FORM 5 ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS YEARLY PLAN

Learning Area : CHAPTER 1 Progressions

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note
1 1. Understand and use the concept 1.1 Identify characteristics of arithmetic progressions. Begin with sequences to
of arithmetic progression. introduces arithmetic and
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1.2 Determine whether a given sequence is an arithmetic geometric progressions.
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progression.
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Suggested Teaching and Include examples in algebraic
1.3 Determine by using formula:
Learning Activities form

Use examples from real-life

a) specific terms in arithmetic progressions;
situations, scientific or graphing
b) the number of terms in arithmetic progressions.
calculators and computer software to
explore arithmetic progressions 1.4 Find:
2 a) the sum of the first n terms of arithmetic progressions.
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b) the sum of a specific number of consecutive terms of
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arithmetic progressions. T n = S n S n 1
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c) the value of n, given the sum of the first n terms of
arithmetic progressions.
Include problems involving real-
1.5 Solve problems involving arithmetic progressions. life situations.

3 2. Understand and use the concept 2.1 Identify characteristics of geometric progressions. Include examples in
of geometric progression. algebraic form.
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progression.
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 2.3 Determine by using formula:
a) specific terms in geometric progression,
b) the number of terms in geometric progressions.
2.4 Find:
a) the sum of the first n terms of geometric progressions;
b) the sum of a specific number of consecutive terms of
geometric progressions.
c) the value of n, given the sum of the first n terms of
geometric progressions.

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note

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 Discuss :

4 2.5 Find: As n   , r n  0 then

a
22/01/18 a) the sum to infinity of geometric progressions s  .
1 r
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b) the first term or common ratio, given the sum to infinity of
26/01/18 S  read as “ sum to
geometric progressions.
infinity”. Include recurring
decimals. Limit to2 recurring
digits such as 0.333…,
0.151515 …

Exclude :
a) combination of
arithmetic
progressions and
2.6 Solve problems involving geometric progressions. geometric
progressions.
b) cumulative sequences
such as, (1), (2,3),
(4,5,6), (7,8,9,10),…

Learning Area :CHAPTER 2 Linear Law

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note
1. Understand and use the concept 1.1 Draw lines of best fit by inspection of given data. Limit data to linear relation
of lines of best fit. between two variables.
5 1.2 Write equation for lines of best fit..

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29/01/18 1.3 Determine values of variables from:
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Suggested Teaching and a) lines of best fit;
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b) equations of lines of best fit.
Use examples from real-life situations
to introduce the concept of linear law.

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note

6 2. Apply linear law to non-linear 2.1 Reduce non-linear relations to linear form.
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2.2 Determine values of constants of non-linear relations given:
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a) lines of best fit
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b) data
2.3 Obtain information from:
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a) lines of best fit

12/02/18 b) equations of lines of best fit.

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Learning Area : CHAPTER 3 : Integration

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note
1. Understand and use the concept Determine integrals by reversing differentiation. Emphasise constant of
of indefinite integral. integration.
n
9 Determine integrals of ax , where a is a constant and n is an
19/02/18 integer, n   1 .  y dx read as “integration of
y with respect to x ”
– Suggested Teaching and Determine integrals of algebraic expressions.
learning Activities
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Find constant of integration, c , in indefinite integrals.
Use computer software such as
Geometer’s Sketchpad to explore the Determine equations of curves from functions of gradients.
concept of integration.
Determine by substitution the integrals of the form ax  b  , Limit integration of u n dx ,
n

where a and b are constants, n is an integer and n   1 .


where u  ax  b

2. Understand and use the concept 2.1 Find definite integrals of algebraic expressions. Include
of definite integral. b b

 k f xdx  k  f xdx
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Suggested Teaching and
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learning Activities
– b a

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Use scientific or graphing calculators
 f x dx    f x dx
to explore the concept of definite
a b
integrals.

