Baliwag Polytechnic College

Dalubhasaan Kong Mahal

1st Semester
A.Y. 2022 – 2023

DEPARTMENT:
COURSE CODE: MMW
Departments of Arts and Sciences
PROGRAM:
COURSE TITLE: Mathematics in the Modern World
BMA1B, BAHR2C and BAHR2B
CREDIT: 3 Lectures/ 0 Laboratory PRE – REQUISITE: N/A
COURSE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION:
Google Classroom – Prof. Funji P. Buhat
Class Code: 3qow5cs

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course deals with 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 the environment and as an
application of inductive and deductive reasoning. 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 as 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, such as managing personal finances, making social choices appreciating geometric designs, understanding codes used in data transmission
and security, and dividing limited sources fairly. 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)

COURSE REQUIREMENT/S:
 Students should promptly comply all written works and performance tasks.
 Students are expected to take major exams as scheduled.
COURSE EVALUATION/ GRADING SYTEM:
Quiz – 25% Class Participation – 20% Attendance – 5% Project – 10 Examination – 40%
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (SLO)

At the end of the unit, the students should be able to:

 Identify patterns in nature and regularities in the world
 Argue about the natures of mathematics, what it is, how it is expressed, represented and used
 Use different types of reasoning to justify statements and arguments made about mathematics and mathematical concepts.
 Organize one’s methods and approaches for proving and solving problems
 Exemplify honesty and integrity when using codes for security purposes
 Contribute to the enrichment of the Filipino culture and arts using the concepts in geometry.
 Use mathematical concepts and tools in other areas such as finance, voting, logic, business, networks and systems.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:
 Demonstrate knowledge of a range of applications of the mathematical ideas introduced in this course.
 Understand the modern mathematical theory, such as information theory and critical phenomena, and have an ability to apply such theory to
real world.

ONLINE COURSE RESPONSIBILITIES

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES PROFESSOR/INSTRUCTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Generally, student responsibilities in an online or blended course

parallel those encountered in the traditional classroom with
some variations given the nature of the course environment.
 1. At the start of the course, Faculty will orient students to their
These responsibilities include
online course environment and identify the layout of the course
1. Attending the Course Orientation: Whether on-site or within the Learning Management System, learning objectives,
online, students must participate in a course orientation expectations, and outcomes.
to become accustomed to the learning environment in 2. Efficient and effective communication is imperative. Faculty must
which the course will operate. provide frequent assessments and feedback to students. They
must also identify when and how students will interact with and
2. Reading Course Documents: It is important that students
contact the instructor.
read all course documents (e.g., syllabus, assignments) to
3. The instructor must develop or adopt appropriate materials,
become familiar with course expectations. This will allow
assessments, class exercises, and any other helpful resources
students the ability to properly plan for all course
that will assist in developing a supportive learning community.
activities.
4. Considering that instruction will be done in an asynchronous/
3. “Attending” Class: Students must “attend” the online synchronous format, faculty must provide clear criteria for
components of a course just as they would a traditional course participation.
course. Class participation is essential to course success. 5. Faculty should intervene in student discussions to keep dialogues
In an online course, student attendance is considered to from stalling or derailing.
be defined as logging into the Learning Management Faculty are responsible for applying pedagogical practices that
System regularly and participating in all academic are effective in verifying student identity. Possible methods used
activities required by the instructor. include: Virtual class meetings using video display; Reviewing
student writing samples from written assignments; Routine
4. Organizing and Managing Time: Courses that have a
interaction with the student (through email, phone, and video);
significant online component may not provide students
Group assignments; etc.
with as many reminders of course expectations regarding
6. Faculty are responsible for noticing changes in student behavior
time as do traditional face-to-face courses. Therefore, the
and coursework such as sudden shifts in academic performance,
student needs to be well organized and must pay careful
writing styles, or behaving differently in group assignments.
attention to the course’s schedule and deadlines.
Reference: https://www.frostburg.edu/online/online-learning-
5. Staying in Contact: Student interaction with peers and the
responsibilities.php
instructor is just as important in an online or blended
course as it is in the traditional classroom. Students must
take advantage of all the communication options that are
available in the course (e.g., email, discussion boards,
chat areas) to facilitate learning and complete projects.
Reference: https://www.frostburg.edu/online/online-learning-
responsibilities.php

