Elective Mathematics
Surds, functions, calculus and trigonometry for WASSCE.
About Elective Mathematics on DigiTransact Mastermind
Surds, functions, calculus and trigonometry for WASSCE.
Each of the 24 Elective Mathematics skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 150 Elective Mathematics questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Elective Mathematics work is filed under Senior High, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
SHS 1 to 3 (Grades 10 to 12 / High School) - Towards the WASSCE
24 Elective Mathematics skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Elective Mathematics practice sets you should be able to:
- Surds, indices and logarithms: Laws of indices, surds and logarithms for Elective Maths.
- Introduction to differentiation: Differentiating polynomials and finding gradients for Elective Maths.
- Vectors in a plane: Add vectors, find magnitude and direction in two dimensions.
- Matrices and transformations: Add, multiply and use matrices for transformations.
- Surds & indices: Simplify surds and apply the laws of indices.
- The binomial expansion: Expand simple binomials and find particular terms.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Elective Mathematics question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
If f(x) = 2x² − 3x + 1, find f(2).
- 3
- 5
- 7
- 9
Working: f(2) = 2(4) − 6 + 1 = 8 − 6 + 1 = 3.
Simplify 2^3 x 2^4.
- 2^7
- 2^12
- 4^7
- 2^1
Working: When multiplying powers with the same base, add the indices: 3 + 4 = 7.
Expand (a + b)².
- a² + b²
- a² + 2ab + b²
- a² − 2ab + b²
- 2a + 2b
Working: Squaring a binomial: (a + b)² = a² + 2ab + b².
Main topics and skills
Elective Mathematics is organised into 11 topic groups covering 24 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
SHS Algebra & Functions
SHS Calculus & Trigonometry
Vectors, Statistics & Probability
SHS Matrices & Transformations
Polynomials, Surds & Indices
Binomial Theorem & Probability
Coordinate Geometry & Trigonometry
Sets & Logic
Progressions (AP & GP)
Trigonometry & Identities
Exams Elective Mathematics practice prepares you for
Each page below sets out what the examination covers and links straight back to the elective mathematics skills that feed into it.
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Frequently asked questions
Which education levels does Elective Mathematics cover?
The Elective Mathematics material sits at Senior High. Because each skill is labelled individually, a learner can work below or above their year group without losing their place.
Which parts of Elective Mathematics can I revise?
Elective Mathematics is split into 11 topic groups, among them SHS Algebra & Functions, SHS Calculus & Trigonometry, Vectors, Statistics & Probability and SHS Matrices & Transformations. Each group opens out into individual skills you can take one at a time.
How much Elective Mathematics practice can I do?
You can work through 150 Elective Mathematics questions across 24 skills, and read the worked reasoning whether you answer correctly or not.
Does this help with the WASSCE?
Skills are arranged by education level, which includes the stages leading to the WASSCE, and they are labelled Ghana GES SHS syllabus and WASSCE. Check your own syllabus for the exact topics set this year.
What does signing in add to Elective Mathematics practice?
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Related subjects
Free elective mathematics courses to watch alongside
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