Ministry of Education

Secondary Sector
Mathematics
Grade 7
Christmas Term Schedule of Topics
Week Topic Sub-topics Objectives Content Activities Resources Evaluation
Strategies
1 Number The set of integers includes: 1. Defining factors, integers and A Compl. Mths. Quiz
Theory Types of numbers: 1). Identifying the different set of numbers. 1. Positive integers {1, 2, 3…} multiples. Crse for Sec
odd, even, prime, 2). Ordering and comparing numbers on the 2. Negative numbers {-1,-2,-3…} 2. Listing integers Schools Bk 1
composite number line. 3. Zero 3. Listing prime and composite Oral questions
3). Identifying patters in sequence numbers. Mathematics
Z = {…, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3…}
Integers: 4. Expressing composite for Sec School
Odd numbers are numbers when divided by two leaves a
numbers as the product of prime in Guyana Bk 1
remainder of 1.
factors.
Even numbers when divided by 2 leaves no remainder.
Written Exercise
Prime numbers are numbers with 2 distinct factors. 1 and
itself.
1 is not a prime number;
2 is the only even prime number
Composite numbers have more than two factors. E.g. 4, 6, 8,
9, …
Composite numbers can be expressed as a product of prime
factors eg. 6 = 2 x 3
2 Factors and multiples 4). Identifying multiples, factors (including If a number can be exactly divided by another number, the 6. Listing factors and multiples A Compl. Mths. End of Unit Test
negative multiples and factors) and prime first number and the second number are factors of the given 7. Differentiating between Crse for Sec
factors of natural numbers number. E.g. 3 and 5 are factors of 15. prime numbers and composite Schools Bk 1
5). Recognizing that the multiple of a number A multiple of a number has that number as a factor. E.g. The numbers.
has that number as a factor set of multiples of 3 can be denoted as M = {3, 6, 9, 12, …} 8. Expressing numbers in index Mathematics
6). Recognizing that a composite number can form for Sec School
be expressed as a product of prime factors in Guyana Bk 1
3 Highest Common 7). Finding sets of factors The HCF of two or more whole numbers is the highest whole 1. Determining the Highest A Compl. Mths. Quiz
Factor 8). Stating multiples of numbers number that divides exactly into each of them. E.g.: the HCF common factor and the Lowest Crse for Sec
9). Expressing numbers as repeated of 12 and 16 is 4. common multiple of numbers. Schools Bk 1 Oral questions
Lowest Common multiplication 2. Small group activities finding
Multiple The LCM of a set of numbers is the smallest number into HCF and LCM of given Mathematics Written Exercise
which each of the given number will divide. E.g.: the LCM of numbers. for Sec School
4, 5 and 10 is 20. in Guyana Bk 1
4 Properties of numbers: 1). Investigating the meaning of the three In the Commutative Law the order in which we add or 3. Discussingthe Commutative, A Compl. Mths. Quiz
commutative, properties of numbers multiply does not matter. E. g. 2 + 3 = 3 + 2 Associative, and Distributive Crse for Sec
associative and 2). Writing the product of a number in index Laws and their structures. Schools Bk 1
distributive laws form In the Associative Law, the way in which numbers are added 4. Using the Distributive law to Oral questions
3). Expressing a number in index form or multiplied in groups of two does not affect their sum or simplify calculations Mathematics
Indices product. E. g. 2 + (3 + 4) = (4 + 2) + 3 5. Finding the value of numbers for Sec School
written in index form. in Guyana Bk 1
The Distributive Law, the method of multiplying each of the
 numbers inside of the brackets by the number outside the
brackets e.g. Written Exercise
4(3 + 2) = (4 x 3) + (4 x 2 )

Write the product of numbers in index form e.g.

