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Group 1 - Syllabus
Group 1 - Syllabus
II. Course Description: In this unit, students will learn and apply various methods of proof and disproof to critically analyze and evaluate arguments, claims, and evidence. Students will
develop a deeper understanding of logical reasoning, critical thinking, and the evaluation of evidence. They will learn how to construct valid arguments,
identify fallacies, and effectively counter arguments. Through engaging activities, discussions, and assessments, students will enhance their analytical
skills and become more discerning consumers of information.
Credit:
Hours/Weeks: Week 1 to Week 10 (20 hours)
Prerequisite: A solid understanding of algebra, calculus, basic set theory, and logic is recommended.
III. General Objectives: At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:
Define and differentiate between proof and disproof.
Identify different types of proofs (direct, indirect, contradiction, induction) and disproofs (counterexample, reductio ad absurdum).
Assess the validity and logic of arguments based on their use of proof and disproof.
Apply methods of proof and disproof to solve problems and investigate real-world scenarios.
IV. Specific Objectives V. Topics VI. Methods/ Strategies VII. Instructional VIII. IX. Evaluation X. Time XI.
Media Enrichment Allotment Remarks
Activities
Understand the purpose and Introduction to Proof and ● Lectures and PPT presentation Short Quiz Paper and Week 1
importance of proofs in Disproof discussions of the pencil Test (4 hrs.)
mathematics introduction of proof Module of the Lesson Oral
- Basic Concepts and disproof Participation Long quiz
Differentiate between valid of Proof and
and invalid arguments in real- Disproof Group Output
● Interactive online activity about
world problems discussion and
- Types of valid and
practice exercises.
Identify common fallacies in Arguments invalid
mathematical reasoning arguments in
● Group discussion of real-world
Proof and Disproof, problems
Understand different types of Types of Proofs Facilitate a PPT presentation Online Quiz Long Quiz Week 2 to
proofs (direct, indirect, - Direct Proof comprehensive Week 7
contradiction, etc.) understanding, types of Module of the Lesson Seatwork Paper and (24hrs.)
- Indirect Proof proofs by providing Pencil Test
Apply appropriate proof clear explanations, Oral
techniques to solve problems - Proof by examples, and Participation
Contradiction opportunities for guided
Recognize when a specific practice.
proof technique is most - Proving
suitable Biimplications Through a structured
approach combining
- Proving explanations, examples,
Equivalent and practice problems.
Statements
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- Fallacies in the
Proof
Demonstrate the Analyzing Mathematical Student-centered PPT presentation Quick Quiz Final Exam Week 8 to
mathematical proofs Proofs approach Week 10
- Proof by cases Module of the Lesson Oral Reflection (12 hrs.)
Identify the structure and Brainstorming. Participation
logical flow of a proof - Rigorous Output
Reasoning Asking open-ended Compilation
Recognize common proof questions.
strategies and techniques - Proof Strategies
XIII. References
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Malik, D. S. (n.d.). Discrete Mathematics: Theory and Applications (Philippine ed., pp. 56-63). CENGAGE Learning.
Rosen, K.H. (2012). Discrete Mathematics and Its Application. Seventh Edition. McGraw Hill Companies, Inc., New York, USA
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