JAMB Mathematics: topics to study
37 topics in 5 sections. In JAMB UTME, each subject is a multiple-choice paper written on a computer: 60 questions for Use of English and 40 for each other subject, all in one sitting.
How to study Mathematics for JAMB
Mathematics is won by working problems, not reading them. Do a few questions from each topic every day, write every step, and keep a list of formulas you forget.
JAMB Mathematics topics
1.Number and Numeration
- Number bases
- Fractions, decimals and approximations
- Indices
- Logarithms
- Surds
- Sets and Venn diagrams
- Sequences and series (AP and GP)
- Variation
- Percentages, ratio and proportion
- Modular arithmetic
2.Algebra
- Polynomials and factorisation
- Linear equations
- Simultaneous equations
- Quadratic equations
- Inequalities
- Change of subject of formula
- Binary operations
- Matrices and determinants
- Functions and graphs
3.Geometry and Trigonometry
- Euclidean geometry: angles and polygons
- Circle theorems
- Mensuration: lengths, areas and volumes
- Loci
- Coordinate geometry of straight lines
- Trigonometric ratios
- Sine and cosine rules
- Angles of elevation and depression
- Bearings
4.Calculus
- Differentiation
- Applications of differentiation (rates, maxima and minima)
- Integration
- Applications of integration (areas)
5.Statistics and Probability
- Representation of data
- Measures of central tendency
- Measures of dispersion
- Permutations and combinations
- Probability
This outline follows the structure of the official syllabus. Check the current Mathematics syllabus on the JAMB website for this year's exact list and any set texts.