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Dear Learner, Welcome to the world of Mathematics! This is a subject to cherish. Mathematics is an interesting subject. It …
Dear Learner, Welcome to the world of Mathematics! This is a subject to cherish. Mathematics is an interesting subject. It is a simple and very enjoyable subject. It has great potential to change your life.
What is your career dream? Do you wish to become a Doctor, Engineer, Accountant, Auditor, Business person, Economist, Teacher, Analyst, Astronaut, or a good citizen? Or do you want to have a general understanding of numbers and trends? Or you want to become a Computer scientist?
Mathematics will set you on the correct path to become all that and more. Everyone needs Mathematics. It doesn't matter whether you take up a career in Mathematics or not; you will need to use numeracy skills and mathematical logic to solve a number of issues throughout your entire life. As you will soon find out, the diversity of Mathematics careers shall be an appealing aspect for you.
Mathematics will empower you with skills that are on high demand in many sectors. You will acquire skills relating to numeracy, problem-solving, data analysis, as well as a wider understanding and communication of complex relationships on a scientific and human level. This book is structured for you to delight in learning Mathematics.
During the learning process, you will be engaged in several activities, peculiar concepts, talking illustrations, projects, assessment activities and activities of integration.
You will learn most concepts starting from what you already know, through doing activities.
Make as much effort as possible to apply Mathematical knowledge and concepts in your daily life. Enjoy the experience of studying Mathematics to become a Mathematician.
Be creative and do not fear to explore new things. That is what Mathematics is all about.
Course Currilcum
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- Topic 1: Number Bases Details 1 year
- Look around you, what kind of number can you read on the charts, calendars, clock, computers and any other material? All the numbers are either 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or a combination of these symbols.
- Topic 1: Number Bases – Sample Activity 10, 00:00
- Topic 2: Working with Integers Details 1 year
- In this topic therefore, you will learn about positive and negative integers and how they help you solve everyday life problems.
- Topic 2: Working with Integers-Sample Activity 10, 00:00
- Topic 3: Fractions, Percentages and Decimals Details 1 year
- Every time you cut an orange, an apple, or any kind of fruit, you are taking a part of the whole. You can represent a fractions as a percentage, or as a decimal.
- Topic 3: Fractions, Percentages and Decimals – Sample Activity 10, 00:00
- Topic 4: Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate in Two Dimensions Details 1 year
- Imagine you're to travel to Soroti from Kampala, how many kilometres would you travel to the East, then to the North? The Cartesian grid can help you identify a point from the origin. This grid specifies each point uniquely in a plane using a set of numerical coordinates.
- Topic 4: Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate in Two Dimensions – Sample Activity 10, 00:00
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- Topic 5: Geometric Construction Skills Details 1 year
- It all starts with using a set of geometric instruments and skills to come up with lines, angles and shapes to form beautiful designs. In this topic, you will learn how to use angle properties of lines and shapes to solve problems.
- Topic 5: Geometric Construction Skills – Sample Activity 10, 00:00
- Topic 6: Patterns and Sequence Details 1 year
- Suppose the age difference between five consecutive siblings is 3. If the of the youngest is 12 years, how do you obtain the age of the rest. The arrangement of the siblings' ages is a sequence, knowing the age difference gives the pattern. In this topic, therefore, you will explore number patterns and sequences.
- Topic 6: Patterns and Sequence -Sample Activity 10, 00:00
- Topic 7: Bearings Details 1 year
- In this topic, therefore, you will learn about bearings and how they help us solve daily life challenges.
- Topic 7: Bearings – Sample Activity 10, 00:00
- Topic 8: General and Angle Properties of Geometric Figures Details 1 year
- In this topic, you will learn about angle properties of geometric figures and how to apply them in real life situations.
- Topic 8: General and Angle Properties of Geometric Figures – Sample Activity 10, 00:00
- Topic 9: Data Collection and Presentation Details 1 year
- In this topic therefore, you will learn to collect and present different sorts of data.
- Topic 9: Data Collection and Presentation – Sample Activity 10, 00:00
- Topic 10: Reflection Details 1 year
- In this topic, you will learn how to identify the lines of symmetry, state the properties of reflection as a transformation, make geometrical deductions and apply reflection in the Cartesian plane.
- Topic 10: Reflection – Sample Activity 10, 00:00
- Topic 11: Equations of Lines Details 1 year
- In this section you will understand and use linear equations and their graphs.
- Topic 11: Equations of Lines – Sample Activity 10, 00:00
- Topic 12: Algebra Details 1 year
- In this topic therefore, you will learn to form and use simple algebra expressions and use them to solve everyday life problems.
- Topic 12: Algebra – Sample Activity 10, 00:00
- Topic 13: Business Arithmetic Details 1 year
- n this topic therefore, you will learn business arithmetic and how it helps you solve related daily life challenges.
- Topic 13: Business Arithmetic – Sample Activity 10, 00:00
- Topic 14: Time and Timetables Details 1 year
- n this topic, you will understand and use time and timetables. You will also apply time in a range of relevant real-life contexts.
- Topic 14: Time and Timetables – Sample Activity 10, 00:00