2 x 2 x 2 = 23
Express numbers in index form e.g. 4 = 22
5 Computation 1 Rational numbers 1). Listing the set of numbers that make up Decimals are added and subtracted the same way as whole Solving mechanical problems A Compl. Mths. Quiz
rational numbers numbers. When decimals are added or subtracted, decimal Crse for Sec
2). Adding and subtracting rational numbers points are aligned vertically. The digit should be placed under Schools Bk 1 Oral questions
3).Multiplying and dividing rational numbers each other according to their respective place value.
E.g.: Mathematics
1 6. 7 3 for Sec School Written Exercise
6. 3 8 Solving worded problems in Guyana Bk 1
+ 1. 4

If both factors are decimals, do an ordinary multiplication and

then locate the decimal point in the product with as many
digits to the right of the point. E.g.:
0. 6 2 ---------2 d.p
x 0. 0 4 ---------1 d.p

--------- 3 d.p
In division with decimals, first make the divisor a whole
number. If there is one decimal place the divisor is multiplied
by 10, if there are two decimal places the divisor is multiplied
by 100 and so on. Whatever is done to the divisor must be
done with the dividend. E.g.: 8 ÷ 0.5
(8 x 10) ÷ (0.5 x 10) = (80 ÷ 5) = 16
6 Fractions and decimals 4). Changing fractions to decimals. Converting fractions to decimals and vice versa Solving mechanical problems Quiz
5). Changing decimals to fractions 3
 0 . 75 ; 0.35  7
6). Adding and subtracting decimals and 4 20 Oral questions
fractions
7 3 7 3 Written Exercise
 ; 
8 4 8 4 Solving worded problems

7 7). Multiplying and dividing a decimal by a 123.8 × 3.9 23.48 ÷ 3.6 Solving problems orally and in A Compl. Mths. Quiz
decimal 7 10 15 18 written form Crse for Sec Oral questions
 
8). Multiplying and dividing fractions 8 21 24 72 Schools Bk 1
Written Exercise
Adding two to three terms Mathematics
Solving mechanical and worded for Sec School
problems in Guyana Bk 1
8 Language of Description of Sets 1). Describing a set In Mathematics, a collection of well-defined objects is called Discussion on the: A Compl. Mths. Quiz
Sets 2). Describing and identifying a well-defined a set. Description of the sets Crse for Sec
set The objects are called elements or members of the set.The Method used to identify the Schools Bk 1 Oral questions
3). Defining Members/Elements of a set symbol for element is . elements of a set
4). Differentiating between  and  Description of set. Use of the symbols “” and Mathematics Written Exercise
5). Listing the elements of a set Definition of “members” and “elements” of a set. for Sec School
“”
When listing sets: in Guyana Bk 1
Specify elements of a given set
1. Insert a comma between one element and the next. by listing them.
2. An element is not repeated.
3. The elements are enclosed with a pair of curlybrackets. {1,
2, 3}
In a well-defined set, we must be able to identify or list all of
its members. E.g. :
(i) Set of all the letters of the English alphabet. =
a, b, c, d, e,…..y, z
(ii) Set of all even numbers between 0 and 13.
= 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Some sets have no elements E.g.
Days of the week that begins with the letter R.
= { } or 
9 Types of Sets 6). Recognizing finite and infinite sets A finite set is a set when all the elements can be listed. Listing elements of finite, Oral questions
7). Differentiating between finite and infinite e.g. Days of the week = {Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat} infinite, equal, equivalent, A Compl. Mths.
sets An infinite set is when all the elements cannot be listed. E. g. empty, disjoint and universal Crse for Sec Quiz
8). Describing and identifying equal and The set of odd numbers. sets. Schools Bk 1
equivalent sets = {1, 3, 5, 7, 9,…} Identify the various types of Written
9). Describing and identifying the empty (  ) Equal sets have the same number of elements that are sets. Mathematics exercises on
or { }and Universal identical. E. g. A = {2, 4, 6, 8}; B = { 6, 4, 8, 2} for Sec School types of sets.
A=B Describing the sets listed above in Guyana Bk 1
Sets
Equivalent sets have the same number of elements. E. g. P =
10). Describing and identifying disjoint sets
{3, 5, 7, 9}; Q = { b, c, d, e} Showing on diagrams the above
P Q sets
The empty set is a set with no elements and is represented by
{ or 
Disjoint sets have no common elements. E. g.
M = {1, 2, 3, 4, 5}; N = {7, 8, 9}

