COURSE SYLLABUS

Mathematics in the Modern World

1st Semester, AY 2020- 2021

COLLEGE: College of Science

DEPARTMENT: Mathematics Department
COURSE CODE: MMW 101
COURSE TITLE: Mathematics in the Modern World
CREDIT UNITS: 3
PREREQUISITE: None
FACULTY: Luzviminda F. dela Cruz
CONSULTATION HOURS:
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.
The course begins with an introduction to the nature of mathematics as an
exploration of patterns (in nature and in the environment). By exploring these topics,
students are encouraged to go beyond the typical understanding of mathematics as
merely a set 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 and
appreciating geometric designs. 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.
(CMO No. 20, series of 2013)

University Vision
Bulacan State University is a progressive knowledge-generating institution,
globally-recognized for excellent instruction, pioneering research, and responsive
community engagements.

University Mission
Bulacan State University exists to produce highly competent, ethical and service-
oriented professionals that contribute to the sustainable socio-economic growth and
development of the nation.

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 Core Values: SOAR BulSU!

Service to God and Community

Order and Peace
Assurance of Quality and Accountability
Respect and Responsibility
The BulSU Ideal Graduates Attributes (BIG A) reflect the graduate’s capacity as:
a. highly and globally competent;
b. ethical and service-oriented citizen;
c. analytical and critical thinker; and
d. reflective life-long learner.

LEARNING EPISODES:

Course
Topic Hours Learning Activities Assessment
Outcomes
● The vision, ● Class orientation
mission, and thru google meet
goals, core ● Reading and
values, Hymn understanding
and March of the the vision,
university 3 mission, and
● The course goals of the
syllabus university and
● The the course
online/modular syllabus
learning system

Unit 1 The Nature ● Answering Pre-
of Mathematics assessment Test
Lesson 1.1 1 ●
Patterns and ● Reading and
studying Lesson
Numbers in
1.1
Nature and the
● Watching the
World suggested videos
Describe, Answering
distinguish and ● Patterns in listed in the
Nature Module (Lesson Activity 1.1 to
analyze the
different types of ● Other Types of 1.1) as well as be submitted on
Patterns 1.5 or before the
patterns and the lesson
create an artwork ○ Logical discussion announced
or design using Patterns ● Giving short deadline (for
patterns. ○ Geometric responses for the SL, AOL and
Patterns questions
RPL)
○ Word indicated in the
Patterns discussion of
○ Number Lesson 1.1
Patterns ● Creating
artworks or
designs using
patterns
 Discuss/ explain Lesson 1.2 The 1.5
the contribution of Fibonacci ● Reading and ● Answering
Fibonacci in Sequence studying Lesson Activity 1.2 to

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 mathematics and ● Who is 1.2 be submitted on
how the Fibonacci? ● Listing numbers or before the
Fibonacci ● Where Can You in the Fibonacci announced
sequence came Find the Sequence deadline (for
about. Fibonacci ● Drawing/Making SL, AOL and
 Find and relate Sequence?
the Fibonacci the Fibonacci RPL)
○ Fibonacci
number with Spiral
Sequence
things and ● Sharing
○ The
happenings in the relevance of the
Fibonacci
environment. Fibonacci
Spiral
Sequence in
Nature

 Lesson 1.3 The

Golden Ratio ● Reading and ●
● The Golden studying Lesson
Ratio Derived Answering
1.3
Enumerate the from the ● Sharing Activity 1.3 to
presence and Fibonacci be submitted on
practical Sequence relevance of the
or before the
application of the ● Application 1.5 Golden Ratio in
announced
Golden Ratio in ○ The Golden different fields
different fields of Spiral deadline (for
(nature,
discipline. ○ The Golden SL, AOL and
architecture,
Rectangle RPL)
artworks, and the
○ Proportions
of the human human body)
body

● ● Answering
Reading and Reflection (for
Compare studying Lesson Unit 1) and Unit
previous ● 1.4 Test 1 to be
Lesson 1.4. The
mathematical
Indispensability of 1.5 Enumerating the submitted on or
concepts with
Mathematics uses of before the
what is learned in
mathematics in a announced
the unit.
student’s life deadline(for SL,
AOL and RPL)

