Basic 8 Mathematics

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About Course

This Basic 8 Mathematics course helps learners strengthen their number, algebra, geometry, measurement, data and probability skills. It uses simple explanations, worked examples, diagrams and practical activities to make challenging ideas easier to understand. Learners will develop problem-solving, reasoning and calculation skills while preparing confidently for classroom assessments and the BECE.

What Will You Learn?

  • Work confidently with large numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios and indices.
  • simplify algebraic expressions, solve inequalities and draw linear graphs.
  • Apply angles, constructions, circles, Pythagoras and trigonometry to practical problems.
  • Work with vectors, rotations, coordinates and geometric shapes.
  • Collect, present and interpret data and calculate probabilities.

Course Content

Unit 1: Large Numbers, Approximation and Sets

  • Lesson 1: Reading and Writing Very Large Numbers
  • Lesson 2: Comparing and Ordering Large Numbers
  • Lesson 3: Standard Form
  • 4. Decimal Places and Significant Figures
  • Lesson 5: Approximation in Everyday Problems
  • 6. Perfect Squares and Square Roots
  • Lesson 7: Sets, Factors and Multiples
  • 8. Union and Intersection of Sets

Unit 2: Number Operations and Indices

Unit 3: Fractions, Decimals and Percentages.

Unit 4: Ratio, Rate and Proportion.

Unit 5: Patterns, Relations and Linear Graphs

Unit 6: Algebraic Expressions and Factorisation.

Unit 7: Linear Inequalities

Unit 7: Linear Inequalities

Unit 8: Angles, Polygons and Geometric Constructions.

Unit 9: Circles, Pythagoras and Trigonometry

Unit 10: Vectors, Rotation and Congruence.

Unit 11: Data Handling and Probability.