Republic of the Philippines

Laguna State Polytechnic University

Province of Laguna
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Level I Institutionally Accredited

LSPU COURSE GUIDE

Course Teaching Mathematics in Primary Grades

Sem/AY First Semester/2020-2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, you should be able to

1. Explain the purpose, features, and the learning theories governing the Mathematics curriculum
2. Develop lesson plans in primary grade Mathematics incorporating the different elements of lesson planning
and various instructional strategies
3. Construct assessment tools appropriate for assessing primary grade Mathematics learning

COURSE CONTENT/OUTLINE
Unit I. The Mathematics
Curriculum in the Primary
Grades
Unit II. Instructional
Planning
Unit III. Instructional
Strategies for Mathematics
in the Primary Grades
Unite IV. Assessment
Strategies for Mathematics
in the Primary Grades
Module 1: Mathematics in the Primary Grades
Module 2: Mathematics Curriculum in the Primary Grades
Module 3: Constructivist Theory in Teaching Mathematics in the Primary Grades
Module 4: The Teaching Cycle
Module 5: Things to Consider in Planning Instruction in Mathematics
Module 6: Instructional Planning Models
Module 7: Problem Solving
Module 8: Inductive Learning
Module 9: Concept Attainment
Module 10: Mathematical Investigation
Module 11: Design Thinking
Module 12: Game-based Learning
Module 13: Use of Manipulatives
Module 14: Values Integration
Module 15: Collaboration
Module 16: Teaching by Asking
Module 17: Assessing Learning
Module 18: Traditional Assessment
Module 19: Authentic Assessment
Module 20: Designing Learning Portfolios

COURSE MATERIALS/READINGS/RESOURCES
The main references of this course are the following:

a. Teaching Mathematics in the Primary Grades

b. Teaching Mathematics in the Primary Grades Instructor’s Manual

LSPU COURSE GUIDE: TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN PRIMARY GRADES

 Republic of the Philippines
Laguna State Polytechnic University
Province of Laguna
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Level I Institutionally Accredited

COURSE CALENDAR/SCHEDULE
Week Date/Period Activity
October 5 – 9, 2020 Self-Introduction
1 Course Orientation
Discussion of House Rules and Course Syllabus
2 October 12 – 16, 2020 Module 1: Mathematics in the Primary Grades
3 October 19 – 23, 2020 Module 2: Mathematics Curriculum in the Primary Grades
October 26 – 30, 2020 Module 3: Constructivist Theory in Teaching Mathematics in the
4 Primary Grades
5 November 2 – 6, 2020 Module 4: The Teaching Cycle
6 November 9 – 13, 2020 Module 5: Things to Consider in Planning Instruction in Mathematics
7 November 16 – 20, 2020 Module 6: Instructional Planning Models
November 23 – 27, 2020 Module 7: Problem Solving
8 Module 8: Inductive Learning
November 30 – December 4, Module 9: Concept Attainment
9 Module 10: Mathematical Investigation
2020
10 December 7 – 11, 2020 Exam
December 14 – 18, 2020 Module 11: Design Thinking
11 Module 12: Game-based Learning
January 4 – 8, 2021 Module 13: Use of Manipulatives
12 Module 14: Values Integration
January 11 – 15, 2021 Module 15: Collaboration
13 Module 16: Teaching by Asking
14 January 18 – 22, 2021 Module 17: Assessing Learning
15 January 25 – 29, 2021 Module 18: Traditional Assessment
16 February 1 – 5, 2021 Module 19: Authentic Assessment
17 February 8 – 12, 2021 Module 20: Designing Learning Portfolios
18 February 15 – 19, 2021 Exam

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
As LSPU students, you know that for the most part you will be studying on your own. Do read/view the resources,
guided by the Course Syllabus. This way you will be able to keep up with the discussion, assignments and other
requirements.
A. Participation in the Discussion
Mathematics in the Modern World is a flexible learning course. Class discussions will be online through the
discussion forums in the Google Classroom platform using the Learning Management System.
Please participate in the online discussion since this is an opportunity for you to clarify what you have learned on
your own not only with your tutor but also with other members of the class. It is also a good way to learn from one
another. Depending on the size of the class, a tutor other than myself, may facilitate online discussions.

LSPU COURSE GUIDE: TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN PRIMARY GRADES

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Laguna State Polytechnic University
Province of Laguna
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Level I Institutionally Accredited
Your contribution to the discussion boards will be graded. Your postings should answer the discussion
questions in a concise way and with as much insight and reflection as possible. There are usually no right or wrong
answers to the questions, only honest and well thought out ones. And please be guided by the following marking
scheme (middle values may be given).