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Use computer software and graphing
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calculators to explore areas under
curves and the significance of positive 2.2 Find areas under curves as the limit of a sum of areas.
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 Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note
09/03/18 and negative values of areas. Limit to one curve

2.3 Determine areas under curve using formula.

Use dynamics computer software to 2.4 Find volume of revolutions when region bounded by a curve is Derivation of formulae not
explore volumes of revolutions. rotated completely about the required.

a) x-axis
b) y-axis
as the limit of a sum of volumes
2.5 Determine volumes of revolutions using formula.
Limit volumes of revolution

about the x-axis or y-axis

Learning Area : CHAPTER 4 : Vectors

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note

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 12 1. Understand and use the concept 1.1 Differentiate between and scalar quantities. Use notations :
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Vector : a, AB, a, AB
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1.2 Draw and label directed line segments to represent vectors.
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Suggested Teaching and
Magnitude :
learning Activities
a , AB ,│a│, │AB│

Use examples from real-life situations

and dynamic computer software such
as Geometer’s sketchpad to explore Zero vector : 0
13 vectors. 1.3 Determine the magnitude and direction of vectors represented
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by directed line segments.
Emphasize that a zero vector
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has a magnitude of zero.
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Emphasize negative vector:

1.4 Determine whether two vectors are equal.  AB  BA

Include negative scalar

1.5 Multiply vectors by scalar.

Include :
1.6 Determine whether two vectors are parallel. a) Collinear points

b) Non-parallel non-zero
vectors.

Emphasize:

a and b are not parallel and

If
ha  k b , then h=k=0

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Learning Area : CHAPTER 5 : Trigonometric Functions
Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note
14 1. Understand the concept of 1.1 Represent in a Cartesian plane, angles greater than 360˚ or 2 
09/04/18 positive and negative angles radians for:
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measured in degrees and radians.
a) positive angles
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b) negative angles.
Suggested Teaching and
learning Activities
• Use dynamic computer software
such as Geometer’s Sketchpad to
explore angles in Cartesian plane.

2. Understand and use the six 2.1 Define sine, cosine and tangent of any angle in a Cartesian Use unit circle to determine
trigonometric functions of any plane. the sign of trigonometric
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angle. ratios.
2.2 Define cotangent, secant and cosecant of any angle in a
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Cartesian plane.
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Suggested Teaching and 2.3 Find values of the six trigonometric functions of any angle. Emphasise:
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learning Activities
2.4 Solve trigonometric equations. Sin  = cos (90 - )
• Use dynamic computer software to
explore trigonometric functions in Cos  = sin (90˚- )
degrees and radians.
Tan  = cot (90˚- )

• Use scientific or graphing Cosec  = sec (90˚- )

calculators to explore trigonometric
functions of any angle. Sec  = cosec (90˚- )
Cot  = tan (90˚- )

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 Emphasise the use of
triangles to find
trigonometric ratios for
special angles 30˚, 45˚ and
60˚.

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note

3. Understand and use graphs of 3.1 Draw and sketch graphs of trigonometric functions: Use angles in
sine, cosine and tangent
a) y = c + a sin bx, a) degrees
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23/04/18 b) y = c + a cos bx, b) radians, in terms of
.
– c) y = c + a tan bx,
Suggested Teaching and
27/04/18 learning Activities where a, b and c are constants and b>0.
Emphasise the characteristics
of sine, cosine and tangent
• Use examples from real-life
3.2 Determine the number of solutions to a trigonometric equation graphs. Include
situations to introduce graphs of
trigonometric functions. using sketched graphs. trigonometric functions
involving modulus.
• Use graphing calculators and
dynamic computer software such as
Geometer’s Sketchpad to explore 3.3 Solve trigonometric equations using drawn graphs.

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 graphs of trigonometric functions. Exclude combinations of
trigonometric functions.

17 4. Understand and use basic 4.1 Prove basic identities: Basic identities are also
identities. known as Pythagorean
30/04/18 a) sin2 A + cos2 A = 1
identities.
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b) 1 + tan2 A = sec2 A
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c) 1 + cot2 A = cosec2 A
learning Activities
• Use scientific or graphing calculators Include learning outcomes
and dynamic computer software such 2.1 and 2.2.
4.2 Prove trigonometric identities using basic identities.
as Geometer’s Sketchpad to explore
18 basic identities,
07/05/18 5. Understand and use addition 4.3 Solve trigonometric equations using basic identities.
– formulae and double-angle
formulae.
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Derivation of addition
5.1 Prove trigonometric identities using addition formulae for sin
formulae not required.
(A ± B), cos (A ± B) and tan (A ± B).
Suggested Teaching and
learning Activities
Discuss half-angle formulae.
• Use dynamic computer software 5.2 Derive double-angle formulae for sin 2A, cos 2A and tan 2A.

