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Best Textbooks to Prepare for JAMB 2025

Preparing for JAMB 2025 requires not just hard work but also the right study materials. Using the best textbooks can make a huge difference in your understanding and performance. This guide provides a comprehensive list of the best textbooks for each JAMB subject, including the officially recommended novel for Literature in English.

Why Choosing the Best Textbooks Matters

Many students struggle with JAMB because they rely on incomplete or outdated materials. The textbooks listed here are carefully selected to cover JAMB’s official syllabus, key topics, and past questions. Whether you are preparing for Science, Arts, or Commercial courses, this guide will help you focus on the best resources.

Best Textbooks for Each Subject for Jmab

1. English Language

JAMB Recommended Novel (2025): The Lekki Headmaster
New Oxford Secondary English Course – Ayo Banjo
Exam Focus English – Jide Adegun
The Invisible Teacher – Dele Ashade

2. Mathematics

New General Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools – M.F. Macrae
Essential Mathematics for Senior Secondary Schools – O. Channon
Further Mathematics – Addy & Pearce

3. Physics

New School Physics – M.W. Anyakoha
Comprehensive Physics – G.N. Ohanehi
Principles of Physics – Nelkon & Parker

4. Chemistry

New School Chemistry – Osei Yaw Ababio
Practical Chemistry – Osei Yaw Ababio
Modern Chemistry – Ramsden

5. Biology

College Biology – Idodo Umeh
Modern Biology – S.T. Ramalingam
Essential Biology – M.C. Michael

6. Government

Essential Government – C.C. Dibie
Comprehensive Government – Nwachukwu
Government Explained – Adediji

7. Economics

Essential Economics – C.E. Ande
Comprehensive Economics – J.U. Anyaele
Economics for Senior Secondary Schools – Longe

8. Literature in English

JAMB Recommended Novel (2025): The Lekki Headmaster
Exam Focus Literature – I. O. Ilesanmi
A Handbook of Critical Approaches to Literature – Guerin

9. CRS/IRS

Essential Christian Religious Studies – A.O. Adebiyi
Islamic Studies for Senior Secondary Schools – M.O. Kadiri

10. Commerce

Comprehensive Commerce – O.A. Longe
Essential Commerce – O. Opone

11. Accounting

Business Accounting (Vol. 1 & 2) – Frank Wood
Financial Accounting – O.A. Longe

12. Agricultural Science

Essential Agricultural Science – O.A. Iwena
Comprehensive Agricultural Science – L. Omoruyi

13. Geography

Fundamentals of Geography – R.B. Bunnett
Essential Geography – O.A. Iwena

14. History

History of Nigeria – E.A. Ayandele
West African History – Ajayi & Crowder

15. Civic Education

Fundamentals of Civic Education – M. Oluwaseun
Essential Civic Education – C. Obi

How to Use These Textbooks Effectively

Follow the JAMB Syllabus: Don’t just read blindly—use the JAMB syllabus to focus on important topics.
Practice with Past Questions: Get familiar with JAMB’s question style using past questions.
Use Summary Notes: Write down key points from each topic to help with revision.
Study Consistently: Instead of cramming, break your study into small, manageable sessions.

Conclusion

Selecting the right textbooks is one of the smartest decisions you can make while preparing for JAMB 2025. The books listed above have helped countless students score high, and they can help you, too!

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