New general mathematics for ss1
Here are some topics and notes on General Mathematics for SS1 students:
Topic 1: Number Systems
- Natural Numbers: 1, 2, 3,...
- Whole Numbers: 0, 1, 2, 3,...
- Integers:..., -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3,...
- Rational Numbers: fractions and decimals
- Irrational Numbers: numbers that cannot be expressed as a finite decimal or fraction
Topic 2: Fractions
- Definition of a fraction: a part of a whole
- Types of fractions: proper, improper, mixed
- Operations with fractions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Simplifying fractions: reducing fractions to their simplest form
Topic 3: Decimals
- Definition of a decimal: a way of writing fractions with a denominator of 10 or 100
- Operations with decimals: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
- Converting fractions to decimals: dividing the numerator by the denominator
Topic 4: Percentages
- Definition of a percentage: a way of expressing a value as a fraction of 100
- Calculating percentages: finding a percentage of a value
- Solving percentage problems: finding the value of a percentage of a value
Topic 5: Ratios and Proportions
- Definition of a ratio: a comparison of two quantities
- Types of ratios: equivalent, equivalent proportions
- Solving ratio problems: finding the value of a ratio
- Solving proportion problems: finding the value of a proportion
Topic 6: Algebra
- Introduction to algebra: solving linear equations and inequalities
- Solving linear equations: using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Solving linear inequalities: using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Topic 7: Graphs
- Introduction to graphs: plotting points on a coordinate plane
- Types of graphs: linear, quadratic, exponential
- Interpreting graphs: finding the equation of a line or curve
Topic 8: Statistics
- Introduction to statistics: collecting and analyzing data
- Types of data: qualitative, quantitative
- Measures of central tendency: mean, median, mode
- Measures of variation: range, interquartile range
Topic 9: Geometry
- Introduction to geometry: points, lines, angles, and shapes
- Types of angles: acute, obtuse, right, straight
- Properties of shapes: congruent, similar, equal
- Solving geometry problems: finding the perimeter, area, and volume of shapes
Topic 10: Measurement
- Introduction to measurement: units of measurement, conversion between units
- Types of measurement: length, mass, capacity, time
- Solving measurement problems: converting between units, finding the perimeter, area, and volume of shapes
These are just some of the topics and notes that you may cover in General Mathematics for SS1. It's always a good idea to review your notes and textbook regularly to ensure that you understand the material.