MODULE II – Mathematical Language and Symbols

Learning Activity 1 – The Language of Mathematics

Name:
__________________________________________________
Course, Year and Section: _________________________________

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the best from the given choices and write the letter
of your choice before each number.

1. A systematic way of communicating with other people by the use of sounds

and conventional symbols are called _______.
A. Communication C. Language
B. Idea D. Sentence

2. If were taking away something from a larger group, which symbol would
mean take away?
A. + B. - C. / D. *

3. If 2 + 3 = 5, then we can say 3 + 2 = 5. Is that correct?

A. Yes B. No

4. 35 decreased by a number is the same as _______.

A. 35 + n B. 35 – n C. n – 35 D. n + 35

5. 4 less than x can be translated to _______.

A. 4 – x B. x – 4 C. -4 – x D. -4x

6. Translate to an algebraic expression: twice the sum of 70 and m. A.

2(m + 70) B. 2(70) + m C. 2(70 – m) D. 70 + m(2)

7. 14 less than quantity k times 6 is the same as ______.

A. 6k – 14 B. 14 + 6k C. 14k – 6 D. 14 – 6k

8. 17 + 3 is an ______.
A. Equation B. Expression C. Sentence D. None of the ABC

9. 3x – 15 = 30 is an example of ______.
A. Equation B. Expression C. Sentence D. None of the ABC.

10. Translate: triple a number plus four is divided by two.

A. 3��2+ 4 B. 3��+4
4 3+4
2C. 3�� + 2D.
2��
Module I Learning Activity 4 – Geometric Shapes and Tessellations
APPLICATION. Perform what is being asked in the following. Complete your
answers as requested. Write your answers AFTER each
phrase/statement.

1. Using the number “ten”, provide names satisfying the following

properties.
a. The ‘standard’ name
b. A name using a plus sign, +
c. A name using a minus sign, −
d. A name using a division sign, ÷
e. A name using a multiplication sign, ∙
2. Identify the verbs in the following sentences:
a. 34 + 31 = 65
b. The capital of Pangasinan is Lingayen.
c. �� = 2����
d. 2 + 5 < 8
e. Ilocanos love to eat bagnet.

3. Classify the entries in the list below either as English noun, a

mathematical expression, an English sentence, or a mathematical
sentence. Also, identify the verb whenever possible.
a. Agoo
b. ��
c. 100 ÷ 5 = 20
d. The Hundred Islands is a national park in the Philippines
e. 2�� + 4
Module I Learning Activity 4 – Geometric Shapes and Tessellations