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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Tayhi, Tabaco City

COURSE GUIDE FOR Math Ed 7: NUMBER THEORY

Welcome to Math Ed 7: Number Theory. Enrolling in this course means abiding by the University
Flexible Learning policy, the Academic Integrity Policy (Honor Code) as well as the Instructor’s rules and
regulations throughout the semester. This course is part of the many core course in the

This material will be your guide to keep you on track in finishing the course with or without internet
connectivity. Read thoroughly the schedules and instructions to avoid disarray. Developing study habits for
this course is your upper hand in completing the course. Keep in mind the deadline dates and submission
of the outputs, moreover point/s deduction will be applied for omitting and neglecting tasks up to three (3)
failures of submission.

I. COURSE INTRODUCTION
Math Ed 7: Number Theory is a three (3) unit course for BS Education (BSEd) 2nd year students.
This course intends to facilitate understanding of number theoretic concepts and properties as well as
enhance skills in employing different proving techniques which are useful in most areas in
mathematics. Generally, it entails exploration, seeking of patterns, generating and proving conjectures
as students engage in mathematical investigations. Topics include divisibility, prime numbers, unique
factorization, Diophantine equations, linear congruences, and multiplicative functions.
Proofs of basic theorems shall be presented in an interesting and comprehensive way that can be
read and understood by all students. The required outputs in all lessons are intended to broaden
understanding of the concepts.

Course Information
Course Code & Title: Math Ed 7: Number Theory
Course Prerequisite: None
Number of Credits 3 units
Course Placement: BSED Mathematics 2
Semester / Term: First Semester, S.Y 2022 - 2023
On-Site Schedule: BSED 2nd Year: Saturday,
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Online Course Site: Google Classroom
Course Code wo5qypv

II. COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

The goal of this course is to introduce you to the concepts of Number Theory. Specifically, after
finishing this course, you should be able to:

1. Prove and solve number theoretic propositions and problems by applying fundamental concepts and
principles in number theory;
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2. Recognize and/or generate number theory concepts and properties from inferring patterns embedded
in problems and real-world phenomena;
3. Generate and communicate results of a mathematical investigation on a number theoretic conjecture
carried out using ICT and research;
4. Design and use activity sheets for selected number theory topics in a teaching demonstration.

III. TARGET LEARNERS AND PREREQUISITES

The target learners for this course are 2nd year students of BSEd Mathematics. The enrolled
students taking this course are expected to have wide understanding in the following subject matter:
Algebra and Discrete Mathematics.

IV. MODE OF DELIVERY

The university identified three (3) types of learners, namely: students with A. good internet access
(able to participate in synchronous activity); B. poor to fair internet access (able to participate in
asynchronous activities only); and C. no internet connection.

Hence, the table below shows the mode of deliveries for each type of learners:

Type of Learner Mode of Access to Learning Materials Submission of Activities and Outputs
▪ All resources will be accessed through the Output will be submitted on the
course site/LMS (Google classroom) course site (Google classroom)
A ▪ May avail consultation online and synchronous
during scheduled consultation time.
▪ Participate in the discussion forum
▪ All resources will be accessed through the Output will be submitted on the
course site (Google classroom) course site (Google classroom)
B ▪ May avail consultation online (asynchronous). during their most convenient time
within the allotted time.
▪ Participate in the discussion forum
(asynchronous)
▪ All resources will be in PRINTED form. Maybe Outputs will be submitted
accessed in two ways: through
● Snail Mail (a)Mail or
C (b) Dropbox
● Dropbox at BUTC Gate
at BUTC Gate
▪ May avail consultation through text or call
NOT required to participate in discussion forums
Note: The students should inform the professor immediately which preferred mode of delivery she/he
will take.

V. COURSE STRUCTURE & SCHEDULE

Math Ed 7: Number Theory is a three (3) unit course for BS Education (BSEd) 2nd year students
with corresponding contact hours of 1 hour per unit course. Consequently, the course has three (3)
contact hours per week.
The subject is divided into six (6) chapters/units which is further divided into twenty – two (22)
topics. Each topic is provided with lecture/module posted in a virtual room/LMS (Google classroom)
that can be accessed by the students any time. Every topic has several discussion materials such as
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lecture video, pdf files, powerpoint presentation and link for additional readings. Learning activities and
exercises are also included in the module. The student is expected to finish all twenty-two (22) topics
within the 18-week period, starting on August 15, 2022 until December 18 , 2022. The table below
shows your weekly activity for the whole semester; kindly follow on a weekly basis to ensure activities
and deadlines are met.

