Indices and Logarithms | SS1 Mathematics - First Term

An introduction to Senior Secondary School General Mathematics - Master the fundamental concepts of indices and logarithms in this comprehensive course for SS1 students. Learn to manipulate exponential expressions, solve logarithmic equations, and apply these skills to real-world problems. This course builds essential mathematical foundations needed for advanced topics in algebra, calculus, and sciences. Key topics include: - Laws of indices and their applications - Introduction to logarithms as inverse functions - Logarithmic rules and properties - Problem-solving techniques Perfect for first-term SS1 students looking to build a strong mathematical foundation.

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SS1 Mathematics - First Term
SS1 Mathematics - First Term
This covers the first six topics in the first term of Senior Secondary School 1 Mathematics syllabus.

This covers the first six topics in the first term of Senior Secondary School 1 Mathematics syllabus.

Course Chapters

1
Introduction

A review of Junior Secondary School Mathematics concepts and an introduction to Senior Secondary School Mathematics

Chapter lessons

1.Welcome4:16

An opening to the First Term of Senior Secondary School 1 Mathematics and an overview of all that is to be learnt.

2.Numbers and Numeration10:49

A brief overview of how numbers are used.

3.Algebraic processes14:35

A brief review of the techniques involved in handling equations.

4.Geometry and Mensuration30:07

A quick review of lines, shapes and angles.

5.Statistics and Probability11:42

A brief overview of elementary statistical data and probability of events.

2
Laws of Indices

An introduction to indices and the rules governing the operations of indices

Chapter lessons

1.Revision14:46

A review of prior knowledge of the rules of Indices

2.Further Laws of Indices11:38

An extension of the rules of indices

3.Worked Examples (1)8:44

Worked examples on the product of indices.

4.Worked Examples (2)13:56

Worked examples on the fractional index law of indices

5.Worked Examples (3)10:53

Worked examples on equations involving indices

3
Standard Form

An exposition on how to evaluate and simplify numbers into standard forms

Chapter lessons

1.Revision5:51

A quick review of prior knowledge on standard forms

2.Worked Examples (1)5:50

A few worked examples on standard forms

3.Worked Examples (2)8:31

More worked examples on simplifying numbers into their standard forms.

4
Logarithms

An extension and reorientation of indices.

Chapter lessons

1.Overview of Concepts

An extensive overview of logarithms and how to convert indices to logarithmic form.

2.Evaluation Using 4-Figure Tables

An overview of finding the logarithm of a number using 4-figure tables.

5
Antilogarithms

An inverse operation of logarithms

Chapter lessons

1.Finding The Original Number

An inverse operation of logarithms that helps to find the original number.

2.Evaluation Using 4-Figure Tables

A guide on how to use 4-figure tables to evaluate the antilog.

6
Calculations using logarithms

A wider application of logarithms in relation to equations

Chapter lessons

1.Multiplication and Division

An exposition on how to use logarithms using multiply and divide as well.

2.Roots and Powers

This involves the use of logarithms to evaluate roots and powers

3.Setting out logarithm work

This explains how to effectively write the given numbers and their logarithms in tables.

4.Accuracy of logarithm tables

This explains why three-figure accuracy is enough for most practical cases.