 Use the Unit 2 The 3 ● Answering Pre-

mathematical Language of assessment ● Answering
language Mathematics Test 2 Activity 2.1 to
properly in writing Lesson 2.1 ● Reading and be submitted on
mathematical Mathematics as a studying Lesson or before the
ideas. 2.1
Language announced
 Translate English ● Making
● Mathematical comparisons deadline (for
expressions into
mathematical Symbol and between the SL, AOL and
symbols and Connections in English and RPL)
vice-versa the Language Mathematical
● The English language
Language and ● Activity on
the language of matching the
Mathematics right expression/

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 ○ Translating sentence to its
English corresponding
Expressions English
to translation and
Mathematical vice-versa
Expressions
● Expressions vs.
Sentences in
the Language
of Mathematics
 State the ●
definition of
Reading and
binary operations
Lesson 2.2 The studying Lesson
and its properties ●
Binary Operations 2.2
in the set of real 1.5
Perform
numbers and
operations with
perform
two inputs
operations with
two inputs.

● Reading and ●
 Define and give ● studying Lesson
examples of sets. 2.3
Lesson 2.3 The Answering
● ● Making own
Write sets using Language of Sets Activity 2.2 to
 the roster and the examples of sets
Sets and Set ● Giving own be submitted on
rule method. ● or before the
 Identify the types Notations 3 examples of sets
Methods of in real-life announced
of sets. according to their deadline(for SL,
Writing a Set
Perform types
operations on Kinds of Sets AOL, and RPL)
sets ● Performing
operations on
sets
 Write compound 7.5 ● Reading and
propositions in Lesson 2.4 studying Lesson ● Answering
statements and Elementary Logic 2.4 Activity 2.3,
symbolic form. ● Making own Reflection (for
● Propositions,
 Construct truth examples of Unit 2) and Unit
Simple, and
tables to propositions and
Compound Test 2 to be
establish the compound
Statements propositions submitted on or
validity and falsity
of arguments and ● Logic ● Expressing before the
to determine Connectives statements in announced
logical and Symbols symbolic form deadline (for
equivalence. ● Truth Values ● Constructing SL, AOL, and
 State the and Truth truth tables of RPL)
converse, Tables propositions
inverse, and ● Constructing
contrapositive of Truth Tables
conditional ● Tautology,
statements. Contradiction,
and
Contingency
● Logical

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 Equivalence
● Converse,
Inverse, and
Contrapositive

Midterm
1.5
Examination
●
● Answering Pre- ● Answering
Unit 3 Problem
Solving assessment Test Activity 3.1 to
Identify Polya's 3
4-Step Process Lesson 3.1 ● Reading and be submitted on
in problem- Polya’s 4-step 1.5 or before the
studying Lesson
solving. Process in announced
3.1
Problem Solving ● Enumerating deadline(for SL,
Polya’s Steps in AOL, and RPL)
Problem Solving
●
●
Answering
Activity 3.2 to
● Reading and
Apply appropriate studying Lessons be submitted on
strategies in Lesson 3.2
3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 or before the
solving math Problem Solving 6.0
● Applying problem announced
problems. Strategies
solving strategies deadline (for
in solving SL, AOL and
problems
RPL)

 ● Answering
● Activity 3.3 to
Solve be submitted on
mathematical Lesson 3.3
or before the
problems Mathematical
1.5 announced
involving Problems
Involving Patterns deadline(for SL,
patterns.
AOL and RPL)

● Solving
mathematical ● Answering
and recreational Activity 3.4,
problems Reflection and
Solve
Lesson 3.4 Unit Test 3 to
recreational
problems to Recreational be submitted on
3
enhance critical Problems Using or before the
thinking skills. Mathematics announced
deadline (for
SL, AOL and
RPL).

Unit 4 Data 2 ● Answering Pre-

● Differentiate the Management assessment Test ● Answering
types of data and Lesson 4.1 4.1 Activity 4.1 and
Collection of Data ● Reading and Lesson Check-
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 the methods of ● Data Gathering studying Lesson up Test 4.1 to
collecting data. ○ Types of 4.1 be submitted on
● Determine the Data or before the
○ Methods of announced
sample size and
Collecting
the appropriate deadline (for
Data
sampling SL, AOL and
○ Determining
technique to be RPL).
the Sample
used in gathering Size
data. ○ Sampling
Techniques

● ● Answering Pre-
assessment Test ● Answering
● 4.2 Activity 4.2 and
Lesson 4.2 ● Reading and Lesson Check-
Organize raw
Organizing Data studying Lesson up Test 4.2 to
data using array, ●
Ways of 4.2 be submitted on
stem-leaf plot Organizing Data 3 ● Constructing
and frequency or before the
Cumulative frequency
distribution table. distribution and announced
Frequency
cumulative deadline (for
Distribution Table
frequency SL, AOL and
distribution tables RPL).