10 Subsets 1).Differentiating between a set and a subset of Subsets of a set, e.g. A = {a, b, c} Writing the subsets of A Compl. Mths. Write down all
Set Operations a set Subsets of A are: given sets. Crse for Sec the subsets of a
2). Listing/writing all subsets of a set {a, b, c}, {a}, {b}, {c}, {a, b}, {a, c}, {b, c}, { }. Observing the Schools Bk 1 given set
3). Identifying the common elements in two Common elements in two sets. difference
sets The symbol that represents the intersection of sets is  . between a set Mathematics Differentiate
4). Listing the elements of the intersection of The elements in the intersection of two sets are those elements and the subsets for Sec School between a set
two sets that can be found in both sets , e.g. of a set. in Guyana Bk 1 and subsets
5). Recognizing that the intersection of two S = {s, c, h, o, l} Showing on diagrams: of the set
disjoint sets is the empty set H = {h, o, l, y} common elements
6). Representing the Union of two or more sets S  H = {h, o, l} Listing the elements for the Quiz
7). Using the symbol of complement ( A  ) Joining two sets to form a new set is called Union of sets. intersection, union and
The symbol that represents the union of sets is  . complement of sets. Game
 and writing the complement of a set The elements of the union of two sets, e.g.
S = {s, c, h, o, l} Using the correct symbol for Written work
H = {h, o, l, y} intersection, union and
S  H = {c, h, l, o, s, y} complement
Complement of a set is those elements that are not found in
the given set.
U = { 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,7}
A = { 1, 3, 5, 7} A  = {2, 4, 6}

11 Venn Diagrams 1). Drawing a Venn Diagram to represent two Venn diagrams, e.g. Drawing Venn Diagrams A Compl. Mths.
given sets Crse for Sec Written work
Schools Bk 1
Games
2). Drawing a Venn Diagram showing disjoint Mathematics
and intersecting sets for Sec School
in Guyana Bk 1

A B A

12 Algebra 1 Addition of directed 1). Identifying absolute values of integers and When adding or subtracting two positive integers the answer 1. Adding and subtracting A Compl. Mths.
numbers characteristics of directed numbers is positive. E.g.: +5 + 3 = + 8 positive and negative integers. Crse for Sec Quiz
Subtraction of directed 2). Using the identity element for addition +10 + 5 = + 5 2. Adding and subtracting Schools Bk 1 Oral
numbers 3). Adding directed numbers When two negative integers are added or subtracted the negative and positive integers. Game
4). Subtracting directed numbers answer is negative. E.g.: -7 + (- 3) = - 10 Applying rules Mathematics
-8 - 5 = - 3 3. Identifying inverse (opposite) for Sec School Written work
When a negative and a positive integer are added the answer integers. in Guyana Bk 1
takes the sign of the absolute value of the greater number.
E.g.: 4. Recognizing that sum of an
-10 + +5 = -5 integer and its inverse is equal
+12 + - 6 = + 6 to zero.

