If you are preparing for WAEC, one of the most important things you need is a clear understanding of the WAEC syllabus.
The WAEC syllabus shows you exactly what to study in each subject so you don’t waste time reading unnecessary topics. It helps you focus on what really matters in the exam and gives you a better chance of scoring high.
In this guide, you will find a simple breakdown of the syllabus for all major WAEC subjects to make your preparation easier and more effective.
WAEC MATHEMATICS SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
NUMBER AND NUMERATION
- Number bases
- Fractions, decimals and percentages
- Indices and logarithms
- Approximation and significant figures
ALGEBRA
- Algebraic expressions
- Factorization
- Linear equations
- Quadratic equations
- Inequalities
- Variation
GEOMETRY AND MENSURATION
- Angles and lines
- Triangles and polygons
- Circles and chord properties
- Coordinate geometry
- Perimeter, area and volume
TRIGONOMETRY
- Trigonometric ratios
- Trigonometric graphs
- Heights and distances
STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY
- Data presentation
- Mean, median and mode
- Probability
Areas of concentration
- Simultaneous and quadratic equations
- Algebraic expressions and factorization
- Circle theorems and angles
- Trigonometric ratios
- Mensuration of 2D and 3D shapes
- Mean, median, mode, and probability
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WAEC ENGLISH LANGUAGE SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
COMPREHENSION AND SUMMARY
- Reading comprehension passages
- Summary writing
COMPOSITION
- Essay writing (narrative, descriptive, argumentative, expository)
- Letter writing (formal and informal)
GRAMMAR AND STRUCTURE
- Parts of speech
- Tenses
- Concord
- Sentence structure
- Punctuation
LEXIS AND STRUCTURE
- Vocabulary development
- Idioms and expressions
ORAL ENGLISH
- Stress patterns
- Intonation
- Pronunciation
Areas of concentration
- Comprehension passages and summary questions
- Essay writing and letter writing formats
- Concord, tenses, and parts of speech
- Sentence construction and correction of errors
- Oral English stress and intonation patterns
WAEC BIOLOGY SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
CELL BIOLOGY
- Cell structure and organization
- Cell division
LIVING ORGANISMS
- Characteristics of living things
- Classification of organisms
PLANT AND ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
- Nutrition
- Respiration
- Transport system
- Excretion
- Reproduction
ECOLOGY
- Ecosystem
- Food chains and food webs
- Environmental balance
GENETICS AND EVOLUTION
- Heredity
- Variation
- Basic genetics
WAEC CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
GENERAL CHEMISTRY
- Atomic structure
- Periodic table and periodicity
- Matter and its states
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
- Chemical bonding
- Acids, bases and salts
- Mole concept
- Gas laws
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
- Hydrocarbons
- Petroleum and petrochemicals
- Alcohols and carboxylic acids
CHEMICAL REACTIONS
- Chemical equations
- Redox reactions
- Electrolysis
Areas of concentration
- Balancing chemical equations
- Periodic table trends
- Acid-base reactions
- Mole calculations and stoichiometry
- Organic compounds and hydrocarbons
- Separation techniques
WAEC PHYSICS SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
MECHANICS
- Motion
- Forces
- Work, energy and power
HEAT AND THERMAL PHYSICS
- Temperature and heat
- Thermal expansion
WAVES
- Light waves
- Sound waves
ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
- Current electricity
- Ohm’s law
- Electrical circuits
- Magnetism
MODERN PHYSICS
- Atomic structure
- Radioactivity
Areas of concentration
- Calculations on motion and velocity
- Work, energy, and power formulas
- Ohm’s law and electrical circuits
- Reflection and refraction of light
- Heat capacity and temperature changes
- Wave properties
WAEC ECONOMICS SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
BASIC ECONOMIC PRINCIPLES
- Scarcity and choice
- Opportunity cost
MICROECONOMICS
- Demand and supply
- Elasticity
- Market structures
MACROECONOMICS
- National income
- Inflation
- Unemployment
MONEY AND BANKING
- Money functions
- Banking system
PUBLIC FINANCE
- Government revenue and expenditure
Areas of concentration
- Law of demand and supply
- Elasticity of demand
- National income concepts
- Inflation causes and effects
- Money and banking functions
- Market equilibrium
WAEC GOVERNMENT SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
BASIC CONCEPTS OF GOVERNMENT
- State and government
- Constitution
- Rule of law
POLITICAL SYSTEMS
- Democracy
- Electoral systems
- Political parties
STRUCTURE OF GOVERNMENT
- Legislature
- Executive
- Judiciary
CITIZENSHIP AND POLITICAL PARTICIPATION
- Citizenship
- Rights and duties
- Pressure groups
INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATIONS
