STA.

TERESA COLLEGE
Bauan, Batangas
College Department

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Code Math 101

Course Name College and Advanced Algebra

Course Credits 3 units

Course Description This course provides students with a basic understanding of various functions, including their characteristics, graphs
and applications. It includes the study of real number system and its properties, the operations on different types of
algebraic expressions, and the solution of various type of equations and inequalities.
Contact Hours/Week 3 hours
Prerequisite None
1.      Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of properties of functions, which include domain and range,
Course Outcomes operations, compositions, and inverses.
2.      Recognize and apply polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions and solve related equations.
3.      Apply graphical, symbolic and numeric techniques.
4.      Evaluate all roots of higher degree polynomial and rational functions.
5.      Recognize, solve and apply systems of linear equations using matrices.

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COURSE OUTLINE AND TIMEFRAME

Timeframe Course Contents / Subject Matter

Week 1 - 3 A. Linear and Quadratic Equations and Inequalities
Week 4 - 5 B. Graphs and Functions
PRELIMINARY EXAM
Week 6 - 8 C. Polynomial and Rational Functions
Week 9 - 10 D. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
MIDTERM EXAM
Week 11 - 14 E. Systems of Equations and Inequalities
SEMI-FINAL EXAM
Week 15 - 17 F. Sequences and Series
Week 16 - 18 G. Matrices and Determinants
FINAL EXAM

ALIGNMENT OF COURSE OUTCOMES WITH SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS

Course Objectives Summative Assessment Details

Task
1. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge Portfolio The students will make a portfolio of the problem sets and
of properties of functions, which include exercises given to them
domain and range, operations,
compositions, and inverses.
2. Recognize and apply polynomial, rational, The students will make real-world problems that are currently
exponential, and logarithmic functions and Solving Real World Problems happening in the environment and present solutions. The
solve related equations. students will present their solutions graphically and
3. Apply graphical, symbolic and numeric algebraically.
techniques. Polynomial Brochure
4. Evaluate all roots of higher degree The students will be grouped to create a digital brochure to
polynomial and rational functions. demonstrate their understanding in evaluating roots of higher
Math Sprints degree polynomial and rational functions.

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5. Recognize, solve and apply systems of Students will work in pairs to solve sets of systems and race
linear equations using matrices. their classmates to complete all sets.
Final Examination
These are given to students to evaluate the students’
knowledge and understanding about the lessons. These are
given to validate the results of their drills and practical activities.

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LEARNING PLAN

Desired Learning Course Contents / Textbooks / References Teaching and Learning Assessment of Resource Time
Outcomes (DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) Tasks (ATs) Materials Table
1. Identify linear I. Linear and
equations in one Quadratic
variable Equations and Ahbel, N. et.al. (1996), Lecture/Discussion Seat work Laptop
2. Recognize models Inequalities Advanced Algebra (2nd
and applications A. Linear Equations ed.).United States: Scott, Ask the winner – a Board work Video clip
3. Solve problems B. Linear Inequalities Foresman and Company. student silently solve
a problem on the Quiz Power point 3
involving linear and C. Equations and
presentatio Weeks
quadratic equations Inequalities that Rees, P. et.al. (1990), board. After revealing
4. Define complex Involved Absolute College Algebra (10
th
the answer, instruct n
numbers Values ed.).Philippines: McGraw- those who got it right
5. Identify other types D. Complex Numbers Hill Publishing Company to raise their hands, Problem
of equations E. Quadratic all other students are sets/work
6. Recognize the Equations Dugopolski, M. (2006), to talk to someone sheets
basics of linear F. Equations Which Algebra for thCollege with a raised hand to
Geogebra
inequalities and Leads to Students (4 better understand the
ed.).Philippines: McGraw- question and how to application
absolute Quadratic
inequalities Equations Hill Publishing Company solve it next
7. Represent
solutions to Pick the Winner
inequalities on the
number line Pass the Problem

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8. Define functions, II. Graphs and

linear functions, Functions Ahbel, N. et.al. (1996), Individual or small Rubrics for Laptop
inverse functions Advanced Algebra (2nd group exercises group games
and functional A. Graphs ed.).United States: Scott, including games and use the Power point 2
notation B. Functions Foresman and Company. numerical presentatio weeks
9. Identify domain and C. The Graph of a Whole class scores based n
range and Function Rees, P. et.al. (1990), discussions on the scoring
transformation of D. Linear Functions College Algebra (10th mechanics of Geogebra
functions E. Inverse Functions ed.).Philippines: McGraw- the game. application
10. Determine rates F. Variation Hill Publishing Company Use appropriate
of change and technological apps or Set of exercises textbook
behavior of graphs Dugopolski, M. (2006), software in
11. Perform Algebra for College Students visualizing the graph Quiz
composition of (4th ed.).Philippines: of functions and
functions McGraw-Hill Publishing relations Preliminary
12. Identify the Company Exam
graph of functions
13. Find the inverse
of a function
14. Solve problems
using direct, inverse
and joint variation
15. Distinguish when to
use direct, inverse
and joint variation

