Uganda Senior Two (S2) Mathematics Curriculum

This curriculum builds upon the Senior One (S1) Mathematics curriculum and focuses on developing mathematical understanding, logical reasoning, problem-solving, and analytical thought. It prepares students for further studies and for applying mathematics in everyday life and various career paths. The curriculum is organized into four main themes: Numbers, Geometry and Measures, Data and Probability, and Patterns and Algebra.

Term 1

  • Mappings and Relations: This topic introduces the concept of mappings and relations, using arrow diagrams and other representations. Students learn to identify domain and range and distinguish between functions and non-function mappings.
  • Vectors and Translation: Students learn about vector quantities (magnitude and direction) and scalar quantities (magnitude only). They learn vector notation, represent vectors geometrically, and use vectors to define translations.
  • Graphs: This topic covers plotting, interpreting, and using graphs to solve problems, including distance-time and speed-time graphs. Students learn to choose appropriate scales and interpret graphs in real-life situations.
  • Numerical Concept 1 (Indices and Logarithms): Students learn about indices, standard form, significant figures, and approximation. They apply the laws of indices in calculations and use calculators to find powers and roots.

Term 2

  • Inequalities and Regions: This topic covers inequality symbols, representing inequalities on number lines, solving linear inequalities, and representing linear inequalities graphically. Students learn to form simple linear inequalities for regions on a graph.
  • Algebra 2: Students learn to recognize equivalent quadratic expressions, expand algebraic expressions, identify perfect squares, factorize quadratic expressions, and solve quadratic equations by factorization.
  • Similarities and Enlargement: Students identify similar figures, use their properties, define enlargement, and construct objects and images using enlargement properties. They also explore the relationship between linear, area, and volume scale factors.
  • Circle: This topic covers various parts of a circle and the formulas for circumference and area. Students apply these formulas in everyday contexts.

Term 3

  • Length and Area Properties of 2D Geometrical Figures: Students explore length and area of two-dimensional figures, including triangles and rectangles. They learn and apply Pythagoras' theorem in right-angled and isosceles triangles.
  • Nets, Areas, and Volumes of Solids: Students learn to form nets of common solids (cubes, cuboids, pyramids), identify their properties (faces, edges, vertices), state units of measure, convert units, calculate surface areas of 3D figures, and calculate the volume of cubes and cuboids.
  • Numerical Concept 2 (Indices, Logarithms, and Surds): Students use surds to represent roots that cannot be exactly represented as decimals. They manipulate and simplify expressions with surds.
  • Set Theory: This topic introduces set notation, different types of sets (empty set, universal set, etc.), and operations on sets (intersection, union, etc.). Students learn to represent sets using Venn diagrams and apply set theory in practical situations.

This curriculum emphasizes active learning, with students encouraged to explore, investigate, and discuss mathematical concepts in various contexts. Teachers are expected to facilitate learning through problem-solving activities, group work, and real-life applications.

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