OBE COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Credits
Course Code GE 002 Total: 3 Lecture 3 Lab 0
(Units)
Course Title Mathematics in the Modern World Contact Hours/Week Total: 3 Lecture 3 Lab 0
College /
Prerequisite none COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department
BACHELOR OF TECHNICAL – VOCATIONAL
Program & TEACHER EDUCATION Major in Hotel and Semester, Academic
First Semester, A.Y. 2024 - 2025
Year Restaurant Services (BTVTEd-HRS), First Year
Year
Course This course deals with the nature of Institutional 1. Demonstrate advanced critical thinking skills, enabling
Description mathematics, appreciation of its practical, Learning Outcomes them to analyze complex problems, synthesize
intellectual, and aesthetic dimensions, and information from various sources, and formulate
application of mathematical tools in daily life. innovative solutions.
This course begins with an introduction to the 2. Develop a strong foundation in research
nature of mathematics as an exploration of methodologies, fostering a culture of inquiry and
patterns (in nature and the environment) and as discovery.
an application of inductive and deductive 3. Possess a deep understanding of global issues,
reasoning. By exploring these topics, students cultures, and perspectives. They will be culturally
are encouraged to go beyond the typical competent individuals capable of collaborating with
understanding of mathematics as merely a set of people from diverse backgrounds, fostering
formulas but as a source of aesthetics in patterns international cooperation, and contributing positively to
of nature, for example, and a rich language in a globalized world.
itself ( and of science) governed by logic and 4. Instill in its students a resilient mindset and
reasoning. The course then proceeds to survey adaptability to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape
ways in which mathematics provides a tool for of the 21st century.
understanding and dealing with various aspects Graduates will be well-prepared to face challenges with
of present day living, such as managing personal resilience, embracing change as an opportunity for
finances, making social choices, appreciating growth.
geometric designs, understanding codes used in 5. Nurture graduates who exhibit strong moral and ethical
data transmission and security, and dividing values, fostering a sense of responsibility towards the
limited resources fairly. These aspects will betterment of society.
provide opportunities for actually doing
mathematics in a broad range of exercises that
bring out the various dimensions of mathematics
 as a way of knowing and test the students’
understanding and capacity.
Institutional
Globally Competitive, Resilient, value-laden,
Graduate
21st-century thinkers and research-oriented Faculty Marvin G. Bongato, EdD
Attributes:
Individuals
Program Learning Outcomes: The BTVTEd-HRS graduates have the ability to: Excel in dynamic work environments and contribute ethically to the success of their
organizations.
Program Outcomes: Per CMO No. 20 Series of 2013
Program Outcomes (POs)
PO1. Exhibit competence in mathematical concepts and procedures.
PO2. Exhibit proficiency in relating Mathematics to other curricular areas.
PO3. Manifest meaningful and comprehensive pedagogical content knowledge (PCK) of Mathematics.
PO4. Demonstrate competence in designing, constructing, and utilizing different forms of assessment in Mathematics.
PO5. Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving by solving and creating routine and non-routine problems with different levels of complexity.
PO6. Use effectively appropriate approaches, methods, and techniques in teaching Mathematics including technological tools.
PO7. Capacity to personally interpret the human experience
Course Outcomes in Relation to Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes (POs)
Course Outcomes (COs) (Legend: I – Introduced, E –
Enabled,
At the end of the course, the learners should be able to: D – Demonstrated)
PO1 PO2 PO5 PO6 PO7
CO1. Discuss and argue about the nature of mathematics, what it is, how it is expressed, represented, and used; D D E E D
CO2. Use different types of reasoning to justify statements and arguments made about mathematics and
D D D E D
mathematical concepts;
CO3. Discuss the language and symbols of Mathematics; D D E E I
CO4. Use a variety of statistical tools to process and manage numerical data; D D D D E
CO5. Analyze codes and coding schemes used for identification, privacy, and security purposes; D E D I I
CO6. Use mathematics in other areas such as finance; D D E I I
CO7. Appreciate the nature and uses of mathematics in everyday life; and, E E E E E
CO8. Affirm honesty and integrity in the appreciation of mathematics to various human endeavors. D D D D D

Course Desired Learning Outcome Topics/Course Content Teaching and Learning Outcome- Based Timetabl Remar
Outcome At the end of the topic the learner shall Activities Assessment e (Week ks
s No.)