Identity element for addition is zero. The sum of an integer 5. adding directed numbers in
and its inverse (opposite) is equal to zero. E.g.: -5 + 5 = 0 any order
13 Use of symbols 1). Using symbols to represent ideas Use of symbols. 1. Using concrete object to A Compl. Mths. Oral questions
Addition and 2). Expanding algebraic terms Functions, Constants, Variables and Coefficient. E.g.: 5b + 4 show addition of two like sets. Crse for Sec
subtraction of Algebraic 3). Identifying parts of a term: coefficient, where b is the variable, 5 is the coefficient and 4 is the E.g.: 3 pens + 2 pens = 5 pens Schools Bk 1 Written exercises
terms variable, index, constant constant. 3p + 2p = 5p where ‘p’
represents one pen Mathematics Quiz
4). Adding and subtracting like algebraic terms Function of variables and coefficient. E.g.: 5b indicates the Discussion on the value of p in for Sec School
number of b’s required where ‘b’ could vary in value. terms of its coefficient. in Guyana Bk 1 Games
Expand: 3a = a + a + a or 3 x a
5c = c + c +c +c + c or 5 x c 2. Discussion on the function of
Addition and subtraction of algebraic expression with like the terms in expression
terms. E.g.: a + 3a + 5a = 9a e.g. a + b + 6
Different coefficient and same variables
3. Discussion on the functions
Addition and subtraction of algebraic expression with like and of variables in an expression
unlike terms. E.g: a + b + b = a + 2b e.g. 4b + 3b + 1
 a + b + e + a + b = 2a + 2b + e 4. Using the examples of b = 4
x + 2y + y = x + 3y elements, explain the function
a – 6b – 2b = a – 8b of a co-coefficient and a
variable
5. Discussion on the expansion
of algebraic terms and vice
versa.
6. Discussion on the relationship
between an expanded and
contracted term
14 5). Multiplication and 1). Multiplying and dividing algebraic terms Multiplication of algebraic expressions with like variables, 1. Discussion on the steps to be A Compl. Mths. Oral questions
division of algebraic 2). Replacing variables with numeric value e.g.: a x a x a = a3, 2a x a x a = 2a3 , taken to multiply algebraic Crse for Sec
terms 3). Expressing verbal statements in algebraic 4b x 3b =12b2 expressions with like and unlike Schools Bk 1 Written exercises
6). Substitution terms Multiplication of algebraic expressions with unlike variables. variables.
e.g.: a x bc; 3b x 4c x 4c; 4x x 5y x 6c 2. Demonstration of division of Mathematics Quiz
Division of algebraic terms e.g.: x ÷ x = 1; a ÷ b = a/b terms by expanding them before for Sec School Games
Division of algebraic expression with unlike terms canceling. in Guyana Bk 1
e.g.: a ÷ 5b = 3. Demonstration of division of
Division of unlike terms by subtracting indices e.g.: unlike terms by subtracting
x3 ÷ x2 = x1 or x indices.
When variables are replaced with a numerical value, this is 4. Discussion on steps to be
called substitution. E.g.: when x = 2, find the value of 4x and taken when substituting
3x2. variables with numerical values.
4x = 4 x 2 = 8; 3 x2 = 3 x 2 x 2 = 12 5. determining value of an
expression by replacing
variables with numerical values

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REVIEW AND DO REMEDIAL WORK ON TOPICS/CONCEPTS BASED ON WEAKNESSES AND NEEDS OF STUDENTS

Note for all Teachers:

1. Use this termly schedule of topics, together with the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Guides.
2. The recommended texts: Mathematics for Secondary Schools in Guyana Book 1 and Mathematics for Secondary School Book 1 are not the only text you can use to give
students practice exercises.
3. Use any Mathematics textbook that is available to you and the students.
4. Seek out the topics with the appropriate content for the students to gain practice.
5. If teachers feel that their students are competent in the objectives specified for the given week, then they can move on or give students additional work on the objectives to test
their skills
 Ministry of Education
Secondary Sector
Mathematics
Grade 7
Easter Term Schedule of Topics
Week Topic Sub-topics Objectives Content Activities Resources Evaluation
Strategies
Conversion of verbal statements into symbolic expressions, Converting verbal statements A Compl. Mths.
1 Algebra 2 1). Verbal statements 1). Expressing verbal statements in algebraic e.g. if the length of a rectangle is x cm and the width is y cm, into symbolic expressions. Crse for Sec Oral questions
and symbolic terms then an expression for the perimeter of the rectangle can be: Encouraging students to practice Schools Bk 1
expressions 2). Simplifying algebraic expressions using the Perimeter = converting verbal statements into Written exercises
2). The distributive law distributive law (x + x + y + y ) cm = (2x + 2y) cm symbolic expressions Mathematics
= 2(x + y) cm Applying the distributive law to for Sec School Quiz
The distributive laws: simplify algebraic expressions, in Guyana Bk 1
(a  b) + (c  b) = b(a + c) e.g. (3  y) + (4  y) = y(3 + 4)
(a  b) - (c  b) = b(a - c) = 7y
Solve Simple equations in one unknown: e. g Solve simple equation by: A Compl. Mths. Oral questions
2 3). Equations 3). Identifying and balancing equations 5x = 15; 3y = 21 i) inspection Crse for Sec
4). Inequations 4). Using the symbols < and > m + 9 = 17; p – 5 = 13 Schools Bk 1 Written exercises
2m – 7 = 29 ii) balancing
5p + 9 = 36 Mathematics Worksheet
for Sec School
in Guyana Bk 1
5). Converting verbal statements to algebraic Use the symbols < and >to convert verbal statements into Converting verbal statements A Compl. Mths. Oral questions
3 5). Inequations expressions highlighting inequality algebraic expressions. e.g. If the length of a rectangle is b cm into algebraic expressions using Crse for Sec
and the width 4 cm less than the length, then the statement the inequality signs. Schools Bk 1 Written exercises
can be expressed by the inequation (b – 4) > b
Mathematics
Inequations, e.g. 12 >11 or 11 < 12.
for Sec School
in Guyana Bk 1
4 6). Indices 6). Identifying base and index of an expression 2 Use the laws of indices to: Quiz
Identify the base and index of an expression 3d :
7). Multiplying expressions of like terms and d is the base and 2 is the index.  Multiply
writing the answer using indices Write algebraic expressions in index form e. g. 3 x a x a x a Worksheet
8). Dividing terms with same base = 3a  Divide
Multiply expressions of like terms and write the answer using terms with the same base
indices Prepare worksheet with
5 x 5 x 5 x 5 = 51+1+1+1 = 54 problems on indices.
c x c2 x c2 = c2+2+2 = c6
2

