Republic of the Philippines

Laguna State Polytechnic University

Province of Laguna

College of ________________

I. UNIVERSITY

VISION: The Laguna State Polytechnic University is the center of sustainable development initiatives transforming lives and communities.

MISSION: LSPU provides quality education through responsive institution, distinctive research, and sustainable extension and production services for
improved quality of life towards nation building.

QUALITY POLICY We at LSPU are committed with continual improvement to provide quality, efficient and effective services to the university stakeholders’
highest level of satisfaction through a dynamic and excellent management system imbued with utmost integrity, professionalism and innovation.

AN OUTCOMES-BASED LEARNING PROGRAM (Syllabus)

Program: _________________________________________ Academic Year: ______________
Course Title: GEC 104 – Mathematics in the Modern World Semester: _________ Sumer: ______
Pre-Requisites: ________________________________________ No. of Units: ______ No. of Hours: ________

Part 1. 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 a 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 resources 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)

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Part 2. Outcomes-based Macro Curriculum Framework

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)

General Education Intended Course Intended
Institutional (ILOs)
Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes
LSPU Graduate Attributes
When you have fully completed the _______, When you have fully completed the _______,
you should be graduates who: you should be graduates who:
LSPU Graduates is expected to be a:
1. Responsible and Upright Citizen, who is  Discuss and argue about the nature of o Demonstrates patriotism and loyalty in
capable of achieving high level personal well- mathematics, what it is, how it is dealing with mathematics word problems
being contributive to the harmony and expressed, represented, and used. and be courteous and respectful.
betterment of the profession, family, society,
INTEGRITY

and nation.
2. Compassionate Leader, who is an advocate  Affirm honesty and integrity in the o Shows industry in understanding
of good governance and quality management application of mathematics to various mathematical problems and honesty in
for a quality life. human endeavors. answering the given tasks.

3. Professionally Skilled, who applies  Discuss the language and symbols of o Relates love in doing work with others in
PROFESSIONALISM

technological as worker-leader in the field of mathematics. answering math problems.

expertise apt to the global needs.
 Appreciate the nature and uses of
mathematics in everyday life.

4. Creative and Critical Thinker, who articulates  Use different types of reasoning to justify o Operates honesty in formulating formulas
INNOVATION

and produces entrepreneurial resources statements and arguments made about and dealing with mathematics problems.
extended to families and community for mathematics and mathematical concepts.
improvement.
 Analyze codes and coding schemes used for
identification, privacy, and security
purposes.
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 5. Competent Research Oriented Individual, who 
is able to analyze facts methodically, discover
and establish new theory to use in solving
problems and decision making contributory to 
the sustainability of the needs of the
community.
Use a variety of statistical tools to process o Relates productivity to produce creative
and manage numerical data. work and output in different tasks
assigned in math.
Use mathematics in other areas such as
finance, voting, health and medicine,
business, environment, arts and design,
and recreation.

Part 3. Curriculum Mapping

General Education Learning Outcomes Mathematics in the Modern World

Knowledge (Intellectual Competencies)
1. Analyze “texts” (written, visual, oral, etc.) critically 0
2. Demonstrate proficient and effective communication (writing, speaking, and 0
use of new technologies)
3. Use basic concepts across the domains of knowledge L
4. Demonstrate critical, analytical, and creative thinking L
5. Apply different analytical modes in problem solving P
Values (Personal and Civic Responsibilities)
1. Appreciate the complexity of the human condition L
2. Interpret the human experience from various perspectives 0
3. Examine the contemporary world from both Philippine and global 0
perspectives
4. Take responsibility for knowing and being Filipino 0
5. Reflect critically on shared concerns 0
6. Generate innovative practices and solutions guided by ethical standards p
7. Make decisions based on moral norms and imperatives 0

8. Appreciate various art forms 0

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 9. Contribute to aesthetics L
10. Advocate respect for human rights 0
11. Contribute personally and meaningfully to the country’s development P
Skills (Practical Skills)
1. Work effectively in a group 0
2. Apply computing tools to process information effectively p
3. Use current technology to assist and facilitate learning and research p
4. Negotiate the world of technology responsibly p
5. Create solutions to problems in various fields p

p
6. Manage one’s knowledge, skills, and values for responsible and productive living
7. Organize one’s self for lifelong learning L