 Recite the School’s Vision, Mission, and INTRODUCTION AND  Introduce and orientation  Oral recitation on Week 1
Goals ORIENTATION on CdL’s VMGO Vision, Mission and
 Explain the School’s Vision, Mission, and  Discussion/ Orientation Goals
Goals The Vision, Goals and on the overview of the
Objectives and Core Values course
 Interactive discussion on
classroom policies and
good manners and right
conduct.
CO1,  Identify the patterns in nature and Chapter 1: Mathematics in  Multimedia  Photography with Week 2
CO2, regularities in the world; Our World  Dimensional question nature showing
CO7, &  Articulate the importance of mathematics  Patterns and Numbers approach patterns and numbers
CO8 in one’s life in Nature and the  Group Dynamics in nature by group
 Argue about the nature of mathematics, World  Outdoor/indoor guided with a rubrics
what it is, how it is expressed, represented,  The Fibonacci photography
and used Sequence
 Express appreciation for mathematics as a  Golden Ratio
human endeavor Appreciation of
Numbers
CO2,  Define a set and its elements; Chapter 2: Exploring Sets,  Group Dynamics  Paper and pencil test Week 3-4
CO3, &  Differentiate between finite and infinite Functions, and Relations  Discussion (quiz)
CO8 sets;  Introduction to Sets
 Identify subsets, unions, intersections, and  Finite Set vs. Infinite
complements of sets; Set
 Discuss relations between sets, including  Subsets, unions,
equivalence relations and partial orders; intersections, and
 Perform basic set operations and provide complements of
examples of each; &, sets;
 Evaluate the composition of functions and  Relations
illustrate with concrete instances.  Functions
CO2,  Define and differentiate between Chapter 3: Basics of Logic  Group Dynamics  Math Music Video Week 5
CO3, & statements, propositions, and predicates;  Statements,  Discussion showing the signs of
CO8  Apply logical connectives, such as AND, propositions, and  Performance Task mathematical logic,
OR, NOT, IF-THEN, and IF-AND-ONLY-IF; predicates; its usage and
 Construct truth tables to evaluate  Logical connectives; application
compound propositions;  Truth tables
 Use logical equivalences to simplify and Logical equivalence
 manipulate mathematical expressions;
 Recognize and create mathematical proofs
using direct, contrapositive, contradiction,
and induction methods; &,
 Apply logical thinking to real-world
scenarios and problem-solving.
CO4,  Use different types of reasoning to justify Chapter 4: Problem  Problem Solving  Oral examination Week 6
CO7, & statements and arguments made about Solving and Reasoning  Socratic Method
CO8 mathematics and mathematical concepts  Inductive and
 Write clear and logical proofs Deductive Reasoning
 Solve problems involving patterns and  Problem Solving
recreational problems following Polya’s Recreational Problems
four steps
 Organize one’s methods and approaches
for proving and solving problems
CO4,  Use a variety of statistical tools to process Chapter 5: Data  Courseware  Mini-research Week 7-
CO7, & and manage numerical data; Management  Discussion stressing the 8
CO8  Use the methods of linear regression and  Basic Statistical  Problem Solving statistical areas
correlations to predict the value of a Concepts
variable given certain conditions;  Measures of Central
 Advocate the use of statistical data in Tendency
making important decisions  Measures of Dispersion
 Measures of Relative
Position
 Probability and the
Normal Distribution
 Correlation and Linear
Regression
 Chi-square
MIDTERM EXAM Week 9
CO6,  Differentiate between simple and Chapter 5: The  Case study  Math films showing Week
CO7, & compound interest and understand their Mathematics of Finance  Discussion mathematics of 10-12
CO8 respective formulas;  Simple and compound finance
 Calculate simple and compound interest interest
for various financial scenarios;  Credit cards and
 Analyze the impact of interest rates, time consumer loans
periods, and compounding frequencies on  Stocks, bonds, and
interest calculations; mutual funds
 Apply knowledge of simple and compound  Home ownership
 interest to make informed financial
decisions, such as choosing the best
savings or investment option;
 Define credit cards and consumer loans,
including their advantages and risks;
 Comprehend the concept of interest rates
and how they apply to credit card balances
and consumer loans;
 Calculate the total cost of credit and the
monthly payments for different types of
loans;
 Analyze the importance of responsible
credit card usage and debt management to
avoid financial pitfalls;
 Define stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
and understand their roles in investment
portfolios;
 Compare and contrast the risks and
potential returns associated with stocks,
bonds, and mutual funds;
 Evaluate investment strategies based on
individual risk tolerance and financial
goals;
 Interpret financial data and stock market
trends to make informed investment
decisions;
 Manifest understanding on the process of
buying a home, including mortgage loans
and down payments;
 Analyze the costs associated with home
ownership, such as property taxes,
insurance, and maintenance;
 Calculate mortgage payments and
comprehend the impact of interest rates on
long-term mortgages;
 Evaluate the financial advantages and
responsibilities of owning a home
compared to renting.
