Mathematics 7

Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 4
Solving Problems on Sets
Using Venn Diagrams
Mathematics Grade 7
Quarter 1 – Self-Learning Module 4: Solving Problems on Sets Using Venn
Diagrams
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 Mathematics 7
Quarter 1
Self-Learning Module 4
Solving Problems on Sets Using Venn
Diagrams

Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Mathematics Grade 7 Self-Learning Module on Solving Problems on

Sets Using Venn Diagrams!

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.

This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and

independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims
to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely:
Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

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Notes to the Teacher

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allowing them to manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the self-learning
module.

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Welcome to the Mathematics Grade 7 Self-Learning Module on Solving Problems on
Sets Using Venn Diagrams!
This self-learning module was designed to provide you with fun and
meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace
and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while
being an active learner.

This self-learning module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.

EXPECTATION
 Module 4: Problem Solving on Sets using Venn Diagrams
1. To solve problems involving sets with the use of Venn Diagrams

PRETEST

Directions: Use the Venn diagram below to answer the questions that follow.
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
The Venn Diagram below shows the result of the students’ responses on
their internet connection.

1. How many students have both mobile data and broadband/DSL connections?

A. 4 B. 7 C. 9 D. 30

2. How many students have mobile data but not broadband/DSL connections?

A. 13 B. 30 C. 34 D. 50

3. How many students have neither mobile data nor broadband/DSL connections?

A. 4 B. 7 C. 13 D. 34

4. How many students have either mobile data or broadband/DSL connections?

A. 11 B. 34 C. 43 D. 50

5. How many students were in the survey?

A. 11 B. 34 C. 43 D. 50

RECAP
 Directions: Analyze the given operations of sets then identify its corresponding
Venn Diagram on the choices below. Write only the letter of your answer on the
space provided.

A B C D E F

_____1. A ∪ B _____2. A ∩ B _____3. B

_____4. A’ ∪ B’ _____5. A’ ∩ B’

LESSON

In this self-learning module lesson, we will show how to analyze and solve
word problems using Venn Diagrams.

Let us try this word problem.

1. Fifty-eight students in a class were asked about the kind of learning tools
available in their homes for the new normal in education. The results were as
follows:

49 students have cellular phones

10 students have laptops
7 students have both cellular phones and laptops
A. How many students have cellular phones only?
B. How many students have laptops only?
C. How many students have either the cellular phones or the laptops?
D. How many students have neither the cellular phones nor the
laptops?

To solve the given problem, we can use the Venn Diagram to show clearly
the details of the given data.

Problem Analysis:
 How many students were surveyed?
(There were 58 students surveyed.)

 How many circles are we going to draw? Why?

 (We will use two circles because it is stated in the problem that there are 2
groups involved: cellular phones and laptops.)

 What kind of Venn diagram should be drawn?

(We will draw two overlapping circles because it is stated in the problem that
7 students have both cellular phones and laptops. The word clue is both
which means that the circles are overlapping or joint.)

U First, write the value in the

cellular overlap (7) the number of students
Laptop
phone that has both cellular phones and
Modula laptops.

Then, write the number of

(49-7) (10-7)
42 7 3
6 phones and laptops (7) so, the result
Since 42+7+3 = 52 have
either the cellular phones or
the laptops. Subtract this (52)
from the total number of
students (58), therefore there
are 6 students who have
neither the cellular phones
nor the laptops.
students in the circle that has
laptops (10) minus the number of
students that has both cellular
will be the number of students with
laptops only (3).
Then, write the number of
students in the circle that has
cellular phones (49) minus the
number of students that has both
cellular phones and laptops (7) so,
the result will be the number of
students with cellular phones only
(42).

To check, we have 42 + 7 + 3 + 6 = 58.

When analyzing and solving problems about sets, you need to

remember the meaning of the words that are being used. In word problems
involving sets, and means intersection, or and either or mean union while
neither nor means the complement of the two given sets.

Let us analyze the next problem.

2. Two hundred twenty students were surveyed on the possible problems if online
learning will be implemented as the modality of teaching and the responses
were the following:

81 students lack gadgets

123 students have no internet source/connection
77 students have inability on independent learning
21 students both lack gadgets and no internet source/connection
 30 students both have no internet source/connection and
inability on independent learning
22 students both lack gadgets and inability on independent
learning
12 students have all the three problems

A. How many students have lack of gadgets only?

B. How many students have no internet source/connection only?
C. How many students have inability on independent learning only?
D. How many students have either lack of gadgets or have no internet
source/connection?
E. How many students have either no internet source/connection or have
inability on independent learning?
F. How many students have either lack of gadgets or inability on
independent learning?

To solve the given problem, we will be using the Venn Diagram to show
clearly the details of the given data.

Problem Analysis:
 How many students were surveyed?
(There were 220 students surveyed.)
 How many circles are we going to draw? Why?
(We will draw three circles because it is stated in the problem that there are
3 groups involved: lack of gadgets, no internet source/connection and
inability on independent learning)
 What kind of Venn diagram should we draw?
(We should draw three overlapping circles because it is stated in the problem
that 12 students have all the three problems.