95  93 = 95-3 = 92 Make and mount a chart with the

16g10  8g6 = 2g10-6 = 2g4 rules of indices.
 1) Identifying the four main Mathematical A Compl. Mths.
5 Geometry 1 1). Mathematical instruments and discussing the use of each Identify Mathematical instruments Display mathematical Crse for Sec
instruments instrument instruments Schools Bk 1 Scrap
2). Lines 2) Defining the terms: Geometry, point, line, Define the terms: Geometry, point, line, surface, solids book/dictionary
surface, solids Make a scrap book/dictionary Mathematics
3) Showing line segment as a set of points Name points and label line segments with mathematical terms for Sec School Worksheet
4) Naming points and labeling line segments identified. in Guyana Bk 1
5) Identifying and defining the types of lines Identify and define the types of lines Prepare worksheet on Quiz
6) Drawing, naming and comparing lines Draw, name and compare lines geometrical terms.
6 3). Angles 7) Identifying , drawing, naming and measuring Identify, draw, name and measure angles. Draw, name and measure angles . Written exercises
angles Classify angles according to size:
8) Estimating angles  Acute Classify angles according to size Practical
9) Classifying angles  Obtuse Make a table/chart to show same
10) Calculating angles  Reflex
 Right-angle Calculate angles from
 Straight worksheets
Calculate angles: Complementary and supplementary.
7 4). Polygons 11) Defining and recognizing polygons Define Polygons Add definitions to scrap A Compl. Mths. Scrap
12) Drawing and naming polygons A polygon can be defined as a plane shape bounded by line book/dictionary made in Crse for Sec book/dictionary
13) Classifying polygons segments. Polygons are classified into three types as follows: previous lesson. Schools Bk 1
Worksheet
Convex: Use worksheet to name and Mathematics
classify polygons. for Sec School Quiz
Each interior angle in a convex in Guyana Bk 1
polygon is less than 180°. Use solids to identify properties Oral questions

Regular: Use worksheet to calculate

interior angles of polygons.

A regular polygon has all its sides of equal length and all its
angles of equal size.

Re-entrant:

In a re-entrant polygon, one or more of its interior angles is

greater than 180° and less than 360°.

Drawing, naming and classifying polygons.

