COURSE SYLLABUS INS Form 1
in September 2021
Revision: 4
GEC-MMW Page 1 of pages
(Course Code)
Mathematics in the Modern World
(Descriptive Title)
FIRST Semester, A.Y. 2021 – 2022
Department/Area : Mathematics and Natural
Sciences
Curriculum : General Education Curriculum
Curricular Year : First Year/Second Year
No. of Hours/Sem : 54
Credit Unit(s) : 3
Prerequisites : None
Vision of the University : A premier multidisciplinary-technological university
Mission of the University : The University shall primarily provide advanced professional and technical instruction for special purposes, advanced studies in
industrial trade, agriculture, fishery, forestry, aeronautics and land-based programs, arts and sciences, health sciences, information
technology and other relevant fields of study. It shall also undertake research and extension services, and provide progressive
leadership in its areas of specialization.
Goals of the University : The University shall produce scientifically and technologically oriented human capital equipped with appropriate knowledge, skills,
and attitudes. It shall likewise pursue relevant research, strengthen linkages with the industry, community and other institu tions and
maintain sustainable technology for the preservation of the environment.
Program Outcomes : 1. Articulate and discuss the latest developments in the specific field of practice,
2. Communicate effectively through oral and in written forms using both English and Filipino,
Page 2 of 8
3. Work effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams,
4. Act in recognition of professional, social, and ethical responsibilities, and
5. Preserve and promote “Filipino historical and cultural heritage” (based on RA 7722).
Course Description : This course deals with 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 (PO1, PO2, PO5);
Outcomes 2. Use a variety of statistical tools to process and manage numerical data (P02, PO3, PO4);
3. Analyze codes and coding schemes used for identification, privacy, and security purposes (PO1, PO2, PO4); and
4. Use mathematics in other areas such as finance (PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4).
Course Content :
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
(TIME ALLOCATION)
ASSESSMENT TEACHING-LEARNING LEARNING
CONTENTS REMARKS
TASKS ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
Within the semester, the students are
expected to:
1. Relate the course to the mission, Introduction: Multimedia Vision, Mission, Goals and Video:
vision, and goals of CTU and the In a synchronous Objectives of CTU and the https://www.youtube.
College. (0.5 hours) class/recorded Teacher-facilitated College. com/watch?v=iuOtT
video do a self- discussion Wtqs2o
introduction and
your idea on the
university’s vision,
mission and goals
in relation to the
course
2. Identify the patterns in nature and Rubric Multimedia Chapter 1 THE NATURE Lecture Slides
regularities in the world (CO1); assessment OF MATHEMATICS
(1.5 hours) (nature Dimensional question Lesson 1. Mathematics in Video:
3. Articulate the importance of photography) approach our World https://www.youtube.
mathematics in one’s life (CO1); • Patterns and com/watch?v=kkGeO
(1 hour) Paper and pencil Group dynamics Numbers in Nature WYOFoA&t=4s
test [via Google and the World
Page 3 of 8
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
(TIME ALLOCATION)
ASSESSMENT TEACHING-LEARNING LEARNING
CONTENTS REMARKS
TASKS ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
Within the semester, the students are
expected to:
4. Argue about the nature of Forms](quiz on Q&A Activity in Quizizz • The Fibonacci
mathematics, what it is, how it is Fibonacci Sequence
expressed, represented, and used sequences) • Appreciation of
(CO1); (1 hour) Numbers
5. Express appreciation for Rubric
mathematics as a human assessment (PPt
endeavor (CO1); (1 hour) presentation on an
application of
mathematics)
6. Discuss the language, symbols, Paper and pencil Group Dynamics Lesson 2. Mathematical Computer and LCD
and conventions of mathematics test [via Google Language and Symbols Projector
(CO1, CO2); (1 hour) Forms] (Quiz) Discussion • The Mathematical
7. Explain the nature of mathematics Language Lecture Slides
as a language (CO1); (1.5 hours) Oral examination Q&A Activity in Quizizz • Sets, Functions,
8. Perform operations on (matching symbols Relations, and
mathematical expressions correctly and sentences) / Operations
(CO2); (3.0 hours) • Logic
9. Acknowledge that mathematics is a
useful language (CO1, CO2); (2.5
hours)
10. Use different types of reasoning to Paper and pencil Film Showing Lesson 3. Problem Solving Lecture Slides
justify statements and arguments test [via Google and Reasoning
made about mathematics and Forms] (Quiz) Problem Solving • Inductive and Interactive website:
mathematical concepts (CO1, Deductive Reasoning https://www.mathin
CO2); (1.5 hours) Rubrics Group Dynamics • Problem Solving english.com/
11. Write clear and logical proofs assessment • Recreational brainteasers.php
(CO2); (1.5 hours) (problem solving) Q&A Activity in Quizizz Problems
12. Solve problems involving patterns Video:
and recreational problems following https://www.youtube.
