Republic of the Philippines

NORTHEAST LUZON ADVENTIST COLLEGE

Mabini, Alicia, Isabela

COLLEGE OF TEACHERS EDUCATION

1st Semester, School Year 2020-2021

I. Course No. :
II. Course Title :
MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD
III. Course Description :

This course aims to discuss the nature of mathematics leading to appreciation of its
practical, intellectual, social, and aesthetic dimensions. It includes the study of the nature of
mathematics and how the perception of this leads to different tools 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
transmissions and security, and dividing limited resources fairly.

IV. Credit
: 3UNITS
V. Number of Contact
Hours per week : 3 hours per week: 54 hours per semester
VI. Prerequisite
:
VII. General Objectives:

1. Discuss and argue about the nature of mathematics, what it is, how it is
expressed, represented and used.
 2. Use different types of reasoning to justify statements and arguments made about mathematics and mathematical concepts.
3. Discuss the language and sybols of mathematics
4. Use variety of statistical tools to process and manage numerical data
5. Use mathematics in other areas such as finance, voting, health and medicine, business, environment, arts and design, and
recreation.
6. Appreciate the nature and uses of mathematics in everyday life.
7. Affirm honesty and integrity in the application of mathematics to various human endeavors.

INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES (IO)

As a result of their educational experience at NELAC, graduates will exemplify:

IO No. Institutional Outcomes (IO)

1 Professional Competence. Expertise and Leadership in their academic or professional discipline, continually improving
professionally through lifelong learning.
2 Active Faith. A growing, transforming relationship with God and application of the biblical truths expressed in the
Seventh-Day Adventist beliefs and spirituality to a variety of real world issues.
3 Social responsibility. Commitment and engagement to improve the quality of life of all people, and care for the
environment.
4 Selfless Service. Application of knowledge to real-world challenges in the spirit of unselfish service, fulfilling God’s
calling in their lifework.
5 Balanced Lifestyle. Pursuit of wholeness by maintaining a balanced healthy lifestyle-spiritually, mentally, physically, and
socially.

PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO)

COE graduates are expected to exhibit the following outcomes.

PO No. PROGRAM OUTCOMES (PO) Institutional Outcomes (IO)

1 Practice a deep and principled understanding of a wide range of teaching process and the role of 1, 3, 4
the teacher in facilitating these processes among adolescent learners.
2 Show creativity and innovation in applying alternative teaching approaches, while demonstrating 1, 3, 4
higher level of literacy, communication, numeracy, critical thinking, and learning skills needed for
basic “elementary” teaching in diverse types of learning environments.
3 Initiate opportunities and model leadership through academic, extra-curricular, co-curricular, and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
spiritual activities in the context of elementary education.
4 Pursue lifelong learning for personal and professional growth through commitment and 1, 3, 4, 5
self-directed learning methods and active participation in seminar, professional organization, and
research activities in the specific field of specialization and in educational in general.
5 Demonstrate and practice the professional and ethical requirements of the teaching profession in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
the light of Adventist educational philosophy.
6 Exhibit spiritually motivated modeling of Christ like attitude and behavior in and out of the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
classroom; as such, he/she can witness to others through covert and overt practice of Biblical
values and Adventist Christian lifestyle and their respective workplace, community, church or
wherever they may be called to serve

Teaching Time
Expected Outcome/Specific Evaluatio
Learning Contents Technique Enhancement Activity Values Developed Alott
Objectives n Method
s ment

