Republic of the Philippines

COTABATO FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Barangay Doroluman, Arakan, Cotabato
Contact No. +639685331496 / +639670025670
Email Address: [email protected] Website: www.cfcst.edu.ph

College of Education
COURSE SYLLABUS (OBE)
1st Semester S.Y. 2024-2025

Vision: CFCST shall become a world-class higher education institution, driven by academic and
operational excellence, caring for children in adversity, shaping leaders and professionals who are
internationally competitive, culture-sensitive, and morally responsive, for sustainable development.

Mission: CFCST shall endeavor to provide a morally-responsive and holistic custodial care program,
promote harmony among diverse cultures, provide advanced and relevant training on science and
technology, provide high-quality professional and technical education, implement efficient and viable
production activities, as well as provide relevant research and extension, which will become potent
vehicles in improving the quality of life of its clienteles and neighboring communities.

Core Values: CARES Culture-sensitive Adherent to Laws Relevant and Responsive Efficient
and Effective Spiritually-oriented

Course Name Problem Solving, Mathematical Investigation and Modeling

Course Credit 4 units
Course The course deepens and further enhances the students’ understanding of
Description real-life applications of Mathematics through investigating, pattern finding,
testing and justifying conjectures, and making generalizations.
Contact 3 hours
Hours/Week
Prerequisite Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Logic & Set Theory
Course Code Math 211
Program After 3-5 years completing all the requirements of the program, Graduates of
Educational BSEd Math:
Objectives (PEO) A. Become pedagogically and technologically advance teachers.
B. Demonstrate commendable content knowledge teachers in their
respective field of specialization.
C. Pursue higher / post graduate education.
D. Become culture-sensitive and spiritually oriented teachers in the
practice of the teaching profession.
E. Become research oriented in their field of specialization.

Program
Outcomes
PO1 Exhibit competence in Mathematical concepts and procedures
PO2 Exhibit proficiency I relating Mathematics to other curricular areas
Manifest meaningful and comprehensive Pedagogical Content Knowledge
PO3
(PCK) of Mathematics
Demonstrate competence in designing, constructing and utilizing different
PO4
forms of assessment in Mathematics
Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving by solving and creating routine
PO5
and non-routine problems with different levels of complexity
Use effective appropriate approaches, methods and techniques in teaching
PO6
Mathematics including technological tools
Appreciate Mathematics as an opportunity for creative work, moments of
PO7
enlightenment, discovery and gaining insights of the world.
Curriculum Mapping
Course Outcome
PO1 PO2 PO3 P04 PO5 PO6 PO7
Deepen understanding of real-life E D E E E
applications of mathematics through
systematic investigation, pattern recognition,
conjecture testing, and generalization
Engage in mathematical modeling to I D I E I E E
represent, analyze, and solve practical
situations, strengthening their ability to
justify conclusions and communicate
mathematical ideas effectively.
Legend: I – Introductory E – Enabling D - Demonstrate
Learning Plan

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COTABATO FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Barangay Doroluman, Arakan, Cotabato
Contact No. +639685331496 / +639670025670
Email Address: [email protected] Website: www.cfcst.edu.ph

College of Education
Wee Desired Learning Course Content/ Teaching Asse Resource
k Outcomes (DLO) Subject matter and Learning ss- s
ment
Activities
Task
(TLAs) s
At the end of the unit, the students will be able to:
1 Internalized the MVGO of Presentation of MVGO Discussion Student
CFCST of Foundation College Handbook

2-3 Administered Pretest for Pretest for the Subject Lecture with Quiz Laptop and
the Subject class projector
discussion

Class
reporting
4-5 At the end of the unit, I. Foundations of Lecture with Oral Laptop and
students must have: Mathematical Problem- class Exam projector
1. Identify and apply Solving discussion /
various problem-solving 1. Understanding
strategies to mathematical problem-solving Class Quiz
challenges. strategies reporting
2. Heuristics and
2. Develop logical algorithms in
reasoning and critical mathematics
thinking skills in 3. Logical reasoning
approaching mathematical and critical thinking
problems.

3. Analyze heuristic
methods and algorithms to
efficiently solve problems.
6-7 At the end of the unit, II. Pattern Recognition Lecture with Oral Laptop and
students must have: and Generalization class Exam projector
1. Recognize and describe 1. Identifying discussion /
mathematical patterns in mathematical patterns
numbers, shapes, and real- 2. Exploring sequences Class Quiz
world situations. and series reporting
3. Making conjectures
2. Formulate conjectures and justifying
based on observed generalizations
patterns and justify their
validity.

