CSEC Mathematics study plan

CSEC Mathematics · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 7 hours per week

Week 1

Mathematics (subject listed under the Mathematics and Science subject group)

Diagnose baseline by completing one full past-paper style section under timed conditions and tabulating errors by topic
Classify every error as conceptual, procedural, or careless, then rank topics by weighted error count
Relearn computation and number-sense rules: fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, standard form, and directed numbers
Build a one-page formula and rules sheet in your own words for number work

A scored diagnostic with an error-topic tally and a ranked priority list of at least six topics

Week 2

Convert fluently among fractions, decimals, and percentages without a calculator
Solve percentage problems involving profit, loss, discount, simple interest, and appreciation or depreciation
Apply ratio and proportion to sharing, scale drawing, and recipe-style problems
Round and compute with significant figures and standard form accurately

A 20-question self-made number and percentage quiz scored at 85% or better, with worked corrections

Week 3

Simplify and evaluate algebraic expressions, including expansion and factorisation of quadratics
Solve linear equations, simultaneous equations, and quadratic equations by factorisation and formula
Rearrange formulas to change the subject and substitute values correctly
Solve linear inequalities and represent solution sets on a number line

A worked solutions booklet of 15 algebra problems across all four goal areas, each with a written justification step

Week 4

Construct and interpret tables, bar charts, pie charts, and histograms from raw data
Compute mean, median, mode, and range for grouped and ungrouped data
Calculate simple probabilities and use the complement and addition rules
Read and interpret scatter graphs and lines of best fit

A statistics mini-project: collect 30 data points, present them in two graph types, and report summary statistics with a written interpretation

Week 5

Apply Pythagoras' theorem and trigonometric ratios to right-angled triangle problems
Calculate perimeter, area, and volume for circles, prisms, cylinders, and composite shapes
Use angle properties of lines, triangles, quadrilaterals, and circles to find unknown angles with reasons
Perform transformations and describe them precisely, including enlargement with scale factor

A 12-problem geometry set solved with diagram sketches and stated geometric reasons for every angle found

Week 6

Plot and interpret straight-line graphs, deriving gradient and intercept from equations
Solve problems involving distance-time and speed-time graphs
Use function notation and interpret simple non-linear graphs such as quadratics
Convert between units and apply compound measures including speed, density, and rates

A graph portfolio of six accurately plotted graphs with gradient, intercept, and interpretation notes for each

Week 7

Complete two full timed past-paper style papers and record scores and timing per section
Reduce careless errors by adopting a checking routine for units, signs, and rounding
Target the three lowest-scoring topics from earlier weeks with focused drills
Practise showing method clearly enough to earn partial credit

Two completed timed papers with a comparison table showing score change and the top three remaining weak areas

Week 8

Consolidate the formula sheet by reproducing it from memory and verifying against notes
Rehearse a time-allocation strategy across sections and practise skipping and returning to hard items
Rework every previously missed question from weeks 1 to 7 until each is solved unaided
Complete one final full timed paper in exam conditions and review it the same day

A final timed paper scored at or above your target, plus a corrected error log showing zero repeats of earlier mistakes

Week 2: Score at least 80% on the self-made number and percentage quiz and recite the number rules sheet from memory

Week 4: Solve 12 of 15 mixed algebra and statistics problems correctly in under 60 minutes without notes

Week 6: Complete a half-paper covering geometry and graphs within time, with all angle reasons stated

Week 8: Achieve your target score on a full timed paper and demonstrate that no error type from weeks 1 to 3 recurs