At the end of the lesson, the
students should be able to:
● Demonstrate
understanding of the
presence of mathematics
in nature and in the arts,
and recognize the
usefulness of pattern
recognition in solving real
life problems
Research Student self-assessment “To love rightly is to love Short Quiz Week
SECTION 1: Nature of Youtube and reflection what is orderly and Recitation 1-3
Mathematics Seatwork and Assignments beautiful in an educated
1.1 Patterns and Skills exercises
and disciplined.”- Plato
Numbers in Nature INDEPENDENT
and the World LEARNING:
1.2 Sequence and Series
1.3The Fibonacci Creative designs of
Sequence wallpaper, rosette or frieze
patterns
The student may create the
designs by hand or by using
any application (e.g.
Geogebra).
At the end of the lesson, the SECTION 2: Speaking Lecture/
students should be able to: Mathematically Discussion
● Generate patterns 1.1 Variables
● Find the terms in a 1.2 The Language of Youtube
sequence Sets
1.3 The Language of
Relations and
Functions
PRELIM EXAMINATION 2hrs.
At the end of the lesson, the SECTION 3: Problem Lecture
students should be able to: Solving /Class
● - Recognize reasoning 2.1 Inductive and Discussion
and proof as fundamental Deductive reasoning Youtube
aspects of mathematics 2.2 Problem Solving Performan
and use one’s knowledge with Patterns ce of the
and skills in constructing a 2.3 Problem Solving tests
convincing argument for with Strategies
the purpose of solving a
problem
Student self-assessment
and reflection
Seatwork and Assignments
Skills exercises
Student self-assessment
and reflection
Seatwork and Assignments
Skills exercises
INDEPENDENT
LEARNING:
Research on Logic Puzzles
and Math Proofs
Each student is to gather 2-3
logic puzzles and 2
mathematical proofs.
After studying the solutions
of the selected logic puzzles
and the proofs, the student
submits a paper that
explains the solutions and
proof.
“Punctuality is not only a Quiz Week
duty, but is also a part of Formative 4-6
good manners; it is Assessme
favorable to fortune, nt
reputation, influence, and Worksheet
usefulness; a little
attentionand energy will
form the habit, so as to
make it easy and
delightful.”Charles
Simmons
“ Your perceptions of Quiz Week
others reveal so much Formative 7-9
about your own Assessme
personality. Seeing others nt
positively reveals your Worksheet
own positive traits. A
huge suite of negative
personalitytraits is
associated with viewing
others negatively.”
At the end of the lesson, the SECTION 3: Demonstra Student self-assessment Quiz Week
students should be able to: STATISTICS tion and reflection “Good order is the 9-12
● Use a variety of statistical 3.1 Measures of Central Film Seatwork and Assignments foundation of all great Individual
tools to process and Tendency Viewing Skills exercises
thinds.” Practicum
manage 3.2 Measures of Execution
Dispersion InDividual
numerical data
3.3 Measures of performan
● Advocate the use of Relative Position ce
statistical data in making
important decisions

Mid-Term Examination 2hrs.

At the end of the lesson, the SECTION: 4 Discussion Lectures “Never spend your Quiz Week
students should be: MATHEMATICS OF Youtube Written Exercises money before you have Formative 13-15
● Calculate amount of FINANCE Statistical Mini Research it.” Assessme
discount and discount 4.1 Discount and
nt
rate given original price Markup
and sale price 4.2 Simple and Worksheet
Compound Interest
● Find amount of markup Mini
4.3 Simple Annuity
and list price given Research
markup percent and Paper
wholesale price
● Define the concept of
interest and show how it
relates to the time value of
money.
● Distinguish between
simple and compound
interest and demonstrate
how to calculate each.
●
● Create a mini reaseach
paper
 Written 2hrs.
Final Examination Exam

Evaluation Method:

Quizzes - 10%
Attendance - 5%
Practicum - 15%
Assignments - 5%
Prelim Exam - 15%
Midterm Exam - 25%
Final Exam - 25%
100%
References:
1. Mathematics in the Modern World
2. Mathematics in the Modern World by Engr. Joy N. Carpio

Fibonacci Sequence: The Nature’s Code. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTlw7fNcO-0&t=46s

Mathematics - The Language of the Universe - Full Documentary Films https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWkQU99Aoxg
Fuscaldo, D. Personal Loans 101: Everything you need to know. Retrieved March 30, 2018 from
https://www.bankrate.com/finance/loans/personal-loans-101.aspx.

Edmalyn A. Jose, LPT Juvy Jane P. Sales, Ph.D. Alexander I. Mateo, MAED
Course Facilitator College Coordinator Dean, Academic Affairs