Junior Secondary 2 | Mathematics

Action steps

1. Express any whole number in standard form

2. Express any decimal number in standard form

3. Find the prime factors of numbers not greater than 200

4. Identify numbers that are perfect squares

5. State the meaning of the least common multiple of numbers

6. Participate in finding the least common multiple of numbers

7. State the meaning of the highest common factor of numbers

8. Participate in finding highest common factors of given number

9. Find the square roots of perfect squares using the factor method

10. Solve quantitative reasoning problems related to whole numbers and decimal numbers

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1. Convert simple fractions to ratios, decimals and percentages

2. Solve quantitative reasoning problems related to conversion of fractions to ratios, decimals, and percentages

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1. Solve problems related to NEPA bills, water rates, children school fees, etc. using numbers

2. Solve basic problems related to profit, interest, discount, and commission using numbers

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1. Carryout simple approximation of a calculated result to a given degree of accuracy

2. Solve quantitative reasoning problems using approximation of numbers

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1. Discuss how to use square and square root tables to solve problems

2. Obtain the squares and square roots of given numbers from the table

3. Interpret and use tables, charts, records and schedules to solve problems

4. Solve problems using multiplication and division of numbers

Action steps

1. Use charts and flash cards to understand factorization of algebraic expressions

2. Simplify given algebraic expressions by breaking them down into separate factors

3. Simplify algebraic expression involving fractions with monomial denominators

4. Apply the quadratic equation box to break down algebraic expressions into separate factors

5. Find the missing factors in various algebraic expressions

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1. Solve problems using simple equations

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1. Use Polyad’s principles to solve word problems

2. Solve word problems using algebraic fractions

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1. Identify linear inequalities in one variable

2. Solve problems that involve linear inequalities in one variable

3. Represent inequalities using number lines

4. Represent linear inequalities using graphs

5. Solve problems that involve linear inequalities in one variable using number lines

6. Solve problems that involve linear inequalities in one variable using graphs

Action steps

1. Identify the x and y axes of a graph

2. Plot given points of x and y values on a cartesian plane

3. Compile tables of values of given linear equations in two variables

4. Plot the graph of given linear equations in two variables

5. Demonstrate how the need to represent information graphically

6. Identify real life situations that require using linear graphs to solve problems

7. Plot linear graphs from real life situations

Action steps

1. Discover the properties of a parallelogram, rhombus, and a kite

2. Locate these shapes in the environment

3. Measure the length of the dimensions of these shapes

4. Construct scale drawings of these shapes by converting the actual measured distances to a practical scale

5. Solve problems using plane figures and shapes

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1. Discover that the sum of interior angles of an n-sided convex polygon is (2n - 4) x 90

2. Distinguish between angles of elevation and angles of depression

3. Use angles of elevation and depression in calculating measurements

4. Use angles to solve given problems

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1. Present data in an ordered form using a frequency table

2. Read information from pie charts

3. Create graphs using real data

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1. Discuss the occurrence of chance events in everyday life

2. Perform experiments using coin and die

3. Calculate the probability of the resulting experiments

4. Analyze statistical data with the use of probability

5. Demonstrate the application of probabilities in everyday activities