The government approved scheme of work for Primary 1 mathematics for all topics has now been made available here in Nursinghealth.org after rigorous efforts and personal research. This unified (used in all states) scheme of work covers all topics ranging from first term to third term which starts with introduction and revision of the previous term, midterm breaks an revision, examination and vacation.
The primary 1 mathematics scheme of work government approved subjects for all primary schools in Nigeria which makes this scheme of work very important. It is the government revised scheme for all topics for primary 1 mathematics and it is applicable to all states. That is, schools (Private and government owned) operating in all states in Nigeria are advised to make use of this scheme of work as it contains the approved curriculum.
Mathematics is a compulsory subject because they form the core foundation of development for pupils in primary school level up to secondary level.
The primary 1 mathematics scheme of work seen here is the latest revised unified scheme of work according to the Ministry of Education. It is applicable in all states, it is the approved scheme for all basic and primary school level that must be compulsorily adopted by all schools in Lagos, Ogun, Ibadan, Port harcourt, Abuja, Anambra, Delta state and all states in Nigeria be it private or public schools because it is from the scheme of work that national common entrance is curled from.
The government approved primary 1 scheme of work here states all the topics to be treated and how it should be taught. Teaching pupils in primary schools is somewhat different from secondary, for primary schools you need to be more practical in your teaching. Nowadays, audio visual means are now being adopted by majorly private schools in teaching primary 1 mathematics as it helps the children assimilate and remember easily, what has been taught.
Primary 1 scheme of work here also highlights the time frame given to cover each subject because it is the government’s directive that all schools finish the academic session the within the same time frame hence the need to cover all topics within the stipulated period which is usually within 10 to 12 weeks.
In as much as most private schools have adopted the Montessori method of teaching which is centered on independent activity or better put, a more practical method of teaching which involves using physical object or audio visual materials which in turn makes children make creative choices in their learning and this is often tutored by well-trained teacher who guide the pupils in the process, this does not in any way change or make them (private primary schools) adopt another scheme of work, it’s just a different method of imparting knowledge in their pupils.
The government approved scheme of work for primary 1 mathematics is the same with scheme of work used by all states. Say for instance, the Lagos state approved scheme of work primary 1 mathematics is the same with the scheme of work used in the eastern and northern region of Nigeria except for some slight changes which has to do with religious and cultural background. For instance the scheme of work in Lagos and other southwestern states contains Yoruba Language but not present in the northern or eastern region of Nigeria.
In this post, we shall cover the following:
- The government approved unified scheme of work for primary 1 mathematics for 2025
- Lagos state scheme of work for mathematics in primary school for 2025
- Unified primary 1 scheme of work for all 36 states in Nigeria including the FCT, Abuja.
- Government approved scheme of work for primary 1 mathematics first term.
- Government approved scheme of work for primary 1 mathematics 2nd term.
- Government approved scheme of work for primary 1 mathematics 3rd term.
Having listed the available primary 1 scheme of work for mathematics 2025/2026 academic session, I will be providing the full scheme below. All you need do is identify the subject you need and make do with the information for your personal consumption.
Government Approved Scheme of Work for Primary 1 Mathematics 1st Term to 3rd Term 2025/2026 Session
Government approved scheme of work for primary 1 mathematics first term.
Government Approved Scheme of Work for Primary 1 Mathematics 1st Term
Week 1: Division of numbers, notations from 1 to 50.
Week 2: Counting, identification and writing of numbers from 1 to 100
Week 3: Counting in groups of tens and units (place value).
Week 4: Greater than > and less than <
Week 5: Odd and even numbers not exceeding 30
Week 6: Addition of numbers without carrying
Week 7: Addition of numbers with carrying
Week 8: Addition of numbers in Hundred Tens and Units (HTU) and expansions of numbers.
Week 9: Subtraction without carrying
Week 10: Subtracting with carrying
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Government Approved Scheme of Work for Primary 1 Mathematics 2nd Term
Week 1: Revision of first term work
Week 2: Introduction to multiplication table (2 to 4)
Week 3: Multiplication as repeated addition.
Week 4: Introduction of division, sharing and grouping
Week 5: Functions (whole number, 1/2, and 1/4)
Week 6: Open sentence
Week 7: Money (identification of Naira and Kobo, simple addition).
Week 8: Changing Kobo to Naira and Naira to Kobo
Week 9: Shopping with Naira and Kobo
Week 10: Revision
Week 11: Examination
Government Approved Scheme of Work for Primary 1 Mathematics 3rd Term.
Week 1: Revision of second terms work
Week 2: Length
Week 3: Conversion of centimeter to metre and vice versa
Week 4: Capacity
Week 5: Weight
Week 6: Time, day and week
Week 7: Two dimensional shapes
Week 8: Three dimensional shapes
Week 9: Comparison of shapes involving length, breadth, area and perimeter etc.
Week 10: Data collection
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
I hope this has been helpful especially for school owners, teachers, parents and guardians who need it for personal tutoring of their wards. The primary 1 mathematics scheme of work is the government approved for all subjects taught at elementary stage (primary school) for 2025 so if you have any question as regards the subject matter please feel free to reach out to me via the comment section below and I will respond accordingly.