List Of The Most Repeated Topics in JAMB Mathematics
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board exam (JAMB), especially the Mathematics section, is a major obstacle for Nigerian students who want to get into their dream universities.
Do not be afraid, mathematicians aspiring to become professors! You can overcome it by focusing strategically on the topics that are most often tested.
The Most Repeated Topics in JAMB Mathematics:
1. Algebra:
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Algebraic equations and expressions: The bread and butter of JAMB is simplifying expressions, solving quadratic and linear equations, manipulating inequality, and working functions. You should be able to factor, complete the square and use the quadratic equation.
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Indexes and logarithms: It is important to understand the properties of indices, their application in solving equations, and how they can be used to simplify expressions. Learn the logarithmic identities and change of base rule.
2. Geometry:
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Plane Geometry: Area and perimeter calculations, as well as Pythagoras and similarity theorems for basic shapes such triangles, rectangles and circles, are often tested. Refresh your geometric formulas.
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Coordinate Geometry: Essential skills include plotting points, calculating distances, slopes, and equations for lines and circles on the coordinate plane. You should be able to recall the equations for lines and distance formulas in different forms.
3. Statistics and Probability
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Measures central tendency: The concepts of mean, median, mode and range are often tested. Understanding how to calculate these measures for different data sets.
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Probability: Basic probabilities concepts such as events, sample spaces, and probability calculation are often encountered. Learn the Bayes’ theorem, and conditional probabilities.
4. Calculus:
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Differentiation Finding derivatives for basic functions such as polynomials and exponential functions, or logarithmic and linear functions, is a challenge. Apply differentiation rules to your calculations and memorize derivative formulas.
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Inclusion: It is important to be familiar with the basic rules of integration and substitution, as well as indefinite and definitive integrals. Solve basic integration problems.
Here are some of the prestigious Nigerian universities that await brilliant minds.
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University of Lagos, (UNILAG), Renowned as a university of excellence, UNILAG offers a wide range of programs in Mathematics and Statistics, among others.
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Obafemi Awolowo University: Located in Ile-Ife and renowned for its science and technology program, Mathematics is at the forefront.
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University of Nigeria Nsukka, Nsukka: The prestigious Nsukka university offers a dynamic learning environment as well as top-notch Mathematics and related programs.
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Ahmadu Bello University: ABU, located in Zaria, is a leading institution that offers a rigorous mathematics and statistics curriculum and many research opportunities.
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University of Ibadan: UI is one of Nigeria’s oldest Universities. It has a long academic tradition, and a Department of Mathematics that is well established, with a strong focus on both theoretical and practical aspects.
