Banilad Campus

Gov. Cuenco Ave., Banilad, Cebu City

Senior High School Department

COURSE OUTLINE FOR MATH 1: GENERAL MATHEMATICS

1ST SEMESTER S.Y. 2021 – 2022

COURSE CODE: MATH 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION: General Mathematics
COURSE UNIT: 4 Units
COURSE PREREQUISITE: None
FACULTY – IN – CHARGE: Franz A. Mag-usara
E-mail: fmagusara@uc.edu.ph
FB : franz_magusara@yahoo.com

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
At the end of the course, the students must know how to solve problems involving rational,
exponential, and logarithmic functions; to solve business – related problems; and to apply logic to real –
life situations.

COURSE OUTLINE:
I. FUNCTIONS AND THEIR GRAPHS
A. Functions
B. Rational Functions
C. Inverse Functions
D. Exponential Functions
E. Logarithmic Functions

II. BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

A. Simple and Compound Interests
B. Annuities
C. Stocks and Bonds
D. Loans

III. LOGIC
A. Propositions, Syllogisms and Fallacies
B. Methods of Proof and Disproof

COURSE POLICIES
1. Submission Policies
 Make sure to submit on time all requirements as indicated in the course outline.
 All requirements shall be submitted 3 days after the last meeting of the semester.
 Submitted files shall be in pdf/doc format.
 Take the online quizzes as announced and turn them in on time too.

2. Academic Integrity
 Students are expected to follow the University’s Code of Student Life which includes
exhibiting the utmost respect for academic honesty, anything less will result in severe
consequences.
3. Attendance
o Students are expected to attend all synchronous classes. Attend the Virtual meeting five
minutes before the scheduled time. Use this format for easier checking of attendance:
Grade Level, Strand & Section - Family Name (Example: 11 PROG A – RUPEREZ)

4. Communication Policies
ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Announcements will be posted in the LMS – Kite University webpage/FB page. Checking of messages
regularly is necessary as they contain important information about upcoming activities or class concerns.
Some announcements can also be communicated through the class mayor/president.

QUESTIONS:

Questions related to the course such as clarifications about assignments, course materials, or
assessments shall be posted the LMS – Kite University webpage. Classmates may share inputs or insights
to answer the concern. For concerns related to the course which need private discussion with the
teacher, students may use Facebook messenger or Email.

EMAIL/MESSENGER:

When submitting messages, please do the following:

“Hi Sir Franz. This is (COMPLETE NAME), from (STRAND & SECTION). I would like to ask about
(Concern/Task , Week and Message). Thank you.”

Example: “Hi Sir Franz. This is Florie May Cabria, from STEM-1A. I would like to ask about our
Assignment # 1, 2nd Week. Can we use a graphing paper in solving the given problems? Thank you.”
Note: Do not send message asking general information about the class, please post those in the LMS –
Kite University webpage.

VIRTUAL OFFICE HOUR:

Twice a week the teacher will be available for virtual consultation. Virtual office hours will be Tuesday
and Thursday 1pm to 4pm using Facebook messenger or Email. Concerns and messages sent through
email will also be answered during the announced virtual office hours.

TYPE OF COMMUNICATION: Written

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
- Completed Worksheets - Video Making
- Online Graphing (Logo and models) - Concept Map Making
- Business Portfolio - Individual Reporting
- Analysis on number pattern or riddles - Essay/Reflective Writing
- Logic Portfolio - Shall attend meetings in
ClassIn/Zoom/GoogleMeet

TOOLS FOR EVALUATION

1. Written Exams (Long and Short Quizzes, Summative and other Paper-pencil Tests): 40 %
Formative Tests
 These are assessments that are graded but not recorded. This means that the
scores are recorded in student’s academic record of the subject, but not included
in computing for his/her over-all grade. These tests served as reinforcements,
diagnostics, and aids for student’s learning.
 A corresponding demerit will be given if the student is unable to do such.
Summative Tests
 No makeup will be given for missed quizzes or activities unless with valid reason
(e.g. illness, power interruptions, etc.) provided with proof. If a written test is
missed, the test grade that will be recorded is zero.
2. Performance Tests: 60%
A. Reportorial
B. Project/Product/Process/ and any Authentic Assessment
 A rubric or criteria will be given for each project or performance tasks given by the FIC.
 A 5-point demerit per day will be received if the student/s fail/s to submit on the given
time.

3. Quarterly Exams:
 A pre-quarter exam will be given. Some of the items of the pre-quarter exams will be
covered on the major quarter exam.
 No makeup exam for unexcused absence. Missed exams will be considered zero and be
included in the computation of the final grade. Make-up exam will only be given to
students with VALID excuse.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP
Date: _________________________

I/We received, read and fully understood the terms and conditions of the course outline
in MATH 1: GENERAL MATHEMATICS. I promise to abide by the course policies and
guidelines in this course. Herewith is my printed name and signature together with my
parent/guardian.

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Student’s Signature over printed name Student’s Phone Number

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Student’s email account Student’s official FB account

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Parent/Guardian’s Signature over printed name Parent/Guardian’s Contact Number

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Parent’s email account Parent/Guardian official FB account