JAMB Practice

JAMB Practice on Breni prepares candidates for the UTME subject by subject, offering practice in the style of past questions rather than real past papers. Its 9 courses cover the test format, two Use of English courses, and practice in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, economics and government. Learners finish able to pace a computer-based test and answer the common question types in each subject. Breni is not affiliated with JAMB. Start with the format course, then each subject course unlocks after the one before it.

  • 9 courses
  • 10 learning objectives
  • Level: beginner
  • Language: English
  • Price: Subscription, free trial

What you will be able to do

  • Check that a UTME subject combination fits a chosen course of study
  • Pace a computer-based test across four subjects
  • Answer comprehension, lexis and oral English questions in Use of English
  • Solve UTME-style mathematics problems on algebra, geometry and statistics
  • Answer science or social science questions in your chosen subjects
  • Review wrong answers by topic to decide what to practise next

Full curriculum

Part 1 · Getting ready

1. How the UTME Works: Subjects, Format and Scoring

Describe the subjects, format and scoring of the JAMB UTME. Units, in order: Use of English and your three other subjects; Choosing subjects for your course; The computer-based test format; Scoring out of 400; Pacing and time per question.

  • — The Four UTME Subjects
    Learn about Use of English and your three other subjects.
    • Use of English
    • The Three Other Subjects
  • — Choosing Your Subject Combination
    Select the right subjects for your university course.
    • Course Requirements
    • Avoiding Mistakes
  • — The Computer-Based Test
    Discover how the CBT exam format works.
    • CBT Center Basics
    • Navigating Questions
  • — Scoring Out of 400
    Understand how JAMB calculates your total score.
    • Marks Per Subject
    • No Negative Marking
  • — Pacing and Time Management
    Master time per question to finish the exam.
    • Total Exam Time
    • Speed and Accuracy

Part 2 · Use of English

2. JAMB Use of English Practice: Comprehension

Answer comprehension and summary questions accurately. Units, in order: Reading passages for main ideas; Inference questions; Summary questions; Questions on the recommended novel; Cloze passages.

3. JAMB Use of English Practice: Lexis and Structure

Answer vocabulary, grammar and oral English questions. Units, in order: Synonyms and antonyms; Idioms and figurative expressions; Sentence completion; Concord and tenses; Vowels, consonants and stress.

Part 3 · Science subjects

4. JAMB Mathematics Practice

Solve UTME-style mathematics questions across the main syllabus topics. Units, in order: Number bases, indices and logarithms; Algebra and quadratic equations; Sets, sequences and series; Geometry and mensuration; Statistics and probability.

5. JAMB Physics Practice

Answer UTME-style physics questions on mechanics, waves and electricity. Units, in order: Motion, forces and energy; Heat and gases; Waves, sound and light; Electricity and magnetism; Modern physics.

6. JAMB Chemistry Practice

Answer UTME-style chemistry questions on structure, reactions and organic chemistry. Units, in order: Atomic structure and bonding; The mole and stoichiometry; Acids, bases and salts; Redox and electrolysis; Organic chemistry.

7. JAMB Biology Practice

Answer UTME-style biology questions on cells, systems, genetics and ecology. Units, in order: Cells and their organisation; Nutrition, transport and respiration; Reproduction and growth; Genetics and evolution; Ecology.

Part 4 · Social science subjects

8. JAMB Economics Practice

Answer UTME-style economics questions on markets, money and government. Units, in order: Demand, supply and price; Production and costs; Market structures; Money, banking and inflation; Public finance and the Nigerian economy.

9. JAMB Government Practice

Answer UTME-style government questions on political ideas and Nigerian government. Units, in order: Power, authority and sovereignty; Forms of government; Arms of government; Nigerian constitutional history; International organisations.

Sample: How the UTME Works: Subjects, Format and Scoring

The opening tier, (The Four UTME Subjects). Learn about Use of English and your three other subjects.

Use of English

Understand why English is compulsory for all candidates.

The Three Other Subjects

Pick three subjects that match your career goals.

Questions about JAMB Practice

Are these real JAMB questions?

No. Breni writes its own practice in the style of past questions, so nothing is copied from real papers.

Is Breni affiliated with JAMB?

No. Breni is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board.

Which JAMB subjects does the path cover?

Use of English plus mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, economics and government. Every candidate sits Use of English and three other subjects, so the courses that match your combination matter most.

Can this path raise my JAMB score?

No path can promise a score. Steady practice on weak topics tends to help, and the path is organised by topic so you can see where you are weakest.

Do I get a certificate for JAMB Practice?

Finishing all 9 courses earns a Breni certificate of completion. It records your practice and has no bearing on your UTME result.

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