JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Mathematics. What is Mathematics? Mathematics is one of the core subjects in JAMB and is required for many courses in science, engineering, technology, and even some social science programmes.
Because of its importance, proper preparation is very necessary for candidates writing Mathematics in the 2026/2027 JAMB examination.
JAMB recommends specific textbooks to help students understand the subject in a clear and organized way. These books cover all the major areas of the Mathematics syllabus, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics, probability, and number operations.
They are written to match the level expected of senior secondary school students and JAMB candidates.
Studying Mathematics without guidance can be confusing, especially when you are unsure of what to focus on. That is why using the recommended textbooks together with the JAMB Mathematics syllabus and past questions is the best approach.
This method helps you concentrate on relevant topics and practice the type of questions you are likely to see in the exam.
Below is the list of Mathematics textbooks recommended by JAMB.
JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Mathematics 2026
| S/N | Contents |
|---|---|
| 1 | Adebayo, A. O. (2005). New General Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos: Longman Nigeria. |
| 2 | Channon, J. B., McLeish Smith, D., Head, T. J. & Sheffield, E. (2011). New General Mathematics, Harlow: Longman Group Ltd. |
| 3 | Giwa, S. O., Adebayo, A. O. & Olatoye, R. A. (2003). Essential Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools, Ibadan: University Press Plc. |
| 4 | Igbokwe, D. I. (2009). Comprehensive Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools, Lagos: Johnson Publishers. |
| 5 | Macrae, J. & Kersey, S. (2000). Basic Mathematics, London: Macmillan Education. |
| 6 | Nwoye, A. C. (2001). Modern Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools, Onitsha: Africana-FEP Publishers Ltd. |
| 7 | Stroud, K. A. (2003). Engineering Mathematics, London: Palgrave Macmillan. |
Important Advice to Mathematics Candidates
Using the JAMB recommended textbooks for Mathematics gives you a strong foundation, but it works best when combined with the official JAMB Mathematics syllabus for 2026/2027. The syllabus clearly shows the topics you are expected to study and helps you avoid reading beyond what is required.
Past questions should also be part of your daily preparation. They help you understand the pattern of JAMB questions, improve your calculation speed, and reduce exam anxiety. With regular practice, many mathematical problems become easier to solve.
In conclusion, success in JAMB Mathematics depends on focused study, constant practice, and the right materials. When you study with the recommended textbooks, follow the syllabus closely, and practice past questions consistently, you greatly improve your chances of scoring high.
An education writer with almost a decade of experience helping Nigerian students prepare for JAMB and Admission. Hauwa is passionate about ensuring that students have the resources and guides they need to succeed in their academic journey.