INS Form 1

COURSE SYLLABUS September 2021

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GEC – MMW
(Course Code)
Mathematics in the Modern World
(Descriptive Title)

2nd Semester, A.Y. 2023 - 2024

Department/Area : TEACHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Curriculum : BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (BSED) Major in Mathematics
Curricular Year : SECOND YEAR
No. of Hours/Sem : 54 Hours
Credit Unit(s) : 3
Prerequisites : None

University Vision : CTU as a premier, inclusive, globally-recognized research and innovation, smart, community-responsive, and sustainable technological
university

University Mission : The University is primarily providing leading-edge degree programs, innovative professional, entrepreneurial, and technical instruction
as well as research, extension and resource generation programs that address both the needs of the region and the nation in the
context of the global knowledge economy, Fifth Industrial Revolution, and sustainability.

University Goals : By the end of 2024, CTU will be globally recognized for its quality. Specifically, it will
• Obtain a Philippine university system status with a CHED SUC LeveI V recognition or equivalent;
• Be ranked among Top 10 Universities in the Philippines;
• Achieve world-class performance and excellence using leading quality management systems for quality assurance and control;
• Be an internationally recognized and ranked university (including Quacquarelli Symonds, Times Higher Education, Shanghai
University Ranking, World University Rankings);
• Develop innovative academic initiatives, including medical and allied fieIds engineering and technology, and transnational higher
education programs for enhance career pathways, qualifications, recognitions, accreditations, specialization and progression
programs, and global mobility; and
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• Lead innovations in the Fifth Industrial Revolution.

University Outcomes : 1. Transformed visionary leadership in innovation to accelerate regional and national development in the context of the modern
industrial revolution;
2. Increased access by economically challenged but deserving student to relevant, quality, and world-class tertiary education with
learning integration of practical experiences to achieve inclusive and sustainable growth;
3. Developed research-intensive and multi-disciplinary university culture that strengthens higher education research, leading to
economic productivity and innovation;
4. Instituted innovative systems resulting in effective, efficient, sustainable and equitable resource general, mobilization, and
management, including optimal utilization of resources provided by the government and expansion of the other revenue and
funding streams for financial sustainability;
5. Heightened sustainable community and stakeholder engagements, with harmonized institutional, financial, administrative, and
policy frameworks that attain the highest academic, research, extension and resource generation excellence standards;
6. Forged strategic local and international linkages, partnerships, and initiatives leading to heightened regional and global role in the
modern industrial revolution and human and intellectual capital for sustained economic development.

Quality Policy : CTU in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements is committed to provide quality instruction, research, extension and
production toward customer satisfaction.

Core Values : Commitment, Transparency, Unity, Patriotism, Integrity, Excellence, Spirituality (CTU PIES)

Graduate Attributes : Highly skilled individual, ethically-imbued professional, service-oriented, and effective communicator

Program Educational : PEO 1. Highly-Skilled Classroom Facilitator – a mathematics Teacher who manifests the desire to continuously pursue personal and
professional development, specializing in the content and pedagogy for secondary mathematics education in the context of inclusive
Objectives education, Education for Sustainable Development and the 5th industrial revolution. (CMO 75, s 2017 Program goals, PO 6.3.3 f, CTU
Vision)

PEO 2. Ethically-imbued Educational Leader – a mathematics Teacher-Leader who exhibits the CTU core values and demonstrates an
in-depth understanding of diverse learners in the realm of glocalization in the 21st century education. (CMO 75, s 2017, PO 6.3.3 a,
CTU Core values)

PEO 3. Service-Oriented Professional - a committed professional who demonstrates willingness to share resources to the academic
community along the innovative use of technology to accelerate learning and teaching in a reflective manner in multi-disciplinary and
multi-cultural perspectives. (CMO 75, s 2017, CMO 46, s 2012)

PEO 4. PLC* Advocate – a mathematics Teacher-communicator who manifests skills in communication for partnership and linkages in
the local, national and international arena, demonstrating positive attributes of a model teacher, both as an individual and as a
professional. (CMO 75, s 2017, PO 6.3.3e, CTU VMG)
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PEO 5. Proficient critical thinkers and problem solvers - a mathematics Teacher who displays competence in solving real-life problems
and applies the standards of the teaching profession imbued with the University’s mantra.

Program Outcomes : The minimum standards for the BSEd degree program are expressed in the following set of learning outcomes:

6.1 Common to all programs in all types of schools. The graduates have the ability to:
a. articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice. (PQF level 6 descriptor)
b. effectively communicate in English and Filipino, both orally and in writing
c. work effectively and collaboratively with a substantial degree of independence in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams. (PQF
level 6 descriptor)
d. act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibility
e. preserve and promote "Filipino historical and cultural heritage" (based on RA 7722)

6.2 Common to the discipline (Teacher Education)

a. Articulate the rootedness of education in philosophical, socio cultural, historical, psychological, and political contexts
b. Demonstrate mastery of subject matter/discipline
c. Facilitate learning using a wide range of teaching methodologies and delivery modes appropriate to specific learners and their
environments
d. Develop innovative curricula, instructional plans, teaching approaches, and resources for diverse learners
e. Apply skills in the development and utilization of ICT to promote quality. relevant, and sustainable educational practices'
f. Demonstrate a variety of thinking skills in planning, monitoring, assessing, and reporting learning processes and outcomes.
g. Practice professional and ethical teaching standards sensitive to the local, national, and global realities
h. Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through varied experiential and field-based opportunities

