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2 1
Statistics II
Introduction to Advanced Statistics
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Review measures of central tendency from Form 2
-Identify limitations of simple mean calculations
-Understand need for advanced statistical methods
-Recognize patterns in large datasets

-Review mean, median, mode from previous work
-Discuss challenges with large numbers
-Examine real data from Kenya (population, rainfall)
-Q&A on statistical applications in daily life
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Real data examples
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 39-42
2 2
Statistics II
Working Mean Concept
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Define working mean (assumed mean)
-Explain why working mean simplifies calculations
-Identify appropriate working mean values
-Apply working mean to reduce calculation errors

-Demonstrate calculation difficulties with large numbers
-Show how working mean simplifies arithmetic
-Practice selecting suitable working means
-Compare results with and without working mean
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Sample datasets
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 39-42
2 3
Statistics II
Mean Using Working Mean - Simple Data
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate mean using working mean for ungrouped data
-Apply the formula: mean = working mean + mean of deviations
-Verify results using direct calculation method
-Solve problems with whole numbers

-Work through step-by-step examples on chalkboard
-Practice with student marks and heights data
-Verify answers using traditional method
-Individual practice with guided support
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Student data
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 42-48
2 4
Statistics II
Mean Using Working Mean - Frequency Tables
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate mean using working mean for frequency data
-Apply working mean to discrete frequency distributions
-Use the formula with frequencies correctly
-Solve real-world problems with frequency data

-Demonstrate with family size data from local community
-Practice calculating fx and fd systematically
-Work through examples step-by-step
-Students practice with their own collected data
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Community data
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 42-48
2 5
Statistics II
Mean for Grouped Data Using Working Mean
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate mean for grouped continuous data
-Select appropriate working mean for grouped data
-Use midpoints of class intervals correctly
-Apply working mean formula to grouped data

-Use height/weight data of students in class
-Practice finding midpoints of class intervals
-Work through complex calculations step by step
-Students practice with agricultural production data
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Real datasets
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 42-48
2 6
Statistics II
Advanced Working Mean Techniques
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply coding techniques with working mean
-Divide by class width to simplify further
-Use transformation methods efficiently
-Solve complex grouped data problems

-Demonstrate coding method on chalkboard
-Show how dividing by class width helps
-Practice reverse calculations to get original mean
-Work with economic data from Kenya
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Economic data
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 42-48
2 7
Statistics II
Introduction to Quartiles, Deciles, Percentiles
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Define quartiles, deciles, and percentiles
-Understand how they divide data into parts
-Explain the relationship between these measures
-Identify their importance in data analysis

-Use physical demonstration with student heights
-Arrange 20 students by height to show quartiles
-Explain percentile ranks in exam results
-Discuss applications in grading systems
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Student height data
-Measuring tape
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 49-52
3 1
Statistics II
Calculating Quartiles for Ungrouped Data
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Find lower quartile, median, upper quartile for raw data
-Apply the position formulas correctly
-Arrange data in ascending order systematically
-Interpret quartile values in context

-Practice with test scores from the class
-Arrange data systematically on chalkboard
-Calculate Q1, Q2, Q3 step by step
-Students work with their own datasets
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Test score data
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 49-52
3 2
Statistics II
Quartiles for Grouped Data
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate quartiles using interpolation formula
-Identify quartile classes correctly
-Apply the formula: Q = L + [(n/4 - CF)/f] × h
-Solve problems with continuous grouped data

-Work through detailed examples on chalkboard
-Practice identifying quartile positions
-Use cumulative frequency systematically
-Apply to real examination grade data
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Grade data
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 49-52
3 3
Statistics II
Deciles and Percentiles Calculations
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate specific deciles and percentiles
-Apply interpolation formulas for deciles/percentiles
-Interpret decile and percentile positions
-Use these measures for comparative analysis

-Calculate specific percentiles for class test scores
-Find deciles for sports performance data
-Compare students' positions using percentiles
-Practice with national examination statistics
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Performance data
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 49-52
3 4
Statistics II
Introduction to Cumulative Frequency
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Construct cumulative frequency tables
-Understand "less than" cumulative frequencies
-Plot cumulative frequency against class boundaries
-Identify the characteristic S-shape of ogives