Let A = lack of gadgets

B = no internet
source/connection
C = inability on
independent learning

1. Write in the innermost overlap of the circles the given that is common
among the three sets which is 12 since 12 students have all the three
problems.
2. Then, write the value in the circle that has both lack of gadgets and no
internet source/connection which is 21 minus 12 equals 9.
 3. Then, write the value in the circle that has both no internet
source/connection and inability on independent learning which is 30
minus 12 equals 18.
4. Then, write the value in the circle that has both lack of gadgets and
inability on independent learning which is 22 minus 12 equals 10.
5. On the outermost part of the circle A, write the value in the circle that
has lack of gadgets only which is 81–9-12-10 equals 50.
6. On the outermost part of the circle B, write the value in the circle that
has no internet source/connection only which is 123-9-12-18 equals 84.
7. On the outermost part of the circle C, write the value in the circle that
has inability on independent learning only which is 77-10–12-18 equals
37.

Therefore, we can answer the given questions since we have drawn already
the Venn Diagram.

A. How many students have lack of gadgets only? 50

B. How many students have no internet source/connection only? 84
C. How many students have inability on independent learning only? 37
D. How many students have either lack of gadgets or have no internet
source/connection? 21
E. How many students have either no internet source/connection or have
inability on independent learning? 30
F. How many students have either lack of gadgets or have inability on
independent learning? 22

To check, we have 50 + 84 + 37 + 9+ 18+ 10 +12 = 220.

ACTIVITIES

Directions: Analyze the given word problems. Write your answers only.

ACTIVITY 1: LET’S PRACTICE

Directions: Complete the data of the Venn Diagram based on the given word
problem.

Sixty (60) students of Grade 7 - Almond were asked on the kind of

transportation they use in going to school. The results were as follows:
1) Title:_____________________________________________
30 students are walking
25 students areWalking Public
riding public transportation
Transportation
15 students are both walking and riding public transportation
 2)______ 3)______ 4)_______

5) ______

ACTIVITY 2: KEEP PRACTICING

Direction: Analyze the given word problem. Make a Venn Diagram that can satisfy
the given word problem on a piece of paper. Answer the questions that follow.

A total of 100 parents are asked about their preferred distance

learning modality for their children. They are asked to choose from
two choices which are online learning or modular learning.
62 parents chose online learning
63 parents chose modular learning
25 parents chose both online and modular learning

_________________ 1. How many parents chose online learning only?

_________________ 2. How many parents chose modular learning only?
_________________ 3. How many parents chose online and modular learning?
_________________ 4. How many parents chose either online or modular learning?
_________________ 5. How many parents chose neither online nor modular
learning?

ACTIVITY 3: TEST YOURSELF

Directions: Analyze the given word problem. Answer the questions that follows.

In a survey made with 150 residents of Barangay Sta. Lucia as respondents,

they were asked about the method/s which they are using to prevent getting the
COVID-19. The Venn Diagram shows the result of the survey.
_______ 1. How many residents wash their hands with soap and wear face mask to
prevent COVID-19?
_______ 2. How many residents use alcohol or wear face mask?
_______ 3. How many residents wash their hands, use alcohol and wear face mask
to prevent COVID-19?
_______ 4. How many residents either wash their hands with soap or use alcohol?
_______ 5. How many residents neither wash their hands with soap nor use alcohol
nor wear a mask?

WRAP-UP

Remember that…

In solving word problems involving sets;

 Read and analyze the problem carefully.

 Identify the number of sets being considered.
 Look for word clues that will serve as guide in the construction of a Venn
Diagram.

When analyzing and solving problems about sets, you need to remember the
meaning of the words that are being used. In word problems involving sets, and
means intersection, or means union, either or also means union while neither
nor means the complement of the two given sets.

VALUING

Reflections: (Journal Writing)

Problem solving helps us to become analytical and critical thinkers not only
in Mathematics but also in real life situation. As you enter the teenage chapter of
your life, it is unavoidable to encounter lot of challenges along the way. In a form of
art or writing, express your thoughts or insights on how you face your problems.
 POSTTEST

Directions: Analyze the given questions. Write your answers on the space
provided.

A. Analyze the given word problem. Answer the questions that follow.

One hundred (100) teens are asked to choose which mobile game is
more popular. They can choose between Mobile Legends and Call of Duty. The
Venn Diagram shows the result of the survey.

_____________ 1. How many teens chose mobile legends and call of duty?
A. 7 B. 26 C. 28 D. 39

_____________ 2. How many teens chose mobile legends or call of duty?

A. 54 B. 65 C. 67 D. 93

_____________ 3. How many teens chose neither mobile legends nor call of duty?
A. 7 B. 26 C. 28 D. 39

_____________ 4. How many teens chose either mobile legends or call of duty?
A. 54 B. 65 C. 67 D. 93

_____________ 5. How many teens chose mobile legends only?

A. 26 B. 28 C. 39 D. 93

KEY TO CORRECTION

PRETEST
1. A 2. B 3. B 4. C 5. D

RECAP
1. C 2. A 3. D 4. E 5. B
 References

Oronce, Orlando, and Marilyn Mendoza. eMath 7. Manila: Rex Book Store, Inc.,
2015.