Secondary schools in Gombe State follow a uniform curriculum plan. In education, a plan of work serves as a blueprint for courses and their respective content and organization. The scheme of work for secondary schools in Gombe State, whether junior or senior, lays out in clear terms how resources like teacher-talk, group work, practical, discussions and assessment strategies, tests, quizzes, Questions and Answers, homework, and even midterm breaks for the session ought to be structured to fit in perfectly with the academic session.
The Government of Gombe State, via the Ministry of Education, mandates that all senior Secondary Schools in Gombe State adhere to this document, which serves as a comprehensive guide to the academic activities required of students throughout the academic session and not just the courses they are taking. It’s utilized to make sure the class as a whole learns what it’s supposed to.
Principals and teachers in secondary schools in Gombe State are required to adhere to the approved scheme of work as mandated by the ministry of education, which is the same for both public and private schools from senior Secondary School (SS) 1 through SS 3.
The scheme of work for senior secondary schools is the same for all subjects from SS1 to SS3. This includes Mathematics, English Language, Chemistry, Physics, and Accounting.
This is a lengthy document because it contains the government-approved curriculum maps for all subjects taught in Gombe State senior high schools. The approved scheme of work for any subject provided in senior Secondary School (SS1), senior Secondary School (SS2), and senior Secondary School (SS3) can be found here, and would be of great assistance if you are planning to open a school in Gombe State.
Gombe State Scheme Of Work For Senior Secondary School SS1 To SS3 (2025)
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CIVIC EDUCATION SS 3 FIRST TERM and SECOND TERM
- Our Values
2. Emerging Issues
3. Citizenship
4. Representative Democracy
5. Pillars of Democracy
6. Human Rights
7. Law and Order
8. Cultism
9. Citizenship
10. Democracy and National Development
11. Dangers of Political Apathy
Second Term Scheme of Work for Civic Education for SS 3
- Achieving Popular Participation in Polities
2. Limitation of Human Rights
3. Drugs and Drug Abuse
4. Responsible Parenthood
5. Traffic Regulations
6. Relationships
7. Characteristics of Human Rights
8. Dangers of Political Apathy II
9. Public Service in a Democracy
10. Civic Society and Popular Participation
11. Constitutional Democracy
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CIVIC EDUCATION SS 1 FIRST TERM
WEEK 1: Definition of Civic Education
WEEK 2: Values: Definition And Types
WEEK 3: Moral Values
WEEK 4: Self Defense
WEEK 5: Community Service
WEEK 6: HIV/Aids Continues
WEEK 7: HIV/Aids Continues
WEEK 8: Youth Empowerment
WEEK 9 & 10: Importance of Skill Acquisition
WEEK 11: Revision
WEEK 12: Examination and Closing for the Term
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CIVIC EDUCATION SS 1 SECOND TERM
WEEK 1: Revision of Last Term’s Work
WEEK 2 & 3: The Structure Of Government
WEEK 4 & 6: Law And Order
WEEK 7: Democracy: Definition And Types
WEEK 8: Pillars Of Democracy I.E Constitution, Rule of Law Etc.
WEEK 9 & 10: Nationalism
WEEK 11: United Nation Declaration Of Human Rights
WEEK 12: Types Of Human Rights
WEEK 13: Examination and Closing for the Term
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CIVIC EDUCATION SS 1 THIRD TERM
WEEK 1: Revision of Last Term’s Work
WEEK 2: Cultism – Origin
WEEK 3: Cultism in Higher Institutions of Higher learning in Nigeria
WEEK 4: Consequences of Cultism
WEEK 5 & 6: Constituted Authority
WEEK 7 & 8:. Respect for Constituted Authority
WEEK 9 & 10: Emergence of Leadership
WEEK 11: Importance of Constituted Authority
WEEK 12: Examination and Closing for the Term
SCHEME OF WORK FOR MATHEMATICS SS 3 FIRST TERM
WEEK 1: Surds
WEEK 2: Matrics and Determinants
WEEK 3: Logarithm (Revision)
WEEK 4: Commercial Arithmetic
WEEK 11: Simultaneous, Linear and Quadratic Equation (Revision)
SCHEME OF WORK FOR MATHEMATICS SS 3 SECOND TERM
WEEK 1: Trigonometric Graph of Trigonometric Ratios
WEEK 2: Graphical Solution of Simultaneous Linear and Trigonometric Equations
WEEK 3: Surface Area of Sphere
WEEK 4: Volume of Sphere
WEEK 5: Longitude and Latitude
WEEK 6: Coordinate Geometry of Straight Lines
WEEK 7: Gradients and Intercept of a Straight Line
WEEK 8: Differentiation of Algebraic Fractions
WEEK 9: Integration of Simple Algebraic Functions
WEEK 10: Arc Length of a Curve
SCHEME OF WORK FOR MATHEMATICS SS 1 FIRST TERM
- NUMBER BASE SYSTEM: Conversion from one base to base 10, conversion of decimal fraction to base 10, conversion of number from one base to another 11 base. Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of number bases.