-Create cumulative frequency table with class data
-Plot points on manila paper grid
-Join points to form smooth curve
-Discuss properties of ogive curves
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Ruler
-Class data
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 52-60
3 5
Statistics II
Drawing Cumulative Frequency Curves (Ogives)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Draw accurate ogives using proper scales
-Plot cumulative frequency against upper boundaries
-Create smooth curves through plotted points
-Label axes and scales correctly

-Practice plotting on large manila paper
-Use rulers for accurate scales
-Demonstrate smooth curve drawing technique
-Students create their own ogives
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Ruler
-Pencils
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 52-60
3 6
Statistics II
Reading Values from Ogives
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Read median from cumulative frequency curve
-Find quartiles using ogive
-Estimate any percentile from the curve
-Interpret readings in real-world context

-Demonstrate reading techniques on large ogive
-Practice finding median position (n/2)
-Read quartile positions systematically
-Students practice reading their own curves
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Completed ogives
-Ruler
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 52-60
3 7
Statistics II
Applications of Ogives
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Use ogives to solve real-world problems
-Find number of values above/below certain points
-Calculate percentage of data in given ranges
-Compare different datasets using ogives

-Solve problems about pass rates in examinations
-Find how many students scored above average
-Calculate percentages for different grade ranges
-Use agricultural production data for analysis
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Real problem datasets
-Ruler
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 52-60
4 1
Statistics II
Introduction to Measures of Dispersion
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Define dispersion and its importance
-Understand limitations of central tendency alone
-Compare datasets with same mean but different spread
-Identify different measures of dispersion

-Compare test scores of two classes with same mean
-Show how different spreads affect interpretation
-Discuss variability in real-world data
-Introduce range as simplest measure
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Comparative datasets
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 60-65
4 2
Statistics II
Range and Interquartile Range
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate range for different datasets
-Find interquartile range (Q3 - Q1)
-Calculate quartile deviation (semi-interquartile range)
-Compare advantages and limitations of each measure

-Calculate range for student heights in class
-Find IQR for the same data
-Discuss effect of outliers on range
-Compare IQR stability with range
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Student data
-Measuring tape
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 60-65
4 3
Statistics II
Mean Absolute Deviation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate mean absolute deviation
-Use absolute values correctly in calculations
-Understand concept of average distance from mean
-Apply MAD to compare variability in datasets

-Calculate MAD for class test scores
-Practice with absolute value calculations
-Compare MAD values for different subjects
-Interpret MAD in context of data spread
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Test score data
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 65-70
4 4
Statistics II
Introduction to Variance
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Define variance as mean of squared deviations
-Calculate variance using definition formula
-Understand why deviations are squared
-Compare variance with other dispersion measures

-Work through variance calculation step by step
-Explain squaring deviations eliminates negatives
-Calculate variance for simple datasets
-Compare with mean absolute deviation
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Simple datasets
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 65-70
4 5
Statistics II
Variance Using Alternative Formula
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply the formula: σ² = (Σx²/n) - x̄²
-Use alternative variance formula efficiently
-Compare computational methods
-Solve variance problems for frequency data

-Demonstrate both variance formulas
-Show computational advantages of alternative formula
-Practice with frequency tables
-Students choose efficient method
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Frequency data
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 65-70
4 6
Statistics II
Standard Deviation Calculations
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate standard deviation as square root of variance
-Apply standard deviation to ungrouped data
-Use standard deviation to compare datasets
-Interpret standard deviation in practical contexts

-Calculate SD for student exam scores
-Compare SD values for different subjects
-Interpret what high/low SD means
-Use SD to identify consistent performance
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Exam score data
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 65-70
4 7
Statistics II
Standard Deviation for Grouped Data
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate standard deviation for frequency distributions
-Use working mean with grouped data for SD
-Apply coding techniques to simplify calculations
-Solve complex grouped data problems

-Work with agricultural yield data from local farms
-Use coding method to simplify calculations
-Calculate SD step by step for grouped data
-Compare variability in different crops
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Agricultural data
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 65-70
5 1
Statistics II
Advanced Standard Deviation Techniques
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply transformation properties of standard deviation
-Use coding with class width division
-Solve problems with multiple transformations
-Verify results using different methods

