Course-Outline - and Syllabus Matmod
Course-Outline - and Syllabus Matmod
Course Title Mathematics in the Modern World Name of Teacher Mrs. I-C D.C. Zamora
Credit Units 3 Consultation Time Monday (F2F) and Wednesday (Online) 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Monday – 9:00am – 10:20am (Face-to-Face- Room BC 401), Wednesday – 9:00am – 10:20am (online) MATMOD F
Class Schedule
Monday – 12:00pm – 1:20pm (Face-to-Face- Room XH 304), Wednesday –12:00pm – 1:20pm (online) MATMOD K
2. Cura Personalis – caring and respectful of the individual person and God’s other creations;
4. Discernment – discerning and sensitive to self, to others, and to God; able to make morally sound decisions;
5. Socially-involved – committed to serve and empower the lives of those who are marginalized –the least, the lost, and the last; and
Course Description The course begins with an introduction to the nature of mathematics as an exploration of patterns (in nature and the environment) and as an application of inductive and deductive reasoning. By exploring these topics, students are encouraged to go beyond the typical understanding of mathematics
as merely a bunch of formulas but as a source of aesthetics in patterns of nature, for example, and a rich language in itself (and of science) governed by logic and reasoning.
The course then proceeds to survey ways in which mathematics provides a tool for understanding and dealing with various aspects of present day living, such as managing personal finances, making social choices, appreciating geometric designs, understanding codes used in data transmission and security, and dividing
limited resources fairly. These aspects will provide opportunities for actually doing mathematics in a broad range of exercises that bring out the various dimensions of mathematics as a way of knowing, and test the students’ understanding and capacity.
The course is also intended to build capacity among the students/participants to be able to train additional faculty who can teach the new GE (general education) course, Mathematics in the Modern World.
Course Outline
Section 1.
The Nature of Mathematics
I. Mathematics in our World
Core Idea:
Mathematics is a useful way to think about nature and our world.
Mathematical Concepts: Number Sequence – Arithmetic, Geometric, and Fibonacci
II. Mathematical Language and Symbols
Core Idea:
Like any language, mathematics has its own symbols, syntax, and rules.
Mathematical Concepts: Sets – Set-builder and Roster form, Relations and Functions, Evaluating algebraic expressions and equations.
III. Problem Solving and Reasoning
Core Idea:
Mathematics is not just about numbers; much of it is problem solving and reasoning.
(Weekly) CONCEPTS/VALUES TO BE
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME
LEARNING CONTENT INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES LEARNING EPISODES REFERENCES
(With Success Indicators)
(Relate this to the Vision-Mission
Core Idea 1: Mathematics is a useful way to think ● Discernment – learn? What is it about mathematics that might have changed your 9953368 approach
and honeycomb, tiger’s stripes, honeycomb,, tiger’s stripes, 1.1B One-page synthesis paper (Inquiry paper) focusing on one of www.youtube.com/watch? 3. A Day’s Adventure in Math Wonderland by Akiyama & Ruiz
etc.)
2. Articulate the importance of mathematics in one’s life by v=U_ZHsk0-eF0 4. The Number Devil by Enzensberger
the following aspects of mathematics:
illustrating the application of math in their life events.
b. Mathematics helps organize patterns and
B.The Fibonacci sequence in snails, number of petals, regularities in the world. https:// 5. TrueDisney. (2012, September 16). Donald Duck - Mathmagic Land.
the world
modify physical and physiological characteristics;
Standards/Basis for Grading to use in the synthesis paper: iii.Journal writing b0io
b. making a stand on the issue at hand.
0 point – The student is unable to elicit the ideas and concepts from iv.Interactive lecture
Core idea 3: the readings and video indicating that he/she has not read the
mathematics helps predict the behavior of nature and prescribed reading or video.
Appreciate the nature and uses of mathematics in
phenomena in the world 1 point – The student is able to elicit the ideas and concepts from
everyday life the readings and video but shows erroneous understanding of these.
Core idea 4: 2 points – The student is able to elicit the ideas and concepts from
Mathematics helps control nature and occurrences in the 4. Express appreciation for mathematics as a human
the readings and video and shows correct understanding of these
world for our own ends endeavor by:
3 points – The student not only elicits the correct ideas from the
a.listing down the benefits that man can get from mathematics;
readings and video but also gives additional information.
