Problem

Solving,
Mathematical
Investigation
and Modeling
Prepared by: Diana Marie R. Rillon, LPT
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Holistic
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 TEACHER
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EDUCATION PROGRAM
PROGRAM SPECIFIC
SPECIFIC
OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES
1. Development Christ-centered learners by integrating social and spiritual values in the curricula.

2. Demonstrate a comprehensive and deep understanding of the concepts, principals, theories and practice of the new
frontiers of knowledge in education.

3. Produce literate, critical thinking committed and responsible education who will preserve and promote Filipino norms,
traditions and cultural heritage.

4. Develop and sustain a high degree of competency in all areas of the teaching profession and build excellent
communication skills in written and oral practices.

5. Introduce innovative and technology – driven educational programs designed to enhance the learning process and meet
the demands of the 21st century educational environment.

6. Practice social responsibility by initiating community outreach projects and actively participate in programs designed to
protect and sustain the ecological balance.
Course
Course Description:
Description:

This course intends to enhance the students’ knowledge and skills in dealing with real-
life and/or non-routine applications of mathematics. Students will have the
opportunity to explore the use of problem-solving strategies or heuristics as they
engage in mathematical investigations, formulate and justify conjectures, make
generalizations, and communicate mathematical ideas.

Progress:
Course
Course Objectives:
Objectives:
 Effectively communicate in English and Filipino, both orally and in writing;

 Work effectively and collaboratively with a substantial degree of independence in

multidisciplinary and multicultural teams;

 Exhibit competence in mathematical concepts and procedures;

 Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving by solving and creating routine and non-routine
problems with different levels of complexity;

 Appreciate mathematics as an opportunity for creative work, moments of enlightenment,

discovery, and gaining insights of the world;

Progress:
Course
Course Objectives:
Objectives:
 Demonstrate understanding of the role of problem solving and mathematical investigation and
modelling in mathematics education;

 Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of problem-solving heuristics when analyzing and
solving real life and nonroutine problems;

 Demonstrate creative and critical thinking in exploring, inventing problem-solving strategies,

and posing new problems in collaboration with other students;

 Exhibit problem solving competence by engaging in mathematical investigations anchored on

real-life and/or non-routine problems; and

 Reflect, reason, and argue critically when communicating results of mathematical investigations.

Progress:
Grading
Grading System
System
Activities/ Quizzes 20%
Participation 10%
Project/ Output 40%
Exam 30%
100%
Prelim 30%
Midterm 30%
Final 40%
100% Progress:
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Course
Course Overview
Overview
Topics:
Topics:

 Problem Solving and Mathematics Education

 Mathematical Investigation and Modelling

 Problem Solving Heuristics

 Some Important Principles

 Reporting Results of a Mathematical Investigation

 Tasks
Tasks to
to be
be
accomplished
accomplished
Activities:
Activities:
 Reflection Papers

 Problem Solving

 Research Paper

 Writing Conjectures

 Reporting

 Oral Presentations

 Mathematical Investigations
Activity:
Activity: Reflection
Reflection Paper
Paper

Write a reflection paper with at least 200 words.

Guide Questions:

1. Why did you choose Mathematics as your major?

2. Do you find problem solving difficult, why and why not?
3. How would you help your future students with their
Mathematical problems?
Do the
Activities/
Quiz on
your
LMS.
 Any
questions?
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