COURSE SYLLABUS

Mathematics in the Modern World

1st Semester, AY 2021- 2022

COLLEGE: College of Science

DEPARTMENT: Mathematics Department
COURSE CODE: MMW 101
COURSE TITLE: Mathematics in the Modern World
CREDIT UNITS: 3
PREREQUISITE: None
FACULTY: Luzviminda F. Dela Cruz
CONSULTATION HOURS: Tuesday (2:00 - 4:00)
Friday (4:00 - 5:00)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course deals with the 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 in the environment). 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, and
appreciating geometric designs. 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)

University Vision
Bulacan State University is a progressive knowledge-generating institution,
globally-recognized for excellent instruction, pioneering research, and responsive
community engagements.

University Mission
Bulacan State University exists to produce highly competent, ethical and service-
oriented professionals that contribute to the sustainable socio-economic growth and
development of the nation.

Core Values: SOAR BulSU!

Service to God and Community

Order and Peace
Assurance of Quality and Accountability
Respect and Responsibility

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The BulSU Ideal Graduates Attributes (BIG A) reflect the graduate’s capacity as:
a. highly and globally competent;
b. ethical and service-oriented citizen;
c. analytical and critical thinker; and
d. reflective life-long learner.

LEARNING EPISODES:W1OnlineMW2OnlineMW3NoOnlineMW4OnlineMW5NoOnline

Course
Topic Hours Learning Activities Assessment
Outcomes

● The vision, ● Class orientation

mission, and thru google meet
goals, core values ● Reading and
of the university 3 understanding the
● The course vision, mission, and
syllabus goals of the
● The online university and the
learning system course syllabus
● Read and study
about Patterns and
Numbers in Nature
and the World
● Watch the
 distinguish and suggested videos
analyze the ● Answer Activity 1
different types via Google Form
3 (15 points)
of patterns
 identify patterns Module 1: ● Make a collage of
that they see in patterns or designs
the environment Patterns and in the things
around them.
Numbers in
(collaborative work
Nature 1)
and the World

● Reading and study

about The ● Summative
Fibonacci Assessment 1
Sequence (Modules 1-4)
 Find and relate ● Watch the 50 points
the Fibonacci Module 2:
suggested videos
numbers with 1.5
● Make a collage of
The Fibonacci
things and
Sequence the Fibonacci
happenings in the
environment. numbers that they
see in things
around
them.(collaborative
work 2)
 Discuss practical ● Read and study
applications of Module 3: about Golden Ratio
the Golden Ratio ● The Golden Ratio
1
 Recognize the The Golden on the Human
presence of the Ratio Body
Golden Ratio in ● Watch the
the human body suggested videos
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 ● Sharing of ideas
and thoughts on
the relevance and
application of the
Golden Ratio in
different fields
● Answer Activity 2
(15 points)
● Read and study
about The
Indispensability of
Mathematics
Module 4:
● Watch the
 Explain why The suggested videos
mathematics is 0.5 ● Enumerate the
Indispensability
indispensable uses of
of Mathematics mathematics in a
student’s life
(Recorded
Video)(collaborativ
e work 3)
● Read and study
about The
 Translate English Module 5: Language of
expressions into Mathematics
The Language 3 ● Watch the
mathematical
symbols and of Mathematics suggested videos
vice-versa ● Answer Activity 3
via google form ● Summative
(25 points)
Assessment 2
 Define and give
(Modules 5-6)
examples of sets ● Read and study
 Write sets using about The 20 points
the roster and the Module 6: Language of Sets
rule method The Language 3 ● Watch the
 Identify the types suggested videos
of Sets
of sets ● Answer Activity 4
 Perform via google form (25
operations on points)
sets

● Read and study

 Write compound Module 7: about Elementary
propositions in 3 Logic
Elementary
statements and ● Watch the
Logic suggested videos
symbolic form
● Answer Activity 5 ● Summative
via google form (35 Assessment 3
points) (Modules 7 -
 Construct truth 9) 20 points
● Read and study
tables of
about Truth Tables
compound Module 8: ● Watch the
propositions 3 suggested videos
 Determine Truth Tables
● Answer Activity 6
whether the
via google form (15
proposition is a
points)
tautology, a