Page 4 of 8
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
(TIME ALLOCATION)
ASSESSMENT TEACHING-LEARNING LEARNING
CONTENTS REMARKS
TASKS ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
Within the semester, the students are
expected to:
Polya’s four steps (CO2); (1.5 com/watch?v=
hours) FLbz_Crdaa4
13. Organize one’s methods and
approaches for proving and solving
problems (CO2); (1.5 hours)
PRELIM EXAMINATION (1.5 hours)
14. Use a variety of statistical tools to Paper and pencil Courseware Chapter 2. MATHEMATICS Lecture Slides
process and manage numerical test [via Google AS A TOOL (Part I)
data (CO2); (8.5 hours) Forms] (quiz) Discussion Lesson 4. Data Management
15. Use the methods of linear • Basic Statistical
regression and correlations to Research study Problem Solving Concepts
predict the value of a variable given • Measures of Central
certain conditions (CO2); (3 hours) Group term paper Case Study Tendency
16. Advocate the use of statistical data • Measures of
in making important decisions Rubrics Reporting Dispersion
(CO1, CO2); (1.5 hours) assessment (final • Measures of Relative
presentation) Panel Discussion Position
• Probability and the
Q&A Activity in Quizizz Normal Distribution
• Correlation and
Linear Regression
• Chi-square
MIDTERM EXAMINATION (2 hours)
17. Support the use of mathematics in Paper and pencil Courseware Chapter 3. MATHEMATICS Lecture Slides
various aspects and endeavors of test [via Google AS A TOOL (Part II)
life (CO1, CO2, CO4); (6 hours) Forms] (Quiz) Case study Lesson 5. The Mathematics RA 9474: Truth in
of Finance Lending Act
Term Paper Reporting
Page 5 of 8
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
(TIME ALLOCATION)
ASSESSMENT TEACHING-LEARNING LEARNING
CONTENTS REMARKS
TASKS ACTIVITIES RESOURCES
Within the semester, the students are
expected to:
• Simple and Loan Tables
Q&A Activity in Quizizz compound interest
• Credit cards and
consumer loans
• Stocks, bonds, and
mutual funds
• Home ownership
SEMIFINAL EXAMINATION (1.5 hours)
18 Use coding schemes to encode and Paper and pencil Discussion Choose 1 from the following Lecture Slides
decode different types of test (quiz) lessons:
information for identification, Problem Solving Computer and LCD
privacy, and security purposes. Lesson 6. Codes Projector
(CO3); (3 hours) Peer Teaching • Binary Codes
19 Exemplify honesty and integrity • Introduction to
when using codes for security Q&A Activity in Quizizz Modular Arithmetic
purposes (CO1, CO3); (3 hours) • Basic Cryptology
and
20 Support the use of mathematics in
various aspects and endeavors of Lesson 7. Apportionment
life (CO1, CO2, CO3). (3 hours) and Voting
• Introduction to
apportionment
• Introduction to voting
• Weighted voting
systems
FINAL EXAMINATION (2 hours)
Page 6 of 8
References:
• CTU Student’s Manual Revision 2015
• Alejan, et al. (2018). Mathematics in the modern world. Mutya.
• Stewart (1995). Nature’s Numbers. Basic Books
• Feng. Patterns in Nature and the Mathematics Behind It. FGCU
• Grigas (2013). The Fibonacci Sequence. Liberty University
• Mathigon. Applications of Mathematics. URL: https://mathigon.org/applications.
• Jamison (2000). Learning the language of mathematics.
• Fisher (1993). One Mathematical Cat, Please!
• MathCentre (2003). Mathematical Language
• Handbook of Mathematics: Key Terms, Definitions & Formulas.
• van den Dries (2016). Mathematical Logic
• Aufmann, et al. (2013). Mathematical excursions. Cengage
• Hersh (1997). What is mathematics, really?. Oxford University Press
• Virginia Department of Education (2011). Mathematics Enhanced Scope and Sequence – Geometry
• Berkeley Math. Polya’s problem solving techniques
• Madachy. Recreational Mathematics
• Bian. Basic Statistics I.
• Laerd Statistics. Measures of Central Tendency.
• Laerd Statistics. Measures of Spread.
• Lumen. Measures of Relative Standing.
• Khan Academy. Probability: the Basics.
• MathisFun. Normal Distribution.
• Laerd. Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation.
• Laerd. Linear Regression using SPSS Statistics
• CMM Project Support: Simple and Compound Interest
• Debt.Org. How is credit card interest calculated?
• Perry (2018). The Difference Between Stocks vs Bonds vs Mutual Funds. Pure Financial Advisors
• WSU Math. The costs and advantages of home ownership
Page 7 of 8
• COMAP, Inc. (2011). For All Practical Purposes: Mathematical Literacy in Today’s World
• Moser & Chen (2012). A Student’s Guide to Coding and Information Theory. Cambridge University Press
• Rosen (2011). Elementary Number Theory. Pearson
Course Requirements:
• Fifty percent (50%) cutoff score
• Satisfactory attendance
• Others as specified in the course content
Evaluation Procedure:
Major Exams 40%
Class Standing 60%
Quizzes 30%
Graded Oral Presentation 20%
Projects/Assignments/Final Reports 10%
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL 100%
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
Page 8 of 8
Revision Date: 31 August 2021
Submission Date: 01 September 2021
Utilized by:
MARY JOYCE NARCA
Consultation Hours : 1:00 – 3:00 pm (Mon) 3:00 – 4:00 pm (Fri)
Contact Details :
[email protected]Upon Recommendation of the Curriculum Committee:
JULIUS D. SELLE ROWENA P. DATO-ON, Ph.D. CRYSALI THERESE R. DAYAGANON, Dev.Ed.D.
GEC-MMW Focal Person GEC-MMW Focal Person GEC-MMW Focal Person
Approved by:
LYNNETTE MATEA S. CAMELLO, D.A.Lit-Com
Cluster Facilitator for General Education Courses
