation problems.
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2Section B: Algebraic Processes
1 topic · 1 objective
1Algebraic Expressions, Linear/Quadratic Equations, Subject of Formula, Inequalities, Fractions, and Functions
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Algebraic formulation, expansion, factorization, binary operations, linear equations, simultaneous linear equations, formula subject change, quadratic factorization/formula, graphs of quadratic functions, linear inequalities, algebraic fractions, mapping functions
Objective
Formulate, expand, and factorize algebraic expressions; execute binary operations; solve linear and simultaneous linear equations; change the subject of a formula; solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, or formula; plot linear and quadratic graphs to obtain roots and gradients; solve linear inequalities in 1 or 2 variables; simplify algebraic fractions; identify mappings and function rules.
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3Section C: Mensuration & Geometry
1 topic · 1 objective
1Mensuration, Plane Geometry, Geometric Constructions, Loci, and Coordinate Geometry
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Perimeters, arc lengths, areas of plane shapes/sectors, surface areas and volumes of 3D solids (cubes, cylinders, cones, spheres), latitude/longitude, angle properties, parallel lines, triangle/polygon properties, circle theorems, geometric constructions, 2D loci, straight line coordinate geometry
Objective
Calculate arc lengths, perimeters, plane areas, and 3D surface areas/volumes; calculate distances along latitudes and longitudes; apply geometric angle rules, triangle congruence, polygon sum of angles, and circle theorems; construct bisectors, angles, triangles, and quadrilaterals; determine 2D loci intersections; calculate line midpoints, distances, gradients, and straight line equations.
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4Section D: Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Probability, Vectors & Transformations
1 topic · 1 objective
1Trigonometric Ratios, Bearings, Introductory Calculus, Statistics, Probability, Vectors, and Transformations
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Sine/Cosine/Tangent ratios, trigonometric graphs, angles of elevation/depression, bearings, basic differentiation/integration, frequency tables, Ogives, mean/median/mode, standard deviation, classical probability, vector operations, Cartesian transformations
Objective
Apply basic trigonometric ratios ($30^\circ, 45^\circ, 60^\circ$) and solve elevation/depression/bearing problems; differentiate basic algebraic functions and evaluate simple definite integrals; construct frequency tables, histograms, pie charts, and Ogives; calculate measures of central tendency and dispersion (range, mean deviation, standard deviation); calculate simple and compound probabilities; represent vectors and perform vector operations; execute Cartesian reflections, rotations, translations, and enlargements.
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