2. MODULAR ARITHMETIC:
Definition and concept of module arithmetic: Addition, subtraction and multiplication of module arithmetic and applying it to solving life problem.
3. INDICES: Conversion of numbers to standard form; laws of indices, indicial equations.
4. LOGARITHMS AND INDICES:
Definition of logarithm; logarithm of numbers in base 10, expressing logarithm as inverse of Indices, Graph of Y = 10x, logarithm and anti-logarithms tables of numbers greater than one, laws of logarithms – multiplication, division, powers and roots.
5. SET: Definition of set, set notation, types of sets, set operation, use of Venn diagrams.
6. SIMPLE EQUATIONS AND VARIATIONS: Change of subject of formulae involving bracket, root and
powers. Types of variation – direct, inverse, joint and partial.
7. QUADRATIC EQUATION: Factorization, completing the square, formulae and graphical method and obtaining roots from quadratic graphs.
8. LOGICAL REASONING: Simple and compound statements.
SCHEME OF WORK FOR MATHEMATICS SS 1 SECOND TERM
CONSTRUCTION OF ANGLES 30, 45, 60, 90 e.t.c .
Triangles, Equivalent angles, Equidistance from 2 points, 2 lines, fixed point and 4 – sides plane figure given certain conditions, locus of given points.
1. PROOFS OF SOME BASIC THEOREMS IN EUDIDEAN GEOMETRY:
Angle sum of a triangle is 180 degree, the exterior angle of a triangle is equal to the sum of two interior opposite angles.
3. RIDERS: Proofs of properties of Angles on parallel lines, Angles in a polygon, Congruent angles, Parallelograms and intercept theorem.
- TRIGONOMETRIC RATIOS: Sine, cosine and tangent with reference to right angled triangles.