● ●
Answering Pre- ● Answering
Compute the assessment Activity 4.3 and
measures of ● Activity 4.3 Lesson Check-
●Lesson 4.3
central tendency Measures of Reading and up Test 4.3 to
●
both for studying Lesson be submitted on
Central Tendency ● 4.3
ungrouped and 3
Ungrouped Data or before the
grouped dataand Computing the
Grouped Data measures of announced
interpret the deadline (for
central tendency
results. and interpreting SL, AOL and
the results RPL).

● Determine the Lesson 4.4 4 ● Answering Pre-

● Quantiles assessment ● Answering
other measures
● Box and Tests 4.4.1,4.4.2 Activities 4.4.1
of location and
Whiskers Plot and 4.4.3 4.4.2 and 4.4.3
interpret the ● Reading and to be submitted
results. studying Lessons
on or before the
4.4, 4.4.2 and
● Construct box 4.4.3 announced
and whiskers plot ● Computing and deadline(for SL,
interpreting AOL and RPL).
quantiles
● Constructing Box ● Answering
and whisker plots Lessons 4.4.1
● Reading and 4.4.2 and 4.4.3
studying Lesson to be submitted
4.4.3
on or before the
announced

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 deadline (for
SL, AOL and
RPL).

●
● ● Answering
Activity 4.5.1
● and 4.5.2 and

Answering Pre- Lesson Check-
Lesson 4.5 assessment Test up Test 4.5 to
Measures of 4.5 be submitted on
Solve the Reading and or before the
Variability
studying Lesson announced
measures of Range, Quartile 4.5 deadline (for
variability and Deviation, Mean 3
Computing and
interpret the Deviation, interpreting SL, AOL and
results. Variance and results of RPL).
Standard measures of ● Accomplish
Deviation variability Worksheet on
Data
Management
(for SL, AOL
and RPL)

Final
1.5
Examination

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

As evidence of attaining the above course outcomes, the student is required to

do and submit the following:

Term Examinations. There will be two term examinations for the course –
Midterm and Final Examinations. These examinations will be posted in the Google
Classroom platform on the day of the exam. Students are expected to answer the exam
independently and honestly. There will be a time limit in answering the exam and
answers must be submitted within the given time frame.

Unit Tests (Quizzes). There will be Unit Tests for the whole course. These are
intended to help students integrate and apply what they have learned. Answers for each
must be submitted promptly. Students are expected to work independently.
Submissions must reach the instructor-in-charge on or before the due date.

Project/Activities. There will be activities to be accomplished for almost every lesson.

These activities are designated to monitor the students’ progress after each lesson.
Accomplished activities must be submitted on or before the due date. Failure to submit
on time will result in deduction of points. A Worksheet in Data Management for the
whole course must also be submitted at the end of the semester.

Participation/Recitation. This includes activities which will be posted in the google

classroom for the course or completion of assigned activities in the module for the
students in remote printed learning.

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 Attendance. Students in the synchronous learning modality are expected to be present
in the online class during their scheduled meeting. Those in the asynchronous mode of
learning are to be met by the instructor twice a month. For RPL, attendance will be
based on the submitted activities.

RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:

Essay/ Synthesis Paper Rubric

0 1 2 3 4

The student is The student is The student The student The student not
unable to elicit able to elicit is able to not only only elicits the
the ideas and the ideas and elicit the elicits the correct ideas from
concepts from concepts from ideas and correct the readings and
the readings the readings concepts ideas from video, shows
and video and video but from the the readings evidence of
indicating that shows readings and and video internalizing
s/he has not erroneous video and but also these, and
read the understanding shows shows consistently
prescribed of these. correct evidence of contributes
reading or understandin internalizing additional
watched the g of these. these. thoughts to the
video. core idea.

