Benguet State University

College of Teacher Education

SECONDARY LABORATORY SCHOOL
La Trinidad, Benguet

COURSE SYLLABUS

I.​ ​Course Code: Mathematics I

II.​ ​Descriptive Title: Elementary Algebra

III.​ ​Course Description

​Mathematics I includes the basic concepts on real numbers,
measurements, algebraic expressions, first-degree equations and inequalities,
and special products and factoring.

IV.​ ​Course Objectives

A.​ ​Over-all objectives

1. National: ​ ​To train the nation’s manpower to
improve the quality of ​ ​human life.
2. Regional:​ ​To develop appreciation of human
values and cultural heritage in the Cordillera.
3. Institutional: ​ ​To provide formal instruction, conduct
research activities, provide extension services and promote
agri-business production.
4. Collegiate: ​ ​To provide general education in the arts
and sciences that will assist the individual in the peculiar
ecology of his own society.
5. Department: To act as laboratory school for student
teaching, train students as farmers, entrepreneurs, home
managers, and researchers, and prepare them to higher
learning along their lines of interest.

B.​ ​General objectives

1.​ ​Manifest deep understanding and appreciation of mathematics as a

language, as a study of patterns and as a enhancer of logical thinking.
 2.​ ​Demonstrate awareness of the concepts of math and of the fact that
mathematics is systematic and involves reasoning and computational skills.
3.​ ​Apply creative and analytical in solving problems
4.​ ​Manifest abilities to discover interlaying relationships of algebraic
expressions and to use these skills in the real life situations
5.​ ​Practice patience, persistence, and discipline being a responsible student
algebraic expressions and to use these skills in the real life situations
6.​ ​Practice patience, persistence, and discipline being a responsible student.

Topics Specific Objectives Time Strategies

Frame
(Hours)

Chapter I. Real Number

System
1. Describe the real 24 C.​ ​Discussion
V.​ ​Integers and number system, D.​ ​Students Team
the Number line natural numbers, Achievement Division (
VI.​ ​Absolute whole numbers, STAD)
Value of a integers, rational E.​ ​Individual
Number numbers, irrational Investigation
VII.​ numbers and real F.​ ​Think – pair share
Operations on numbers.
Integers 2. Perform operations
VIII.​ on the set of real
Rational Numbers numbers
IX.​ ​Square 3. Arrange real
Roots of Positive numbers in increasing
Rational Numbers or decreasing order.
4. Determine the
absolute value of a
number and solve
simple absolute value
operation.
4. Identify square roots
which are rational and
which are irrational.
5. Use knowledge
related to signed
numbers and square
roots in problem
solving.
Chapter II.
Measurements 1. Illustrate the 19 G.​ ​Problem Solving
development of H.​ ​Group
7.​ ​The primitive measurement from the Investigation
and international primitive to the present
systems of units international system of
8.​ ​Rounding units
numbers 2. Use instruments
9.​ ​The accurately to measure
international the length, weight,
system of volume, temperature,
Measurement time and angle.

10.​ 3. Round off

Converting units measurements to a
of measurement given place
4. Convert
measurements from
one unit to another
5. Solve problems
involving
measurements.

Chapter III. Algebraic

Expressions

Algebraic 1. Simplify numerical 29 I.​ ​Concept

expressions expressions involving Attainment
Evaluating exponents and J.​ ​Direct
expressions grouping symbols Presentation
Exponents, base, 2. Translate verbal K.​ ​Students Team
power and phrases to Achievement Division (
coefficient mathematical STAD)
Polynomials expressions and vice L.​ ​Jigsaw
Scientific versa M.​ ​Group
notations 3. Evaluate Investigation
Problem solving mathematical N.​ ​Problem Solving
expressions
4. Identify constants,
variables, exponents
and base in a given
expression
5. Simplify expressions
 based on the laws of
exponents
6. Define the kinds of
polynomials
7. Solve problems
involving polynomials

Chapter IV. First

Degree Equations and
Inequalities in one
variable
1.Distinguish between 24 O.​ ​Discussion
A.​ ​Open expressions and P.​ ​Concept
sentences equations Attainment
B.​ ​Solving first 2. Identify equations Q.​ ​Direct Instruction
degree equations and inequalities R.​ ​Problem Solving
C.​ ​Solving first 3. Translate verbal
degree statements involving
inequalities general or unknown
D.​ ​Solution set quantities to equations
of equations and and inequalities and
inequalities on vice versa
number line
4. Illustrate the solution
set of simple equations
and inequalities in one
E.​ ​Problem variable
solving on 5. state and illustrate
equations and i the different properties
F.​ ​nequalities of equality
6. Determine the
solution set of first
degree equations and
inequalities in one
variable by applying
the properties of
equality and inequality
respectively
7. Solve problems
 involving first degree
equations and
inequality with speed
and accuracy.

Chapter V. Linear
Equations in Two
Variables
1. Describe and 53 S.​ ​Discussion
A.​ ​Cartesian illustrate the Cartesian T.​ ​Concept
coordinate coordinate plane Attainment
system 2. Plot points on the U.​ ​Direct Instruction
B.​ ​Linear Cartesian coordinate V.​ ​Synectics
equations plane W.​ ​Problem Solving
C.​ ​Graphs of 3. Distinguish linear
linear equations equations from
D.​ ​Slopes and non-linear
intercepts 4. Construct a table of
E.​ values for a certain
Slope-Intercept equation and graph
form of linear each ordered pairs
equations accurately
F.​ ​Graphing 5. Identify y-intercepts,
linear equations slope, domain and
given a condition range of a certain
a.​ ​Intercepts graph
b.​ ​Two points 6. Rewrite a linear
c.​ ​The slope equation into the
and a given point standard form

G.​ ​Writing linear 7. Graph linear

equations given a equations in two
condition variables given
a. intercepts
b. two points
a.​ ​Intercepts c. slope and a given
b.​ ​Two points point
 c.​ ​The slope 8. Determine whether
and a given point a graph is increasing
or decreasing
9. Obtain the equation
of a line given
a. intercepts
b. two points
c. slope and a given
point
10. Solve problems
involving linear
equations in two
variables

Chapter VI. Special

Products and
Factoring 1. Determine the 43 X.​ ​Concept
A.​ ​Common common monomial in Attainment
monomial factor a given term Y.​ ​Direct Instruction
B.​ ​Special 2. Factor polynomials Z.​ ​Students Team
products with speed and Achievement Division (
a.​ ​Perfect accuracy STAD)
square trinomial 3. Identify polynomials AA.​ ​Think-
b.​ ​Difference of that are perfect square pair share
Two Squares trinomial and BB.​ ​Jigsaw
c.​ ​Sum of Two eventually factor them CC.​
Cubes 4. Identify binomials Problem Solving
d.​ ​Difference of that are difference of
Two Cubes two squares and
C.​ ​Quadratic determine its factor
Trinomial 5. Differentiate sum of
D.​ ​Factoring by two cubes from
Grouping difference of two cubes
E.​ ​Factoring and give the factor of
Completely each
G.​ ​Problem 6. Factor quadratic
Solving trinomial using the trial
and error method
7. Group terms that
can be factored with
the basis of the special
products or quadratic
trinomial then factor
them completely
 8. Solve problems
involving factoring of
polynomials

IV. Grading System

​Quizzes​ ​20%
​Unit Test​ ​25%
​Class Participation​ ​15%
​Seatwork/Assignment​ ​15%
​Periodical Test​ ​25%
​Total​ ​ 00%
1