4 points – The student elicits the correct ideas from the readings
Core idea 5: b. embracing mathematics by showing favorable attitude towards
and video, gives a very extensive additional information.
Mathematics has numerous applications in the world Mathematics.
making it indispensable
i. c. creating pitch to promote the significance of understanding math.
Week 3-5 SECTION 1. The Nature of Mathematics Discuss the language and symbols of Mathematics. Community and Communication Evaluation Requirements: Activities to do: 1. Jamison, R. E. (2000). Learning the language of
II. i.Writing exercise sets i.Individual or small group exercises including mathematics. In Language and Learning across the Disciplines, 4(1), 45-54.
Collaboration
Jan 23-Feb 11 Mathematical Language and Symbols 1. Identify mathematical statement. ii.Quiz games (See exercises in The Language of
Required for students:
Core Idea: Like any language, mathematics has its Mathematics from One Mathematical Cat,
2. Translate statements to mathematical statements.
iii.First Long Exam Please! by Carol Burns Fisher)
1. The Language of Mathematics from One Mathematical Cat,
own symbols, syntax, and rules.
Section 2. Characteristics of mathematical language: ii.Whole class discussions of the comparisons Please! by Carol Burns Fisher
(Weekly) CONCEPTS/VALUES TO BE
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME
LEARNING CONTENT INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES LEARNING EPISODES REFERENCES
(With Success Indicators)
(Relate this to the Vision-Mission
3. commitment to service and 1 point – The student attempted to solve 50% of the time in i.Mathematics requires not only facility with 6. Professor Stewart’s Cabinet of Mathematical Curiosities by
Polya’s 4-steps in Problem Solving 6. Use either inductive or deductive reasoning to solve
4. Problem solving strategies practical problems. empowerment of the marginalized; attempting to prove the statements in the quiz. numbers but also the ability to critically think Ian Stewart
7.
5. Mathematical problems involving patterns 4. Companionship –
2 points – The student attempted to solve all the problems in the through situations, to reason and argue Problem Solving Through Recreational Mathematics by
6. Recreational problems using mathematics 7. Solve problems involving patterns and recreational
problem set or displayed logical reason 75% of the time in logically and to creatively solve problems. Averbach and Chein
living in harmony with others; and attempting to prove the statements in the quiz. ii.Mathematics is an active human endeavor. We
problems following Polya’s four steps (S)
5. Love of country – 3 points – The student is able to completely solve 50% of the can create the mathematics we need to solve
problems in the problem set of completed 75% of the proofs in the problems.
8. Organize one’s methods and approaches for solving awareness of issues and problems
quiz. iii.Mathematics is for everyone and anyone who
problems (V)
4 points – The student is able to completely solve 75% of the cares to learn it.
problems in the problem set or completed all of the proofs in the iv.Mathematical problem solving takes time.
quiz. Solutions are not always apparent to the solver.
ii. 2nd Long Exam v.There may be more than one approach in
solving mathematical problems.
Some ideas to discourage, debunk, or
disprove:
i.One only needs to learn numbers and fractions
to be mathematically proficient.
ii.Mathematics is a spectator sport. Mathematics
is just out there to be discovered and
appreciated.
iii.Mathematics is only for the gifted.
iv.One is dumb if he/she cannot solve a
mathematical problem right away.
(Weekly) CONCEPTS/VALUES TO BE
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME
LEARNING CONTENT INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES LEARNING EPISODES REFERENCES
(With Success Indicators)
(Relate this to the Vision-Mission
purposes.
