MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD

Orientation
JESSA CASTILLO CANOPIN
Instructor
MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD
COURSE
Mathematics in the Modern World
NAME:
COURSE
GE 4 CREDIT UNITS: 3 units
CODE:
PRE- CO-
None None
REQUISITE/S: REQUISITE/S:
LECTURE LABORATORY
3 hours None
HOURS: HOURS:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Mathematics in the Modern World is a there-unit course
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1. Describe the nature, elements, and functions of verbal and
non-verbal communication in various and multilateral contexts
2. Explain how cultural and global issues affect communication
3. Determine culturally appropriate terms, expressions, and
images
4. Evaluate multimodal texts critically to enhance receptive
(listening reading viewing skills)
5. Summarize the principles of academic text structure
Learning Outcomes
Skills
1. Convey ideas through oral, audio-visual, and/or web-based
presentations for different target audiences in local and
global settings using appropriate registers
2. Create clear, coherent, and effective communication
materials
3. Present ideas persuasively using appropriate language
registers, tone, facial expressions, and gestures
4. Write and present academic papers using appropriate tone,
style, conventions, and reference styles
Learning Outcomes
Values
1. Adopt cultural and intercultural awareness and sensitivity
in communication of ideas
2. Appreciate the differences of the varieties of spoken and
written language
3. Adopt awareness of audience and context in presenting
ideas
4. Appreciate the impact of communication on society and
the world
Lessons to be Discussed
PRELIM
 Communication Principles and Models
 Communication and Globalization
 Culturally Sensitive and Bias-Free Language
 Varieties and Registers of Spoken and Written Language
MIDTERM
 Evaluating Texts that Use Words and Images
 Communication Aids and Strategies: Understanding and Analyzing Tools of Technology
 Obtaining and Disseminating Information Effectively
 Expressing an Opinion and Taking a Stand on an Issue
FINALS
 Communicating with Members of the Workplace Effectively
 Professional Correspondence
 The Job Application Process: Making Resume and Curriculum Vitae
 The Job Application Process: Effectively Acing a Job Interview
Grading System
PRELIM MIDTERM FINALS
Term Examinations/Final Term Examinations/Final Term
60% Requirement 60% Requirement 60% Examinations/Final
Requirement
Quizzes/Homeworks/ Quizzes/Homeworks/ Quizzes/Homeworks/
40% 40% 40%
Assessment Tasks Assessment Tasks Assessment Tasks

TO COMPUTE YOUR FINAL GRADE:

PRELIM – 100%
MIDTERM – 40% OF YOUR PRELIM GRADE AND 60% OF YOUR MIDTERM GRADE
FINAL – 40% OF YOUR MIDTERM GRADE AND 60% OF YOUR FINAL GRADE
Course Requirements
• On-line Assessment Tasks
a. Activities
b. Videos
c. Etc.
• Written Long Exam (Prelim, Midterm and Finals) via online
Class Policies
• Classes will be done online via synchronous mode thru Google Meet and asynchronous via Google
Classroom LMS.
• The online module made by the instructor and will be posted in the LMS will be the main instructional
material that will be used by the students. It is exclusively made for ASCOT BSIT students only.
• Attendance during online meetings/synchronous classes is not compulsory. Meetings will be recorded
for the students to retrieve at their own convenience.
• We will have one module and set of activities per week.
• We will have deadlines for the submission of your activities. You can still submit your works after the
given deadline but corresponding points will be deducted from your overall score.
• In the submission of your requirements, kindly follow the format given by the Instructor. Rename the
files that you will upload into NAME, ATM 2 (ELISEO JOSEPH M. NAKAR, ATM 2)
• Formative and summative examinations will be via online/google forms. Deadline of turning in will be
indicated in the form.
• Students are always expected to display proper decorum and behavior during on-line or face to face
meetings.
• Consultations will be via the class group chat.
 The College Vision

A globally–recognized Scientific and

Technological University by 2027.
 The College Mission
ASCOT shall produce globally – competitive,
ethically – upright and gender – responsive
graduates in the fields of arts and sciences,
forestry, agriculture, education, information
technology, industrial technology, engineering,
marine and environmental sciences by
promoting quality instruction, research,
extension and production towards sustainable
development.
Assignment:
Make a creative video presentation (e.g. TikTok Video, Song
Composition, Spoken Poetry, etc.) (Minimum of 1 minute and
Maximum of 2 minutes) that tackles the theme, "Ways I can do
to contribute to the attainment of the ASCOT's Mission and
Vision." Make sure that you show yourself on the video.

Rubrics:
Creativity - 50%
Relevance to the theme - 50%
Total: 100%