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SS 1 Mathematics Revision : First & Second Term
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Revision – First & Second Term

Mathematics SS 1 Third Term
📌 Welcome to Your Combined Revision!

This comprehensive revision covers all the key topics from both First and Second Terms. Use this to:

  • Review key concepts from both terms
  • Refresh your memory before starting Third Term
  • Practice with revision questions
  • Identify areas that need more attention

First Term Topics Overview

Week Topic Key Concepts
1 Number Bases I Definition, binary, octal, decimal, hexadecimal; place value; conversion to base 10
2 Number Bases II Conversion from base 10; addition, subtraction, multiplication in bases
3 Modular Arithmetic Modulo, congruence, addition, subtraction, multiplication
4 Indices I Laws of indices (multiplication, division, power of power, zero index)
5 Indices II Negative indices, fractional indices, solving equations with indices
6 Logarithms I Definition, laws of logarithms (product, quotient, power, change of base)
7 Logarithms II Characteristic and mantissa, calculations with logarithms, antilogarithms
8 Surds I Definition, simplification, addition and subtraction
9 Surds II Multiplication, division, rationalising the denominator, surd equations

Second Term Topics Overview

Week Topic Key Concepts
1 Revision of First Term Review of First Term concepts
2 Sets I Definition, elements, methods, types, cardinality, subsets
3 Sets II Union, intersection, difference, complement
4 Sets III – Venn Diagrams Two-set and three-set diagrams, word problems, inclusion-exclusion
5 Algebraic Expressions Variables, coefficients, constants, like terms, expansion, substitution
6 Linear Equations Solving equations with variables, brackets, fractions, word problems
7 Simultaneous Equations Elimination, substitution, graphical methods; word problems
8 Quadratic Equations I Factorization method, difference of two squares
9 Quadratic Equations II Completing the square, quadratic formula, discriminant
First & Second Term Topics – Summary

Key Formulas – First Term

Topic Formula Variables
Number Bases N = dₙ×bⁿ + ... + d₀×b⁰ b = base
Modular Arithmetic a ≡ b (mod m) if m|(a−b) m = modulus
Indices aᵐ × aⁿ = aᵐ⁺ⁿ a = base
Negative Index a⁻ⁿ = 1/aⁿ n = positive integer
Fractional Index a¹/ⁿ = ⁿ√a n = root
Logarithms logₐ b = c ⇔ aᶜ = b a = base
Log Product logₐ (xy) = logₐ x + logₐ y a = base
Surds √(a×b) = √a × √b a, b ≥ 0

Key Formulas – Second Term

Topic Formula Variables
Sets – Subsets Number of subsets = 2ⁿ n = number of elements
Sets – Union n(A∪B) = n(A) + n(B) − n(A∩B) A, B = sets
Sets – Inclusion-Exclusion (3) n(A∪B∪C) = n(A) + n(B) + n(C) − n(A∩B) − n(A∩C) − n(B∩C) + n(A∩B∩C) A, B, C = sets
Algebra – Expansion a(b + c) = ab + ac a, b, c = constants/variables
Algebra – Double Brackets (a + b)(c + d) = ac + ad + bc + bd a, b, c, d = constants/variables
Algebra – Difference of Squares (a + b)(a − b) = a² − b² a, b = constants/variables
Algebra – Perfect Square (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b² a, b = constants/variables
Quadratic – Formula x = [−b ± √(b² − 4ac)] / 2a a, b, c from ax² + bx + c = 0
Quadratic – Discriminant Δ = b² − 4ac a, b, c from ax² + bx + c = 0

Revision Questions

Test your understanding of all topics from First and Second Term:

Section A: Multiple Choice (Choose the correct option)