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 such as Geometer’s sketchpad to
explore addition formulae and double-
angle formulae.
Learning Area : CHAPTER 6 : Permutations and Combinations
Week Learning Objectives
19 1. Understand and use the concept
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– using numerical
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Suggested Teaching and
learning Activities
 Use manipulative materials to
explore multiplication rule
 Use real-life situations and
computer software such as
spreadsheet to explore
permutations
5.3 Prove trigonometric identities using addition formulae and/or Exclude
double-angle formulae.
A cosx + b sinx = c, where
c ≠ 0.
5.4 Solve trigonometric equations.
Learning Outcomes Points to note
For this topic:
a) Introduce to concept by
examples.
b) Calculators should only
1.1. Determine the total number of ways to perform successive be used after students
events using multiplication rule. have understood the
concept
1.2 Determine the number of permutations of n different objects.
Limit to 3 events.
Exclude cases involving
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1.3 Determine the number of permutations of n different identical objects.
objects taken r at a time.

Explain the concept of

1.4 Determine the number of permutations of n different
permutations by listing all
objects for given conditions
possible arrangements.

Include notation:
1.5 Determine the number of permutations of n different
objects taken r at a time for given conditions a) n! = n( n -1)(n -
2)…(3)(2)(1)

b) 0! = 1
n ! read as “ n factorial”.

Exclude cases involving

arrangement of objects in a
circle

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 Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note

2. Understand and use the concept 2.1. Determine the number of combinations of r objects chosen Explain the concept of
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of combination. from n different objects. combinations by listing all
21/05/18 possible selections.
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25/05/18 Suggested Teaching and 2.2. Determine the number of combinations of r objects chosen
learning Activities from n different objects for given conditions. Use examples to illustrate
Explore combinations using real- n
Pr
life situations and computer
n
Cr 
r!
software

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Learning Area : CHAPTER 7 : Probability

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note
1. Understand and use the concept 1.1 Describe the sample space of an experiment. Use set notations.
of probability.
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25/06/18 1.2 Determine the number of outcomes of an event.

– Suggested Teaching and
learning Activities
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Use real-life situations to introduce
1.3 Determine the probability of an event.
Discuss:
probability.

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Week Learning Objectives
Use manipulative materials, computer
software, and scientific or graphing
calculators to explore the concept of
probability.
2. Understand and use the concept
of probability of mutually
exclusive events.
Suggested Teaching and
learning Activities
Use manipulative materials and
graphing calculators to explore the
concept of probability of mutually
exclusive events.
Use computer software to simulate
experiments involving probability
Learning Outcomes Points to note
a) classical probability
(theoretical probability)
1.4 Determine the probability of two events:
b) subjective probability
a) A or B occurring
c) relative frequency
b) A and B occurring. probability
(experimental
probability).
Emphasize:
Only classical probability is
used to solve problems.
Emphasize:
P(A  B)= P(A) + P (B) –
P(A  B)
Using Venn diagrams.
2.1 Determine whether two events are mutually exclusive. Include events that are mutually
exclusive and exhaustive.
2.2 Determine the probability of two or more events that are Limit to three mutually exclusive
mutually exclusive. events.
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Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note
of mutually exclusive events.

3. Understand and use the concept 3.1 Determine whether two events are independent. Include three diagrams.
of probability of independent
events.
3.2 Determine the probability of two independent events.
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02/07/18 Suggested Teaching and

– learning Activities 3.3 Determine the probability of three independent events.
06/07/18 Use manipulative materials and
graphing calculators to explore the
concept of probability of
independent events.

Use computer software to simulate

experiments involving probability
of independent events.

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 Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note

Learning Area : CHAPTER 8 : PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note

25 1. Understand and use the concept 1.1 List all possible values of a discrete variable.. Include the characteristics of
of binomial distribution. Bernoulli trials
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1.2 Determine the probability of an event in a binomial
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distribution. For learning outcomes 1.2 and
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Suggested Teaching and 1.4,derivation of formulae not
1.3 Plot binomial distribution graphs
learning Activities required.