5. TRIGONOMETRY: Derivation of Trigonometric ratios of 30 degrees, 45 degrees and 60 degrees from drawn angles.
6. TRIGONOMETRY: Angle of elevation and depression and application of trigonometric ratios.
7. TRIGONOMETRIC RATIOS: In relation to unit circle, Sine and Cosine of various angles.
8. GRAPH OF SINES AND COSINES USING 15 degrees, 20 degrees, 30 degrees, 60 degrees etc.
9. LENGTH OF ARC OF CIRCLE
SCHEME OF WORK FOR MATHEMATICS SS 1 THIRD TERM
- Perimeters of sectors and segments
2. Areas of Sectors of a Circle
3. Areas of Segments of a Circle
4. Relation between the sector of Circle and the surface of a Cone.
5. Surface Area and Volume of Shapes – Cube, Cuboid, Cylinder, Pyramids, Cone, and Prism.
6. Surface Area and Volume of fraction of Cones and Pyramids.
7. Surface Area and Volume of Compound Shapes.
8. Data Presentation and frequency distribution tables.
9. Linear graph, Bar chart and Histograms: Differences between Bar charts and Histograms
10. Pie chart and frequency polygon.
SCHEME OF WORK FOR MATHEMATICS SS 2 FIRST TERM
- Logarithms
2. Approximations and Accuracy
3. Sequences and series
4. Quadratic equations
5. Simultaneous, linear and Quadratic Equations
6. Gradient of a curve and lines
SCHEME OF WORK FOR MATHEMATICS SS 2 SECOND TERM
- Logical Reasoning
2. Determining Gradient of a curve by graph reading
3. Linear Inequalities
4. Algebraic Fractions
5. Chord property (Circle geometry I)
6. Circle theorems (Circle geometry II)
7. Trigonometry (Derivation of Sine rule)
SCHEME OF WORK FOR MATHEMATICS SS 2 THIRD TERM
- Trigonometry (Derivation of Cosine rule)
2. Trigonometric Ratios (revision) and Angles of elevation and depression
3. Bearings
4. Statistics (grouped data)
5. Probability
SCHEME OF WORK FOR BIOLOGY SS 3 FIRST TERM
Week 1: Regulation of the Internal Environment
Week 2: Hormones
Week 3: Reproduction in Man
Week 4: Reproduction in Flowering Plants
Week 5: Fruits and seeds
Week 6: Genetics
Week 7: Reproductive Behaviors in Animals
Week 8: Evolution
SCHEME OF WORK FOR BIOLOGY SS 2 FIRST TERM
- Food Production and Storage
2. Micro-Organisms in action
3. Towards better health
4. Aquatic Habitats
5. Terrestrial Habitats
SCHEME OF WORK FOR BIOLOGY SS 2 SECOND TERM
- Terrestrial Habitat
2. Reproduction in unicellular organisms and invertebrates
3. Classification of plants
4. Digestive system
5. Transport system
6. Respiratory system
7. Excretory system
SCHEME OF WORK FOR BIOLOGY SS 2 THIRD TERM
- Excretory Mechanism
2. Nutrient Cycling in Nature
3. Ecological management
4. Adaptation
5. Pollution
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CIVIC EDUCATION SS 3 FIRST TERM and SECOND TERM
- Our Values
2. Emerging Issues
3. Citizenship
4. Representative Democracy
5. Pillars of Democracy
6. Human Rights
7. Law and Order
8. Cultism
9. Citizenship
10. Democracy and National Development
11. Dangers of Political Apathy
12. Achieving Popular Participation in Polities
13. Limitation of Human Rights
14. Drugs and Drug Abuse
15. Responsible Parenthood
16. Traffic Regulations
17. Relationships
18. Characteristics of Human Rights
19. Dangers of Political Apathy II
20. Public Service in a Democracy
21. Civic Society and Popular Participation
22. Constitutional Democracy
SCHEME OF WORK FOR PHYSICS SS 1 FIRST TERM
- Meaning of Physics: Physical quantities and units of quantities
2. Measuring of instruments
3. Concepts of position and motion
4. Speed velocity and acceleration
5. Displacement and velocity – time graphs
6. Circular motion
7. Friction
8. Density and relative density
SCHEME OF WORK FOR PHYSICS SS 1 SECOND TERM
- Work, energy and power
2. Concepts of heat and temperature
3. Measurement of temperature
4. Thermal expansion of solids
5. Transmission of heat
SCHEME OF WORK FOR PHYSICS SS 1 THIRD TERM
- Electric charges and static electricity
2. Description and properties of fields
3. Introduction to current electricity
4. Ohm’s law, resistors in circuits, electrical energy and power
5. Elastic properties of solids
6. Molecular properties and forces; adhesion and cohesion
7. Surface tension and viscous forces
8. Crystalline nature of solids
9. Industrial units (Technological applications of Physics)
SCHEME OF WORK FOR PHYSICS SS 2 FIRST TERM
- Force momentum and Newton’s laws of motion
2. Application of Newton’s laws’ resultant forces and acceleration.
3. Simple machines
4. Pressures in fluids
5. Heat capacity
6. Latent heats
7. Practical effects of state changes: Melting, evaporation, vapour pressures, boiling and humidity.
8. Expansion of Gases and gas laws
SCHEME OF WORK FOR PHYSICS SS 2 SECOND TERM
- The concepts of position and distance in coordinate systems.