-Demonstrate coding transformations
-Show how SD changes with data transformations
-Practice reverse calculations
-Verify using alternative methods
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Transformation examples
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 65-70
5 2
Longitudes and Latitudes
Introduction to Earth as a Sphere
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand Earth as a sphere for mathematical purposes
-Identify poles, equator, and axis of rotation
-Recognize Earth's dimensions and basic structure
-Connect Earth's rotation to day-night cycle

-Use globe or spherical ball to demonstrate Earth
-Identify North Pole, South Pole, and equator
-Discuss Earth's rotation and its effects
-Show axis of rotation through poles
Exercise books
-Globe/spherical ball
-Manila paper
-Chalk/markers
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 136-139
5 3
Longitudes and Latitudes
Great and Small Circles
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Define great circles and small circles on a sphere
-Identify properties of great and small circles
-Understand that great circles divide sphere into hemispheres
-Recognize examples of great and small circles on Earth

-Demonstrate great circles using globe and string
-Show that great circles pass through center
-Compare radii of great and small circles
-Identify equator as the largest circle
Exercise books
-Globe
-String
-Manila paper
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 136-139
5 4
Longitudes and Latitudes
Understanding Latitude
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Define latitude and its measurement
-Identify equator as 0° latitude reference
-Understand North and South latitude designations
-Recognize that latitude ranges from 0° to 90°

-Mark latitude lines on globe using tape
-Show equator as reference line (0°)
-Demonstrate measurement from equator to poles
-Practice identifying latitude positions
Exercise books
-Globe
-Tape/string
-Protractor
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 136-139
5 5
Longitudes and Latitudes
Properties of Latitude Lines
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand that latitude lines are parallel circles
-Recognize that latitude lines are small circles (except equator)
-Calculate radii of latitude circles using trigonometry
-Apply formula r = R cos θ for latitude circle radius

-Demonstrate parallel nature of latitude lines
-Calculate radius of latitude circle at 60°N
-Show relationship between latitude and circle size
-Use trigonometry to find circle radii
Exercise books
-Globe
-Calculator
-Manila paper
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 136-139
5 6
Longitudes and Latitudes
Understanding Longitude
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Define longitude and its measurement
-Identify Greenwich Meridian as 0° longitude reference
-Understand East and West longitude designations
-Recognize that longitude ranges from 0° to 180°

-Mark longitude lines on globe using string
-Show Greenwich Meridian as reference line
-Demonstrate measurement East and West from Greenwich
-Practice identifying longitude positions
Exercise books
-Globe
-String
-World map
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 136-139
5 7
Longitudes and Latitudes
Properties of Longitude Lines
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand that longitude lines are great circles
-Recognize that all longitude lines pass through poles
-Understand that longitude lines converge at poles
-Identify that opposite longitudes differ by 180°

-Show longitude lines converging at poles
-Demonstrate that longitude lines are great circles
-Find opposite longitude positions
-Compare longitude and latitude line properties
Exercise books
-Globe
-String
-Manila paper
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 136-139
6 1
Longitudes and Latitudes
Position of Places on Earth
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Express position using latitude and longitude coordinates
-Use correct notation for positions (e.g., 1°S, 37°E)
-Identify positions of major Kenyan cities
-Locate places given their coordinates

-Find positions of Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu on globe
-Practice writing coordinates in correct format
-Locate cities worldwide using coordinates
-Use maps to verify coordinate positions
Exercise books
-Globe
-World map
-Kenya map
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 139-143
6 2
Longitudes and Latitudes
Latitude and Longitude Differences
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate latitude differences between two points
-Calculate longitude differences between two points
-Understand angular differences on same and opposite sides
-Apply difference calculations to navigation problems

-Calculate difference between Nairobi and Cairo
-Practice with points on same and opposite sides
-Work through systematic calculation methods
-Apply to real navigation scenarios
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Calculator
-Navigation examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 139-143
6 3
Longitudes and Latitudes
Introduction to Distance Calculations
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand relationship between angles and distances
-Learn that 1° on great circle = 60 nautical miles
-Define nautical mile and its relationship to kilometers
-Apply basic distance formulas for great circles

-Demonstrate angle-distance relationship using globe
-Show that 1' (minute) = 1 nautical mile
-Convert between nautical miles and kilometers
-Practice basic distance calculations
Exercise books
-Globe
-Calculator
-Conversion charts
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 143-156
6 4
Longitudes and Latitudes
Distance Along Great Circles
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate distances along meridians (longitude lines)
-Calculate distances along equator
-Apply formula: distance = angle × 60 nm
-Convert distances between nautical miles and kilometers