Use real-life situations to introduce

1.4 Determine mean ,variance and standard deviation of a
the concept of binomial distribution.
binomial distribution.
1.5 Solve problems involving binomial distributions.

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 2. Understand and use the concept
of normal distribution.
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– Suggested Teaching and
learning Activities
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Use real-life situations and computer
software such as statistical packages
to explore the concept of normal
distributions.
2.1 Describle continuous random variables using set notations. Discuss characteristics of:
(a) normal distribution graphs
2.2 Find probability of z-values for standard normal distribution.
(b) standard normal distribution
2.3 Convert random variable of normal distributuins,X,to
graphs.
standardized variable,Z
2.4 Represent probability of an event using set notation.
Z is called standardized
2.5 Determine probability of an event variable.
2.6 Solve problems involving normal distributions
Integration of normal
distribution to determine
probability is not required.

Learning Area : CHAPTER 9 Motion Along A Straight Line

Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note

1. Understand and use the concept of Emphasise the use of the

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following symbols:
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displacement.

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s= displacement
27/07/18 Suggested Teaching and learning
Activities v= velocity

Use examples from real-life a= acceleration

situations, scientific or graphing
calculators and computer software to t = time
explore displacement.

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Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note
where s, v and a are functions
of time

Emphasise the difference

between displacement and
28 distance.

30/07/18 1.1 Identify direction of displacement of a particle from fixed point.

– Discuss positive, negative and
zero displacements.
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1.2 Determine displacement of a particle from a fixed point.

Include the use of number line.

1.3 Determine the total distance traveled by a particle over a time

interval using graphical method.

2. Understand and use the concept of 2.1 Determine velocity function of a particle by differentiation. Emphasise velocity as the rate
of change of displacement.
velocity.
29 Include graphs of velocity
functions.
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Suggested Teaching and learning
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Activities
10/08/18 Discuss:
Use examples from real-life
situations, scientific or graphing 2.2 Determine instantaneous velocity of a particle. a) uniform velocity
calculators and computer software to
explore the concept of velocity. b) zero instantaneous velocity

c) positive velocity

d) negative velocity

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Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note

3. Understand and use the concept of 3.1 Determine acceleration function of a particle by differentiation. Emphasise acceleration as the
rate of change of velocity.
acceleration

3.2 Determine instantaneous acceleration of a particle.

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Activities
13/08/18
– Use examples from real-life
situations, scientific or graphing
17/08/18 calculators and computer software to
explore the concept of acceleration.
Discuss:
3.3 Determine instantaneous velocity of a particle from acceleration
a) uniform acceleration
function by integration.
b) zero acceleration
c) positive acceleration
3.4 Determine displacement of particle from acceleration function by
d) negative acceleration
integration.

3.5 Solve problems involving motion along a straight line.

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Learning Area CHAPTER 10 : LINEAR PROGRAMMING
Week Learning Objectives Learning Outcomes Points to note
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1. Understand and use the concept 1.1 Identify and shade the region on the graph that satisfies a Emphasise the use of solid
– lines and dashed lines.
of graphs of linear inequalities.
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linear inequality.

Suggested Teaching and

1.2 Find the linear inequality that defines a shaded region.
learning Activities
Use examples from real-life
situations, graphing calculators and
Limit to regions defined by a
1.3 Shade region on the graph that satisfies several linear maximum of 3 linear
dynamic computer software such as
Geometer’s Sketchpad to explore inequalities. inequalities (not including
linear programming. the x-axis and y-axis)

1.4 Find linear inequalities that define a shaded region.

32 2. Understand and use the concept 2.1 Solve problems related to linear programming by:
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of linear programming.
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a) writing linear inequalities and equations describing a
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situation.

b) shading the region of feasible solutions. Optimum values refer to

maximum or minimum
value.
c) determining and drawing the objective function

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 ax + by = k where a, b and k are constants.
Include the use of vertices to
find the optimum value.
d) determining graphically the optimum value of the
objective function.

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ICC PROGRAMME
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