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 contingency or a
contradiction
● Determine
whether Module 9:
statements are ● Read and study
logically Statements about Statements
Related to
equivalent Related to
3 Conditional
● State the Conditional
Statements and
converse, Statements and Logical
inverse, and Logical Equivalence
contrapositive of Equivalence ● Answer Activity 6
conditional via google form (15
statements points)
MIDTERM EXAMINATION

● Identify Polya's
4- Step Process
in problem- ● Read and study
Module 10: about Problem
solving
3 Solving
● Apply the
Problem Solving ● Watch the
different suggested videos
Strategies in ● Answer Activity 7
Solving via google form (10
Problems points) ● Summative
Assessment 4
(Modules 10-
Module 11: ● Read and study 11) 30 points
● Apply using a Solving Worded about Solving
variable strategy Worded Problems
Problems 3 ● Watch the
in solving worded (Using a
problems. suggested videos
Variable ● Answer
Strategy) Collaborative Work
4 (5 worded
problems)

● Differentiate the
types of data and
the methods of ● Read and study the
collecting data. lesson on collection
Module 12: of data ● Summative
● Determine the
sample size 3 ● Watch the Assessment 5
Collection of
suggested video (Modules 12-
● Identify the Data
● Answer Activity 8 13) 40 points
appropriate via google form (20
sampling points)
technique to be
used in gathering
data

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 ● Read and study the
lesson on
organizing data
● Organize raw ● Watch the
suggested video
data using array, Module 13: ● Answer Activity 9
stem-leaf plot 3 via google form (20
and frequency Organizing Data
points)
distribution table. ● Answer Worksheet
Part 1 - Construct a
frequency
distribution table
(collaborative work)
● Read and study the
lesson on
organizing data
● Compute the ● Watch the
measures of suggested videos
central tendency Module 14: ● Answer Activity 10
via google form (20
both for Measures of 3 points)
ungrouped and Central ● Answer Worksheet
grouped dataand Tendency Part 2 - Calculate
interpret the the measures of
results. central tendencies
from the
collaborative
activity in module
13
● Read and study the
lesson on other
measures of
location ● Summative
● Watch the Assessment 6
● Calculate the suggested videos
(Modules 14-
other measures Module 15: ● Answer Activity 11
via google form (20 16) 40 points
of location and 3
Other Measures points)
interpret the
results
of Location ● Answer Worksheet
Part 3 - Calculate
the other measures
of locations from
the collaborative
activity in module
13
● Read and study the
lesson on
measures of
● Solve the Module 16: variability
measures of ● Watch the
3
Measures of suggested videos
variability and
Variability ● Answer Activity 12
interpret the via google form (20
results. points)

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 ● Watch the video
presentation on
Module 17: simple interest
3 ● Watch the
 Solve problems Simple
suggested videos
involving simple Interest
● Answer Activity 13
interest
via google form (20
points)

Final Examination

COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS:

As evidence of attaining the above course outcomes, the student is required to

do and submit the following:

Term Examinations. There will be two Term Examinations for the course – Midterm
and Final Examinations. These examinations will be posted in the Google Classroom
platform on the day of the exam. Students are expected to answer the exam
independently and honestly. There will be a time limit in answering the exam and
answers must be submitted within the given time frame.

Summative Assessments (Quizzes). There will be six (6) Summative Assessments for
the whole course. These are intended to help students integrate and apply what they
have learned. Answers for each must be submitted promptly. Students are expected to
work independently. Submissions must reach the instructor-in-charge on or before the
due date. Refer to the class policies and agreements with the student sections for
further rules about quizzes.

Project/Activities. There will be Activities to be accomplished for every lesson. These

activities are designated to monitor the students’ progress after each lesson.
Accomplished activities must be submitted on or before the due date. Worksheets in
Data Management must also be submitted on or before the specified due. Failure to
submit on time will result in deduction of points.

Participation/Recitation. This includes individual or collaborative activities which will

be posted in the Google Classroom for the course.

Attendance. Recording of attendance should follow the guidelines in the asynchronous

mode of learning (AOL). Students are required to attend online sessions twice a month.
Attendance will be checked every scheduled class. Attendance at every meeting will be
posted through Google Classroom and will be opened for the first 30 minutes of the
class session. Failure to accomplish the attendance form in a scheduled class session
will lead to an “Absent” mark.

