Mathematics (JAMB)

Matrices and Determinants

Topics:

(a) algebra of matrices not exceeding 3 x 3;
(b) determinants of matrices not exceeding 3 x 3;
(c) inverses of 2 x 2 matrices [excluding quadratic and higher degree equations].

SECTION III: GEOMETRY AND TRIGONOMETRY

1. Euclidean Geometry

Topics:

(a) Properties of angles and lines
(b) Polygons: triangles, quadrilaterals and general polygons;
(c) Circles: angle properties, cyclic quadrilaterals and intersecting chords;
(d) construction.

2. Mensuration

Topics:

(a) lengths and areas of plane geometrical figures;
(b) lengths of arcs and chords of a circle;
(c) Perimeters and areas of sectors and segments of circles;
(d) surface areas and volumes of simple solids and composite figures;
(e) the earth as a sphere:- longitudes and latitudes.

3. Loci

Topic:

locus in 2 dimensions based on geometric principles relating to lines and curves.

4. Coordinate Geometry

Topics: