Basic Mathematics Form Four Necta Format for Certificate of Secondary Education Examination(CSEE)
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This reviewed format focuses on competencies rather than content only. One remarkable feature in this revised format is that the topic on Kinematics has been omitted and a topic on Accounts has been introduced.
- GENERAL OBJECTIVES
The general objectives of the Basic Mathematics examination are to test whether
- Mathematical competencies among candidates in solving practical problems in daily life have been developed.
- Mathematical concepts can be applied by candidates in interpreting situations at local and global levels.
- Candidates are able to use mathematical knowledge, techniques, and life skills for studying mathematics and related subjects.
- Candidates have been adequately prepared for higher studies.
- GENERAL COMPETENCES
The general competencies tested in the Basic Mathematics examination will include the candidates’ ability to:
- think critically and logically in interpreting and solving problems.
- use mathematical language in explaining and clarifying mathematical ideas.
- apply mathematical knowledge and techniques in other fields.
4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC
There will be one (1) paper of three (3) hours duration. The paper will consist of sections A and B. Section A will comprise ten (10) short answer questions carrying six (6) marks each. Section B will comprise six (6) long answer questions carrying ten (10) marks each. Candidates will be required to answer ALL questions in section A and four (4) from section B. In this section, candidates will be required to clearly show all workings.
- EXAMINATION CONTENT
- Numbers/Fractions, Decimals and Percentages/Approximations
- Exponents/Radicals/Logarithms
- Algebra / Sets
- Coordinate Geometry / Vectors
- Geometry / Perimeter and Areas / Congruence and Similarities
- Units / Rates and Variations
- Ratio, Profit and Loss
- Sequences and Series
- Trigonometry / Pythagoras Theorem
- Quadratic Equations
- Linear Programming
- Statistics
- Three Dimensional Figures/Circles/The Earth as a Sphere
- Accounts
- Matrices/ Transformations
- Probability/Relations/Functions