CO5,  Use coding schemes to encode and decode Chapter 6: Codes  Discussion  Paper and pencil Week
CO7, & different types of information for  Binary Codes  Problem solving test (quiz) 13-15
CO8 identification, privacy, and security  Introduction to  Peer teaching
purposes; Modular Arithmetic
 Exemplify honesty and integrity when  Basic Cryptology
using codes for security purposes; &
Support the use of mathematics in various
aspects and endeavors of life.
CO5,  Define apportionment and understand its Chapter 7: Apportionment  Discussion  Case study Week
CO7, & significance in various real-life scenarios; and Voting  Problem solving presentation 16-17
CO8  Describe the key principles and methods  Introduction to  Peer teaching involving
used for apportionment, including apportionment apportionment and
Hamilton's method and the Method of  Introduction to voting voting
Equal Proportions; Weighted voting
 Analyze and calculate apportionment using systems
different methods;
 Recognize the potential challenges and
criticisms associated with apportionment;
 Define voting and its importance in
democratic decision-making processes;
 Differentiate between various voting
systems, such as plurality voting, majority
voting, and ranked-choice voting;
 Identify the components of a voting
system, including ballots, candidates, and
voters;
 Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of
different voting systems and their impact
on election outcomes;
 Define weighted voting systems and
understand their applications in diverse
contexts, such as corporate governance
and international organizations;
 Comprehend the concept of voting power
and its calculation in weighted voting
systems, including the Banzhaf and
Shapley-Shubik power indices;
 Analyze and compare different weighted
voting systems to determine their fairness
and effectiveness in representing
 stakeholders' interests;
Week
FINAL TERM EXAM
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Earnhart, R. T. & Adina, E. M. (2022). Mathematics in the Modern World Second Edition Outcome-based Module. C&E Publishing,
Inc.
 Nocon, R. C. & Nocon, E. G. (2024). Essential Mathematics in the Modern World Third Edition. C&E Publishing, Inc.
References:  Baltazar, EC, Ragasa, C, Evangelista, J. (2024). Mathematics in the Modern World Second Edition. C&E Publishing, Inc.
 Reyes, JA, C. (2023). Mathematics in the Modern World Second Edition. Unlimited Books Library Services & Publishing, Inc.
 Sirug, W.S. (2024). Mathematics in the Modern World A CHED General Education Curriculum Compliant. Mindshapers Co., Inc.
 Sobecki, D. & Mercer, B. (2023). Math in Our World. McGraw Hill LLC, New York.
Integration of Academic Excellence and Excellence in Skills
Values: Formation of World-Class Graduates
Expanded Learning Opportunities 40%
Performance Tasks and Compilation of Comprehensive Outputs 60%
Grading System:
Total 100%
Highest Rating -1.0 and lowest passing rate 3.0
1..Ensure Complete Attendance in 54 hours of the semester
2. Send a Letter of Excuse for failure to attend either virtual or on site classes
3. Create a group chat and a google classroom for the submission of class assignments and outputs based on agreed schedules
4. Have a compilation of all reports/class outputs for future reference.
5. Ensure the prompt submission of outputs to facilitate the release of grades
6. Compile all class reports and outputs in hardbound copies and in google drive for final submission
7. Participate fully in all class activities including the culminating activities and extension projects and programs with partner schools
in basic education, tertiary education and with school heads and academic leaders

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Approved by:

MARVIN G. BONGATO, EdD JUNIE P. TUMAMPOS, EdD MARLON S. JALA, PhD