BUDGET OF WORK IN MATHEMATICS – FIRST QUARTER

Grade 7
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of sets and the real number system.
Performance Standard: The learner is able to formulate challenging situations involving sets and real numbers and solve these in a
variety of strategies.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
1 Illustrates well-defined sets, subsets, universal sets, 5 days
null
set, cardinality of sets, union, and intersection of
sets and the different of two sets
Day 1: Illustrates and determines well – defined sets
and subsets of a given set
Day 2: Illustrates and determines universal sets, null set,
and cardinality of sets
Day 3: Illustrates and determines union of sets
Day 4: Illustrates and determines intersection of sets
Day 5: Illustrates and determines the difference of two
sets
2 Solves problems involving sets with the use of Venn 4 days
Diagram.
Day 6: Defines and illustrates Venn Diagram
Day 7: Illustrates the operations of sets using a Venn
Diagram
Day 8: Determines the elements of a set using a
Venn Diagram After Day 9, learners should be able
Day 9: Solves problems involving sets with the to create problems involving
use Venn Diagram operations of sets by using the Venn
Diagram.
3 Represents the absolute value of a number 1 day Prior to teaching this competency,
on a number line as the distance of a number give inputs and exercises first on:
from 0. (M7NS-Ic-1)
Day 10: Represents the absolute value of a number Describing the set of integers and
on identifying real-life situations that make
a number line and identify the absolute value use
of any number of it. (G6, Q2)
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
4 Performs fundamental operations on integers. (M7NS- 4 days Prior to teaching this competency,
Ic-d-1) give inputs and exercises first on:

Day 11: Performs multiplication on integers Describing and interpreting the basic
operations on integers using materials
Day 12: Performs division on integers such as algebra tiles, counters, chips,
and cards.
Day 13: Performs addition on integers
Performing the basic operations on
integers
Day 14: Performs subtraction on integers
Solving routine and non-routine
problems involving basic operations of
integers using
appropriate strategies and tools. (G6, Q2)
5 Illustrates the different properties of operations on 2 days
the set of integers. (M7NS-Id-2)
Day 15: States and illustrates the different properties
of operations on the set of integers
Day 16: Determines the property of operations on
the
set of integers applied in each number sentence
6 Expresses rational numbers from fraction form 4 days
to decimal form and vice versa. (M7NS-Ie-1)
Day 17: Expresses rational numbers in fraction
form which have powers of 10 as denominators to
decimal
form
Day 18: Expresses rational numbers in fraction form
which do not have powers of 10 as denominators
to
decimal form
 Day 19: Expresses rational numbers in decimal form
to fraction form
● Terminating decimals
● Non – terminating and repeating decimals
Day 20: Expresses rational numbers in decimal form
to fraction form
● Repeating decimals (with non-repeating digits)

# MELC Number of days taught Remarks

7 Performs operations on rational numbers (M7NS-If-1) 5 days Prior to teaching this competency,
give inputs and exercises first on:

Addition and subtraction of decimals and

Day 20: Performs multiplication and division on mixed decimals through ten
rational numbers thousandths without or with regrouping
(G6, Q1)

Multiplying decimals and mixed

Day 21: Performs addition and subtraction of
decimals with factors up to 2 decimal
rational numbers with like denominators
places.

Multiplying mentally decimals up to 2

Day 22: Performs addition and subtraction of decimal places by 0.1, 0.01, 10, and
rational numbers with unlike denominators 100.

Solving multi – step problems involving

multiplication and addition or subtraction
of decimals, mixed decimals and whole
Day 23: Uses the appropriate method to simplify
numbers including money using
multi
appropriate problem-solving strategies
– operational equations involving
and tools (G6, Q1)
rational numbers
 Day 24: Applies operations involving rational
numbers in real – life problems

divides:
a. Whole numbers be decimals up to
2 decimal places and vice versa
b. Decimals/ mixed decimals up to
8 Describes principal roots and tells whether they are 2 days
rational or irrational. (M7NS-Ig-1)
Day 25: Finds the principal nth root of a number
Day 26: Determines whether the principal root is a
rational or an irrational number
9 Determines between what two integers the square root 2 days
of a number is. (M7NS-Ig-2)
Day 27: Determines perfect square numbers