DEADLINE OF
WEEK TOPIC ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES AND
OUTPUTS
Week 1 Course Overview 1. Read the course guide
Aug. 15-21 2. Orientation and Familiarization of the course
site (Google classroom)
3. Introduce yourself in the forum for “Self
Introduction”
4. Participate in the forum “BU VMGO

Week 2 A. The Integers

Aug. 22-28 a. Numbers and Suggested Activities: September 3,
Sequences ● Presentation of Proofs and 2022
Problem Solutions via discussion
b. Sums and
post (Google classroom);
Products ● K-U-L Graphic Organizer outlining
what students know, unsure about,
and learned;
● Pen and Paper Tests that engage
students in problem solving and
proving mathematical propositions.
Week 3 A. The Integers Suggested Activities: Sept. 10, 2022
Aug. 29 - c. Mathematical ● Pen and Paper Test that engage
September 4 Induction students in problem solving and
proving mathematical propositions

Week 4 A. The Integers Suggested Activities: Sep. 17, 2022

September d.Fibonacci Sequence ● Student-generated Videos of numeric
5-11 patterns and sequences in real life.

Week 5 A. The Integers Suggested Activities: Sept. 24, 2022

Sept. 12-18 e. Binomial Coefficients ● Pattern Recognition Activity Sheet;
f. Divisibility ● Pen and Paper Test that engage
students in problem solving and
proving mathematical propositions.
Week 6 Suggested Activities: October 1,
Sept. 19-25 B. Primes and ● 15-Minute Video Teaching 2022
Greatest Common Demonstration using student-designed
Divisors and activity sheets intended to foster
Prime meaningful exploration and discovery
Factorization (Performance Task with Rubrics)
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a. Prime
Numbers
b. Greatest
Common
Divisor

Week 7 B. Primes and Suggested Activities: Oct. 8. 2022

Sept.26 - Greatest Common ● Pen and Paper Test that engage
October 2 Divisors and students in problem solving and
Prime proving mathematical propositions
Factorization
c. The Euclidean
Algorithm
d. The
Fundamental
Theorem of
Arithmetic
Week 8 Suggested Activities: Oct. 15, 2022
October 3 - 9 A. Primes and ● Double Entry Learning Logs: Problem
Greatest Common Solutions with explanations
Divisors and
Prime
Factorization
e. Linear
Diophantine
Equations
Week 9 A. Primes and Suggested Activities: Oct. 22, 2022
October Greatest Common
10-16 Divisors and ● Pen and Paper Test that engage
Prime students in problem solving
Factorization
e. Linear Diophantine
Equations
Week 10 MIDTERM EXAMINATION Face to Face Modality
October Oct. 22,2022
17-23
Week 11 C. Congruences Suggested Activities:
October ● Four-Square Graphic Organizer November 5,
24-30 a. Introduction to (definition, example, non-example, 2022
Congruences application in real life)
● Pen and Paper Test that engage
students in problem solving and
proving mathematical propositions

Week 12 C. Congruences Suggested Activities: November 12,

October 31 - b. Linear Congruence ● Double Entry Learning Log that 2022
November 6 c. The Chinese outlines annotated solutions to a
Remainder Theorem problem set
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d. Systems of Linear ● Pen and Paper Test that engage

Congruence students in problem solving

Week 13 D. Some Applications Suggested Activities:

November 7 of Congruences ● Pen and Paper Test that engage Nov. 19, 2022
-13 a. Divisibility Test students in problem solving and
b. Perpetual Calendar proving

Week 14 c. Round-Robin Suggested Activities:

November Tournaments ● Pen and Paper Test that engage Nov. 26, 2022
14-20 students in problem solving and
proving

Week 15 E. Some Special Suggested Activities:

November Congruences ● Double Entry Learning Log from Think December 3,
21-27 a. Wilson’s Theorem Pair-Share proving activity 2022

Week 16 b. Euler’s Theorem Suggested Activities:

November ● Pen and Paper Test that engage December 10,
28 - students in problem solving and 2022
December 4 proving mathematical propositions

Week 17 F. Multiplicative Suggested Activities:

December 5 Functions ● Pen and Paper Tests that engage December 17,
- 11 a. The Euler-Phi students in problem solving and 2022
Function proving mathematical propositions;
b. The Sum and ● Oral Presentation of Problem Solutions
Number of Divisors Three-Minute Write-Up (Summary of
Points)
● One-Problem Mathematical
Investigation Project.
Week 18 FINAL EXAMINATION Face to Face Modality
Dec 12 -18 December 17,
2022

Note: Last date of submission of the outputs will be on December 30, 2022

VI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS / ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES

There will be two forms of assessment: formative and summative. The formative assessment,will be a
Self-Assessment quizzes at the end of every topic/module. It is intended to support and validate the acquired
learning and in each topic; this will not be recorded or graded. On the other hand, the summative assessment will all
be graded and recorded. It will be based on:
a. Weekly activity/worksheet output
b. Contribution/participation on the forum
c. Passing score on Midterm and Final Exams
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Rubrics will be used for the evaluation of your outputs whenever applicable and can be accessed on the course site.

