The National Examinations Council (NECO) has officially released the syllabus for all subjects in the upcoming examination, including Further Mathematics. If you are planning to write Further Maths in this year’s NECO exam, this NECO Further Mathematics syllabus is your ultimate guide.
Candidates are strongly advised to carefully follow the topics listed in the NECO Syllabus for Further Mathematics. Why? Because everything you need to pass the exam is covered there! By focusing your study on these topics, you’ll be well-prepared and confident when you sit for the paper.
In this article, we have provided the full NECO Syllabus for Further Mathematics below. You can either download it for offline access or bookmark this page on your phone or laptop so you can easily come back to it whenever you are ready to revise.
NECO Syllabus For Further Mathematics
| S/N | Topic Area | Subtopics/Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set Theory | – Definitions by properties – Set notation, universal set, complements – Disjoint sets – Venn diagrams – Commutative, associative, distributive laws |
| 2 | Surds | – Expressions (√n, a√n, a + b√n) – Simplification – Rationalization – Operations on surds |
| 3 | Pure Mathematics | – Binary operations (closure, identity, inverse) – Functions: domain, codomain, inverse, graphs – Polynomials: solving/factoring – Rational functions & partial fractions – Indices & logarithms – Permutations & combinations – Binomial theorem – Sequences & series (AP & GP) – Matrices & linear transformations – Trigonometry: identities, equations, graphs – Coordinate geometry: lines, circles, conics |
| 4 | Calculus | – Differentiation: basic rules, maxima/minima – Integration: basic techniques, area, volumes |
| 5 | Statistics & Probability | – Data analysis basics – Probability laws and computation – Real-life applications |
| 6 | Vectors & Mechanics | – Vector representation & operations – Scalar and vector products – Statics & dynamics (basic mechanics) |
NECO Recommended Textbooks for Further Mathematics
- Spectrum New Further Mathematics (Scholastic Series) by T. R. Moses
- New Further Mathematics Project (Volumes 1–3) by M. R. Tuttuh-Adegun et al. (Bounty Press Ltd)
- Further Mathematics (NERDC) by U. M. O. Ivowi et al. (Longman Publishers)
- WAEC & NECO Further Mathematics Past Questions & Answers
Tips for Success in NECO Further Mathematics 2025
Further Mathematics can seem challenging at first, but with the right approach and good study habits, you can succeed. Here are some practical reading and preparation tips to help you score high in NECO Further Maths:-
- Start by reading through the NECO Further Mathematics syllabus. It shows you exactly what to expect in the exam.
- Further Maths is not a subject you can cram. It requires understanding and practice. Break your reading into small, manageable parts.
- Go through past NECO questions and try to solve them without looking at the answers first. This helps you get used to the question style and improve your speed.
- Further Maths is all about solving problems. Don’t just read the examples, try them out yourself. Even if you get it wrong at first, keep practicing until you understand how to do it correctly.
- Create a personal study timetable that includes dedicated time for Further Maths.
- Studying with friends can help you learn faster. You can explain topics to each other, solve problems together, and stay motivated.
- Take note of the topics you find most difficult and give them more time. Use online tutorials, textbooks, and videos to understand them better.
Make sure you use the recommended textbooks and NECO past questions to prepare for your examination; they are key to understanding the exam format and question style.
If you found this article helpful, don’t keep it to yourself; share it with your classmates and other NECO candidates. Want to see the syllabus for other NECO subjects? Check out our full list of NECO syllabi.
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