# MELC Number of days taught Remarks

Day 28: Determines between what two
consecutive integers a square root of a
number lies
10 Estimates the square root of a whole number to 2 days
the
nearest hundredth. (M7NS-Ig-3)
Day 29: Estimates the square root of a whole
number to the nearest hundredth using the
Divide and Average Method
Day 30: Estimates the square root of a whole
number
to the nearest hundredth using a formula
11 Plots irrational numbers (up to square roots) on 1 day
a number line. (M7NS-Ig-4)
Day 31: Plot irrational numbers on a number line
12 Illustrates the different subsets of real numbers. 2 days
(M7NS- Ih-1)
Day 32: Defines and illustrate real numbers and its
subsets
 Day 33: Identifies to which subset a given real
number belongs
13 Arranges real numbers in increasing or 2 days Prior to teaching this competency,
decreasing give inputs and exercises first on:
order and on a number line.  Comparing integers with other
Day 34: Compares and arranges real numbers such as whole
numbers in increasing order and on a numbers, fractions, and
number line decimals. (G6, Q2)
Day 35: Compares and arranges real  Comparing and arranging integers on
numbers in decreasing order and on a the number line. (G6, Q2)
number line
14 Writes numbers in scientific notation and vice versa. 3 days
(M7NS-Ii-1)
Day 36: Determines significant digits of a number
Day 37: Writes numbers in scientific notation
Day 38: Writes scientific notation in numbers
15 Represents real-life situations and solves problems 2 days Prior to teaching this competency,
involving real numbers. give inputs and exercises first on:
Day 39: Solve routine problems involving real
numbers Solving routine and non-routine problems
Day 40: Solve non–routine real–life problems involving division of decimals, mixed
involving real numbers decimals, and whole numbers
including

BUDGET OF WORK IN MATH – FIRST QUARTER

Grade 8

Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of factors of polynomials, rational algebraic
expressions,
linear equations, and inequalities in two variables, systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables and linear
functions.
Performance Standard: The learner is able to formulate real life problems involving factors of polynomials, rational algebraic
expressions, linear equations and inequalities in two variables, systems of linear equations and inequalities in two variables and
linear
functions and solve these problems accurately using a variety of strategies.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
1 factors completely different types of polynomials 6 days Prior to teaching this competency, give
(polynomials with common monomial factor, inputs and exercises first on:
difference of two squares, sum, and difference of a. illustrates the different properties
two cubes, perfect square trinomials, and of operations on the set of
general trinomials). (M8AL-Ia-b-1) integers.
b. uses models and algebraic
Day 1: Factors polynomials whose terms have
methods to find the: (a) product of
common monomial factors
two binomial (b) product of the
Day 2: Factors binomials that are difference of two sum and difference of two terms;
squares (c) square of a binomial; (d) cube
of a binomial;(e) product of a
Day 3: Factors binomials which are sums and binomial and a trinomial.
differences of two cubes
A. Identify the properties illustrated
Day 4: Factors perfect square trinomials
in the following operation on
Day 5: Factors general trinomials where a = 1 integers. (G7, Q1)
B. Determine the product of the
Day 6: Factors general trinomials where a >1
following polynomials (G7, Q2)
2 solves problems involving factors of polynomials. 1 day Prior to teaching this competency, give
(M8AL-Ib-2) inputs and exercises first on:
 Solve problems involving algebraic
Day 7: Solves problems involving factors of expressions
polynomials  Solve the following problems involving
algebraic expressions. (G7, Q2)
3 illustrates rational algebraic expressions. (M8AL-Ic-1) 1 day
Day 8: Defines and illustrates rational algebraic
expressions

