WAEC Mathematics: topics to study
37 topics in 5 sections. In WAEC WASSCE, most subjects have an objective (multiple-choice) paper and a theory or essay paper, and science subjects also have a practical.
How to study Mathematics for WAEC
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.
WAEC 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 WAEC website for this year's exact list and any set texts.