3. Apply generalization
techniques to extend
mathematical findings to
broader contexts.
8-9 At the end of the unit, III. Mathematical Lecture with Oral Laptop and
students must have: Investigation class Exam projector
1. Conduct mathematical Techniques discussion /
investigations by 1. Formulating
formulating questions and investigative questions Class Quiz
analyzing data. 2. Experimentation and reporting
2. Evaluate and validate observation in
mathematical claims mathematics
through systematic
reasoning. 3. Analyzing and
validating
3. Utilize experimentation mathematical claims
and observation to refine
mathematical
understanding.
Midterm Examination
10- At the end of the unit, At the end of the unit, Lecture with Oral Laptop and
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COTABATO FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Barangay Doroluman, Arakan, Cotabato
Contact No. +639685331496 / +639670025670
Email Address: [email protected] Website: www.cfcst.edu.ph

College of Education
12 students must have: students must have: class Exam projector
1. Utilize algebraic 1. Utilize algebraic discussion /
techniques to solve techniques to solve
equations and equations and Class Quiz
mathematical expressions. mathematical reporting
expressions.
2. Apply geometric
reasoning and spatial 2. Apply geometric
visualization in problem- reasoning and spatial
solving scenarios. visualization in
problem-solving
3. Investigate probabilistic scenarios.
and statistical problems
using appropriate methods. 3. Investigate
probabilistic and
statistical problems
using appropriate
methods.
13- At the end of the unit, At the end of the unit, Lecture with Oral Laptop and
15 students must have: students must have: class Exam projector
1. Develop mathematical 1. Develop discussion /
arguments using precise mathematical
language and logical arguments using Class Quiz
reasoning. precise language and reporting
logical reasoning.
2. Present mathematical
findings effectively through 2. Present
reports, discussions, and mathematical findings
visual representations. effectively through
reports, discussions,
3. Integrate technology and and visual
digital tools to enhance representations.
mathematical exploration
and communication. 3. Integrate technology
and digital tools to
enhance mathematical
exploration and
communication.
Final Term Examination Exam Laptop
Suggested Books:
Readings/ 1. Polya, G. (1945). How to Solve It: A New Aspect of Mathematical Method – A
References classic guide on problem-solving techniques.
2. Burkhardt, H., & Bell, A. (1997). Mathematical Modeling in the Curriculum –
Covers mathematical modeling in real-world applications.
3. Schoenfeld, A. H. (1985). Mathematical Problem Solving – Explores problem-
solving strategies and heuristics.
4. Mason, J., Burton, L., & Stacey, K. (2010). Thinking Mathematically –
Develops reasoning and investigation skills in mathematics.

Academic Journals and Articles:

1. Educational Studies in Mathematics (Springer) – Features research on
mathematical problem-solving and investigations.
2. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education (NCTM) – Publishes studies
on learning and teaching mathematics.
3. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology
– Focuses on mathematical modeling and applications.

Online Resources:
1. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) – www.nctm.org
(Lesson plans, research, and professional development).
2. Wolfram MathWorld – mathworld.wolfram.com (Comprehensive
mathematical encyclopedia).
3. Project Mathematics – www.projectmaths.ie (Resources for investigative
and applied mathematics).

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Date Effective 25 October 2024
 Republic of the Philippines
COTABATO FOUNDATION COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Barangay Doroluman, Arakan, Cotabato
Contact No. +639685331496 / +639670025670
Email Address: [email protected] Website: www.cfcst.edu.ph

College of Education
Course 1. Class Attendance (54 hours)
Requirements 2. Calculator (prescribed by the PRC)
3. Compiled Activity/Work Sheets
4. White Boards (Individual)
Grading System Quizzes 20%
Class recitation/ Attendance 10%
Class reporting 20%
Project/Laboratory Exercises 20%
Midterm / Final Examination 30%
Total 100%
Classroom 1. Attend classes regularly including make-up classes with the prescribed
Policies calculator and individual white board
2. Be attentive during lectures and participate actively in the discussions
3. Take and pass the major exams and summative tests with honesty
4. Submit assignments, activity/work sheets on time

Prepared by: Reviewed by:

ROVELYN V. VILLA ZAHRA E. AKMAD, PhD

Course Instructor BSEd Program Head

Recommending Approval: Approved:

RIZZA RHEA V. RINGCONADA, PhD BAINORIE A. MANTAWIL, EdD

Director for Instruction Vice-President for Academic Affairs

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