# MELC Number of days taught Remarks

4 simplifies rational algebraic expressions. (M8AL-Ic-2)
Day 9: Simplifies Rational Algebraic Expressions
(with
common monomial factors)
Day 10: Simplifies Rational Algebraic Expressions (with
expressions factorable by difference of two squares
and sum and difference of two cubes)
Day 11: Simplifies Rational Algebraic Expressions (with
perfect squares trinomials and general trinomials)
5 performs operations on rational algebraic expressions.
(M8AL-Ic-d-1)
Day 12: Multiplies and divides rational algebraic
expressions
Day 13: Adds and subtracts rational algebraic
expressions with like denominators
Day 14: Adds and subtracts rational algebraic
expressions with unlike denominators
6 solves problems involving rational algebraic
expressions. (M8AL-Id-2)
Day 15: Solves ratio, proportion and number
problems
involving rational algebraic expressions
3 days Prior to teaching this competency, give
inputs and exercises first on:
a. performs operations on rational
numbers
b. adds and subtracts polynomials
c. derives the laws of exponent
d. multiplies and divides polynomials
A. Perform the indicated operations
on rational numbers. (G7, Q1)
B. Simplify the following
expressions using laws of
exponents. (G7, Q2)
C. Perform the indicated operations
on polynomials. (G7, Q2)
Teachers may opt to conduct a review on
simplifying fractions prior to Day 9.
3 days Prior to teaching this competency, give
inputs and exercises first on:
a. illustrates the different properties
of operations on the set of
integers.
b. Performs operations on rational
numbers
A. Illustrates the different properties
of operations on the set of
integers.
B. Perform the indicated operations
on rational numbers. (G7, Q1)
2 days Prior to teaching this competency,
give inputs and exercises first on:
performs operations on rational numbers
 Day 16: Solves motion and work problems involving
rational algebraic expressions Perform the indicated operations on

# MELC Number of days taught Remarks

7 illustrates the rectangular coordinate system and its 1 day
uses. (M8AL-Ie-1)
Day 17: Defines and illustrates terms related to
rectangular coordinate system and their uses
8 illustrates linear equations in two variables. (M8AL-Ie-3) 1 day Prior to teaching this competency, give
inputs and exercises first on:
Day 18: Defines and illustrates linear equations in Differentiates algebraic expressions,
two variables equations, and inequalities.
Classify the following algebraic
expressions
as equations or inequalities. (G7, Q2)
9 Illustrates and finds the slope of a line given two 3 days
points, equation, and graph.
Day 19: Illustrates and finds the slope of a line given
two points
Day 20: Illustrates and finds the slope of a line given its
equation
Day 21: Illustrates and finds the slope of a line given its
graph
10 writes the linear equation ax + by = c in the form y 2 days
= mx
+ b and vice versa. (M8AL-If-1)
Day 22: Writes the linear equations ax + by = c in
the form y = mx + b
Day 23: Writes the linear equations y = mx + b in
the form ax + by = c
11 graphs a linear equation given (a) any two points; 3 days
(b)
the x– and y– intercepts; (c) the slope and a
point on the line. (M8AL-If-2)
Day 24: Graphs a linear equation given any two
points
Day 25: Graphs a linear equation given the x- and y
- intercepts
Day 26: Graphs a linear equation given the slope
 and
a point on the line
12 describes the graph of a linear equation in terms 3 days
of its intercepts and slope. (M8AL-If-3)
Day 27: Describes the graph of a linear equation in
the
form x = a or y = b in terms of its intercepts and
slope