Problem Solving Rubric

0 1 2 3 4

The student The student The student The student The student
did not attempted to attempted to manifested an was able to
make any solve the solve the understanding show complete
attempt to problem but problem but of the problem understanding
solve the showed poor exhibited enabling him to of the problem
problem. understanding minimal choose the and was able
and used understanding. right strategy to use effective
inappropriate Appropriate but with minor strategy/ies in
strategy with strategy was errors. solving the
incomplete used but problem which
solution. ended with an led to the
incorrect correct
answer. answer.

GRADING SYSTEM:
The Midterm Grade (MG) and Tentative Final Grade (TFG) of the student will be
computed as follows:
Requirements Percentage
Term Examination 30%
Unit Tests (Quizzes) 20%
Project/Activities 30%
Participation/Recitation 10%
Attendance/Promptness 10%
Total 100%

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 The student’s Final Grade (FG) is computed by

which is then rated using the following grading system:

Range Grade
97-100 1.00
94 – 96 1.25
91 – 93 1.50
88 – 90 1.75
85 – 87 2.00
82 – 84 2.25
79 – 81 2.50
76 – 78 2.75
75 (Passed) 3.00
Conditional Passed 4.00
Failed 5.00
Incomplete INC
Officially Dropped D
Unofficially Dropped UD
Failure Due to Absences FDA

REQUIRED READINGS:
Crisostomo, E., et. al. (2020). Module in MMW 101, Bulacan State University

SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Akiyama, J., & Ruiz, M.-J. P. (2008). A day's Adventure in Math Wonderland.
New Jersey: World Scientific.
2. Du Sautoy, Marcus. (2011) The Number Mysteries: A Mathematical Odyssey
through Everyday Life. New York:St. Martin's Press.
3. Haigh, J. (2019). Mathematics in Everyday Life. Springer International Publishing
Switzerland
4. Van Dyke, J., Rogers, J., Adams. H. (2007) Fundamentals of Mathematics (9th
ed). California:Thomson Higher Education.

REFERENCES:
1. Agcaoli, Z. et al. (2009). Statistics For Filipino Students (third edition). National
Book Store, Mandaluyong City, ISBN 971-08-7064-5.
2. Alejan, Ronnie O., Veloria, Elisa V., et al. (2018) Mathematics in the Modern
World. Mutya Publishing House, Inc.
3. Baltazar, E., Ragasa, C., & Evangelista, J. (2018). Mathematics in the Modern
World. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc.
4. Cha, Jhon Harley Niño, Miro, Eden, and Quiming, Romel (2016). General
Mathematics. Vibal Group: Quezon City.
5. Earnheart, Richard and Adina, Edgar (2018). Math in the Modern World. C&E
Publishing, Inc.: Quezon City.
6. Goodman, Michael, K.J. (2016) An introduction of the Early Development of
Mathematics. Wiley: Hoboken.
7. Malang, Paulino, Malang, B.,& Tiongson, I. (2011). Discrete Structure. HFM
Publishing: San Rafael

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 8. Mangaran, A. J.(2004) et al.ElementaryStatistics.Guinhawa, City of Malolos,
Bulacan: Bulacan State University.
9. Nocon, R. &Nocon, E.(2018). Essential Mathematics for the Modern Word. C & E
Publishing, Inc.
10. Polya, G. (1973). How to Solve It: a new aspect of mathematical method. New
Jersey: Princeton University Press.
11. Sirug, W.S. (2018). Mathematics in the Modern World. Intamuros, Manila:
Mindshapes Co., Inc.
12. Zeitz, Paul. (1999). The Art and Craft of Problem Solving. John Wiley & Sons,
Inc.: New Jersey.
13. Zorilla, Roland, et.al. (2013) Basic Concepts and Applications. MUTYA
Publishing House. Malabon City, Philippines House, Inc.