-Calculate distance from Nairobi to Cairo (same longitude)
-Find distance between two points on equator
-Practice conversion between units
-Apply to real geographical examples
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Calculator
-Real examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 143-156
6 5
Longitudes and Latitudes
Distance Along Small Circles (Parallels)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand that parallel distances use different formula
-Apply formula: distance = longitude difference × 60 × cos(latitude)
-Calculate radius of latitude circles
-Solve problems involving parallel of latitude distances

-Derive formula using trigonometry
-Calculate distance between Mombasa and Lagos
-Show why latitude affects distance calculations
-Practice with various latitude examples
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Calculator
-African city examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 143-156
6 6
Longitudes and Latitudes
Shortest Distance Problems
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand that shortest distance is along great circle
-Compare great circle and parallel distances
-Calculate shortest distances between any two points
-Apply to navigation and flight path problems

-Compare distances: parallel vs great circle routes
-Calculate shortest distance between London and New York
-Apply to aircraft flight planning
-Discuss practical navigation implications
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Calculator
-Flight path examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 143-156
6 7
Longitudes and Latitudes
Advanced Distance Calculations
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve complex distance problems with multiple steps
-Calculate distances involving multiple coordinate differences
-Apply to surveying and mapping problems
-Use systematic approaches for difficult calculations

-Work through complex multi-step distance problems
-Apply to surveying land boundaries
-Calculate perimeters of geographical regions
-Practice with examination-style problems
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Calculator
-Surveying examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 143-156
7 1
Longitudes and Latitudes
Introduction to Time and Longitude
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand relationship between longitude and time
-Learn that Earth rotates 360° in 24 hours
-Calculate that 15° longitude = 1 hour time difference
-Understand concept of local time

-Demonstrate Earth's rotation using globe
-Show how sun position determines local time
-Calculate time differences for various longitudes
-Apply to understanding sunrise/sunset times
Exercise books
-Globe
-Light source
-Time zone examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 156-161
7 2
Longitudes and Latitudes
Local Time Calculations
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate local time differences between places
-Understand that places east are ahead in time
-Apply rule: 4 minutes per degree of longitude
-Solve time problems involving East-West positions

-Calculate time difference between Nairobi and London
-Practice with cities at various longitudes
-Apply East-ahead, West-behind rule consistently
-Work through systematic time calculation method
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-World time examples
-Calculator
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 156-161
7 3
Longitudes and Latitudes
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand Greenwich as reference for world time
-Calculate local times relative to GMT
-Apply GMT to solve international time problems
-Understand time zones and their practical applications

-Use Greenwich as time reference point
-Calculate local times for cities worldwide
-Apply to international business scenarios
-Discuss practical applications of GMT
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-World map
-Time zone charts
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 156-161
7 4
Longitudes and Latitudes
Complex Time Problems
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve time problems involving date changes
-Handle calculations crossing International Date Line
-Apply to travel and communication scenarios
-Calculate arrival times for international flights

-Work through International Date Line problems
-Calculate flight arrival times across time zones
-Apply to international communication timing
-Practice with business meeting scheduling
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-International examples
-Travel scenarios
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 156-161
7 5
Longitudes and Latitudes
Speed Calculations
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Define knot as nautical mile per hour
-Calculate speeds in knots and km/h
-Apply speed calculations to navigation problems
-Solve problems involving time, distance, and speed

-Calculate ship speeds in knots
-Convert between knots and km/h
-Apply to aircraft and ship navigation
-Practice with maritime and aviation examples
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Calculator
-Navigation examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 156-161
7 6
Differentiation
Introduction to Rate of Change
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand concept of rate of change in daily life
-Distinguish between average and instantaneous rates
-Identify examples of changing quantities
-Connect rate of change to gradient concepts

-Discuss speed as rate of change of distance
-Examine population growth rates
-Analyze temperature change throughout the day
-Connect to gradients of lines from coordinate geometry
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Real-world examples
-Graph examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 177-182
7 7
Differentiation
Average Rate of Change
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate average rate of change between two points
-Use formula: average rate = Δy/Δx
-Apply to distance-time and other practical graphs
-Understand limitations of average rate calculations