Legend:
L = Learned
P=Practiced
0= Opportunity to learn

Part 4. Teaching and Learning Matrix

Time Frame Intended Learning

Course Contents Teaching-Learning Activities Assessment Tasks
Outcomes (ILOs)
Week 1 ILO 1. Put into practice the Goals, Mission, Vision of the Lecture Course Preparation Informal Recitation
VGMO of the university. University, Quality Policy,
(CILO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) College/Classroom Rules and Socialized Discussion Reflective Exercises
Regulations, Syllabus
Assignment Paper and Pencil Test
Familiarized the students Orientation to the Course
with the mission, vision,
objectives and goals of the
university.
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 Explain the university and
classroom rules and
regulation accordingly.
Determine students’
expectations of the course.
Discuss the course syllabus.
Weeks 2-3 ILO 2. The course will guide
you through all the major
topics of beginning
mathematics (CILO 1, 2, 3, 4,
5, 6
Identify patterns in nature
and regularities in the world
Articulate the importance of
mathematics in one’s life
Argue about the nature of
mathematics, what it is, how
it is expressed, represented,
and used
Express appreciation for
mathematics as a human
endeavor
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1. Mathematics in our World:
Mathematics is a useful way to
think about nature and our
world.
Patterns and Numbers in Nature
and the World: the snowflake
and honeycomb; tiger’s spots;
the sunflower; the-snail's shell,
world’s population, the
weather, etc.
The Fibonacci Sequence
Uses and Applications of
Mathematics in Everyday Life
2. Mathematical Language and
Symbols
Characteristics of mathematical
language: precise, concise,
powerful
Expressions vs. sentences
Conventions in the
mathematical language
Rev 1
Video-watching
Pair-sharing or small group
sharing
Journal writing
Whole class discussion
Questions to Pose
(i) What is mathematics?
(ii) Where is mathematics?
(iii) What role does
mathematics play in
your world?
Reflective Exercises
Paper and Pencil Test
Short- response/essay writing
at the end of class to one
question. Examples of these
questions are: what new
ideas about mathematics did
you learn? what is it about
mathematics that might have
changed your thoughts about
it?, and what is most useful
about mathematics for
humankind?
Two to three-page synthesis
paper
Standards/Basis for Grading
to Use.
0 point - The student is
unable to elicit the ideas and
concepts from the readings
and video indicating that s/he
has not read the prescribed
reading or watched the video.
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Weeks 4-8 ILO 3. The course addresses Problem Solving and Reasoning
themes that can sometimes
frustrate students. (CILO 1, 2, Inductive and Deductive
3, 4, 5, 6)
Use different types of
reasoning to justify
statements and arguments
made about mathematics
and mathematical concepts
Write clear and logical proofs
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Four basic concepts: sets,
functions, relations, binary
operations
Elementary logic: connectives,
quantifiers, negation, variables
Formality
Reasoning
Intuition, proof, and certainty
Polya’s 4-steps in Problem
Solving
Problem solving strategies
Rev 1
Reading and writing proofs
Small-group problem solving
Whole class discussions of key
problems and solutions
1 point-The student is able to
elicit the ideas and concepts
from the readings and video
but shows erroneous
understanding of these.
2 points - The student is able
to elicit the ideas and
concepts from the readings
and video and shows correct
understanding of these.
3 points - The student not
only elicits the correct ideas
from the readings and video
but also shows evidence of
internalizing these.
4 points - The student elicits
the correct ideas from the
readings and video, shows
evidence of internalizing
these, and consistently
contributes additional
thoughts to the Core Idea
Reflective Exercises
Paper and Pencil Test
One take-home problem set
(ii) quiz on proving using
deductive or inductive
reasoning
Standards/Basis for Grading
to Use.
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Solve problems involving involving Patterns 0 Point - The students did not
patterns and recreational make any attempt to solve
problems following Polya’s Recreational Problems using any of the problems in the
four steps mathematics problem set or prove any of
the statements in the quiz.
Organize one’s methods and
approaches for proving and 1 point - The student
solving problems attempted to solve 50% of
the problems in the problem
set or displayed logical
reasoning 50% of the time in
attempting to prove the
statement/s in the quiz.

