COURSE SYLLABUS

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Math 100 - Basic Mathematics
Vision

“A distinct center of excellence in human, material and natural resources development, globally relevant and competitive, and focused on resp
onsible citizenship, sustained economic growth and the improvement of the quality of life of the Filipino”.

Mission

As provided in its Charter (PD1778), the University has to provide advanced instruction in the arts, agriculture, forestry, fishery, engineering an
d natural sciences as well as in the technological and professional fields; to promote research and engage in extension work.

Goal of the College

The College of Technical Education shall prepare globally competitive teachers who are imbued with the ideals, aspirations and traditions of th
e Philippine life and culture and sufficiently equipped with a broad range of knowledge, competence, and skills for effective service delivery system.

Objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education

1. To train and prepare high school and technology teachers who are effective, sufficient and committed in the pursuit of the quality education throug
h:
a. The development of critical thinking and manipulative skills.
b. The conduct of research, extension and production activities; and
c. The inculcation of moral values and safe work habits.
2. To develop entrepreneurs and produce industrial manpower with experiences in the democratic way of life for enlightened, productive and environ
mentally responsive citizenry
 I. Course Code : Math 100
II. Course Title : Basic Mathematics
III. Course Credit : None
IV. Course Pre-requisite : None
V. Total Number of Hours : 54 Number of Contact Hours Per Week: 3
VI. Course Description :
This course covers the following topics. Sets and numbers; ratio, proportion and percent; algebraic expressions, special products; factor
ing; coefficients, exponents. And radicals; simple linear equations,; inequalities; variation and complex numbers.
VII. Course Objectives :
Upon the successful completion of this course, the learners would be able to:
1. Provide better understanding of concepts in basic mathematics.
2. Equip students with knowledge and skills necessary in understanding college mathematics.
3. Develop critical and logical reasoning among students.
4. Train students in solving varied mathematical problems.
5. Instill in the students values in life which mathematical skills and proficiency cultivate.
VIII. Course Requirements:
1. Seatwork, assignments, quizzes
2. Examination Requirements: There will be one written examination in each term.
3. Class and Small-Group Activities and Discussions.
IX. Methodology:
The teaching methodologies to be used will be the lecture/ discussion, interactive and experiential teaching strategy.

X. Grading:

Midterm Grade/Final Term Grade = Class Standing (60%) + Examination (40%) = 100%
Final Grade = Mid Term Grade (40%) + Final Term Grade (60%) = 100%

XI. Course Outline

Expected Outcomes/Value Time Ta Evaluation Techni

Learning Content Task Teaching Strategies Instructional Aids
s Formation ble ques
I. Introduction to Cour State in his/her own words t 1 hour Discussion, Brainstorming, Int Recitation Hand-outs
se Description of Requ he VMGO’s Appreciate and i eractive sharing Power Point Presentati
irements, VMGO and o nternalize the meaning of th on
ther policies e schools VMGO’s. Put into
practice the values learned.
II. Sets and Numbers At the end of the given time, 5 weeks  Open Discussion  Pencil and paper  Reference Book
A. Concept of Set the learners would be able t 15 hours  Lecture test  Chalk Board
B. Operations on Sets o:  Question and Answer  Graded  Hand outs
C. The Real Number Sy 1. Review the concept of set Recitation
stem .
D. Properties of Real Nu 2. Find the union, intersectio
mbers n. complement of a set
E. Operations on the Se 3. Define the set of real num
t of Real Numbers bers.
F. Simple Word Problem 4. Enumerate and discuss th
s e properties of real numbers
5. Perform addition, subtracti
on, multiplication and divisio
n operations on real number
s.
6. Solve simple word proble
ms involving real numbers.
III. Ratio, Proportion a At the end of the given time, 3 weeks  Lecture/Discussion  Pencil and paper  Reference Book
nd Percent the learners would be able t 9 hours  Question and Answer test  Chalk Board
A. Ratio and Proportion o:  Interactive Learning  Graded  Hand outs
B. Theorems on Propo 1. Define ratio and proportio Recitation
rtion n
C. Percent 2. Differentiate ratio from pro
D. Applications portion
3. Express relationships am
ong quantities as ratios.
4. Reduce the ratio to lowest
term.
5. Illustrate proportionality b
etween the ratios.
6. Formulate a rule in changi
ng decimals to percent and v
ice versa.
7. Determine the percentage
given the rate and the base.
8. Determine the rate given t
he base and the percentage
9. Solve word problem on rat
io, proportion and percent
10. Determine the base give
n and the rate and the perce
ntage.
IV. Algebraic Expressi At the end of the given time, 9 hours  Open Discussion  Pencil and paper  Reference Book
ons the learners would be able t  Lecture test  Chalk Board
A. Monomial Expression o:  Question and Answer  Graded  Hand outs
s 1. Classify algebraic express Recitation
B. Expressions on Mono ion
mial 2. Add and subtract monomi
C. Polynomials al expressions
D. Addition of Polynomi 3. Multiply and divide mono
als mials
E. Division of Polynomia 4. Add and subtract polynom
ls ial expressions
F. Fractions 5. Multiply and divide Polyno
 mials
6. Simplify rational 3 weeks
expression

