S.2 Curriculum
Chapter 1 Rate and Ratio
| Section |
1.1 Rates |
1.2 Ratios
A. Basic Concept of Ratios
B. Ratios of Three Quantities |
1.3 Applications of Ratios
A. Similar Figures
B. Scale Drawings |
Chapter 2 Identities and Factorization
| Section |
2.1 Meaning of Identities |
2.2 Some Important Algebraic Identities
A. Difference of Two Squares
B. Perfect Square |
2.3 Factorization of Simple Algebraic Expressions
A. By Taking Out the Common Factors
B. By Grouping Terms Method
C. By Using Identities |
Chapter 3 Algebraic Fractions and Formulas
| Section |
3.1 Manipulation of Simple Algebraic Fractions
A. Multiplication and Division of Algebraic Fractions
B. Addition and Subtraction of Algebraic Fractions |
3.2 Formulas and their Manipulations
A. Formula and Substitution
B. Change of Subject |
Chapter 4 More about Factorization of Polynomials
| Section |
4.1 Factorization by Cross-method
A. Quadratic Polynomials in One Variable x2 + qx + r
B. Quadratic Polynomials in One Variable px2 + qx + r
C. Quadratic Polynomials in Two Variables |
4.2 Sum and Difference of Two Cubes (Non-foundation) |
Chapter 5 Approximation and Errors
| Section |
5.1 Significant Figures
A. Meaning of Significant Figures
B. Significant Figures and Rounding Off |
5.2 Errors
A. Absolute Error
B. Maximum Absolute Error
C. Relative Error
D. Percentage Error |
Chapter 6 Angles related to Rectilinear Figures
| Section |
6.1 Angles and Sides of a Triangle
A. Angle Sum of a Triangle and Exterior Angle of a Triangle
B. Properties of Isosceles Triangles and Equilateral Triangles
C. Identifying Isosceles Triangles and Equilateral Triangles |
6.2 Angles of a Polygon
A. Sum of Interior Angles of a Polygon
B. Sum of Exterior Angles of a Polygon |
6.3 Tessellation |
Chapter 7 Simple Statistical Diagrams and Graphs (II)
| Section |
7.1 Frequency Distribution and its Graphical Representation
A. Review on Histograms
B. Frequency Polygons and Curves
C. Cumulative Frequency Polygons and Curves |
7.2 Choosing an Appropriate Diagram to Present Data |
7.3 Abuses of Statistical Diagrams |
Chapter 8 Linear Equations in Two Unknowns
| Section |
8.1 Linear Equations in Two Unknowns and their Graphs
A. Basic Concept of Linear Equations in Two Unknowns
B. Graphs of Linear Equations in Two Unknowns |
8.2 Simultaneous Linear Equations in Two Unknowns and their Solutions
A. Graphical Method
B. Algebraic Methods
C. Some Special Simultaneous Linear Equations in Two Unknowns (Enrichment) |
8.3 Applications of Simultaneous Linear Equations in Two Unknowns |
Chapter 9 Laws of Integral Indices
| Section |
9.1 Laws of Positive Integral Indices
A. Review on the Laws of Indices for am ´ an and am ¸ an
B. Laws of Indices for (am)n
C. Laws of Indices for (ab)n and  |
9.2 Zero and Negative Integral Indices |
9.3 Scientific Notation
A. Meaning of Scientific Notation
B. Applications of Scientific Notation |
9.4 Different Numeral Systems
A. Denary System
B. Binary System
C. Hexadecimal System
D. Conversions between Denary System and Other Numeral Systems (Non-foundation) |
Chapter 10 Introduction to Deductive Geometry
| Section |
10.1 Basic Concept of Deductive Reasoning |
10.2 Deductive Geometry
A. Euclid and ‘Elements’
B. Definition, Axiom and Theorem |
10.3 Deductive Proofs about Angles related to Lines and Triangles
A. Angles related to Lines
B. Angles related to Triangles |
10.4 Deductive Proofs about Congruent, Isosceles and Similar Triangles
A. Congruent Triangles
B. Isosceles Triangles
C. Similar Triangles |
10.5 Construction Using Compasses and Straight Edge
A. Copying an Angle
B. Construction of Angle Bisector
C. Construction of Perpendicular Bisector
D. Construction of Special Angles: 30°, 45°, 60° and 90°
E. Construction of Special Regular Polygons (Non-foundation) |
Chapter 11 Rational and Irrational Numbers
| Section |
11.1 Square Roots and Surds
A. Square Roots
B. Surds
C. Estimating the Values of Square Roots |
11.2 Rational and Irrational Numbers
A. Rational Numbers
B. Irrational Numbers |
11.3 Manipulation of Surds
A. Properties of Surds
B. Rationalization of Denominators
C. Surd in its Simplest Form
D. Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division of Surds (Non-foundation) |
Chapter 12 Pythagoras’ Theorem
| Section |
12.1 Pythagoras’ Theorem and its Proofs
A. Pythagoras’ Theorem
B. Proofs of Pythagoras’ Theorem
C. Surds and Irrational Numbers (Non-foundation topics: The First Irrational Numbers: ) |
12.2 Converse of Pythagoras’ Theorem |
12.3 Applications of Pythagoras’ Theorem and its Converse |
Chapter 13 Areas and Volumes (II)
| Section |
13.1 Circles
A. Circumferences of Circles
B. Areas of Circles |
13.2 Arcs and Sectors
A. Lengths of Arcs
B. Areas of Sectors |
13.3 Cylinders
A. Volumes of Cylinders
B. Total Surface Areas of Cylinders |
Chapter 14 Trigonometric Ratios
| Section |
14.1 Introduction of Trigonometric Ratios |
14.2 Sine Ratio
A. Concept of Sine Ratio
B. Finding Sine Ratio Using Calculators
C. Using Sine Ratio to Find Unknowns in Right-angled Triangles |
14.3 Cosine Ratio
A. Concept of Cosine Ratio
B. Finding Cosine Ratio Using Calculators
C. Using Cosine Ratio to Find Unknowns in Right-angled Triangles |
14.4 Tangent Ratio
A. Concept of Tangent Ratio
B. Finding Tangent Ratio Using Calculators
C. Using Tangent Ratio to Find Unknowns in Right-angled Triangles |
14.5 Simple Applications of Trigonometric Ratios
A. Solving Problems Involving Plane Figures
B. Solving Real-life Problems |
14.6 Trigonometric Ratios on a Unit Circle |
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