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RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT:

Rubrics for Problem Solving

0 1 2 3 4

The student The student The student The student The student
did not make attempted to attempted to manifested an was able to
any attempt solve the solve the understanding show complete
to solve the problem but problem but of the problem understanding
problem. showed poor exhibited enabling him to of the problem
understanding minimal choose the right and was able to
and used understanding. strategy but with use effective
inappropriate Appropriate minor errors. strategy/ies in
strategy with strategy was solving the
incomplete used but ended problem which
solution. with an incorrect led to the
answer. correct answer.

Rubrics for Video

Criteria Excellent Good Fair Needs Rating
Improvement
Content 13-15 points 9-12 points 5-8 points 1-4 points
15 points The video The video The video The video has
covers all the includes includes the a very
topics and essential basic minimal
displays a knowledge information information
thorough about the about the about the
understanding lesson. The lesson but lesson.
of the lesson. content is needs
good. further
elaboration.
Presentation 8-9 points 6-7 points 4-5 points 1-3 points
9 points Students Effective Presentation The video is
present presentation adequate but unsuccessful
information in with there are in presenting
a very information moments of ideas clearly.
appealing presented in awkward
manner and is a straight pauses and
commendable. forward or
manner. disruptions.

Audio and 6 points 5 points 3-4 points 1-2 points

Video The overall The overall The overall The overall
Quality quality of the quality of the quality of the quality of the
including video is video is video is video is fair
Time Limit excellent. The good and the good but the and the time
6 points time duration time duration time duration duration was
was followed. was was not not followed.
followed. followed.
TOTAL 30 points

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Rubrics for Collage
Criteria Excellent Good Fair Needs Rating
Improvement
Design and 10-12 7-9 points 4-6 points 1-3 points
Creativity points There is a Very little No creativity
12 points Balance certain creativity was was shown in
was degree of shown in the the collage
considered creativity collage. Some and it was
in the shown in the pictures were poorly
layout of collage. Most placed designed.
the pictures of the pictures inappropriately
showing a are placed creating more
good level appropriately. spaces in
of between
creativity. images/pictures.

Overall 7-8 points 5-6 points 3-4 points 1-2 points

Appearance The collage The collage is The collage is The collage is
8 points is visually fairly attractive. somewhat
very attractive. attractive.
visually
attractive.

Labels 5 points 4 points 3 points 1-2 points

5 points All items Almost all Some items are Many items
are labeled items are labeled and are not
clearly and labeled some texts are labeled and
are easy to appropriately. difficult to read. the texts used
read. . are not clear
. and difficult to
read.

Followed 5 points 4 points 3 points 1-2 points

Directions All the Almost all of Some of the Most of the
5 points directions the directions directions given directions
given are given are were not were not
clearly clearly followed in followed in
followed followed and making the making the
and are are evident in collage. collage.
evident in the collage.
the collage.
TOTAL 30 points

GRADING SYSTEM:

The Final Grade of the student will be computed as follows:

Requirements Percentage

Term Examination 30%

Unit Tests (Quizzes) 20%
Project/Activities 30%
Participation/Recitation 15%
Attendance/Promptness 5%
Total 100%

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 The student’s Final Grade (FG) is rated using the following grading system:

Range Grade

97-100 1.00

94 – 96 1.25

91 – 93 1.50

88 – 90 1.75

85 – 87 2.00

82 – 84 2.25

79 – 81 2.50

76 – 78 2.75

75 (Passed) 3.00

Conditional Passed 4.00

Failed 5.00

Incomplete INC

Officially Dropped D

Unofficially Dropped UD

Failure Due to Absences FDA

REQUIRED READINGS:

Crisostomo, E., et. al. (2020). MMW 101 Mathematics in the Modern World.
Bulacan: Bulacan State University

SUGGESTED READINGS:
1. Akiyama, J., & Ruiz, M.-J. P. (2008). A day's Adventure in Math Wonderland.
New Jersey: World Scientific.
2. Du Sautoy, Marcus. (2011) The Number Mysteries: A Mathematical Odyssey
through Everyday Life. New York: St. Martin's Press.
3. Haigh, J. (2019). Mathematics in Everyday Life. Springer International Publishing
Switzerland
4. Van Dyke, J., Rogers, J., Adams. H. (2007) Fundamentals of Mathematics (9th
ed). California: Thomson Higher Education.