1. Triangle: is a polygon with three sides. Triangles are

classified as:
 Acute: All angles are acute; i.e. Each angle
is less than 900
 Obtuse: One angle is obtuse; i. e. the angle
is greater than 900 but less than 1800.
 Right-angled: One angle is a right angle; i.
 e. the angle is 900
 Scalene: All sides are unequal.
 Isosceles: Two sides are equal.
 Equilateral: All three sides are equal. Scrap
2. Quadrilateral: A polygon with four sides. book/dictionary
Quadrilaterals are classified as:
 Parallelogram: Opposite sides are parallel and Worksheet
equal.
 Square: A square is a parallelogram with Quiz
opposite sides parallel and equal. All four sides
are equal and each angle is a right angle.
 Rectangle: Opposite sides are parallel and equal.
Each angle is a right angle.
3. Pentagon: A polygon with five sides.
4. Hexagon:A polygon with six sides.
5. Heptagon: A polygon with seven sides
6. Octagon: A polygon with eight sides.
7. Nonagon: A polygon with nine sides.
8. Decagon: A polygon with ten sides.
9. Icosagon: A polygon with twenty sides.
6). Construction 14) Constructing angles Construct given angles: 600, 300, 900, 450, 1200. Use mathematical instruments to A Compl. Mths. Chart
8 15) Constructing triangles and rectangles Construct triangles and rectangles: construct triangles and Crse for Sec
Triangle: given two sides and an angle; three sides; three rectangles. Schools Bk 1 Worksheet
angles.
Rectangle: two sides; two sides and an angle. Mathematics
for Sec School Practical
in Guyana Bk 1
1. SI System of unit 1).Identifying SI units of length: mm, cm, m, Identify SI unit of measurement for length. Showing on chart the SI unit of A Compl. Mths.
9 Measurement 2. Perimeter of regular km, etc measurement for length. Crse for Sec Chart
1 shapes 2). Drawing regular and irregular shapes Draw regular and irregular shapes. Use graph paper to draw regular Schools Bk 1
3. Perimeter of irregular 3). Calculating the perimeter of regular and and irregular shapes. Worksheet
shapes irregular shapes Calculate perimeter of: regular, irregular and composite i. Measure to find the perimeter, Mathematics
4. Area of polygons 4). Calculating the area polygons– squares, shapes. ii. Use given measurements to for Sec School
rectangles, right-angled triangles, find perimeter. in Guyana Bk 1
parallelograms Calculate area of polygons. iii. Count the number of squares
within the shapes to find area.
iv. Use formula to find area of
given shapes
1. Percentage 1. Finding percentage of a given quantity Find percentage of given quantities. Make Ready Reckoner to find A Compl. Mths.
10 Computation 2. Average 2. Converting fractions to decimals to Convert fractions to decimals to percentage and vice versa percentage of given quantities. Crse for Sec Ready Reckoner
2 3. Ratio and Proportion percentage Express ratios and proportions as fractions and vice versa Calculate percentage of given Schools Bk 1
3. Identifying the symbol used for ratio and Problem solving using ratio and proportion quantity. Chart
proportion Express fractions to decimals to Mathematics
4. Expressing ratios and proportions as percentages and vice versa. for Sec School Worksheet
fractions and vice versa Find average of given data Make charts to show fractions, in Guyana Bk 1
5. Finding the average of given data decimals and percentages.
11 Consumer 1. Profit 1). Determining the unit price of a given item Find cost price and selling price Use news paper clippings, Oral
Arithmetic 2. Loss 2). Comparing prices for similar items posters, etc to develop and solve
3). Finding cost price, selling price Find profit or loss problems on consumer Written
4). Finding Profit or Loss arithmetic – cost price, selling
price, profit, loss Clippings

C.P = Profit – Selling Price

S.P = Profit – Cost Price
Profit = S.P – C.P
Loss = C.P – S.P
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EASTER TERM EXAMINATIONS
EASTER TERM EXAMINATIONS AND
13 REMEDIAL WORK ON WEAK AREAS IDENTIFIED FROM MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION

Note for all Teachers:

1. Use this termly schedule of topics, together with the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Guides.
2. The recommended texts: Mathematics for Secondary Schools in Guyana Book 1 and Mathematics for Secondary School Book 1 are not the only text you can use to give
students practice exercises.
3. Use any Mathematics textbook that is available to you and the students.
4. Seek out the topics with the appropriate content for the students to gain practice.
5. If teachers feel that their students are competent in the objectives specified for the given week, then they can move on or give students additional work on the objectives to test
their skills
 Ministry of Education
Secondary Sector
Mathematics
Grade 7
August Term Schedule of Topics
Week Topic Sub-topics Objectives Content Activities Resources Evaluation Strate