ONLINE AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES:

1. https://indiabix.com/
2. http://www.mathstories.com/strategies.htm
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMlVcGEn7EE
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ZwlLTiNr
5. http://www.mccrones.com/statistics/
6. https://itfeature.com/mcqs-basic-statistics/
7. https://www.statisticshowto.com/probability-sampling/

CLASS POLICIES:
1. Always check your email and regularly visit the google classroom for the course.
2. Be guided by the study schedule.
3. Be prepared and willing to find resources, learning materials and other means on
how you can learn effectively. Your learning is always your responsibility.
4. If you have unsettling question/s, follow what is agreed upon by the class and the
instructor.
5. Evaluations, exams and other submissions may be typewritten or handwritten
provided it is written legibly and neatly.
6. Students who missed a quiz/exam may take the examination/s within one week
from the time that the quiz/exam was given. Students may take the missed
examinations provided that the reason is valid and an excuse letter signed by
their parent/guardian is presented.
7. Students who will be found guilty of cheating by copying, sending and/or sharing
answers during examination will be given a final grade of 5.00.

The Role of Parents

1. Your child/children will choose one mode of learning – Synchronous,
Asynchronous, or Remote Printed.
2. As parents, you have to be aware of the feature of each mode of learning and
support their choice based on the most appropriate mode for your situation and
capacity.
3. The University and You are partners in these educational endeavors. Be ONE
with us and let us journey together through the “New Normal”.

Agreements with the Students

ONLINE LEARNING
1. I will keep my learning materials, water bottle and headset ready for each lesson.
2. I will charge my gadget prior to the session.
3. I will log in for my lessons on time as per my schedule.
4. I will behave appropriately during online sessions.

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 5. I will encourage my classmates to follow our synchronous mode of learning
agreements.
6. I will complete the task, assignments and quizzes set by my subject instructors.

LIVE SESSION
1. I will not send messages to my classmates outside the class group chat.
2. I will only send purposeful, kind and appropriate messages on the chat.
3. I will not send messages directed to one person in the group chat.
4. I will turn other notifications off during the live session.
5. I will follow the hand/silent signals to minimize my learning interruptions.
6. I will not record the online sessions. Only the Instructor is allowed to do so.
7. I will not share recorded online lessons publicly.

ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE LEARNING / REMOTE PRINT LEARNING

1. I will diligently access my learning materials online. / I will diligently acquire my
modules from my instructor.
2. I will keep time management to ensure my pace of learning.
3. I will be responsible for my actions to help myself and my instructor in this mode
of learning.
4. I will attend the scheduled online session at least twice a month if not once a
week.
5. I will list my questions ahead of time to seek clarification from my instructor
during our online meeting.
6. I will complete the task, assignments, quizzes set by my subject instructors.
7. I will charge my gadget prior to the session.
8. I will behave appropriately during online sessions.
9. I will encourage my classmates to follow our asynchronous mode of learning /
remote print learning agreements. I will not procrastinate my tasks.

ABOUT THE FACULTY-IN-CHARGE

NAME: Luzviminda F. dela Cruz

Designation: Associate Professor V
Bulacan State University
Email: Luzviminda.delacruz@bulsu.edu.ph

Prepared by:

LUZVIMINDA F. DELA CRUZ

Faculty

Evaluated by:

IRISH TIONGSON-BALDEVARONA, MAT

Chair - Mathematics Department

Approved:

THELMA V. PAGTALUNAN, Ph.D.

Dean

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Declaration

I have read and understood in full the syllabus for

Course Code/Title: MMW 101 – Mathematics in the
Modern World
Instructor/
Professor: Luzviminda F. dela Cruz
and in participating in this course I agree to the above rules. I have a clear
understanding of the policies and my responsibilities, and I have discussed everything
unclear to me with the instructor.
I will adhere to the academic integrity and policy and I will treat my fellow
students and my teacher with due respect.
I understand that this syllabus can be modified or overruled by announcements
of the instructor in class or on any social media site at any time.

Student’s Printed Name Signature Date

Parent’s Printed Name Signature Date

Student’s Copy

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Declaration

I have read and understood in full the syllabus for

Course Code/Title: MMW 101 – Mathematics in the
Modern World
Instructor
/Professor: Luzviminda F. dela Cruz
and in participating in this course I agree to the above rules. I have a clear
understanding of the policies and my responsibilities, and I have discussed everything
unclear to me with the instructor.
I will adhere to the academic integrity and policy and I will treat my fellow
students and my teacher with due respect.
I understand that this syllabus can be modified or overruled by announcements
of the instructor in class or on any social media site at any time.

Student’s Printed Name Signature Date

Parent’s Printed Name Signature Date

Instructor’s Copy

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