Republic of the Philippines

Region III – Central Luzon

CIT COLLEGES OF PANIQUI FOUNDATION, INC.
Burgos Street, Paniqui Tarlac

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code: Major 13

Course Title: Problem Solving, Mathematics Investigation and Modelling
No. of Units: 3

Course Description:

This course will introduce you to mathematical approach in solving routine and non-routine
problem, as well as investigating and modelling elementary functions to describe and explore real-
world data and phenomena.
Problem solving involves the application of mathematical skills and reasoning to problems
encountered in everyday life. Real world problems are not presented in a neat and orderly manner
like a page of ‘sums’ so it is important for us to understand the mathematical operations and
procedures so that in a problem-solving situation we know which operations and procedures will
solve the problem. It is essential that we develop our mathematical reasoning so we will have
confidence in our ability to use different approaches to solve unfamiliar problems in everyday
situations. Problem solving activities provide the bridge between the mathematics class and the
real world, allowing us to develop an understanding of the value and importance of mathematics in
our lives. The ability to solve problems is crucial for the development of productive citizenship.
For mathematical investigation and modelling, you will be introduced to mathematical
modeling. Graphical, numerical, symbolic, and verbal methods are used in the investigation of data,
functions, equations, and models. Emphasis is placed on the applications and the ability to construct
useful mathematical models, to analyze them critically, and to communicate quantitative concepts
effectively (including a short paper on an appropriate problem modeling, for example, population
growth, spread of disease, or credit card debt). Setting up and solving basic word problems is a key
component of the course.

Course Outline:

Sections Topics Duration Delivery Mode

1. Solving Routine and Non-  Modular*
MIDTERM PRELIMS

Routine Mathematics  Synchronous

Problem Solving Problem. 12 hours Online**
2. Real World Problems  Asynchronous
3.
1. Problem Posing
to for Secondary Online/Offline***
Introduction Mathematics  Modular*
Mathematics Investigation  Synchronous
2. Investigating Chance 12 hours Online**
Investigation
Processes and Probability  Asynchronous
3. Investigating Basic Vedic Online/Offline***
 1. Definition of Functions
2. Domain and Range
3. Functions defined by tables,
graphs and formulas
4. Average rate change
Modeling with  Modular*
5. Increasing and decreasing
Linear Function,  Synchronous
Functions
Tables, Graphs, 6 hours Online**
6. Concavity of Functions
and Formulas  Asynchronous
7. Constant change and Linear
Online/Offline***
growth
8. Equation of Lines
SEMI-FINALS

9. Linear Functions and Graphs

10. Piecewise Linear Functions
11. Fitting Linear Models to Data
1. Percentage Increasing and
Decreasing
2. Simple Interest
3. Tax Rate
 Modular*
4. Iteration
 Synchronous
Modeling Natural 5. Exponential Functions and
6 hours Online**
Growth Graphs
 Asynchronous
6. Natural Growth and Decline in
Online/Offline***
the World
7. Fitting Natural Growth
Models to Data
8. Newton’s Law of Cooling
FINALS

Modeling Growth 1. Compound Interest 6 hours  Modular*

with Quadratic, 2. Credit Card Problems Using  Synchronous
Exponential, and Excel Online**
Logarithmic 3. Quadratic Functions and  Asynchronous
Functions Graphs Online/Offline***
4. Quadratic Highs and Lows
(Including Word Problems)
5. Fitting Quadratic Models to
Data
6. Use Excel to Fit Population
Data Using
7. Linear, Quadratic, and
Exponential Models
 1. Polynomial Functions and
Graphs
2. Solving Polynomial Equations
(Including Word Problem
Applications)
3. Setting Up a System of
 Modular*
Equations
Polynomial  Synchronous
4. Solving Pairs of Linear
Models and Linear 6 hours Online**
Equations by Substitution,
Systems  Asynchronous
Elimination, Determinants
Online/Offline***
and
5. Matrices (Word Problem
Applications)
6. Solving Linear Systems of
Equations (Word Problem
Applications)
*Modules will be made available on the Google Classroom on specified date, to be downloaded by
the students.
** Synchronous Online will be facilitated by the instructor on specified dates using Google Meet
(For those students who have selected Online as a learning delivery mode.)
*** Video lessons will also be posted on Google classroom to facilitate asynchronous online/offline
learning.

Method of Assessment:

Learning outcomes will be assessed using formative and summative assessment method.

1. Assignment shall be given after every lesson that the student must comply until the
specified deadline.
2. Online quizzes shall also be given after each topic discussed.
3. There will also be four (4) term exams (Prelims, Midterm, Semi-Finals and Finals).

Requirements:

The student must have completed the following:

1. All quizzes and assignments submitted at the specified deadline.
2. Attended the class with at most ten hours accumulated tardiness.
3. Took all the term exams with a passing mark. Remedial examination shall be given to
students who failed a term exam once.

Computation of Grade
Each term in the semester shall have a weight of 0.25 and will comprise your final grade.

PRELIMS
Attendance 5.00%
Participation 5.00%
Quizzes 20.00%
 Assignment 20.00%
Term Exam 50.00%
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100.00% × 0.25
MIDTERM
Attendance 5.00%
Participation 5.00%
Quizzes 20.00%
Assignment 20.00%
Term Exam 50.00%
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100.00% × 0.25
SEMI-FINALS
Attendance 5.00%
Participation 5.00%
Quizzes 20.00%
Assignment 20.00%
Term Exam 50.00%
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100.00% × 0.25

FINALS
Attendance 5.00%
Participation 5.00%
Quizzes 20.00%
Assignment 20.00%
Term Exam 50.00%
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100.00% × 0.25

If you have further questions, kindly contact using the following contact information

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SMART +63951-735-2556
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EMAIL marvin.arce@citcolleges.com