WEEK NO. CONTENT/PARTICULARS
1 Introduction:
Mathematics in our METHODOLOGY:
(Oct. 3 -8) World
1. Patterns and Numbers in
Nature and the World
2. The Fibonacci Sequence
3. Mathematics helps
organize patterns and
regularities in the world
4. Mathematics helps
predict the behavior of
nature and phenomena
in the world.
5. Mathematics helps
control nature and
occurrences in the world
COURSE CALENDAR
METHODS
(ACTIVITIES/ASSIGNMENTS, etc.)
ASSESSMENT:
 Pattern Exploration, Online
Group Discussion, & Video
Watching Using Link on YouTube
 Film Viewing & Small Group
Sharing using Forum (Google
Classroom)
 Guided Discussion & Triad
Sharing Some Points for
Discussion:
i. Is Mathematics discovered
or invented?
ii. Mathematics is a tool to
understand and control the
world.
DUE DATE OF
ASSESSMENT
SUBMISSION
( with RUBRICS)
 COMPLETED ONLINE
WORKSHEETS
Using Google sheets/ docs or
using attached file.
 GROUP PRESENTATION USING
ZOOM/ GOOGLE MEET
CONTENT – Did the presentation
have valuable material? (4pts.)
COLLABORATION – Did
everyone contribute to the
presentation? Did everyone
seem well versed in the
material? (4pts.)
 ORGANIZATION – Was the
presentation well organized and
easy to follow? (4pts.)
PRESENTATION – Did the
presenters speak clearly? Did
they engage the audience?
(4pts.)

 ESSAY/ JOURNAL

STRUCTURE – Paper is logically

organized, easy to followed,
iii. Mathematics is a language. effective, smooth, logical
for our own ends.
iv. Mathematics is needed in transitions and professional
6. Mathematics has
my life. format. (3pts)
numerous applications in
v. Mathematics is the study of GRAMMAR? MECHANCS –
the world making it
patterns. Manipulates complex sentences
indispensable.
for effect/ impact.
No punctuation mark or
mechanical error. (3pts.)
LANGUAGE – Vocabulary is
sophisticated and correct as are
sentences which vary in
structure and length.
Writer’s tone is clear. (3pts.)
CONTENT/ INFORMATION –
Clarify of purpose, critical and
original thought.
Use of examples. (3pts.)

2 Mathematical Language ASSESSMENT:

(Oct. 10 - and Symbols METHODOLOGY:  GROUP PRESENTATION USING
15) 1. Characteristics of  Film Viewing ZOOM/ GOOGLE MEET
mathematical language:  Online/ Lecture Discussion
 precise, concise,
powerful  Individual Reflection
2. Expression vs. sentences
3. Conventions in the
mathematical language
4. Four basic concepts: sets,
functions, relations,
binary operations
5. Elementary logic:
connectives, quantifiers,
negation, variables
 Group Discussion CONTENT – Did the presentation
have valuable material? (4pts.)
COLLABORATION – Did
everyone contribute to the
presentation? Did everyone
seem well versed in the
material? (4pts.)
ORGANIZATION – Was the
presentation well organized and
easy to follow? (4pts.)
PRESENTATION – Did the
presenters speak clearly? Did
they engage the audience?
(4pts.)
 ONLINE QUIZ USING GOOGLE
FORMS (or some other
platforms/ applications)
 ESSAY/ JOURNAL
STRUCTURE – Paper is logically
organized, easy to followed,
effective, smooth, logical
transitions and professional
format. (3pts)
GRAMMAR? MECHANCS –
Manipulates complex sentences
for effect/ impact.
No punctuation mark or
mechanical error. (3pts.)
LANGUAGE – Vocabulary is
sophisticated and correct as are
 sentences which vary in
structure and length.
Writer’s tone is clear. (3pts.)
CONTENT/ INFORMATION –
Clarify of purpose, critical and
original thought.
Use of examples. (3pts.)

3 Problem Solving and ASSESSMENT:

Reasoning METHODOLOGY:  COMPLETED ONLINE
(Oct. 17 - 1. Inductive and Deductive  Guided Online Discussion and WORKSHEETS
22) Reasoning Group Exercises
2. Intuition, proof and  Proof Writing  PROBLEM SET
certainty  Small Group Problem Solving
3. Polya’s 4-steps in  Proof/ Solution Mapping UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM –
Problem Solving Identifies special factors that
4. Problem solving influences the approach before
strategies starting the problem (5pts.)
5. Mathematical Problems USES INFORMATION
involving Patterns APPROPRIATELY – Explains why
6. Recreational Problems certain information is essential
using mathematics to the solution (5pts.)
APPLIES APPROPRIATE
PROCEDURES – Explains why
procedures are appropriate for
the problem. (5pts)
USES REPRESENTATIONS – Uses
a representation that is unusual
in its mathematical precision.
(5pts)
ANSWER THE PROBLEM –
Correct solution of problem and
made a general rule about the
solution. (5pts)
  PROOF/ SOLUTION MAP