-Calculate average speed between two time points
-Find average rate of population change
-Use coordinate points to find average rates
-Compare average rates over different intervals
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Calculators
-Graph paper
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 177-182
8

Midterm break

9 1
Differentiation
Instantaneous Rate of Change
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand concept of instantaneous rate
-Recognize instantaneous rate as limit of average rates
-Connect to tangent line gradients
-Apply to real-world motion problems

-Demonstrate instantaneous speed using car speedometer
-Show limiting process using smaller intervals
-Connect to tangent line slopes on curves
-Practice with motion and growth examples
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Tangent demonstrations
-Motion examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 177-182
9 2
Differentiation
Gradient of Curves at Points
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Find gradient of curve at specific points
-Use tangent line method for gradient estimation
-Apply limiting process to find exact gradients
-Practice with various curve types

-Draw tangent lines to curves on manila paper
-Estimate gradients using tangent slopes
-Use the limiting approach with chord sequences
-Practice with parabolas and other curves
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Rulers
-Curve examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 178-182
9 3
Differentiation
Introduction to Delta Notation
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand delta (Δ) notation for small changes
-Use Δx and Δy for coordinate changes
-Apply delta notation to rate calculations
-Practice reading and writing delta expressions

-Introduce delta as symbol for "change in"
-Practice writing Δx, Δy, Δt expressions
-Use delta notation in rate of change formulas
-Apply to coordinate geometry problems
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Delta notation examples
-Symbol practice
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 182-184
9 4
Differentiation
The Limiting Process
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand concept of limit in differentiation
-Apply "as Δx approaches zero" reasoning
-Use limiting process to find exact derivatives
-Practice systematic limiting calculations

-Demonstrate limiting process with numerical examples
-Show chord approaching tangent as Δx → 0
-Calculate limits using table of values
-Practice systematic limit evaluation
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Limit tables
-Systematic examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 182-184
9 5
Differentiation
Introduction to Derivatives
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Define derivative as limit of rate of change
-Use dy/dx notation for derivatives
-Understand derivative as gradient function
-Connect derivatives to tangent line slopes

-Introduce derivative notation dy/dx
-Show derivative as gradient of tangent
-Practice derivative concept with simple functions
-Connect to previous gradient work
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Derivative notation
-Function examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 182-184
9 6
Differentiation
Derivative of Linear Functions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Find derivatives of linear functions y = mx + c
-Understand that derivative of linear function is constant
-Apply to straight line gradient problems
-Verify using limiting process

-Find derivative of y = 3x + 2 using definition
-Show that derivative equals the gradient
-Practice with various linear functions
-Verify results using first principles
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Linear function examples
-Verification methods
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 184-188
9 7
Differentiation
Derivative of y = x^n (Basic Powers)
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Find derivatives of power functions
-Apply the rule d/dx(x^n) = nx^(n-1)
-Practice with x², x³, x⁴, etc.
-Verify using first principles for simple cases

-Derive d/dx(x²) = 2x using first principles
-Apply power rule to various functions
-Practice with x³, x⁴, x⁵ examples
-Verify selected results using definition
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Power rule examples
-First principles verification
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 184-188
10 1
Differentiation
Derivative of Constant Functions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand that derivative of constant is zero
-Apply to functions like y = 5, y = -3
-Explain geometric meaning of zero derivative
-Combine with other differentiation rules

-Show that horizontal lines have zero gradient
-Find derivatives of constant functions
-Explain why rate of change of constant is zero
-Apply to mixed functions with constants
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Constant function graphs
-Geometric explanations
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 184-188
10 2
Differentiation
Derivative of Coefficient Functions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Find derivatives of functions like y = ax^n
-Apply constant multiple rule
-Practice with various coefficient values
-Combine coefficient and power rules

-Find derivative of y = 5x³
-Apply rule d/dx(af(x)) = a·f'(x)
-Practice with negative coefficients
-Combine multiple rules systematically
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Coefficient examples
-Rule combinations
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 184-188
10 3
Differentiation
Derivative of Polynomial Functions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Find derivatives of polynomial functions
-Apply term-by-term differentiation
-Practice with various polynomial degrees
-Verify results using first principles