VII. GRADING SYSTEM

System of Computing Grades :

Attendance and Class Participation – 20%

Examination (Midterm/Final Examination) – 40%
Written/Activity Outputs/Performance Tasks – 40%

Midterm Grade = Attendance and Class Participation (20%) + Midterm Examination (40%) +
Written/Activity Outputs/Performance Tasks (40%)

Tentative Final Grade = Attendance and Class Participation (20%) + Final Examination (40%) +
Written/Activity Outputs/Performance Tasks (40%)

Final Grade = Mid-term grade (1/3) + [(Tentative Finals x 2) + Midterm]/3

VIII.LEARNING RESOURCES

To aid your learning, resources will be provided along the duration of the course and it will be available
on the course site/LMS. However, those with poor internet connection may schedule time to connect to
university Wi-Fi and download all term materials. The learning resources are:

1. Modules

Modules will be prepared per lesson/topic and will be uploaded in the Google classroom; hard copy
will be available at the Education Department Office. Each module contains learning content
exercises and worksheets. Students are required to read and understand the modules and work on
the assigned task. Punctuality of submission of the completed task will be credited (see Course
Structure and Schedule for deadline dates)

2. Other Learning Resources

This course is not limited to the Instructor’s suggested/given learning resources. Students may use
other resources available as long as proper citation and acknowledgement are followed. Videos
and tutorials may be available on YouTube, Vlogs and other learning sites. Software such as
mobile applications with direct relevance to the course is also encouraged.

3. Additional Reading Materials

Reading materials in the form of technical or journal papers are also encouraged. Students are
required to learn how to do mathematical investigation as part of the program learning outcome.

IX. REFERENCES

Burton, D.M. (2010). Elementary number theory (7 th Edition) . New York, USA: McGraw-Hill
Education.
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Rosen, K.H. (2011). Elementary number theory and its applications (6 th Edition) . Boston, USA:
Pearson.

Tattersal, J.J. (1999). Elementary number theory in nine chapters . New York, USA: Cambridge
University Press.

X. OTHER GUIDELINES/NETIQUETTE

To stimulate greater independence of learning for students as part of lifelong learning; the students
are expected to abide and cooperate with the Instructor throughout the semester. The following will be
the course policy:

1. Students enrolled in this course automatically agreed to abide by the University Flexible Learning
policy, and the Academic Integrity Policy (Honor Code). In other words, Students are expected to
be responsible and demonstrate honesty and moral behavior in any form of academic setting.
Plagiarism and cheating in any form are punishable and subjected to disciplinary committees.

2. Any form of bullying is never acceptable. Students are prohibited to be involved or act in any
form of cyber-bullying (flaming, stalking, harassment and stalking). Academic frustration of
students can be addressed properly with the help of the Course Instructor and/or Course
Adviser. Student/s caught will face University Disciplinary Committees.

▪ Flaming: Online fights using electronic messages with angry and vulgar language.
▪ Harassment and stalking: Repeatedly sending cruel, vicious, and/or threatening messages. Even
one message could constitute cyber-bullying depending on the circumstances. Oftentimes when
this occurs instructors are unprepared to react and where to seek support.
▪ Mobbing: This is a group of students cyber-bullying a particular instructor/professor

3. Participation in Course discussion forums are not required for Category C students. However,
the course instructor may update the students from time to time. Students under Category A
and B are expected to be respectful and polite with one another during discussion forums.

4. Students are required to update the course instructor via email, phone call or short message
service (sms). Other concerns, may inform the course professor for an appointment following
the general health protocol.

XI. INSTRUCTOR’S PROFILE

Name: Jenalyn T. Cardano

Office: Education Department, BUTC – Tayhi, Tabaco City
Mobile No: 0917-541-9322
Email: jenalyn.cardano@deped.gov.ph / jenalyn.cardano@bicol-u.edu.ph