REFERENCES:
1. Agcaoli, Z. et al. (2009). Statistics For Filipino Students (third edition). National
Book Store, Mandaluyong City, ISBN 971-08-7064-5.
2. Alejan, Ronnie O., Veloria, Elisa V., et al. (2018) Mathematics in the Modern
World. Mutya Publishing House, Inc.

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 3. Baltazar, E., Ragasa, C., & Evangelista, J. (2018). Mathematics in the Modern
World. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc.
4. Cha, Jhon Harley Niño, Miro, Eden, and Quiming, Romel (2016). General
Mathematics. Vibal Group: Quezon City.
5. Earnheart, Richard and Adina, Edgar (2018). Math in the Modern World. C&E
Publishing, Inc.: Quezon City.
6. Goodman, Michael, K.J. (2016) An introduction of the Early Development of
Mathematics. Wiley: Hoboken.
7. Malang, Paulino, Malang, B.,& Tiongson, I. (2011). Discrete Structure. HFM
Publishing: San Rafael
8. Mangaran, A. J.(2004) et al.ElementaryStatistics.Guinhawa, City of Malolos,
Bulacan: Bulacan State University.
9. Nocon, R. & Nocon, E.(2018). Essential Mathematics for the Modern Word. C &
E Publishing, Inc.
10. Polya, G. (1973). How to Solve It: a new aspect of mathematical method. New
Jersey: Princeton University Press.
11. Sirug, W.S. (2018). Mathematics in the Modern World. Intamuros, Manila:
Mindshapes Co., Inc.
12. Zeitz, Paul. (1999). The Art and Craft of Problem Solving. John Wiley & Sons,
Inc.: New Jersey.
13. Zorilla, Roland, et.al. (2013) Basic Concepts and Applications. MUTYA
Publishing House. Malabon City, Philippines House, Inc.

ONLINE AND ELECTRONIC RESOURCES:

1. https://indiabix.com/
2. http://www.mathstories.com/strategies.htm
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMlVcGEn7EE
4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ZwlLTiNr
5. http://www.mccrones.com/statistics/
6. https://itfeature.com/mcqs-basic-statistics/
7. https://www.statisticshowto.com/probability-sampling/

CLASS POLICIES:
1. Always check your email and regularly visit the google classroom for the course.
2. Be guided by the study schedule.
3. Be prepared and willing to find resources, learning materials and other means on
how you can learn effectively. Your learning is always your responsibility.
4. If you have unsettling question/s, follow what is agreed upon by the class and the
instructor.
5. Evaluations, exams and other submissions may be typewritten or handwritten
provided it is written legibly and neatly.
6. Students who missed a quiz/exam may take the examination/s within one week
from the time that the quiz/exam was given. Students may take the missed
examinations provided that the reason is valid and an excuse letter signed by
their parent/guardian is presented.
7. Students who will be found guilty of cheating by copying, sending and/or sharing
answers during examination will be given a final grade of 5.00.

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The Role of Parents

Let us be one in continuous learning in this “new normal” as the University partner in
the educational endeavor of your son/daughter as our students.

1. Parents should be aware of the features of AOL to be done in SPOC.

2. The parents and students should sign the declaration form in the syllabus to
ensure that the topic, schedule, and agreement for the mode of learning are
understood.
3. Parents should help the University in home learning of their son/daughter to
ensure that support is properly provided to the learners.

Agreements with the Students

For the implementation of Small Private Online Course (SPOC) under the
Asynchronous Online Learning (AOL) modality, the students are expected to:

1. Enroll in the new LMS to access the learning materials and announcements.
2. Attend live online sessions, at least, twice a month. However, there is a weekly
scheduled online session for the instructor to check/assess progress and for
students to ask questions or clarifications.
3. Adhere to the online session schedule and ensure availability. Internal scheduling
arrangements can be made to accommodate each other's needs.
4. Log in to Google Classroom to view the learning objectives, comprehend the
instructor's directions, ask questions, and complete other assignments.
5. Choose a quiet place away from distractions such as the TV, Video games, and
mobile phones. Make sure you end the session as soon as the instructor tells you
to do so.
6. Abide by all policies covering the appropriate use of virtual learning platforms and
Agreements for Asynchronous Online Learning/Class Policy.

