If you want to pass Mathematics in JAMB 2025 without stress, one of the smartest things you can do is focus on the topics JAMB repeats every year. These are the areas where most questions come from, and they don’t really change much—just the numbers and the way the questions are asked.
This article will show you the top repeated topics in JAMB Mathematics so you can study smart and stop wasting time on topics that rarely come out.
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Why You Should Focus on Repeated Topics
There are over 30 topics in the JAMB Maths syllabus. But the truth is, JAMB brings 70–80% of their questions from just 10–15 key areas. That means if you master those repeated topics, you’ll already have answers to most questions before you enter the exam hall.
Top Topics JAMB Repeats Every Year
1. BODMAS and Basic Operations
Expect at least 1 or 2 questions on order of operations (brackets, division, multiplication, addition, subtraction). These are simple but easy to miss if you rush.
2. Fractions, Decimals, Percentages and Ratios
JAMB loves mixing these in calculations and word problems. You must be comfortable switching between them and solving real-life questions with them.
3. Indices, Logarithms, and Surds
You’ll likely get a question on powers and roots. Know the rules of indices and how to simplify logarithmic expressions and surds.
4. Quadratic and Linear Equations
This comes out every year. Be ready to:
- Factorize quadratic equations
- Use the formula method
- Solve linear equations with one or two variables
5. Variation
Direct, inverse, joint variation—these questions are always present. Learn how to form the equations and solve them with the given values.
6. Geometry and Mensuration
Very common and often scoring. You’ll see questions about:
- Angles in triangles and circles
- Area and perimeter of 2D shapes
- Volume and surface area of 3D solids
7. Trigonometry
Don’t skip this. Know the basic trigonometric ratios (sine, cosine, tangent) and how to use them to solve height and distance problems.
8. Statistics
You’ll see questions on:
- Mean, median, mode
- Range
- Pie charts, bar charts, and frequency tables
9. Probability
Simple probability questions come almost every year. Know how to find the chance of an event happening or not happening.
10. Simultaneous Equations
Both linear and one linear/one quadratic combinations may appear. Learn to solve them using substitution or elimination methods.
11. Word Problems
This is where many students get stuck. JAMB gives real-life stories and asks you to form and solve equations. Once you practice, they become easier.
12. Graphs (Linear and Quadratic)
You may see interpretation or calculation questions based on graph equations. Practice plotting and understanding slope and intercept.
Bonus: Other Topics That Sometimes Appear
- Sets and Venn diagrams
- Matrices (very rare, but possible)
- Modular arithmetic
- Sequences and series
You can still study these, but only after you’ve mastered the top topics above.
Final Advice
Don’t try to read everything. That’s how many students get overwhelmed. Instead:
- Focus on these repeated topics
- Solve past JAMB questions from each area
- Time yourself and practice daily
- Ask for help on weak topics early
When you prepare the smart way, JAMB Maths becomes easier to score in—no fear, no stress.