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16. Solve the roots

of polynomial III. Polynomial and
equations using the Rational Functions Ahbel, N. et.al. (1996), Discussion
remainder and factor Advanced Algebra (2nd Exercises/
theorems A. Quadratic ed.).United States: Scott, Devise a unique problem set Laptop
17. Use synthetic Function Foresman and Company. solution to a
division in finding the B. Graphs of previously presented Rubric for Geogebra
Polynomial Rees, P. et.al. (1990), College solution to a problem checking 3 weeks
real zeros of
Functions Algebra (10th ed.).Philippines: the Work
polynomial equations
C. The Remainder McGraw-Hill Publishing Exercises on finding exercises sheets
18. Solve the upper
and lower bounds for and Factor Company zeros of polynomial
Theorems Quiz Problem
roots Set
19. Use Descartes D. Zeros of Dugopolski, M. (2006), Algebra Cooperative learning
Rule of Signs to Polynomials for College Students (4th
determine the types E. Locating the Real ed.).Philippines: McGraw-Hill
and number of roots Zeros Publishing Company
20. Find the rational F. Rational Zeros
zeros of a polynomial G. Approximations
21. Find the and Exact Zeros
polynomial function H. Graphs of
from the given roots Rational
22. Sketch the Functions
graphs of rational and
polynomial functions
23. Describe the
graphs of rational and
polynomial functions

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24. Define exponential IV. Exponential and

and logarithmic Logarithmic Ahbel, N. et.al. (1996), Lecture
functions Functions Advanced Algebra (2 nd
Practice Laptop
25. Discuss the ed.).United States: Scott, Discussion exercises
properties of A. Exponential Foresman and Company. Geogebra 2
logarithmic and Functions Cooperative Learning Problem set Weeks
exponential B. Logarithmic Rees, P. et.al. (1990), College Work
functions Functions Algebra (10th ed.).Philippines: Quiz sheets
26. Use the properties C. The Number e: ex McGraw-Hill Publishing
of exponential and and ln x Company Midterm
logarithmic D. Common Exam
functions Logarithms and Dugopolski, M. (2006), Algebra
Applications for College Students (4th
E. Exponential and ed.).Philippines: McGraw-Hill
Logarithmic Publishing Company
Equations

V. Systems of
27. Solve systems of Equations and
linear and nonlinear Inequalities Ahbel, N. et.al. (1996),
equations by A. Systems of Linear Advanced Algebra (2nd
substitution, Equations ed.).United States: Scott,
elimination or B. Systems of Foresman and Company.
graphing Nonlinear
Equations
C. Partial Fractions

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Outcomes (DLO) Subject Matter Activities (TLAs) of Tasks Materials Table
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28. Determine if a
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system of linear D. Systems of Rees, P. et.al. (1990), Demonstration on how Set of Set of
equations has no Inequalities College Algebra (10th to solve systems of exercises exercises
solution, one solution E. Linear ed.).Philippines: McGraw- linear and nonlinear from the from the
or infinitely many Programming Hill Publishing Company equations by prescribed prescribed
solutions. substitution, textbook textbook
29. Solve real-world and Dugopolski, M. (2006), elimination and 4 weeks
mathematical Algebra for College Students graphing Quiz Quiz
problems leading to (4th ed.).Philippines: McGraw-
two or more linear Hill Publishing Company Whole class Problem set Problem set
equations in two or discussions of the
more variables. comparisons between Semi-final
30. Perform the method the English language Exam
of graphing and Mathematical
inequality in one and language
in two variables.
31. Graph the common Use appropriate
solution of a system technological apps or
of linear inequalities. software in visualizing
32. Explain and the region
formulate Linear
Programming
models.
33. Solve Linear
Programming
problems graphically
and interpret the
solutions.

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34.Identify the sequence

as arithmetic or VI. Sequences and
geometric Series Ahbel, N. et.al. (1996),
35.Use and manipulate Advanced Algebra (2nd Lecture/Discussion Different set Laptop
the appropriate A. Arithmetic ed.).United States: Scott, of exercises,
formulas in finding Sequences Foresman and Company. Cooperative Learning excursions Activity
the nth term and sum B. Geometric and review worksheet
Sequences Rees, P. et.al. (1990), Think – Pair Share exercises 2
of arithmetic and Weeks
geometric C. Infinite Geometric College Algebra (10th for written Puzzles
Series ed.).Philippines: McGraw- Games works.
sequences.
D. Compound Interest Hill Publishing Company Paper and
36.Apply the knowledge
and Annuities Quiz pencils
of arithmetic, and
geometric sequences E. Binomial Expansion Dugopolski, M. (2006),
Algebra for College Students Problem Set Slips of
in a variety of paper with
contexts (4th ed.).Philippines:
McGraw-Hill Publishing numbers
37.Apply the knowledge 1-25
in infinite geometric Company
sequence in solving
problems on
compound interest
and annuities.
38.Expand the binomial
raise to nth power
using the Binomial
Theorem.
39.Recognize the
importance of
Binomial Theorem

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VII. Matrices and

40. Identify the properties Determinants
of matrices and Skills Work
determinants A.Properties of Ahbel, N. et.al. (1996), Lecture exercises Sheets
41. Perform operations Matrices Advanced Algebra (2nd 2 weeks
on matrices ed.).United States: Scott, Cooperative Learning Student
42. Solve the value of B.Matrices and Foresman and Company. self- Laptop
determinants by Systems of Linear Library work assessment
expansion and Equations Rees, P. et.al. (1990), and Excel
Cramer’s Rule College Algebra (10th reflection spread
43. Apply appropriate C.Determinants of ed.).Philippines: McGraw- sheet
linear algebraic Order Two and Three Hill Publishing Company Quizzes
concepts, thinking
processes, tools, and D.Properties of Dugopolski, M. (2006), Seat works
technologies in the Determinants Algebra for College Students
solution to various (4th ed.).Philippines: Final
conceptual or real- McGraw-Hill Publishing Examination
world problems. Company

Prepared by: Noted: Approved:

Mrs. JENNIFER A. REYES Dr. AIDA A. CASAS Dr. RANDY M. BAJA

Instructor Head, Education Department College Dean

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