METHODOLOGY:
 Online Lecture Discussion/
Demonstration
Data Collection and
Summarization
Computer Data Management
Data Management Lecture Discussion/ Demonstration
1. Gathering and Data Collection & Summarization
Organizing Data Computer Data Management
2. Measures of Central » Lecture and Demonstration
Tendency Group Discussion
4 Computer Data Management ASSESSMENT:
3. Measures of Dispersion
Lecture Discussion/ Demonstration  COLLECTED AND SUMMARIZED
4. Measures of Relative
(Oct. 24 - Data Collection & Summarization DATA QUIZ
Position
29)
5. Probabilities and Normal Computer Data Management
Distribution » Lecture and Demonstration
6. Linear Regression and Group Discussion
Correlation Computer Data Management
Lecture Discussion/ Demonstration
Data Collection & Summarization
Computer Data Management
» Lecture and Demonstration
Group Discussion
Computer Data Management

5 The Nature of Financial METHODOLOGY: ASSESSMENT:

Management  Online Lecture  ONLINE QUIZ
(Oct. 31 – 1. Simple and Compound Discussion/Demonstration
Nov. 5) Interest  PROBLEM SET

2. Credit Cards and
Consumer Loans
3. Stock, Bonds and Mutual
Funds
4. Home ownership
6 The Nature of METHODOLOGY:
Mathematical System
(Nov 7 - 12) 1. System of Linear
Inequalities
2. Modeling with Linear
Programming
3. The Simplex Method
UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM –
Identifies special factors that
influences the approach before
starting the problem (5pts.)
USES INFORMATION
APPROPRIATELY – Explains why
certain information is essential
to the solution (5pts.)
Calculator/Computer Simulation APPLIES APPROPRIATE
of procedures PROCEDURES – Explains why
 Problem Set procedures are appropriate for
the problem. (5pts)
USES REPRESENTATIONS – Uses
a representation that is unusual
in its mathematical precision.
(5pts)
ANSWER THE PROBLEM –
Correct solution of problem and
made a general rule about the
solution. (5pts)
ASSESSMENT:
 Online Lecture  ONLINE QUIZ
Discussion/Demonstration
Computer Simulation of  PROBLEM SET
Procedures
UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM –
 Problem Set
Identifies special factors that
influences the approach before
starting the problem (5pts.)
USES INFORMATION
APPROPRIATELY – Explains why
certain information is essential
 to the solution (5pts.)
APPLIES APPROPRIATE
PROCEDURES – Explains why
procedures are appropriate for
the problem. (5pts)
USES REPRESENTATIONS – Uses
a representation that is unusual
in its mathematical precision.
(5pts)
ANSWER THE PROBLEM –
Correct solution of problem and
made a general rule about the
solution. (5pts)

7 The Nature of METHODOLOGY: ASSESSMENT:

(Nov. 14 - Geometry  Online Lecture  ONLINE QUIZ
19) 1. Perimeter and Areas Discussion/Demonstration Small
Group Exercises
2. Volume and Surface
 Small group sharing of  CRAFT DESIGN
Area
indigenous designs
3. Right Triangle  Crafting of own Indigenous UNDERSTANDING -
Trigonometry Designs Demonstration that instructions
and concepts are understood.
(25pts.)
CRAFTMANSHIP/ SKILL -
Neatness, precision, care.
(25pts.)
CREATIVITY/ ORIGINALITY -
Inventiveness, expression of
ideas and imagination. (25pts.)
EFFORT - What it takes to finish
the project as well as possible,
time dedicated to the project
inside and/or out of class.
 (25pts.)
ASSESSMENT:
 ONLINE QUIZ

 PROBLEM SET

UNDERSTAND THE PROBLEM –

The Nature of Voting
and Apportionment METHODOLOGY:
8 certain information is essential
1. Introduction to Voting
(Nov. 21 - 2. Introduction to
26) Apportionment
3. Weighted Voting System
Identifies special factors that
influences the approach before
starting the problem (5pts.)
USES INFORMATION
APPROPRIATELY – Explains why
 Online Lecture
to the solution (5pts.)
Discussion/Demonstration Small
APPLIES APPROPRIATE
group discussion
PROCEDURES – Explains why
 Problem Set
procedures are appropriate for
the problem. (5pts)
USES REPRESENTATIONS – Uses
a representation that is unusual
in its mathematical precision.
(5pts)
ANSWER THE PROBLEM –
Correct solution of problem and
made a general rule about the
solution. (5pts)

FUNJI P. BUHAT
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Course Professor/Instructor Date Submitted

Signature over Printed Name ______________________________

 Chair/Syllabus Committee Date Approved

Signature over Printed Name ______________________________

Program Director Date Approved by the Program Director

MR. JOHN ERWIN B. DINLASAN ______________________________

Signature over Printed Name Date Approved by the Dean
Dean

DR. EMITERIO L. TIBURCIO ______________________________

Signature over Printed Name Date Approved by the VPAR
Vice President for Academic and Research