-Differentiate y = x³ + 2x² - 5x + 7
-Apply rule to each term separately
-Practice with various polynomial types
-Check results using definition for simple cases
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Polynomial examples
-Term-by-term method
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 184-188
10 4
Differentiation
Applications to Tangent Lines
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Find equations of tangent lines to curves
-Use derivatives to find tangent gradients
-Apply point-slope form for tangent equations
-Solve problems involving tangent lines

-Find tangent to y = x² at point (2, 4)
-Use derivative to get gradient at specific point
-Apply y - y₁ = m(x - x₁) formula
-Practice with various curves and points
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Tangent line examples
-Point-slope applications
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 187-189
10 5
Differentiation
Applications to Normal Lines
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Find equations of normal lines to curves
-Use negative reciprocal of tangent gradient
-Apply to perpendicular line problems
-Practice with normal line calculations

-Find normal to y = x² at point (2, 4)
-Use negative reciprocal relationship
-Apply perpendicular line concepts
-Practice normal line equation finding
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Normal line examples
-Perpendicular concepts
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 187-189
10 6
Differentiation
Introduction to Stationary Points
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Define stationary points as points where dy/dx = 0
-Identify different types of stationary points
-Understand geometric meaning of zero gradient
-Find stationary points by solving dy/dx = 0

-Show horizontal tangents at stationary points
-Find stationary points of y = x² - 4x + 3
-Identify maximum, minimum, and inflection points
-Practice finding where dy/dx = 0
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Curve sketches
-Stationary point examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 189-195
10 7
Differentiation
Types of Stationary Points
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Distinguish between maximum and minimum points
-Identify points of inflection
-Use first derivative test for classification
-Apply gradient analysis around stationary points

-Analyze gradient changes around stationary points
-Use sign analysis of dy/dx
-Classify stationary points by gradient behavior
-Practice with various function types
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Sign analysis charts
-Classification examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 189-195
11 1
Differentiation
Finding and Classifying Stationary Points
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve dy/dx = 0 to find stationary points
-Apply systematic classification method
-Use organized approach for point analysis
-Practice with polynomial functions

-Work through complete stationary point analysis
-Use systematic gradient sign testing
-Create organized solution format
-Practice with cubic and quartic functions
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Systematic templates
-Complete examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 189-195
11 2
Differentiation
Curve Sketching Using Derivatives
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Use derivatives to sketch accurate curves
-Identify key features: intercepts, stationary points
-Apply systematic curve sketching method
-Combine algebraic and graphical analysis

-Sketch y = x³ - 3x² + 2 using derivatives
-Find intercepts, stationary points, and behavior
-Use systematic curve sketching approach
-Verify sketches using derivative information
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Curve sketching templates
-Systematic method
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 195-197
11 3
Differentiation
Introduction to Kinematics Applications
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply derivatives to displacement-time relationships
-Understand velocity as first derivative of displacement
-Find velocity functions from displacement functions
-Apply to motion problems

-Find velocity from s = t³ - 2t² + 5t
-Apply v = ds/dt to motion problems
-Practice with various displacement functions
-Connect to real-world motion scenarios
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Motion examples
-Kinematics applications
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 197-201
11 4
Differentiation
Acceleration as Second Derivative
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand acceleration as derivative of velocity
-Apply a = dv/dt = d²s/dt² notation
-Find acceleration functions from displacement
-Apply to motion analysis problems

-Find acceleration from velocity functions
-Use second derivative notation
-Apply to projectile motion problems
-Practice with particle motion scenarios
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Second derivative examples
-Motion analysis
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 197-201
11 5
Differentiation
Motion Problems and Applications
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve complete motion analysis problems
-Find displacement, velocity, acceleration relationships
-Apply to real-world motion scenarios
-Use derivatives for motion optimization

-Analyze complete motion of falling object
-Find when particle changes direction
-Calculate maximum height in projectile motion
-Apply to vehicle motion problems
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Complete motion examples
-Real scenarios
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 197-201
11 6
Differentiation
Introduction to Optimization
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply derivatives to find maximum and minimum values
-Understand optimization in real-world contexts
-Use calculus for practical optimization problems
-Connect to business and engineering applications

-Find maximum area of rectangle with fixed perimeter
-Apply calculus to profit maximization
-Use derivatives for cost minimization
-Practice with geometric optimization
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Optimization examples
-Real applications
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 201-204
11 7
Differentiation
Geometric Optimization Problems
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply calculus to geometric optimization
-Find maximum areas and minimum perimeters
-Use derivatives for shape optimization
-Apply to construction and design problems