2 points - The student

attempted to solve all the
problems in the problem set
or displayed logical reasoning
75% of the time in attempting
to prove the statement/s in
the quiz.

3 points - The student is able

to completely solve 50% of
the problems in the problems
set or completed 75% of the
proof/s in the quiz.

4 points - The student is able

to completely solve 75% of
the problems in the problem
set or completed all the
proof/s in the quiz.
Week 9 Midterm Examination
Weeks 10-14 ILO 4. The course then Data Management Lectures Reflective Exercises
expands on these basics by Paper and Pencil Test
Work with appropriate
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 considering other important Data: Gathering arid Organizing computer statistical software
topics. (CILO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6) Data; Representing Data using Project proposal for a
graphs and charts; Interpreting Class discussions quantitative study to be orally
Use a variety of statistical organized data proposed
tools to process and manage Pseudo-proposal defense
numerical data Measures of Central Tendency: Class exhibit of created or
Mean, Median, Mode, Weighted Small group or large class collected indigenous designs
Use the methods of linear Mean sharing of various indigenous
regression and correlations designs found in one’s home Standards/Basis for Grading
to predict the value of a Measures of Dispersion: Range, community to Use: numerical scores for
variable given certain Standard Deviation and problem set and long test,
conditions Variance Lectures rubric for the class exhibit,
peer evaluation for the class
Advocate the use of Measures of Relative Position: z- Written exercises exhibit
statistical data in making scores, Percentiles, Quartites
important decisions and Box- and-Whiskers Plots

Apply geometric concepts, Probabilities and Normal;

especially isometries in Distributions
describing and creating
designs Linear Regression

Contribute to the enrichment Linear Relation Coefficient

of the Filipino culture and
arts using concepts in Geometric Designs
geometry
Recognizing and analyzing
geometric shapes

Transformations

Patterns and Diagrams

Designs, Arts, & Culture

Weeks 15-17 ILO 5. The course concludes Electives (Based on the Role playing Reflective Exercises
by addressing some very appropriateness to the Program Paper and Pencil Test
important topics (CILO 1, 2, Goals) Lectures
3, 4, 5, 6)
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Use coding schemes to
encode and decode different
types of information for
identification, privacy, and
security purposes
Exemplify honesty and
integrity when using codes
for security purposes.
Geometric Designs Written exercises An Integrating Project
Codes
Linear Programming Computer exercises Rubrics for the project
Mathematics of Finance
Apportionment and Voting
Logic
Mathematics Graphs
Mathematical Systems

Use mathematical concepts

and tools in other areas such
as in finance, voting, logic,
business, networks and
systems.

Support the use of

mathematics in various
aspects and endeavors in life.

Week 18 Departmental/Final
Examination

Part 5. References

 Nature’s Numbers. New York, NY: Basic Books, Stewart, I. (1995)

 Nature by Numbers, Cristobal Vila, (2010)
 Learning the Language of Mathematics, Language and Learning across the Disciplines, Jamison, R. E., (2000)
 The Language of Mathematics
 The Language and Grammar of Mathematics
 Mathematical Excursions, Aufman, R. N., Lockwood, J. S., Nation, R. D. & Clegg, D. K. (2013)
 Probability and Statistics - Advanced, Lawsky, E. et al. (2014)

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 Materials

 Laptop
 Printed Materials
 White Board and marker
 Chalkboard
 Scientific Calculator
 Rectangular Coordinate Paper
 Straight Edge
 Computer Application

Part 6. Learners’ Assessment (Grading System)

Quizzes 30%
Requirements 40%
 Recitation/Participation
 Project
 Attendance
 Assignment
 Seatwork

Major Examination/
Research Paper 30%

Total 100%

Part 7. Course Policies

1. Regular attendance is required for all students; three (3) unexcused absences will mean automatically dropped from the course.
2. Wearing of the University students’ ID and uniform at all times is required for all the students except when having field activities.
3. Active participation individually or in group is expected.

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 4. Fifteen (15) minutes of tardiness is equivalent to one (1) period of absence.
5. Student shall abide the instructor/professor’s policy on the submission of learning outputs based on the metrics and deadlines given.

Prepared by: Reviewed : Approved:

Faculty Program Coordinator Dean/ Associate Dean

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