Grade 10 - Mathematics and Physical Sciences


Mathematics Physical Sciences

Term 1

Algebra

  • Exponents and Surds
  • Algebraic Expressions
  • Factorisation
  • Simplifying Expressions
  • Equations and Inequalities

Number Patterns

  • Arithmetic Sequences
  • Geometric Sequences

Term 1

Physics

  • Mechanics
    • Kinematics (motion in one dimension)
    • Vectors and Scalars

Chemistry

  • Classification of Matter
  • Atomic Structure

Term 2

Functions and Graphs

  • Linear Functions
  • Quadratic Functions
  • Hyperbolic Functions
  • Exponential Functions

Finance and Growth

  • Simple and Compound Interest
  • Depreciation

Term 2

Physics

  • Electricity and Magnetism
    • Electric Circuits
    • Electrostatics

Chemistry

  • Chemical Bonding
  • Energy and Change
    • Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions

Term 3

Trigonometry

  • Introduction to Trigonometric Ratios
  • Trigonometric Functions
  • Solving Trigonometric Equations
  • Reduction Formulae

Analytical Geometry

  • Distance Between Two Points
  • Midpoint of a Line Segment
  • Gradient of a Line Segment
  • Equation of a Straight Line

Term 3

Physics

  • Waves, Sound, and Light
    • Transverse and Longitudinal Waves
    • Electromagnetic Spectrum
    • Sound

Chemistry

  • Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change
    • Stoichiometry
    • Concentrations of Solutions

Term 4

Euclidean Geometry

  • Basic Properties of Triangles, Quadrilaterals, and Circles
  • Theorems of Geometry

Statistics

  • Data Collection and Representation
  • Measures of Central Tendency (Mean, Median, Mode)
  • Measures of Dispersion (Range, Quartiles, Variance, Standard Deviation)

Term 4

Physics

  • Mechanics
    • Newton's Laws of Motion
    • Momentum and Impulse

Chemistry

  • Types of Reactions
    • Acid-Base Reactions
    • Redox Reactions

Continuous Topics

  • Problem Solving: Applied throughout the year in various contexts.
  • Reasoning and Proof: Emphasized in all topics.

Continuous Topics

  • Scientific Investigation and Practical Work: Integrated throughout the year.
  • Scientific Literacy and Communication: Emphasized in all topics.