Values Integration

Ronadith T. Ibanez
Jamaica Rhea Dy
 Integrating Math into other Subject Areas

Math is connected to many disciplines an should not be

isolated from other subjects.
Our learners develop an appreciation for mathematics and a
deeper understanding of concepts when they make
connections with prior experiences or with different areas of
learning.
 Tapping into the Affective Domain
Doctor Benjamin Bloom classified three domains of
education learning;
1.Cognitive
2.Psychomotor
3.Affective
 Tapping into the Affective Domain
The Affective domain includes the manner in which we deal
with things emotionally, such as feelings, values, appreciation,
motivations and attitude (Kratwohl, 1964).
This particular domain, when tapped during the learning
process, can really make the students reflect on the
connection between mathematical concepts and values or
standards of behavior that will help them deal with the
pressures and difficulties in life.
Values Integration and Retention of Information
Associating values or standards of behavior with
mathematical concepts can serve as a source of
motivation for the students.
Values integration will help the students get the life
lessons through math.
Listed below are the mathematical concepts vis-a-vis the sample questions and/or moral
lessons that you might want your learners to reflect on.
1. Whole numbers
2. Order of Operations
3. Factors and Multiples
4. Addition and Subtraction of Fractions
5. Geometry (Triangles)
6. Patterns
7. Data Presentation
8. Area
9. Polygons
10.Solving Equations
 Whole Numbers
Connect the lesson to the concept of wholeness’-
comprising the full quantity, the start of forming a
complete and harmonious whole, and the state of
being unbroken and undamaged
 Order of Operations
Relate this lesson to the importance of obeying
rules/order for self-management and doing things one
step at a time.
 Factors and Multiples
Associate this with the idea of organizing things . You
group all items that have a common factor together.
 Addition and Subtraction of
Fractions
Relate this to the idea that most of us tend to be
attracted to people who are similar to us. Fractions
that are dissimilar can still be combined. You just have
to do some modifications to the denominators to
make them similar. A key value that you need to
develop is modifying your attitude and genuinely
respecting other people.
 Geometry (Triangles)
Relate this lesson to the rigidity of triangles. Other
polygons can be easily deformed. If you make a
rectangle or a square from metal wires with hinges at
the corners, you will find that it does not stay in that
orientation. it can be transformed into an ordinary
parallelogram.
This characteristics makes a triangle stable. You have
to act like triangles, and you have to make sure that
you have a strong support group.
 Patterns
A person develops a pattern of behavior if
he/she repeats an activity over and over again.
 Data Presentation
Give examples where the use of a bar graph or a
pictograph is abused. You should not let your
students be easily manipulated by misleading
statistics
 Area
In mathematics, the whole is equal to the sum of its
parts (Area Addition Postulate)
For example, a laptop is made up of many parts that
do nothing by themselves but when these parts are
combined, the final product performs an astounding
function.
 Polygons
Increasing the number of slides of a polygon
approximates a circle. In ancient times, a circle is
considered as a perfect shape.
In life if you want to improve yourself, you shall undergo
many trials. Increasing the number of trials means
gaining new insights/perspectives. These new insights
will make you a better person.
 Solving Equations
An equation is like a weighing scale. The right-
hand side and the left-hand side are balanced
because they represent the same quantity.