# MELC Number of days taught Remarks

Day 28: Describes the graph of a linear equation in
the form y = mx + b where m > 0 in terms of its
intercepts
and slope
Day 29: Describes the graph of a linear equation in
the
form y = mx + b where m < 0 in terms of its
intercepts and slope
13 finds the equation of a line given (a) two points; (b) 3 days
the
slope and a point; (c) the slope and its intercepts.
(M8AL-Ig-1)
Day 30: Finds the equation of a line given two
points
Day 31: Finds the equation of a line given the slope
and
a point
Day 32: Finds the equation of a line given the slope Include in the discussion finding the
and its intercepts equation of a line given the x - and
y - intercepts
14 solves problems involving linear equations in two 1 day Prior to teaching this competency, give
variables. (M8AL-Ig-2) inputs and exercises first on:
a. Finds the solution of linear equation
or inequality in one variable.
 Day 33: Solves problems involving linear equations
in two variables
15 illustrates a system of linear equations in two variables.
Week 8 M8AL-Ih-1
16 graphs a system of linear equations in two
variables. (M8AL-Ih-2)
Day 34: Defines, illustrates, and graphs inconsistent
system of linear equations in two variables
Day 35: Defines, illustrates, and graphs dependent
system of linear equations in two variables
Day 36: Defines, illustrates, and graphs
independent
system of linear equations in two variables
# MELC
17 categorizes when a given system of linear
equations in two variables has graphs that are
parallel, intersecting,
and coinciding. (M8AL-Ih-3)
Day 37: Categorizes when a given system of linear
equations in two variables has graphs that are
parallel, intersecting, and coinciding.
18 solves problems involving systems of linear
equations in two variables by (a) graphing; (b)
substitution; (c) elimination.
Day 38: Solves problems involving systems of linear
equations in two variables by graphing
Day 39: Solves problems involving systems of linear
equations in two variables by substitution
b. solves problems involving equations
and inequalities in one variable.
A. Determine the solution of the linear
equation or inequality in one variable.
B. Solves problems involving equations
and inequalities in one variable.
3 days Prior to teaching this competency, give
inputs and exercises first on:
Solves linear equation or inequality in one
variable involving absolute value by: (a)
graphing; and (b) algebraic methods
Determine the solution of the following
linear equation or inequality in one
variable involving absolute value using
the indicated method (a. graphing, b.
algebraic method). (G7, Q2)
Number of days taught Remarks
1 day
3 days Prior to teaching this competency, give
inputs and exercises first on:
a. solves problems involving
conversion of units of
measurement.
b. Finds the solution of linear
equation or inequality in one
variable.
c. Solves linear equation or inequality
in one variable involving absolute
 Day 40: Solves problems involving systems of linear
equations in two variables by elimination

value by: (a) graphing; and (b)

algebraic methods
d. Solves problems involving
equations and inequalities in one
variable.

A. Solve problems involving

conversion of units of
measurement. (G7, Q2)
B. Determine the solution of the
following linear equation or

BUDGET OF WORK IN MATHEMATICS- FIRST QUARTER

Grade 9

Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of quadratic equations, inequalities and functions, and
rational algebraic equations.
Performance Standard: The learner is able to investigate thoroughly mathematical relationships in various situations, formulate
real-
life problems involving quadratic equations, inequalities and functions, and rational algebraic equations and solve them using a
variety of strategies.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
1 illustrates quadratic equations. (M9AL-Ia-1) 1 day
Day 1: determines quadratic equations
2 solves quadratic equations by: (a) extracting square 4 days Prior to teaching this competency,
roots; (b) factoring; (c) completing the square; and (d) give input and exercise first on:
using the quadratic formula. (M9AL-Ia-b-1)
Day 2: solves quadratic equations by solves problems involving factors of
extracting square roots polynomials. (G8,Q1)
Day 3: solves quadratic equations by factoring
Day 4: solves quadratic equations by completing
the square;
Day 5: solves quadratic equations by using
the quadratic formula.
3 characterizes the roots of a quadratic equation 1 day
using the discriminant. (M9AL-Ic-1)
Day 6: describes the roots of a quadratic
equation using the discriminant
4 describes the relationship between the coefficients 3 days
and the roots of a quadratic equation. (M9AL-Ic-2)
Day 7: describes the relationship of the roots
and its coefficient of quadratic equation
Day 8: identifies the sum and product of the roots
for a quadratic equation
Day 9: forms a quadratic equation given its roots
and
the sum and product of the roots
5 solves equations transformable to quadratic equations 4 days Prior to teaching this competency,
(including rational algebraic equations). (M9AL-Ic-d- give input and exercise first on:
1) performs operations on rational algebraic
Day 10: transforms equation to quadratic expressions (G8, Q1)