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Week 13-15 VI. 18. Apply different types of graphs in solving problems Social Involvement – linkages Evaluation Requirements: Activities to do: 1. Aufmann et al., Ch. 5
April 3- 22 The Mathematics of Graphs related to scheduling, assignment, and transportation Companionship and fellowship iii.One (1) problem set Group Presentation
Core Idea: Mathematics creates connections and 19. Solve Travelling-related problems by applying Euler and iv.Group problem solving
fosters efficiency through visual tools like graphs and Hamiltonian circuits Interactive Lecture
(Weekly) CONCEPTS/VALUES TO BE
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME
LEARNING CONTENT INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES LEARNING EPISODES REFERENCES
(With Success Indicators)
(Relate this to the Vision-Mission
algorithms. 20. Demonstrate connectivity in terms of social network Standards/Basis for Grading to Use:
1.Graphs : Euler circuits and Hamiltonian circuits locally and globally. iii.Numerical scores for problem sets
2.Weighted graphs
iii. Long Exam
3.Euler’s formula
4.Graph coloring
VII. Linear Programming Magis- providing the best usage of materials Evaluation Requirements: Hands-on activities with the use of Aufmann et al.
Core Idea: Mathematics can promote solving optimization Honesty and integrity v.One (1) problem set appropriate mathematical software 1.For All Practical Purposes, Introduction to Contemporary Mathematics (2
nd
Week 16-17 VIII. Geometric Designs 24. Use the fundamental concepts in Geometry to describe the Cura Personalis and generousity, sharing of Evaluation Requirements: Activities to do: Aufmann et al.
● Basic Concepts of Euclidean Geometry dimension of an object completely. resources One (1) problem set or one (1) long test i.Lectures
April 24- May 6 ● Perimeter And Area 25. Identify geometric figures that can tessellate. ii.Written exercises
● Basic concepts of Non-Euclidean 26. Demonstrate the art of tessellations
Standards/Basis for Grading to Use:
iii.Workshop of tessellation.
Geometry 27. i.Numerical scores for problem set and long test iv.Group activity on paper folding
Appreciate and embrace the application of geometric
● Fractals principles by showcasing the native products of indigenous people like the
Badjaos, Yakans and more.
FINAL EXAMINATION
Course Requirements Class Standing – (3) Summative Long Exams, (1) Long Exam – based on Seatwork, assignment.
3. Reading assignments and videos uploaded in E-Class must be marked completed before the start of the class.
4. Worksheets are required to be answered by students. Extra credit tasks are optional.
5. Students must take the Final Assessment Exam in the last week of the semester.
6. Students are required to access the course in E-Class at least twice a week. Access logs will be dutifully monitored.
7. The official learning management is E-Class where all lecture materials will be uploaded and submission of course requirements will occur.
8. A Facebook group chat will be used for quick and urgent communication, consultation, questions and clarifications or for individual concerns.
Class Policy 1. Students must visit/open their E-class upon instructions before every scheduled class meeting. All instructions given during the on-site (Face-to-Face) , meeting, including additional announcements, extended discussion,
class concerns on tasks, reading assignments, etc. shall be posted in the EClass.
2. Students are expected to attend and to be on time during the virtual meeting (online class) via Zoom. In the event, that the student will not be able to attend the virtual meeting (online class) because of internet
connectivity problem, the student must inform the course instructor through Gmail ( [email protected]). Students are expected to mute and turn on the camera during class discussion.
Students may be asked to unmute their microphone for oral recitations.
3. Students are required to attend the synchronous sessions. Students may be dropped if they incur two (2) absences without proper excuse for their absence.
4. Full names are required to be used and shown during online class sessions. Profile pictures of Zoom accounts must bear the latest picture of the students with their face clearly displayed.
4. Students who are caught plagiarizing or copying works of others will be penalized according to the Student Handbook and be automatically dropped from the class.
5. Weekly worksheet/problem set must be submitted every Monday of the following week. Answers can be handwritten or submitted as a PDF file.
7. Students must enter the online meetings at least 5 minutes before the scheduled class. All online class sessions will be recorded.
8. Every student is expected to observe proper netiquette such as: the use of appropriate language, show respect to people online, maintain a good disposition of yourself online, respect privacy, do not comment on
things that are not intended for you, observe plagiarism and copyright policies, etc.
9. Students shall strictly abide by the learning contract; such as class policies, punctuality, rules in the submission of assignments, activities, worksheets, projects and others like attitude on group activities, as agreed
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Prepared by: Mrs. I-C DC Zamora, Course Instructor Checked by: Mr. Rey S. Reyes, Mathematics Department Chair Approved by: Ms. Jocelyn Partosa, PhD, College Dean, College of Science and
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