- United Nations
- ECOWAS
- African Union
Areas of concentration
- Features of democracy
- Functions of executive, legislature, judiciary
- Electoral systems
- Political parties roles
- ECOWAS and UN functions
- Constitutional development
WAEC GEOGRAPHY SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
- Rocks and landforms
- Climate and weather
- Rivers and drainage
HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
- Population studies
- Settlement
- Agriculture
- Transportation
PRACTICAL GEOGRAPHY
- Map reading and interpretation
- Scale and direction
- Graphs and statistical maps
Areas of concentration
- Map scales and bearings
- Weather instruments and climate types
- Population distribution
- Settlement patterns
- Transport systems
- Physical features like rivers and rocks
WAEC AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
CROP PRODUCTION
- Types of crops
- Planting methods
- Crop improvement
ANIMAL PRODUCTION
- Livestock types
- Animal nutrition
- Animal health
SOIL SCIENCE
- Soil formation
- Soil properties
- Soil fertility
FARM MECHANIZATION
- Farm tools and equipment
- Machinery use
AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
- Farm management
- Marketing of farm produce
Areas of concentration
- Types of crops and farming systems
- Livestock management
- Soil fertility and composition
- Uses of farm tools
- Pest and disease control methods
- Farm records and management
WAEC CHRISTIAN RELIGIOUS STUDIES SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
OLD TESTAMENT STUDIES
- Creation story
- Covenant with Abraham
- Call of prophets
NEW TESTAMENT STUDIES
- Life of Jesus Christ
- Teachings of Jesus
- Miracles of Jesus
EARLY CHURCH
- Development of Christianity
- Apostles and missionary work
CHRISTIAN LIVING
- Moral values
- Faith and obedience
Areas of concentration
- Genesis creation account
- Abrahamic covenant
- Teachings of Jesus
- Miracles and their meanings
- Prophets like Isaiah and Jeremiah
- Moral lessons from Bible stories
WAEC LITERATURE IN ENGLISH SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
PROSE
- Novel analysis
- Themes and setting
- Characterization
DRAMA
- Plot and structure
- Conflict and resolution
- Dramatic techniques
POETRY
- Types of poems
- Poetic devices
- Interpretation
GENERAL LITERARY PRINCIPLES
- Figures of speech
- Literary appreciation
Areas of concentration
- Analysis of prose and drama texts
- Poetic devices and interpretation
- Themes in prescribed texts
- Character analysis
- Use of metaphor, simile, irony
WAEC CIVIC EDUCATION SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION
- Meaning of citizenship
- Duties and responsibilities
HUMAN RIGHTS
- Types of rights
- Importance of rights
GOVERNANCE
- Democracy
- Rule of law
- Constitution
SOCIAL ISSUES
- Corruption
- Drug abuse
- National values
Areas of concentration
- Duties and responsibilities of citizens
- Human rights types
- Features of democracy
- Rule of law importance
- National identity and unity
- Corruption and effects
WAEC FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
BASIC ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
- Double entry system
- Accounting equation
BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS
- Journal
- Ledger
FINAL ACCOUNTS
- Trading account
- Profit and loss account
- Balance sheet
SPECIAL ACCOUNTS
- Partnership accounts
- Company accounts
Areas of concentration
- Preparation of final accounts
- Ledger posting
- Trial balance errors
- Profit and loss accounts
- Partnership sharing ratios
- Basic accounting principles
WAEC COMPUTER STUDIES SYLLABUS AND AREAS OF CONCENTRATION
Syllabus
- Computer basics
- Hardware and software
- Data processing
- Internet and communication
- Computer security
- Programming basics
Areas of concentration
- Parts of computer system
- Types of software
- Internet uses and risks
- Data processing cycle
- Basic computer security
- Introduction to coding
WAEC COMMERCE SYLLABUS (OFFICIAL STRUCTURE)
BASIC CONCEPTS OF COMMERCE
- Meaning and scope of commerce
- Division of commerce
- Functions of commerce
TRADE
- Home trade
- Foreign trade
- Import and export procedures
- Balance of trade and balance of payment
BUSINESS ORGANISATION
- Sole proprietorship
- Partnership
- Public and private limited companies
- Public corporations
AIDS TO TRADE
- Transportation
- Communication
- Banking
- Insurance
- Warehousing
- Advertising
BUSINESS DOCUMENTS
- Invoice
- Receipt
- Debit and credit notes
- Order forms
FINANCE AND BANKING
- Sources of business finance
- Functions of banks
- Types of accounts
- Cheques and banking instruments
INSURANCE
- Principles of insurance
- Types of insurance
- Importance of insurance
MARKETING
- Meaning of marketing
- Marketing mix
- Consumer behaviour
COMMODITIES AND STOCK EXCHANGE
- Commodity markets
- Stock exchange functions
- Capital market and money market
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