Math 1 Module 3
Math 1 Module 3
MODULE 3
LEARNING OUTCOMES
General Objectives
The purpose of this module is to introduce the students to Problem Solving
and Reasoning
Specific Objectives
As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Use different types of reasoning to justify statements and arguments made about
by mathematics and mathematical concepts;
2. Write clear and logical proofs;
3. Solve problems involving patterns and recreational problems following Polya’s four
steps; and
4. Organize one’s method and approaches for proving and solving problems;
Introduction
Mathematical reasoning is the critical skill that enables a student to make use of
all other mathematical skills. Mathematical reasoners are able to reflect on solutions to
problems and determine whether or not they make sense. It also enables a student to
make use of all other mathematical skills. With the development of mathematical
reasoning, students recognize that mathematics makes sense and can be understood. ...
They appreciate the pervasive use and power of reasoning as a part of mathematics.
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive and Inductive Reasoning: There are key differences between deductive and inductive reasoning.
Deductive Reasoning
1. Students at Olivia’s high school must have a B average in order to participate in sports. Olivia has a B
average, so she concludes that she can participate in sports at school.
2. Holly notices that every Saturday, her neighbor mows his lawn. Today is Saturday. Holly concludes
her neighbor will mow his lawn. Determine whether the stated conclusion is valid based on the given
information. If not, write invalid. Explain your reasoning.
3. Given: If a number is divisible by 4, then the number is divisible by 2. 12 is divisible by four. Conclusion:
12 is divisible by 2.
2. Holly is basing her conclusion on a pattern of observations, so she is using inductive reasoning.
3. If p → q is a true statement and p is true, then q. Here, a number divisible 4 is divisible by 2 also
and 12 is divisible by 4. So, 12 is divisible by 2.
EXERCISE No. 1
Make sure that you read the question carefully several times.
Since we are looking for a number, we will let
x = a number
If you take twice the difference of 6 and 1, that is the same as 4 more
than 6, so this does check.
x = another number
x - 3 = one number
ENT QUESTION
X= 500
Step 4: If you add on 8.25% tax to 500, you would get 541.25. Final answer. The original
price is 500.
EXERCISE No. 2
For 4
Example: Find the sum of the first 100 even positive numbers.
Solution:
The sum of the first 1 even positive numbers is 2 or 1(1+1) = 1(2).
The sum of the first 2 even positive numbers is 2 + 4 = 6 or 2(2+1) = 2(3).
The sum of the first 3 even positive numbers is 2 + 4 + 6 = 12 or 3(3+1) = 3(4).
Example: Find the median of the following test scores: 73, 65, 82,
78, and 93.
Solution: Make a list from smallest to largest:
65
73
78 Since 78 is the middle number, the median is 78.
82
93
4. Make a table
5. Work backwards
7. Draw a diagram
Example: Last year the Williams family joined a reading club. Mrs.
Williams read 20 books. Their son Jed read 12 books.
Their daughter Josie read 14 books and their daughter
Julie read 7 books. How many books did the children of
Mr. and Mrs. Williams read altogether?
Solution: You do not need to know how many books Mrs.
Williams has read since the question is focusing on the
children.
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Example 1
A B C D
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Answer
Notice that the first figure in the sequence is a single circle. The second
figure has two circles. The third figure has two circles. What must be the next?
The answer is D.
Notice that the second figure is just a double of the first figure, so it has two
circles. The third figure is the double of the second figure, thus it has four
circles. The fourth figure must be double of the third figure and so it should
have eight circles.
Example 2:
What is the next number in the sequence : 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, ___?
Answer
If you get the differences between two consecutive numbers, you will have
2, 4, 2, 4. These differences did not tell us any pattern at all. But notice that the
numbers are all consecutive primes. So, the next number must be 29.
.Example 3
Suppose you decided to sign up for a half marathon (13.1 miles) race. After a long
and grueling three months of training with a coach, race day is here! The gun goes off,
and you embark on attempting a really impressive feat. Your coach records your elapsed
time, in minutes, for the first five miles of the race, and the results are as follows:
1 10
2 20
3 30
4 40
5 50
Do you notice any patterns in this chart? A pattern can be defined as a repeated
occurrence, or as something that follows a specific rule. Hmm, well there are quite a few
in there! For example, here are a few that you may have observed.
We see that if you continue at the pace you are at, then by extending the pattern,
we find that at 13.1 miles, you will be a little over 130 minutes. To be more exact, the
equation shows that you would finish in 131 minutes, or 2 hours and 11 minutes. Wow,
speedy! You're going to crush your goal! Way to go!
This is a great example of using patterns to solve math problems. Just like we saw in
this example, there are a number of ways to use patterns to solve problems such as
extending the pattern or setting up an equation. Regardless of the exact method you
choose, solving math problems using patterns involves these two steps:
SAQ # 1
In the chart shown, what pattern do the values in row 2 take on each time the values in
row 1 increase by 1?
a. They go up by 3
b. They go up by consecutive odd integers starting at 3
c. They go down by 3
d. They go up by 6
SAQ # 2
If we let row 1 be represented by the variable x, and row 2 be
represented by the variable y, what equation can we use to represent the
pattern between row 1 and row 2?
a. y = x/3
b. y = 3x
c. y = x – 3
d. None of these are correct
ASAQ #1 a. They go up by 3
ASAQ @ 2 b. y = 3x
EXERCISE No. 3
1. If the word MODERN can be encrypted as OQFTGP, how can you code
the word WORLD?
A. YQSNF C. YQUNF
B. YQTNF D. YQPNF
2. Which figure can be used to continue the series?
A B C D
3. What is the next number in the pattern: 5, 7, 10, 15, 22, ____?
4. Find the next two numbers in the sequence: 5, 6, 10, 19, 35, _____, ______
5. Find the next two numbers in the sequence: 7, 20, 47, 94, 167, _____, _____
Recreational Mathematics
The term recreational math can refer to any game, puzzle or activity that
teaches math skills to help participants “win.” This can range from playing
. Typically it involves games or puzzles that relate to mathematics, although the
term can cover other material. It involves general logical and lateral thinking
skills, as opposed to advance mathematical concepts, so the average person
is at least able to understand and appreciate a recreational problem and its
solution as well as increase people’s appreciation of mathematics as a whole.
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4 16 37 58 89 145 42 . . .
How is each term in the sequence obtained from the term before?
Solution:
42 = 16
12 + 62 = 37
32 + 72 = 58
52 + 82 = 99
82 + 92 = 145
12 + 42 + 52 = 42
42 + 22 = 20
22 + 02 = 4
This sequence 4, 16, 37, 58, 89, 145, 42, 20, 4 is said to be
generated by 4.
Example 2:
An integer is said to be happy if and only if the sum of the squares of the
digits eventually ends in 1.
Cyclic period is 8.
8 numbers --- 16, 37, 58, 89, 145, 42, 20, 4 --- form a cycle that will repeat itself
continually.
MAYDAY is not happy.
Example 3
2. Place the numbers 1 to 7 in the diagram so that each of the three rows has
the same sum.