1 Geometry 2 1. Common solids 1) Identify common solids and define same Solid figures are three-dimensional. Gather and identify common A Compl. Mths.
2) Draw nets of cubes, cuboids and cylinders, Types of common solids: solids. Crse for Sec
prisms, pyramids and cone. Prism: A prism is a figure made of two parallel faces that are Make nets and paste to form Schools Bk 1 Oral
3) Use nets of cubes, cuboids, cylinders, polygons of the same shape and sides that are parallelograms. solids questioning
prisms, pyramids and cone to make solids. List the properties of common Mathematics
4) Examine solids to identify properties and Cuboid:A cuboid is a prism with rectangular faces. solids for Sec School Written
classify solids.  It has six flat sides and all angles are right angles. in Guyana Bk 1 exercises
 All of its faces are rectangles. Prepare a chart to show the names
 It is also a prism because it has the same cross- of the solids and their properties. Chart
section along a length.
Models
 In fact it is a rectangular prism.
Cube:A cube is a prism with squares for sides and faces. Cub
 It has 6 Faces. oid
 Each face has 4 edges, and is actually a square.
 It has 12 Edges. Cone
 It has 8 Vertices (corner points) and at each vertex 3
edges meet.

Cylinder:A cylinder has two equal circular bases that are Cub
parallel.
 It has a flat base and a flat top
 The base is the same as the top, and also in-between
 It has one curved side
 Because it has a curved surface it is not a
polyhedron.
Pyramid: A figure with a base that is a polygon and Cylinder
triangular sides.
Triangular Pyramid:

 It has 4 Faces
 The 3 Side Faces are Triangles
 The Base is also a Triangle
 It has 4 Vertices (corner points)
 It has 6 Edges
 It is also a Tetrahedron
 Square Pyramid: Triangular Prism

 It has 5 Faces
 The 4 Side Faces are Triangles
 The Base is a Square
 It has 5 Vertices (corner points)
 It has 8 Edges

Cone:A cone has a circular base connected to a vertex.:

 It has a flat base
 It has one curved side
Because it has a curved surface it is not a polyhedron.

Sphere:A figure with a curved surface in which all points on

the surface are equal distance from the centre.

 It is perfectly symmetrical
 It has no edges or vertices (corners)
 It is not a polyhedron
 All points on the surface are the same distance from
the centre