6.3 Specific to the Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in Mathematics

a. Exhibit competence in mathematical concepts and procedures

b. Exhibit proficiency in relating mathematics to other curricular areas
c. Manifest meaningful and comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of mathematics
d. Demonstrate competence in designing, constructing and utilizing different forms of assessment in mathematics
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e. Demonstrate proficiency in problem-solving by solving and creating routine and non-routine problems with different levels of
complexity
f. Use effectively appropriate approaches, methods, and techniques in teaching mathematics including technological tools
g. Appreciate mathematics as an opportunity for creative work, moments of enlightenment, discovery and gaining insights of the
world

Course Description : This course explains the nature of mathematics, appreciation of its practical, intellectual, and aesthetic
dimensions, and application of mathematical tools in daily life.

Course Learning : 1. Appreciate the nature and uses of mathematics in everyday life;
Outcomes 2. Use a variety of statistical tools to process and manage numerical data;
3. Analyze codes and coding schemes used for identification, privacy, and security purposes; and,
4. Use mathematics in other areas such as finance.
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Course Content:
INTENDED LEARNING
ASSESSMENT TEACHING LEARNING LEARNING
OUTCOME CONTENTS REMARKS
TASK(S) ACTIVITY RESOURCES
(WITH TIME ALLOCATION)
1. Relate the course to the Video:
mission, vision, and Multimedia
Vision, Mission, Goals
goals of CTU and the https://
Oral examination and Objectives of
College. Teacher-facilitated www.youtube.
CTU and the College.
(0.5 hours) discussion com/watch?v=iuOtT
Wtqs2o
2. Identify the patterns in Chapter 1. THE Lecture Slides
nature and regularities Multimedia NATURE
in the world; (1.5 OF MATHEMATICS Video:
hours) Rubric assessment (nature Dimensional question https://
3. Articulate the photography) approach Lesson 1. www.youtube.
importance of Mathematics in our com/watch?
mathematics in one’s Group dynamics World v=kkGeO
life (1 hour) WYOFoA&t=4s
4. Argue about the nature • Patterns and Lecture Slides
of mathematics, what it Paper and pencil test [via Google Numbers in Nature
is, how it is expressed, Forms](quiz on Fibonacci and the World Video:
represented, and used sequences) • The Fibonacci https://youtu.be/
(1 hour) Multimedia Sequence 2tv6Ej6JVho?
5. Express appreciation for Rubric assessment (PPT • Appreciation of si=alp1G1NeuTJIqyy
mathematics as a presentation on an Numbers W
human endeavor (1 application of mathematics)
hour)
6. Discuss the language, Lesson 2.
symbols, and Mathematical
conventions of Language and
mathematics (1 hour) Symbols
Paper and pencil test [via Google
7. Explain the nature of • The Mathematical
Forms] (Quiz)
mathematics as a Language Computer and LCD
Group Dynamics
language (1.5 hours) • Sets, Functions, Projector
Oral examination (matching
8. Perform operations on Relations, and
symbols Discussion
mathematical Operations Lecture Slides
and sentences)
expressions correctly ▪ Logic
(1.5 hours)
9. Acknowledge that
mathematics is a useful
language (2.5 hours)
10. Use different types of Paper and pencil test [via Google Film Showing Lesson 3. Problem Lecture Slides
reasoning to justify Forms] (Quiz) Solving and
statements and Problem Solving Reasoning Interactive website:
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INTENDED LEARNING
ASSESSMENT TEACHING LEARNING LEARNING
OUTCOME CONTENTS REMARKS
TASK(S) ACTIVITY RESOURCES
(WITH TIME ALLOCATION)
arguments made about • Inductive and
mathematics and Deductive Reasoning
mathematical concepts • Problem Solving
(1.5 hours) • Recreational https://www.mathin
11. Write clear and logical Problems english.com/
proofs (1.5 hours) brainteasers.php
12. Solve problems Group Dynamics
Rubrics assessment
involving patterns and Video:
(problem solving)
recreational problems https://
following Polya’s four www.youtube.
steps (1.5 hours) com/watch?v=
13. Organize one’s methods FLbz_Crdaa4
and approaches for
proving and solving
problems (1.5 hours)
Chapter 2.
MATHEMATICS
14. Use a variety of
AS A TOOL (Part I)
statistical tools to
Lesson 4. Data
process and manage
Courseware Management
numerical data (3
Paper and pencil test [via Google • Basic Statistical
hours)
Forms] (quiz) Discussion Concepts
15. Use the methods of
• Measures of Central
linear regression and
Research study Problem Solving Tendency
correlations to predict Lecture Slides
• Measures of
the value of a variable
Group term paper Case Study Dispersion
given certain conditions
Rubrics assessment (final • Measures of
(3 hours)
presentation) Reporting Relative Position
16. Advocate the use of
Panel Discussion • Probability and the
statistical data in
Normal Distribution
making important
• Correlation and
decisions (2.5 hours)
Linear Regression
• Chi-square