# MELC Number of days taught Remarks

Day 11: solves quadratic equations
Day 12: transforms rational equation to quadratic
Day 13: solves rational equation
6 solves problems involving quadratic equations 3 days Prior to teaching this competency,
and rational algebraic equations. (M9AL-Ie-1) give input and exercise first on:
Day 14: identifies problems involving quadratic
equations solves problems involving rational
Day 15: solves problems involving quadratic algebraic expressions. (G8, Q1)
equations
 Day 16: identifies and solves problems involving
rational algebraic equations
7 illustrates quadratic inequalities (M9AL-If-1) 1 day
Day 17: explains quadratic inequalities
8 solves quadratic inequalities. (M9AL-If-2) 1 day
Day 18: solves quadratic inequalities
9 solves problems involving quadratic inequalities. 1 day
(M9AL-If-g-1)
Day 19: identifies and solves problems
involving quadratic inequalities
10 models real-life situations using quadratic functions. 2 days Prior to teaching this competency,
(M9AL-Ig-2) give input and exercise first on:
Day 20: creates a model of quadratic functions. illustrate a relation and a function
Day 21: solves quadratic functions in real-life (G8, Q1)
situations
11 represents a quadratic function using: (a) table of 2 days Prior to teaching this competency,
values; (b)graph; and (c) equation. (M9AL-Ig-3) give input and exercise first on:
Day 22: represents a quadratic function using  illustrates the rectangular
table of values and graph coordinate system and its uses.
Day 23: represents a quadratic function using  Finds the domain and range of
equation. a function. (G8, Q1)
12 transforms the quadratic function defined by y = ax2 + 2 days
bx + c into the form y = a(x – h)2 + k. (M9AL-Ih-1)
Day 24: writes the quadratic function from
general into standard form (vertex form)
Day 25: writes the quadratic function from standard
form (vertex form) into general form

# MELC Number of days taught Remarks

13 graphs a quadratic function: (a) domain; (b) 2 days
range;
(c) intercepts; (d) axis of symmetry; (e) vertex; (f)
direction of the opening of the parabola. (M9AL-
Ig-h- i-1)
Day 26: graphs a quadratic function: (a) domain; (b)
range; (c) intercepts; (d) axis of symmetry; (e) vertex;
(f) direction of the opening of the parabola.
 Day 27: determines (a) domain; (b) range; (c)
intercepts; (d) axis of symmetry; (e) vertex; (f) direction
of the opening of the parabola.
14 analyzes the effects of changing the values of 2 days
a, h and k in the equation y = a(x – h)2 + k of a
quadratic
function on its graph. (M9AL-Ii-2)
Day 28: identifies the values of a, h, and k in
equation
y = a(x – h)2 + k of a quadratic function
Day 29: examines the effects of changing the
values of a, h and k in the equation y = a(x – h)2 +
k of a
quadratic function on its graph
15 determines the equation of a quadratic 3 days
function given: (a) a table of values; (b)
graph; (c) zeros.
(M9AL-Ij-1)
Day 30: forms the equation of a quadratic function
given a table of values
Day 31: forms the equation of a quadratic
function given graph
Day 32: forms the equation of a quadratic function
given zeros
16 solves problems involving quadratic functions. (M9AL- 1 day
Ii-j-2)
Day 33: identifies and solves problems
involving quadratic functions

BUDGET OF WORK in MATHEMATICS – FIRST QUARTER

Grade 10
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of sequences, polynomials and polynomial equations.
Performance Standard: The learner is able to formulate and solve problems involving sequences, polynomials and polynomial
equations in different disciplines through appropriate and accurate representations.
# MELC Number of days Remarks
taught
1 generates patterns. (M10AL-Ia-1) 4 days
Day 1: describes and generates patterns.
Day 2: finds the next five terms of the sequence given the
general or nth term of the sequence.
Day 3: finds the general term or nth term of a sequence given
the first few terms (linear expressions).
Day 4: finds the general term or nth term of a sequence given
the first few terms (fractional, radical expressions, etc).
2 Illustrates an arithmetic sequence. (M10AL-Ib-1). 2 days
Day 5: identifies the patterns generated by arithmetic
sequence and find the next few terms.
Day 6: finds the missing term, common difference, and
number of terms in an arithmetic sequence.
3 determines arithmetic means, nth term of an arithmetic 4 days
sequence and sum of the terms of a given arithmetic
sequence. (M10AL-Ib-
2)
Day 7: finds the indicated number of arithmetic means
between any two terms.
Day 8: finds the general term or nth term of an
arithmetic sequence.
Day 9: finds the sum of the terms of an arithmetic sequence
given the first and the last terms.
Day 10: finds the sum of the first n terms of a given
arithmetic sequence.
4 illustrates a geometric sequence. (M10AL-Id – 1) 2 days
Day 11: identifies the patterns generated by geometric
sequence and find the next few terms.
Day 12: finds the missing term, common ratio, and
number of terms of a given geometric sequence.

