Matrices and determinants
Defining matrix
Stating the order and notation of a matrix
Types of matrices
The operation of addition, subtraction of matrices, multiply matrix by a scalar quantify and multiply two matrices A and B.
Finding the transpose of a matrise by interchanging the rows and columns
Calculating the determinant of 2 x 2 matrix applications to solving simultaneous equations
Matrices and determinants
Defining matrix
Stating the order and notation of a matrix
Types of matrices
The operation of addition, subtraction of matrices, multiply matrix by a scalar quantify and multiply two matrices A and B.
Finding the transpose of a matrise by interchanging the rows and columns
Calculating the determinant of 2 x 2 matrix applications to solving simultaneous equations
Matrices and determinants
Defining matrix
Stating the order and notation of a matrix
Types of matrices
The operation of addition, subtraction of matrices, multiply matrix by a scalar quantify and multiply two matrices A and B.
Finding the transpose of a matrise by interchanging the rows and columns
Calculating the determinant of 2 x 2 matrix applications to solving simultaneous equations
Surds
Differentiating between rational and irrational numbers
The rules of addition and subtraction and apply them is simplifying surds
The rules of multiplication ands division and apply them in simplifying surd/nConjugate binomial surds.
The concept of surds to problems involving trigonometric ratios of angles 300 , 600
Drawing graphs of sine and cosine for angles 0 ≤ x ≤ 360
Surds
Differentiating between rational and irrational numbers
The rules of addition and subtraction and apply them is simplifying surds
The rules of multiplication ands division and apply them in simplifying surd/nConjugate binomial surds.
The concept of surds to problems involving trigonometric ratios of angles 300 , 600
Drawing graphs of sine and cosine for angles 0 ≤ x ≤ 360
Surds
Differentiating between rational and irrational numbers
The rules of addition and subtraction and apply them is simplifying surds
The rules of multiplication ands division and apply them in simplifying surd/nConjugate binomial surds.
The concept of surds to problems involving trigonometric ratios of angles 300 , 600
Drawing graphs of sine and cosine for angles 0 ≤ x ≤ 360
Surds
Differentiating between rational and irrational numbers
The rules of addition and subtraction and apply them is simplifying surds
The rules of multiplication ands division and apply them in simplifying surd/nConjugate binomial surds.
The concept of surds to problems involving trigonometric ratios of angles 300 , 600
Drawing graphs of sine and cosine for angles 0 ≤ x ≤ 360
Evolution
The progressive change in the anatomy of organisms from water to land.
Adaptive colouration and their functions.
Examples of structural adaptations in the following organisms that aid their survival:
(i) mosquitoes feeding
(Ii) securing of mates in agama lizards.
Behavioural adaptation as regards the castes in termites.
Law of use and disuse according to Jean Baptist de Lamar.
Important features that support the evidence of evolution
Occurrences apart from natural selection that may bring about evolution.
Evolution
The progressive change in the anatomy of organisms from water to land.
Adaptive colouration and their functions.
Examples of structural adaptations in the following organisms that aid their survival:
(i) mosquitoes feeding
(Ii) securing of mates in agama lizards.
Behavioural adaptation as regards the castes in termites.
Law of use and disuse according to Jean Baptist de Lamar.
Important features that support the evidence of evolution
Occurrences apart from natural selection that may bring about evolution.
Variation and Evolution
Define the terms evolution and variation in relation to living organisms.
Identify the relationship between the two terms variation and evolution.
Recognise that variation could be morphological or physiological.
State a few examples of:
(i) morphological variations.
(ii) physiological variations.
List different ways that individuals vary in their behaviours and functions.
Explain the application of variation to crime detection.
State the blood group types that can be transfused for an individual with a known blood group.
Deduce the possibility of children with a particular blood group belonging to a man (father).
Variation and Evolution
Define the terms evolution and variation in relation to living organisms.
Identify the relationship between the two terms variation and evolution.
Recognise that variation could be morphological or physiological.
State a few examples of:
(i) morphological variations.
(ii) physiological variations.
List different ways that individuals vary in their behaviours and functions.
Explain the application of variation to crime detection.
State the blood group types that can be transfused for an individual with a known blood group.
Deduce the possibility of children with a particular blood group belonging to a man (father).
Biology of Heredity (Genetics1)
Identify dominant/recessive characteristics.
Infer that dominant characters mask the contribution of the recessive characters for the first generation (Fl).
Recognise that the dominant characters become manifest in more individual members of a population than the recessive characters.
Identify chromosomes in diagrams of cells.
Note that chromosomes carry genes which are responsible for inherited characters:
(a) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of:
– Cross-fertilization and self-fertilization.
– Sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction.
– In and out-breeding.
(b) Relate the application of the above to practices in agriculture and medicine.
Biology of Heredity (Genetics1)
Identify dominant/recessive characteristics.
Infer that dominant characters mask the contribution of the recessive characters for the first generation (Fl).
Recognise that the dominant characters become manifest in more individual members of a population than the recessive characters.
Identify chromosomes in diagrams of cells.
Note that chromosomes carry genes which are responsible for inherited characters:
(a) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of:
– Cross-fertilization and self-fertilization.
– Sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction.
– In and out-breeding.
(b) Relate the application of the above to practices in agriculture and medicine.
Reproductive Behaviours
State the different types of courtship behaviours in different animals.
Explain the terms:
(i) courtship
(ii) territorialism in animals.
Fruits
Distinguished between fruits and seeds.
State various types of fruits.
Classify fruits.
State the ways fruits are dispersed.
Describe the features that adapt fruits to their modes of disposal.
Development of New Seeds
Define fertilization.
Draw and label the male and female reproductive parts involved in fertilization.
Describe the process of pollen development.
Locate the position of embryo within the seed.
Development of New Seeds
Define fertilization.
Draw and label the male and female reproductive parts involved in fertilization.
Describe the process of pollen development.
Locate the position of embryo within the seed.
Reproductive System and Reproduction in Humans
Identify the various parts of the male and female reproductive system in man.
Draw, label and describe the structures of the male and female reproductive organs in man.
State the function of the various parts of the male and female reproductive systems in man. Compare the structures.
Draw, label and describe the structure of the male and female gametes (sperm and ovum).
Explain the process of fertilization in man
List the conditions necessary for survival.
Reproductive System and Reproduction in Humans
Identify the various parts of the male and female reproductive system in man.
Draw, label and describe the structures of the male and female reproductive organs in man.
State the function of the various parts of the male and female reproductive systems in man. Compare the structures.
Draw, label and describe the structure of the male and female gametes (sperm and ovum).
Explain the process of fertilization in man
List the conditions necessary for survival.
Balance in Nature
Recognise population as an integral part of the community
Explain that different population of organisms make up a community.
List factors that may affect changes in population
Explain the term dynamic equilibrium as related to different population in a climax community
Recognise the approximately constant numbers of individuals in a population despite fluctuation
List some family planning methods in human community.