MID TERM EXAMINATION (1 HOUR)

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INTENDED LEARNING
ASSESSMENT TEACHING LEARNING LEARNING
OUTCOME CONTENTS REMARKS
TASK(S) ACTIVITY RESOURCES
(WITH TIME ALLOCATION)
17. Support the use of Chapter 3.
mathematics in various MATHEMATICS
aspects and endeavors AS A TOOL (Part II)
of life (9 hours) Lesson 5. The
Mathematics of
Courseware Finance Lecture Slides
Paper and pencil test [via Google • Simple and
Forms] (Quiz) compound interest RA 9474: Truth in
Case study
• Credit cards and Lending Act
Term Paper consumer loans
Reporting Loan Tables
• Stocks, bonds, and
mutual funds
• Home ownership

18. Use coding schemes to Choose 1 from the

encode and decode following lessons:
different types of
information for Lesson 6. Codes
identification, privacy, • Binary Codes
and security purposes. • Introduction to
(5.5 hours) Modular Arithmetic
Discussion
19. Exemplify honesty and • Basic Cryptology Lecture Slides
integrity when using
Paper and pencil test (quiz) Problem Solving
codes for security Lesson 7. Computer and LCD
purposes. Apportionment and Projector
Peer Teaching
(6 hours) Voting
20. Support the use of • Introduction to
mathematics in various apportionment
aspects and endeavors • Introduction to
of life (5.5 hours) voting
• Weighted voting
systems

FINAL EXAMINATION (1 HOUR)

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Course Requirements:
• Fifty percent (50%) cutoff score
• Satisfactory attendance
• Others as specified in the course content

Evaluation Procedures:

Major Exams 40%

Class Standing 60%
Quizzes 30%
Graded Oral Presentation 20%
Projects/Assignments/Final Reports 10%
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TOTAL 100%
Suggested Readings/References:
• CTU Student’s Manual Revision 2015
• Alejan, et al. (2018). Mathematics in the modern world. Mutya.
• Aufmann, et al. (2013). Mathematical excursions. Cengage
• Berkeley Math. Polya’s problem solving techniques  Madachy. Recreational Mathematics  Bian. Basic Statistics I.
• CMM Project Support: Simple and Compound Interest  Debt.Org. How is credit card interest calculated?
• COMAP, Inc. (2011). For All Practical Purposes: Mathematical Literacy in Today’s World
• Feng (ND). Patterns in Nature and the Mathematics Behind It. FGCU
• Grigas (2013). The Fibonacci Sequence. Liberty University
• Handbook of Mathematics: Key Terms, Definitions & Formulas.
• Hersh (1997). What is mathematics, really?. Oxford University Press
• Jamison (2000). Learning the language of mathematics. Fisher (1993). One Mathematical Cat, Please!
• Khan Academy (ND). Probability: the Basics. MathisFun. Normal Distribution.
• Laerd Statistics (ND). Measures of Central Tendency.
• Laerd Statistics (ND). Measures of Spread.
• Laerd (ND). Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation.
• Laerd (ND). Linear Regression using SPSS Statistics
• Lumen (ND). Measures of Relative Standing.
• MathCentre (2003). Mathematical Language
• Mathigon (ND). Applications of Mathematics. URL: https://mathigon.org/applications.
• Moser & Chen (2012). A Student’s Guide to Coding and Information Theory. Cambridge University Press
• Perry (2018). The Difference Between Stocks vs Bonds vs Mutual Funds. Pure Financial Advisors  WSU Math. The costs and advantages of home
ownership
• Rosen (2011). Elementary Number Theory. Pearson
• Stewart (1995). Nature’s Numbers. Basic Books
• Van den Dries (2016). Mathematical Logic
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• Virginia Department of Education (2011). Mathematics Enhanced Scope and Sequence – Geometry

Prepared by:

MARVIN D. GUINOCOR, MAEd. (Math) ANNA MARIE C. NEIZ, MAEd. JENNIFER B. CARILLO, MAEd
San Francisco Campus Carmen Campus Barili Campus

LISLEE C. VALLE, M.Ed. BRAULIO M. DIONGSON ARVIN B. SALERA, M.Ed.

Danao Campus Daanbantayan Campus Daanbantayan Campus

Revision Date:
29 January 2024

Submission Date:
30 January 2024

Upon Recommendation of the Curriculum Committee:

JULIUS D. SELLE ROWENA P. DATO-ON, Ph.D. CRYSALI THERESE R. DAYAGANON, Dev.Ed.D.

Faculty, Main Campus Facultuy, Daanbantayan Campus Faculty, Argao Campus

Approved by:

DR. ARIEL L. RAMOS

University Dean of Instruction
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Utilized by:

CHARINA G. BARDOQUILLO
Assistant Professor I
Tuburan Campus

Consultation Hours:
Tuesday, 10:00AM – 12:00NN, 01:00PM – 05:00PM

Contact Details / Email:

09498857252 / [email protected]

Noted by: