Republic of the Philippines

COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION

SAMAR COLLEGE
Catbalogan City, Samar
Tel. Nos. (055) 251-3021, 543-8381,
Fax (055) 251-3021

Outcome Based Education (OBE) Syllabus

I. Subject Code : Math 0

II. Course Descriptive Title : Basic Mathematics
III. Credit Units : 3 Units
IV. Professor/Instructor : Jowella Mae G. Algar, LPT
V. Course Prerequisite : None
VI. Academic Term and
School Year : 1st Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024

VII. Vision and Mission of Samar College:

SAMAR COLLEGE VISION

We are the leading center of learning in the island of Samar. We take pride being
the school of first choice by the students where they can fully attain academic and
personal achievements through affordable education, excellent instruction, and state-of-
the-art facilities in a values-driven educational system.

SAMAR COLLEGE MISSION

Samar College is a community-based, privately owned learning institution that
provides quality basic, tertiary and graduate education to students of Samar Island and its
neighboring communities. We commit to help our students improve their quality of life
by delivering affordable, values-driven, industry-relevant curricular programs that
produce globally competitive, innovative, service-oriented and God-fearing citizens who
contribute to the progress of society.

VIII. College Objectives:

1. We adhere to the highest standards of work and personal ethics;

2. We provide avenues for advancement and give due recognition and reward for
individual and collective contribution;
3. We work for the greater good of all who belong to the community we operate in
by going beyond call of duty;
4. We help find meaning in life through education.

IX. Institutional Graduate Outcomes:

Institutional Graduate Outcomes Attributes Link to MV-CV

Common to all programs in all types of school

1. Articulate and discuss the latest

development in the specific field of Communicator Globally Competitive
practice. Excellence
Innovative

2. Communicate effectively in writing,

 speaking, and presenting using culturally Communicator Excellence
appropriate language. Globally Competitive

3. Work effectively in teams, in collaboration Competitive

with other disciplines and multi-cultural Technical and Globally Competitive
teams. Organizational Leadership Excellence
Service-Oriented

4. Practice the profession in accordance with

existing laws, social, moral, and/or ethical Competitive Service-Oriented
responsibility. Service-Oriented

5. Act as responsible citizen and show pride of

being Filipino by preserving and promoting Values-Driven
God-fearing
Filipino historical and cultural heritage.

6. Demonstrate competence to conduct

Globally Competitive
research. Competitive/Critical and
Innovative
Rational Thinkers
Excellence

7. Demonstrate competence and commitment

to develop appropriate technological Technical and
services in response to national, regional Organizational Leadership/ Service-Oriented
and local development. Service-Oriented Committed

Common to Samar College Graduates

8. Apply effectively the four macro skills in a Communicator Globally Competitive

language situation. Excellence

9. Meet the standards of industries both local

and international requiring manpower skills Competitive Innovative
and competencies.
10. Critique and analyze possible problems and Critical and Rational Innovative
alternative solutions. Thinkers

11. Sustain self-assessment for personal and

professional growth and development. Lifelong Learner Globally competitive

12. Commit to a high standard of work ethics in Service-Oriented Committed

service to community.

13. Create linkages with private and public Technical and Service-Oriented
organizations to address societal problems Organizational Leadership Excellence
and needs.
14. Develop morally upright individuals who
God-fearing
are committed to work for the greater good. Values-Driven

X. Course Description:

This course deals with the study of fundamentals of number theory, fundamental
operations on numbers, sets, counting techniques and probability, ratio, proportion and
percent, basic statistical methods, and measurements. It also includes a discussion of
perimeter, area and volume.
 XI. Course Outcomes:

At the end of the semester, the students are expected to:

1. Understand the study of fundamentals of number theory and operations on numbers.

2. Illustrate the sets, counting techniques and probability, ratio, proportion, percent, and
basic statistical method and measurements.

3. Solve problems involving the perimeter, area and volume.

XII. Core Values to be Developed:

Core values to be developed are as follows: Integrity, Honesty, Respect,

concern for others, Passion for Excellence, Dedication to service, God-fearing and
Principle-centered.

XIII. Course Content:

Topics/Units of Work Time frame/allotment

PRELIM

1. COURSE ORIENTATION 1 hour

1.1 College Mission, Vision, goals and
Objectives
1.2 College Goals and Program Objectives

2. ORIENTATION 1 hour
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Classroom Rules/Policies

3. FUNDAMENTALS OF NUMBER THEORY 6 hours

3.1 History of Numbers
3.2 The Real Number System
3.3 Place Value Chart
3.4 Writing Numbers
3.5 Rounding Off Numbers
3.6 Test of Divisibility of Numbers
3.7 Identifying Prime and Composite Numbers
3.8 Factorization

4. FUNDAMENTAL OPERATIONS OF NUMBERS 8 hours

4.1 Operation on Whole Numbers
4.1.1 Addition of Whole Numbers
4.1.2 Subtraction of Whole Numbers
4.1.3 Addition and Subtraction of Signed Numbers
4.1.4 Multiplication of Whole Numbers
4.1.5 Division of Whole Numbers
4.1.6 Multiplication and Division of Signed Numbers
4.2 Order of Operation
4.3 Operations on Decimal Numbers
4.3.1 Addition and Subtraction of Decimal Numbers
4.3.2 Multiplication of Decimal Numbers
4.3.3 Division of Decimal Numbers
4.4 Fractions
4.4.1 Concepts of Fraction
4.4.2 Reducing Fraction to Lowest Term
4.4.3 Mixed Number and Improper Fraction
4.4.4 Addition of Fraction
4.4.5 Subtraction of Fraction
4.4.6 Multiplication of Fraction
4.4.7 Division of Fractions
4.4.8 Complex Fractions
4.5 Conversion techniques
4.5.1 Fraction to Decimal
4.5.2 Decimal to Fraction

PRELIM EXAMINATION 1 hour

MIDTERM

5. SETS, COUNTING TECHNIQUES AND PROBABILITY 11 hours

5.1 Sets
5.1.1 Set Description
5.1.2 Types of Sets
5.1.3 Other Types of Sets
5.1.4 Subsets
5.1.5 Universal Sets
5.1.6 Operations of Sets
5.1.7 Union of Two Sets
5.1.8 Complement of Sets
5.1.9 Laws of Sets
5.2 Counting Techniques
5.2.1 Inclusive/Exclusive Principles
5.2.2 Venn Diagram
5.2.3 Multiplication Rule
5.2.4 Generalized Multiplication Rule
5.2.5 Permutation
5.2.6 Combination
5.3 Probability
5.3.1 Definition of Probability
5.3.2 Characteristics of Probability
5.3.3 Methods of Assigning Probability
5.3.4 Union of Two sets
5.3.5 Intersection of Two Sets
5.3.6 Complement of an Event
5.3.7 Rules of Computing Probability
MIDTERM EXAMINATION 1 hour

PRE-FINALS

6. RATIO, PROPORTION AND PERCENT 6 hours

6.1 Ratio
6.2 Proportion
6.3 Percent
6.4 Conversational Techniques
6.4.1 Percent to Decimal
6.4.2 Decimal to Percent
6.4.3 Percent to Fraction
6.4.4 Fraction to Percent
6.5 Percent Problems
6.5.1 Computation of Amount
6.5.2 Computation of Base
6.5.3 Computation of Percent
7. BASIC STATISTICAL METHOD 7 hours
7.1 Definition of Statistics
7.2 Types of Data
7.3 Levels of Data Measurement
7.4 Classification of Statistics
7.5 Reasons for Sampling
7.6 Selecting the Ideal Sample Size
7.7 Sampling Techniques
7.8 Sampling Errors
7.9 Non-Sampling Errors
7.10 Methods of Data Collection
7.11 Methods of Data Presentation
7.11.1 Tabular Presentation
7.11.2 Parts of Frequency
7.11.3 Steps in Constructing Frequency Distribution Table
7.12 Numerical Techniques
7.12.1 Measures of Central Tendency
7.12.2 Measures of Relative Standing
7.12.3 Measures of Variability

PRE-FINALS EXAMINATION 1 hour

FINALS

8. MEASURMENTS 5 hours
8.1 Comparison Between English and Metric System
8.2 Measures of Capacity
8.3 Measures of Length
8.4 Measures of Time
8.5 Measures of Temperature
9. PERIMETER, ARE AND VOLUME 5 hours
9.1 Triangle
 9.1 Perimeter and Area of a Triangle
9.2 Area of Triangle
9.2 Perimeter and Area of Quadrilateral
9.2.1 Perimeter and Area of Square
9.2.2 Perimeter and Area of Rectangle
9.2.3 Perimeter and Area of Trapezoid
9.2.4 Perimeter and Area of Parallelogram
9.3 Area and Circumference of Circle
9.4 Volume of Three-Dimensional Figure
9.4.1 Volume of a Rectangular Solid
9.4.2 Volume of a Circle
9.4.3 Volume of a Cylinder
9.4.4 Volume of a Sphere

FINAL EXAMINATION 1 hour

Total Number of Hours 54 hours

XIV. Detailed Learning Plan:

See attached file

XV. Suggested References and Suggested Instruction Materials:

a. Suggested References

Renante C. Pagala, MAT-Math (2013), Basic Mathematics, Mindshapes

61 Ground Floor, Herald Building, Muralla St. Intramuros, Manila Philippines 1002.

b. Suggested Instructional Materials

The following instructional materials are necessary to make the contents of the
course very much understandable to the students: photocopies, handouts of
selected topics, white board, transparencies and LCD presentation.

XVI. Course Requirements:

The following are the suggested requirements for the course Mathematics in the
Modern World (COEd GE5), subjects to some modifications depending on the situation
and necessities of the course and the students:
1. Major Examinations
2. Quizzes/ Summative per period
3. Recitation/Assignments
4. Projects/Seatwork’s

XVII. Methodologies/Strategies

1. Lecture Method using the following materials

a. Calculator
b. OHP
c. Power Point Presentation
d. LCD
e. Desktop or Laptops
f. White Board
2. Cooperative and Learning Group
 3. Participative Model
4. Inductive Method
5. Deductive Method
6. Inquiry Method
7. Project Method

XVIII. Grading System/Evaluation Parameters/ Measures:

The following are the different areas in which students in the course will
be rated as to their performance:

Major Examination 40%

Summative Test 30%
Quizzes 20%
Attendance/Class Participation 10%

Total 100%

Equivalent Rating = (Score/Number of Items) x 40 + 60

Final Rating = ¼(Prelim grade) + ¼(Midterm grade)
+ ¼(Pre-final grade) + ¼(Final Grade)
XIX. Classroom Policies:
1. Academic honesty is expected at all times. Any student found to have engaged in
academic misconduct such as cheating, plagiarism, or collusion is subject to disciplinary
sanctions as outlined in the Student Handbook.
2. Students with special needs are given priority I the seating arrangement in front.
3. Attendance is checked every session. Any student who comes after the 15-minute
grace period will be marked absent.
4. Proper decorum should be observed as dignified teachers.
5. Intellectual discussion is highly encouraged.
6. Attend the class with complete uniform and I.D.
7. Class requirements should be passed on time. Late papers/documents will be deducted
with the corresponding points agreed by the class.

XX. Consultation Hours:

Mrs. Algar

Time/Day Room

11:00-12:00 NN/MW FH-1

1:00-2:00 PM/TTh NewRm
10:00-11:00 AM/FS FH-2
 Prepared by:

JOWELLA MAE G. ALGAR, LPT

College Instructor

Noted by:

NIMFA R. TORREMORO, PH.D.

Dean, College of Education

Recommending Approval:

MELDRITO B. VALLES, PH.D.

Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Dean, College OF Arts and Sciences

Approved by:

PEDRITO G. PADILLA, PH.D.

Senior Vice-President for Academic Programs