2. Vectors
3. Uniformly Accelerated motion
4. Projectiles
5. Basics concepts of simple harmonic motion (S.H.M.)
6. Applications of simple Harmonic motion
7. Force and equilibrium of particles/concurrent forces
8. Equilibrium of rigid / coplanar forces centre of gravity and stability
9. Equilibrium of bodies in fluids – upthrust, Archetypes and flotation principles
SCHEME OF WORK FOR PHYSICS SS 2 THIRD TERM
- Rectilinear propagation of light and reflection of light at plane surface
2. Reflection by curved mirrors
3. Refraction of light at plane boundaries
4. Refraction and image formation by lenses
5. Technological application of lenses: Optical instruments
6. Basic concepts and propagation of wave motion
7. Musical sounds: Waves in string and pipes
8. The wave equation: Physical properties of waves.
SCHEME OF WORK FOR PHYSICS SS 3 FIRST TERM
- The electromagnetic spectrum and dispersion of light
2. Gravitational fields
3. Electrostatic fields; capacitors
4. Direct current circuits, resistance and resistivity
5. Electro-chemical cells, E.M.F, internal resistance and circuits
6. Principles of electrical measurations (shunts, multipliers, bridge circuits)
7. Electrical work, energy and power; cost.
8. Conduction of electricity through liquids (electrolysis)
9. Magnetism and magnetic fields
10. Electromagnetic induction
SCHEME OF WORK FOR PHYSICS SS 3 SECOND TERM
- Alternating current (a.c) circuits
2. Atomic models, atomic spectra and the uncertainty principle
3. Gas-tube electronics; electronic emissions and their applications.
4. Semi-conductor electronics
5. Radio-activity
6. Technological applications of Physics (1); Uses of machines, power transmission in mechanical systems, maintenance.
7. Technological applications of Physics (2); Energy, dams, power stations, satellites in Nigeria.
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CHEMISTRY SS 1 FIRST TERM
- Introduction to chemistry
2. Chemical industries
3. Atoms molecules, atomiuty
4. Physical and chemical changes
5. Electronic configuration
6. Relative utomic molecular
7. Atomic mars/atomic number
8. Chemical symbol
9. Chemical equation
10. Empirical formular
11. Molecular formular
12. Chemical examination
13. Chemical laws
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CHEMISTRY SS 1 SECOND TERM
- Knetic theory of matter
2. Gas laws
i) Boyle’s law
ii) Charles law
iii) Combined gas law
iv) Gay Lussa’s law
v) Avogadro’s law
3. Septanut on techniques
4. Acids, basis and salt
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CHEMISTRY SS 1 THIRD TERM
- Water
2. Carbon and its compounds
3. Formation of coal:
- Destructive distillation of coal
- Uses of coal
- Properties of carbon
- Oxides of carbon
i) Carbon cycle
5. Synthetic gas
a) Carbonaceous
b) Tiorxocarbenates (iv) acid
c) Tiroxrocaronata iv
6. Hydrocarbons
a) Crude oil and natural gas
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CHEMISTRY SS 2 FIRST TERM
WEEK 1 Periodic Table
WEEK 2 & 3 Oxidation and Reduction Reactions
WEEK 4 & 5 Mass-Volume Relationship
WEEK 6 Electrolysis
WEEK 7 Electrode Potential
WEEK 8 Acid-Base Reactions
WEEK 9 Rates of Chemical Reaction
WEEK 10 Energy and Chemical Reactions
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CHEMISTRY SS 2 SECOND TERM
WEEK 1 Chemical Equilibrium
WEEK 2 Hydrogen Gas
WEEK 3 Oxygen Gas
WEEK 4 & 5 Chlorine and its Compounds
WEEK 6 & 7 Nitrogen and its Compounds
WEEK 8 & 9 Sulphur and its Compounds
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CHEMISTRY SS 2 THIRD TERM
WEEK 1 & 2 Water and Solutions
WEEK 3 Hardness of water
WEEK 4 & 5 Sulphur and its Compounds
WEEK 6 – 7 Organic Chemistry (Hydrocarbons)
WEEK 8 Benzene and its Compound
WEEK 9 Alkanols
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CHEMISTRY SS 3 FIRST TERM
WEEK 1 & 2 Atomic Structure
WEEK 3 Nuclear Chemistry
WEEK 4, 5 & 6 Metals and their compounds
WEEK 7 & 8 Organic Chemistry 2
SCHEME OF WORK FOR CHEMISTRY SS 3 SECOND TERM
WEEK 1 Revision of Non-metals and their
compounds
WEEK 2 Revision of Organic Chemistry I
WEEK 3 Revision of Organic Chemistry 2
WEEK 4 Revision of Periodic table
WEEK 5 Revision of Mass-volume Relationship
WEEK 6 Acid-Base Titration Calculations
WEEK 7 Salt analysis (qualitative analysis)
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