V. Special Products At the end of the given time, 1 week  Open Discussion  Pencil and paper  Reference Book
A. Product of Two Bino the learners would be able t 3 hours  Lecture test  Chalk Board
mials o:  Question and Answer  Graded  Hand outs
B. Square of a Binomial 1. Discover a simple way of  Demonstration Recitation
s multiplying polynomials
C. Product of the sum a 2. Use the special product fo
nd difference of the sam rmulate in getting the produc
e two numbers t of polynomials
D. Cube of a Binomials
E. Special case of the pr
oduct of Binomial and Tr
inomial
F. Square of Trinomial
VI. Factoring At the end of the given time, 1 week  Open Discussion  Pencil and paper  Reference Book
1. Common monomial f the learners would be able t 3 hours  Lecture test  Chalk Board
actor o:  Question and Answer  Graded  Hand outs
2. Difference of two squ 1. Illustrate how to factor co Recitation
ares mmon monomial terms in a
3. Sum and difference o given polynomial expression
f two cubes 2. Formulate general statem
4. Perfect square trinom ents in simplifying polynomia
ials ls
5. Other trinomials 3. Simplify polynomials by fa
6. Factoring by grouping ctoring
VII. Coefficients, Expo At the end of the given time, 2 week  Open Discussion  Pencil and paper  Reference Book
nents, and Radicals the learners would be able t 6 hours  Lecture test  Chalk Board
1. Coefficients and expo o:  Question and Answer  Graded  Hand outs
nents 1. Differentiate coefficients fr Recitation
2. Laws of exponent om exponents
3. Laws on Radicals 2. Give the uses of coefficie
4. Application nts and exponents
3. Explain the laws of expon
ent
 4. Use the laws of exponent
s in simplifying a given expre
ssion
5. Discuss the laws of radica
ls
6. Simplify radical expressio
ns

VIII. Simple Linear Equ At the end of the given time, 8 weeks  Open Discussion  Pencil and paper  Reference Book
ations the learners would be able t 9 hours  Lecture test  Chalk Board
o:  Question and answer Graded Recitation  Hand outs
1. Cartesian coordinate 1. Illustrate the Cartesian co  Demonstration
system ordinate system
2. Linear equations 2. Give example of linear eq
3. Graphs of linear equa uations
tions 3. Graph a linear equation
4. Translating mathemat 4. Translate mathematical s
ical sentence to symbol entences to algebraic symbo
s ls
5. Solving word problem 5. Determine the solution of
s a linear equation
6. Solve verbal problems usi
ng simple equations
IX. Inequalities At the end of the given time, 2 weeks  Open Discussion  Pencil and paper  Reference Book
1. Absolute and conditio the learners would be able t 6 hours  Lecture test  Chalk Board
nal inequalities o:  Question and answer  Graded  Hand outs
2. Graphs of inequalities 1. Illustrate the behavior of i Recitation
3. Solution of inequalitie nequalities
s 2. Differentiate absolute fro
m conditional inequalities
3. Trace the graph of an ine
quality
4. Solve inequalities
X. Complex Numbers At the end of the given time, 6 hours  Open Discussion  Pencil and paper  Reference Book
1. The set of complex n the learners would be able t  Lecture test  Chalk Board
umbers o:  Question and answer  Graded  Hand outs
2. Properties of set of co 1. Compare direct joint and i Recitation
mplex numbers nverse variation
3. Operations on compl 2. Describe a variation
ex numbers 3. Write formulas as describ
e in a variation problem
4. Apply the concept of varia
tion in solving word 2 weeks
problems

X. References

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Gay, K. Elayn Martin. Intermediate Algebra, New Jersey, Prentice Hall Inc. 1993
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Hart, William L. & Bert K. Waits. College Algebra , 6th ed. Philippines: National bookstore Inc., 1979
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Mijares, Catalina D. College Algebra Revised ed. Philippines National Bookstore. Inc., 1984
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Robinson, J. Vincent. Modern Algebra and Trigonometry. USA: 2nded Philippines; McGraw Hill. Inc. 1987
Roman, Steven. College Algebra and Trigonometry. USA: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc. 1987
Sobritchea, Gertrudes R. And Erna Falloran-Aliposa: Principles of Modern Algebra. Manila Rex Bookstore, Inc. 1987
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Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

ANGEL J. GUILLERMO JR. MYAL A. GUBA MA. CLEOFE F. BELLO, Ed.D.

Subject Instructor Chairman, BSIE Dean, CTED

Revised 1st semester, S.Y 2014-2015