RUBRICS FOR DISCUSSION POSTINGS

Answer to Guide Question Score

The answer shows a deep understanding of the ideas in the course materials. 5 7 10

They reflect an incisive analysis of theory, practice and personal experience. 5 7 10

They are well supported by valid arguments, appropriate examples/illustrations/details 5 7 10

and relevant personal experiences.

Reaction/Comments

The reactions/comments reflect understanding and analysis of the DB postings 1 3 5

concerned.

They are reasonable and well supported by theory/practice/ personal 1 3 5

experience/logical examples/illustrations.

Timeliness
The postings are timely/up-to-date (i.e., contributed within the assigned 1 3 5
schedule/time frame).

Organization and Mechanics

The postings are organized, clear, concise, and grammatically correct. 1 3 5

TOTAL /50

B. Performance Tasks Accomplishment

This course requires performance tasks assigned in each of the modules. For Online Activities, you may refer
to the assigned Google Classroom intended for this course. For Offline Activities, you can accomplish your tasks either
saved in a flash drives or writing on the printed modules.
Submission Guidelines. Activity Sheets may be submitted online as email attachments in the LMS or with the
designated email address of the Faculty-in-Charge.
Online submissions: Activity sheets submitted online as email attachments to the designated LMS. This should carry
this file name:
Examples: BEED7_Week1_DelacruzA.doc

BEED7_Week1_DelacruzA.pdf

LSPU COURSE GUIDE: TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN PRIMARY GRADES

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Laguna State Polytechnic University
Province of Laguna
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Level I Institutionally Accredited

C. Exams/Major Performance Task

There are two examinations in BEED7 - the midterm and final exams. These will cover the concepts and ideas of
the course. These exams are scheduled on the ___th and last week of the course, as per the LSPU Academic
Calendar for AY 2020-2021. Please mark this early in your calendar so you free this date for the exam and can
make necessary arrangements with your facilitator, if needed.

Exams are given ONLINE, with the permission and scheduled given by your facilitator, either Google Classroom-
based or through any other online software formats, if LMS is not feasible.

D. Grading Scheme
Following are the allotted points for each course requirement. The table shows the transmutation values for the final
course grade.

Course Discussion 20%

Activity Sheets 40%

Exam/ Outputs 40%

TOTAL 100 %

E. House Rules
1. Participate actively in each discussion to maximize your learning

2. Try hard to follow the Course Syllabus.

3. Submit activity sheets on or before their due dates. You will be duly informed and reminded about the deadline
for each activity sheet. Late activity sheets will be accepted, provided there is a valid reason for the delay.
However, they cannot be awarded the highest possible score.
4. Activity sheets involving journal writing should be written in English. Be grammatical. Write as effectively as
possible (i.e., with clarity and coherence, organization, as well as conciseness).
5. Do your activity sheet assignments yourself and observe the ethics of scholarship. You may discuss your work
with each other (for example during online study sessions or in a study group off schedule).
If you “borrow” or use an idea from another source (meaning someone other than yourself), be sure to cite that
source (or sources). Enclose quoted material in quotation marks or use italics and write the source. But as much
as possible, paraphrase, do not lift. Be reminded that as per LSPU policy, plagiarism can be grounds for
suspension or expulsion.

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Laguna State Polytechnic University
Province of Laguna
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Level I Institutionally Accredited
Acknowledge sources and make a bibliography of them at the end of the assignment following APA (American
Psychological Association) guidelines. You can consult http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ for the
APA formats.
6. Always keep a duplicate copy of your activity sheets in your files just in case you need to resubmit them (e.g.,
they are lost in transit; or there is a technological glitch).
7. SMS and phone calls should be kept to a minimum, should be sent/made only when necessary, and only
between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday.

F. CONTACT INFORMATION

I am your Faculty-in-Charge. There is more information about me in our course website in LMS. You may reach me at:

Name of Faculty: Jerome S. Aquino,LPT

Laguna State Polytechnic University
Campus: Sta. Cruz Campus
Campus Address: Bgry. Bubukal Sta. Cruz, Laguna
Email: jeromeaquino438@gmail.com
Mobile: 09369068756

Technical support contact information:

Student support contact information (Dean’s Office):

Dean/Associate Dean: Florhaida V. Pamatmat, EdD
College of Teacher Education
Laguna State Polytechnic University
Campus: Sta. Cruz Campus
Campus Address: Bgry. Bubukal Sta. Cruz, Laguna
Email:
Mobile:

LSPU COURSE GUIDE: TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN PRIMARY GRADES