JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Science Students 2024/2025

Are you a science student preparing for the 2024 JAMB UTME? Do you want to know the best textbooks to study for your subjects? If yes, then this post is for you.

I will share with you the list of textbooks recommended by JAMB for science students in 2024. These textbooks cover the topics and objectives of the UTME syllabus for each subject. They are also written by reputable authors and publishers who are experts in their fields.

List of JAMB Recommended Textbooks for Science Students 2024

Below is the list of JAMB recommended textbooks for science students in 2024. The list is arranged according to the subjects and the order of preference.

Use Of English

• Attah, M. O. (2013). Practice in Spoken English for Intermediate and Advanced Learners, Maiduguri: University of Maiduguri Press.
• Bamgbose, A. (2002). English Lexis and Structure for Senior Secondary Schools and colleges (Revised Edition), Ibadan: Heinemann
• Banjo, A. et al (2004). New Oxford Secondary English Course Book Six for Senior Secondary Schools, Ibadan: UP Plc.
• Caesar, O. J. (2003). Essential Oral English for Schools and Colleges, Lagos: Tonad  Publishers Limited
• Daniel Jones (2011). Cambridge English Pronouncing Dictionary, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
• Egbe, D. I (1996). Mastering English Usage and Communication Skills, Lagos: Tisons
• Elugbe, B. (2000). Oral English for Schools and Colleges, Ibadan: Heinemann
• Grant, N. J. H, Nnamonu, S. Jowitt, D. (1998). Senior English Project 3, (New Edition) Harlow: Longman
• Idowu, O. O, Sogbesan, T. S, Adofo, A. K. Burgess, D. F and Burgess, L. J. (1998). Round-up English: A Complete Guide, Lagos: Longman
• Idris, U. (2001). Oral English at Your Fingertips for Schools and Colleges, Lagos, M. Youngbrain Publishers
• Igiligi, E. C. and Ogenyi, S. O. (2010) Grammar and Composition in the G.S.M. Age, Enugu: Joe Hills Production Services
• Jauro, L. B. (2013). Oral English for Schools and Colleges: A teaching and Learning Approach, Yola: Paraclete Publishers.
• Nnamonu, S. and Jowitt, D. (1989). Common Errors in English, Lagos: Longman
• Obinna, M. F. (2001). University Matriculation Use of English,(Fourth Edition) Port Harcourt: Sunray Books Limited
• Ogunsanwo, O. Duruaku, A. B.C, Ezechukwu, J and Nwachukwu, U. I (2005). Countdown English Language, (Revised Edition), Ibadan: Evans
• Olatoye, S. (2006). The Silent Teacher, Ado-Ekiti: Segun and Sons Enterprises
• Oluikpe, B. O. A, Nnaemeka, B. A, Obah, T. Y, Otagburuagu, E. J. Onuigbo, S. and Ogbonna, E. A. (1998). Intensive English for Senior Secondary School 3, Onitsha: Africana ? FIRST Publisher.
• Tomori, S. H. O (2000). Objective Tests for School Certificate English: Practice in Lexis, Structure and Idiom (Reprinted Edition),  Ibadan: Heinemann
• Ukwuegbu, C, Okoro, O., Idris, A. U., Okebukola, F. O. and Owokade, C. O. (2002). Catch-up English for SSCE/UME, Ibadan: Heinemann

Mathematics

• Adelodun A. A (2000) Distinction in Mathematics: Comprehensive Revision Text, (3rd Edition) Ado –Ekiti: FNPL.
• Anyebe, J. A. B (1998) Basic Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools and Remedial Students in Higher/ institutions, Lagos: Kenny Moore.
• Channon, J. B. Smith, A. M (2001) New General Mathematics for West Africa SSS 1 to 3, Lagos: Longman.
• David –Osuagwu, M. et al (2000) New School Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools, Onitsha: Africana – FIRST Publishers.
• Egbe. E et al (2000) Further Mathematics, Onitsha: Africana – FIRST Publishers.

Physics

• Ike E.E (2014) Essential Principles of Physics, Jos ENIC publishers
• Ike E.E (2014) Numerical Problems and Solutions in Physics, Jos ENIC publishers
• Nelson M. (1977) Fundamentals of Physics, Great Britain, Hart Davis Education
• Ndu F.O. C. N. Ike and B.U. Madu (2014) Senior Secondary School Physics, Lagos, Pacific Printers
• Okeke P.N and Anyakoha M.W. (2000) Senior Secondary School Physics, Lagos, Pacific Printers

Chemistry

• Ababio O. Y. (2009) New School Chemistry for Senior Secondary Schools (Fourth edition), Onitsha: Africana FIRST Publishers Limited.
• Bajah S.T.; Teibo B. O., Onwu G.; and Obikwere A. Book 1 (1999) Senior Secondary Chemistry, Books 2 and 3 (2000). Lagos: Longman.
• Ojokuku G. O. (2012) Understanding Chemistry for Schools and Colleges, (Revised Edition), Zaria: Press-On Chemresources.
• Odesina I. A. (2008) Essential: Chemistry for Senior Secondary Schools, (2nd Edition), Lagos: Tonad Publishers Limited.
• Uche I. O.; Adenuga I. J. and Iwuagwu S. L. (2003) Countdown to WASSCE/SSCE, NECO, JME Chemistry, Ibadan: Evans.

Biology

• Ndu, F.O. C. Ndu, Abun A. and Aina J.O. (2001) Senior Secondary School Biology: Books 1 -3, Lagos: Longman
• Odunfa, S.A. (2001) Essential of Biology, Ibadan: Heinemann
• Oguniyi M.B. Adebisi A.A. and Okojie J.A. (2000) Biology for Senior Secondary Schools: Books 1 – 3, Macmillan
• Ramalingam, S.T. (2005) Modern Biology, SS Science Series. New Edition, AFP
• Stan. (2004) Biology for Senior Secondary Schools. Revised Edition, Ibadan: Heinemann

Why You Need JAMB Recommended Textbooks

You may be wondering why you need to use the JAMB recommended textbooks for your studies. Here are some reasons:

• They help you to understand the concepts and principles of each subject better.
• They provide you with examples, exercises, and questions that are similar to the ones you will encounter in the UTME.
• They expose you to the current trends and developments in each subject area.
• They prepare you for the standard and quality of the UTME questions.

How to Use JAMB Recommended Textbooks

To get the best out of the JAMB recommended textbooks, you need to use them effectively. Here are some tips on how to use them:

• Read the textbooks thoroughly and carefully. Do not skip any topic or section.
• Make notes of the important points and formulas. Review them regularly.
• Solve the exercises and questions at the end of each chapter. Check your answers with the solutions provided.
• Practice with past questions and mock tests. Compare your answers with the marking scheme.
• Revise the textbooks before the UTME. Focus on the areas you are weak or unsure of

Conclusion

The JAMB recommended textbooks are the best materials to prepare for the UTME examination, as they cover the topics and objectives in the JAMB syllabus.

Studying with these textbooks will help you to understand the concepts and principles of the science subjects and answer the questions correctly.