ONLINE LEARNING
1. I will make sure that my Google Classroom account for the course is secured and
can only be accessed by me.
2. I will be wary of the posts and announcements in Google Classroom.
3. I will diligently access and use my learning materials online
4. I will read the learning materials in advance.
5. I will keep time management to ensure my pace of self-learning.
6. I will be responsible for my actions to help myself and my instructor in this mode
of learning.
7. I will not make learning materials or resources available to the public, whether
documents or pre-recorded videos.
8. I will list questions ahead of time to seek clarification from my instructor during
the online meeting.
9. I will log in for my lessons on time as per my schedule.
10. I will perform class work to the best of my ability in the given period of time
posted in the Google Classroom.
11. I will make sure that my work is legible and any image are of good quality.
12. I will not procrastinate on my tasks.
13. I will notify my subject instructor of any valid reason for not attending the online
class.

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 14. In case of unavoidable circumstances that I failed to accomplish the class work
on time, I will make a written explanation on the matter with the signature of my
guardian/ parent. If the reason is considered valid, the instructor may reopen the
class work for a certain period of time for my access.
15. I will consider my records/scores to be highly confidential. Any discussion about
my scores should be done in one-on-one session with my subject instructor if
there is a need for discussion during consultation hours.

LIVE ONLINE SESSION

1. I will attend to online sessions, at least, twice a month if not once a week.
2. I will charge my gadget prior to the session.
3. I will adhere to the schedule and the rules during live online sessions.
4. I may be allowed to turn off my camera and microphone within the duration of the
live session unless during on-screen attendance and class participation or
recitation.
5. I will ask questions or clarifications if any.
6. I will be wary of the fact that I must agree first if the online class will be recorded.
7. I will not send messages to my classmates outside the class group chat.
8. I will only send purposeful, kind and appropriate messages on the chat.
9. I will not send messages directed to one person in the group chat.
10. I will turn other notifications off during the live session.
11. I will follow the hand/silent signals to minimize my learning interruptions.
12. I will not record the online sessions. Only the Instructor is allowed to do so.
13. I will not share recorded online lessons publicly.
14. I will observe proper behavior online as stated in the agreement of the learning
modality
15. I will respect everyone present during online sessions and at all times.

ABOUT THE FACULTY-IN-CHARGE

Name: LUZVIMINDA F. DELA CRUZ

Designation: Faculty
Bulacan State University
Email address: luzviminda.delacruz@bulsu.edu.ph

Prepared by: ______________________________

LUZVIMINDA F. DELA CRUZ
Faculty

Evaluated by: ______________________________

BENEDICT M. ESTRELLA
Chair - Mathematics Department

Approved: _____________________________
EDGARDO M. SANTOS, Ph.D.
Dean

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 Declaration

I have read and understood in full the syllabus for

Course Code/Title: MMW 101 – Mathematics in the
Modern World
Instructor Professor: Luzviminda F. Dela Cruz
and in participating in this course, I agree to the above rules. I have a clear
understanding of the policies and my responsibilities, and I have discussed
everything unclear to me with the instructor.
I will adhere to the academic integrity and policy and I will treat my fellow
students and my teacher with due respect.
I understand that this syllabus can be modified or overruled by
announcements of the instructor in class or on any social media site at any
time

Student’s Printed Name Signature Date

Parent’s Printed Name Signature Date

Student’s Copy

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Declaration

I have read and understood in full the syllabus for

Course Code/Title: MMW 101 – Mathematics in the
Modern World

Instructor Professor: Luzviminda F. Dela Cruz

and in participating in this course, I agree to the above rules. I have a clear
understanding of the policies and my responsibilities, and I have discussed everything
unclear to me with the instructor.
I will adhere to the academic integrity and policy and I will treat my fellow
students and my teacher with due respect.
I understand that this syllabus can be modified or overruled by announcements of
the instructor in class or on any social media site at any time

Student’s Printed Name Signature Date

Parent’s Printed Name Signature Date

Instructor’s Copy

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