-Find dimensions for maximum area enclosure
-Optimize container volumes and surface areas
-Apply to architectural design problems
-Practice with various geometric constraints
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Geometric examples
-Design applications
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 201-204
12 1
Differentiation
Business and Economic Applications
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Apply derivatives to profit and cost functions
-Find marginal cost and marginal revenue
-Use calculus for business optimization
-Apply to Kenyan business scenarios

-Find maximum profit using calculus
-Calculate marginal cost and revenue
-Apply to agricultural and manufacturing examples
-Use derivatives for business decision-making
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Business examples
-Economic applications
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 201-204
12 2
Differentiation
Advanced Optimization Problems
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Solve complex optimization with multiple constraints
-Apply systematic optimization methodology
-Use calculus for engineering applications
-Practice with advanced real-world problems

-Solve complex geometric optimization problems
-Apply to engineering design scenarios
-Use systematic optimization approach
-Practice with multi-variable situations
Exercise books
-Manila paper
-Complex examples
-Engineering applications
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 201-204
12 3
Integration
Introduction to Reverse Differentiation
Basic Integration Rules - Power Functions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Define integration as reverse of differentiation
-Understand the concept of antiderivative
-Recognize the relationship between gradient functions and original functions
-Apply reverse thinking to simple differentiation examples

-Q/A review on differentiation formulas and rules
-Demonstration of reverse process using simple examples
-Working backwards from derivatives to find original functions
-Discussion on why multiple functions can have same derivative
-Introduction to integration symbol ∫
Graph papers
-Differentiation charts
-Exercise books
-Function examples
Calculators
-Graph papers
-Power rule charts
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 221-223
12 4
Integration
Integration of Polynomial Functions
Finding Particular Solutions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Integrate polynomial functions with multiple terms
-Apply linearity: ∫[af(x) + bg(x)]dx = a∫f(x)dx + b∫g(x)dx
-Handle constant coefficients and addition/subtraction
-Solve integration problems requiring algebraic simplification

-Step-by-step integration of polynomials like 3x² + 5x - 7
-Working with coefficients and constants
-Integration of expanded expressions: (x+2)(x-3)
-Practice with mixed positive and negative terms
-Exercises from textbook Exercise 10.1
Calculators
-Algebraic worksheets
-Polynomial examples
-Exercise books
Graph papers
-Calculators
-Curve examples
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 223-225
12 5
Integration
Introduction to Definite Integrals
Evaluating Definite Integrals
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Define definite integrals using limit notation
-Understand the difference between definite and indefinite integrals
-Learn proper notation: ∫ₐᵇ f(x)dx
-Understand geometric meaning as area under curve

-Introduction to definite integral concept and notation
-Geometric interpretation using simple curves
-Comparison between ∫f(x)dx and ∫ₐᵇf(x)dx
-Discussion on limits of integration
-Basic examples with simple functions
Graph papers
-Geometric models
-Integration notation charts
-Calculators
Calculators
-Step-by-step worksheets
-Exercise books
-Evaluation charts
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 226-228
12 6
Integration
Area Under Curves - Single Functions
Areas Below X-axis and Mixed Regions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Understand integration as area calculation tool
-Calculate area between curve and x-axis
-Handle regions bounded by curves and vertical lines
-Apply definite integrals to find exact areas

-Geometric demonstration of area under curves
-Drawing and shading regions on graph paper
-Working examples: area under y = x², y = 2x + 3, etc.
-Comparison with approximation methods from Chapter 9
-Practice finding areas of various regions
Graph papers
-Curve sketching tools
-Colored pencils
-Calculators
-Area grids
-Curve examples
-Colored materials
-Exercise books
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 230-233
12 7
Integration
Area Between Two Curves
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

-Calculate area between two intersecting curves
-Find intersection points as integration limits
-Apply method: Area = ∫ₐᵇ [f(x) - g(x)]dx
-Handle multiple intersection scenarios

-Method for finding curve intersection points
-Working examples: area between y = x² and y = x
-Step-by-step process for area between curves
-Practice with linear and quadratic function pairs
-Advanced examples with multiple intersections
Graph papers
-Equation solving aids
-Calculators
-Colored pencils
-Exercise books
KLB Secondary Mathematics Form 4, Pages 233-235

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