WAEC General Mathematics / Mathematics (Core) · Section 1

Number Bases, Modular Arithmetic, Fractions, Indices, Logarithms, Sets, Logic, Surds, Matrices, Ratios, Percentages, and Financial Arithmetic

Section A: Number and Numeration

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Official WAEC General Mathematics / Mathematics (Core) outline · Section A: Number and Numeration

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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

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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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