2 Measurement 1. Volume 1) Calculating the volume of cubes and Calculate volume of right prisms A Compl. Mths.
2 2. Mass cuboids Use prepared worksheets to solve Crse for Sec Nets
2) Calculating the volumes of simple right Estimate mass problems on volume of prisms Schools Bk 1
prisms and finding mass of objects Worksheets
3) Estimating the mass of an object Calculate mass Mathematics
4) Measuring and calculating mass for Sec School Mobiles
in Guyana Bk1
3 3. Temperature 5) Reading and writing temperature in SI unit Read and write temperature in SI units Make a table to show the unit of A Compl. Mths.
4. Time 6) Reading and writing time using the 12 and Read and write time using the 12-hour and 24-hour clocks measurement Crse for Sec
24-hour clock Solve worded problems on time measurement Make clocks and use same to find Schools Bk 1 Models
7) Using units of time measurement to solve time
problems Solve problems involving time Mathematics Quiz
for Sec School
in Guyana Bk1 Written
Relations 1. Relations 1). Recognizing the domain is the object of a Arrow diagrams. Listing the members of the A Compl. Mths. Oral
4 relation The objects and image in any particular relation can be shown domain for a set of ordered pairs. Crse for Sec
2). Recognizing the range is the image set of a on an arrow diagram. Listing the members of the range Schools Bk 1 Written
relation The arrow always leaves the object in the domain and points for a set of ordered pairs.
to the Mathematics Worksheet
image in the range for Sec School
in Guyana Bk 1
5 2. Arrow diagrams 3). Using arrow diagram to show relationships Types of relations: Listing all the ordered pairs Oral
4). Identifying that the object and the image  One-to-one - each object has only one image. shown on an arrow diagram. questioning
form the components of the ordered pairs.  Many-to-one - two or more objects have the same Writing sets of ordered pairs that
image. satisfy given relations. Written
 One-to-many - one object has more than one image. Writing the rule of a relation. exercises
 Many-to-many - one object has more than one Diagrams
image and also two or more objects Worksheet
3. Ordered pairs 5). Stating ordered pairs from arrow diagrams The co-ordinate plane is sometimes called a rectangular grid. Showing on chart: A Compl. Mths.
6 4. Coordinates and nets Drawing a number line using 0 and positive integers from 1 to X = {-6, -5, -4, …4, 5, 6} and Crse for Sec Quiz
6). Plotting points 6 and negative integers from –1 to 6. Y = {-6, -5, -4, … 4, 5, 6}. Schools Bk 1
7). Reading ordered pairs of coordinates Up turning the paper and drawing another number line Pointing out that the elements of Oral
intersecting the first at right angles and using 0 and the X are called the x-co-ordinates Mathematics questioning
positive integers from 1 to 6 and from –1 to –6. 0 remains at and the elements of Y are called for Sec School
the same point. the y-co-ordinates. in Guyana Bk 1 Written
When the two lines come together this way they form a co- The point at which the x and y are exercises
ordinate plane. both 0 is called the origin.
x-co-ordinates, y-co-ordinates, origin. Guiding students in plotting
Points on a co-ordinate plane, e.g. (2, 3) (0,0) points on a co-ordinate plane.
Guiding students in locating
given points on a co-ordinate
plane
7 5. Graphs 8). Plotting and connecting points Graph of a relation represented by ordered pairs. Small group activities: Oral
 plotting ordered pairs of
the given relation on a Written
co-ordinate plane.
 joining the points
corresponding to each ordered
pair.
8 Statistics 1. Pictograph 1). Collecting information Pictographs: an attractive way of presenting numerical Using chart to show examples of A Compl. Mths. Chart
2. Pie Chart 2). Recording information accurately information. The pictures give a quick and easy meaning to pictographs. Crse for Sec
3). Reporting and analyzing information from statistical data Guiding students in constructing Schools Bk 1 Written
Pictographs and Pie Charts Construction of pictographs. pictographs to illustrate given exercises
4). Using the appropriate instrument to Interpretation of pictographs. information. Mathematics
construct the charts Interpreting the information for Sec School
 Pie Chart: a circle graph in which sections of the circle illustrated on a pictograph. in Guyana Bk 1
represent fractions, degrees, percentages. Discussing information illustrated Diagrams
Construction of pie charts. on pictographs.
Interpretation of pie charts. Written
Using chart to show examples of
pie charts. Oral

Calculating each section of the

circle in degrees or percentages
from given information.
Representing the information on
the circle.
Interpreting information
represented on pie charts.
9 3. Bar Chart 1). Collecting information Bar Charts Guiding students in constructing A Compl. Mths. Chart
2). Recording information accurately Another way of displaying information is on a bar chart. bar charts to illustrate given Crse for Sec
3). Reporting and analyzing information from A bar chart has a heading. information. Schools Bk 1 Oral
Bar Charts A scale is usually on the vertical axis. The bars do not touch. Interpreting bar charts. questioning
4). Using the appropriate instrument to The length of the bars represents numerical information. Discussing information illustrated Mathematics
construct the charts Construction of bar charts. on bar charts. for Sec School Written
Interpretation of bar charts. Using chart to show examples of in Guyana Bk 1 exercises
bar charts.
10 ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS
11 ANNUAL EXAMINATIONS AND
REMEDIAL WORK ON WEAK AREAS IDENTIFIED FROM MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION
Note for all Teachers:
1. Use this termly schedule of topics, together with the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum Guides.
2. The recommended texts: Mathematics for Secondary Schools in Guyana Book 1 and Mathematics for Secondary School Book 1 are not the only text you can use to give
students practice exercises.
3. Use any Mathematics textbook that is available to you and the students.
4. Seek out the topics with the appropriate content for the students to gain practice.
5. If teachers feel that their students are competent in the objectives specified for the given week, then they can move on or give students additional work on the objectives to test
their skills