  1. Convert 1101₂ to base 10.
    A) 11 B) 13 C) 15 D) 17
  2. If A = {1, 2, 3, 4} and B = {3, 4, 5, 6}, find A ∪ B.
    A) {1,2,3,4,5,6} B) {3,4} C) {1,2,5,6} D) {1,2,3,4}
  3. Simplify: 3x + 5x − 2x
    A) 6x B) 8x C) 10x D) 4x
  4. Evaluate: 7 + 8 (mod 6)
    A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
  5. Simplify: 2³ × 2⁵
    A) 2⁸ B) 2¹⁵ C) 2² D) 2⁷
  6. What is log₂ 8?
    A) 2 B) 3 C) 4 D) 5
  7. Simplify: √12
    A) 2√3 B) 3√2 C) 4√3 D) 2√6
  8. Solve: 2x + 3 = 11
    A) 3 B) 4 C) 5 D) 6
  9. Solve: x² − 5x + 6 = 0
    A) 2, 3 B) 1, 6 C) 2, 4 D) 3, 4
  10. The discriminant of x² + x + 1 = 0 is:
    A) 3 B) 1 C) −3 D) 0

Answers: 1-B, 2-A, 3-A, 4-C, 5-A, 6-B, 7-A, 8-B, 9-A, 10-C

Section B: Short Answer Questions

  1. Convert 25₁₀ to binary.
  2. Evaluate: 4 − 9 (mod 5).
  3. Simplify: (2³ × 2⁵) ÷ 2⁴.
  4. Evaluate: 27²/³.
  5. Simplify: log₂ 16 + log₂ 4.
  6. Simplify: √27 + √12.
  7. Rationalise: 1/√3.
  8. Solve: 2ˣ = 64.
  9. Expand: (x + 3)(x + 2).
  10. Solve: 3x + 2 = 2x + 7.

Section C: Calculation Questions

  1. Add: 101₂ + 111₂.
  2. Subtract: 1101₂ − 101₂.
  3. If A = {1,2,3,4,5} and B = {4,5,6,7,8}, find (a) A∪B (b) A∩B (c) A−B
  4. Solve: 3(x − 2) = 15.
  5. Solve using elimination: 3x + 2y = 12, x − 2y = 4.
  6. Solve: x² − 9 = 0.
  7. Solve using the quadratic formula: 2x² − 5x + 2 = 0.
  8. Solve: log₂ x = 5.
  9. Simplify: √12 × √3.
  10. Find the discriminant of x² − 6x + 9 = 0 and state the nature of roots.

Answers to Section B

1. 25₁₀ = 11001₂

2. 4 − 9 = −5; −5 + 5 = 0

3. (2³ × 2⁵) ÷ 2⁴ = 2⁸ ÷ 2⁴ = 2⁴

4. 27²/³ = (³√27)² = 3² = 9

5. log₂ 16 + log₂ 4 = 4 + 2 = 6

6. √27 = 3√3, √12 = 2√3, sum = 5√3

7. 1/√3 × √3/√3 = √3/3

8. 64 = 2⁶ → x = 6

9. (x + 3)(x + 2) = x² + 5x + 6

10. 3x + 2 = 2x + 7 → 3x − 2x = 7 − 2 → x = 5

Answers to Section C

1. 101₂ + 111₂ = 1100₂

2. 1101₂ − 101₂ = 1000₂

3. (a) {1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8} (b) {4,5} (c) {1,2,3}

4. 3x − 6 = 15 → 3x = 21 → x = 7

5. Add: 4x = 16 → x = 4, 3(4) + 2y = 12 → 12 + 2y = 12 → y = 0 → x = 4, y = 0

6. x² − 9 = 0 → (x − 3)(x + 3) = 0 → x = 3 or −3

7. x = [5 ± √(25−16)]/4 = [5 ± 3]/4 → x = 2 or 1/2

8. 2⁵ = x → x = 32

9. √12 × √3 = √36 = 6

10. Δ = 36 − 36 = 0 → Two real and equal roots

Examination Preparation Tips

📌 Tips for Success:
  • Review all formulas – make a formula sheet and memorise them.
  • Understand key definitions – be able to explain concepts in your own words.
  • Practice calculations – work through all examples and assignment questions.
  • Know your number bases – binary, octal, and hexadecimal conversions.
  • Practice surd operations – simplification, rationalisation, and equations.
  • Know your set operations – union, intersection, complement, Venn diagrams.
  • Practice algebraic manipulation – expansion, factorization, solving equations.
  • Quadratic equations – be comfortable with all three methods (factorization, completing the square, formula).
  • Time management – allocate time for each section during the exam.
  • Read questions carefully – identify what is being asked before answering.