# MELC Number of days Remarks

taught
5 differentiates a geometric sequence from an arithmetic 2 days
sequence. (M10AL-Id-2)
Day 13: tells whether a given sequence is geometric, arithmetic
or
neither geometric nor arithmetic.
Day 14: differentiates a finite geometric sequence from an
infinite geometric sequence.
6 determines geometric means, nth term of a geometric 5 days
sequence and sum of the terms of a given finite or infinite
geometric
sequence. (M10AL-Id-3)
Day 15: finds the indicated number of geometric means
between any two terms.
Day 16: finds the general term or nth term of a given
geometric
sequence.
Day 17: finds the sum of the terms of a given finite geometric
sequence.
Day 18: tells whether a given infinite geometric series is
convergent (has a sum) or divergent (sum does not exist)
using the
common ratio.
Day 19: finds the sum of the terms of a given infinite
geometric sequence.
7 solves problems involving sequences. (M10AL-If-2) 3 days
Day 20: solves problems applying the concepts of
arithmetic sequences and series.
Day 21: solves problems applying the concepts of finite
geometric
sequences and series.
Day 22: solves problems applying the concepts of
infinite geometric sequences and series.
8 performs division of polynomials using long division and synthetic 4 days
division. (M10AL-Ig-1)
Day 23: divides polynomials using long division.
Day 24: divides polynomials using synthetic division. teachers may explore using
divisors of degree greater than
1
Day 25: divides polynomials with missing terms using synthetic
division
 Day 26: finds the divisor given the dividend and quotient or find
the dividend given the divisor and quotient using
synthetic division.

# MELC Number of days taught Remarks

9 proves the Remainder Theorem and Factor Theorem. (M10AL-Ig-2) 3 days
Day 27: finds the remainder when the given polynomial is
divided by (x – c) using the Remainder Theorem.
Day 28: uses the Factor Theorem to determine whether or not
the
given binomial (x – c) is a factor of a given polynomial.
Day 29: applies factor theorem and remainder theorem in
solving
problems (i.e. find the value of k)
10 factors polynomials. (M10AL-Ih-1) 2 days
Day 30: finds the factors of polynomial expressions/equations
of at most degree 2.
Day 31: finds factors of polynomial expressions/equations of
degree 3 and above.
11 Illustrates polynomial equations. (M10AL-Ii-1) 2 days
Day 32: applies the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra in finding
the number of zeros/roots of polynomial equations.
Day 33: describes and finds the integral zeros/roots of
polynomial equations of degree greater than 2 using the
Integral Zero
Theorem.
12 proves the Rational Roots Theorem. (M10AL- Ii -2) 4 days
Day 34: determines the list of possible rational zeros/roots
of a given polynomial equation using the Rational Roots
Theorem.
Day 35: describes and finds the rational zeros/roots of
polynomial equations of degree greater than 2.
Day 36: solves polynomial equations of degree
greater than 2.
Day 37: creates polynomial equations given the roots of
the polynomial equation.
13 solves problems involving polynomials and polynomial 3 days
equations. (M10AL-Ij-2)
Day 38: solves problems involving polynomials.
Day 39: solves problems involving polynomial equations.
Day 40: creates problems involving polynomials and polynomial
equations.
40 days
Prepared by:
Dr. CELESTINA M. ALBA
Education Program Supervisor