K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL CORE SUBJECT

COURSE SYLLABUS
GRADE: 11
CORE SUBJECT TITLE: General Mathematics
hours/semester

SEMESTER: First Semester

NO. OF HOURS/SEMESTER: 80
PREREQUISITE(IF NEEDED): NONE

A.

CORE SUBJECT DESCRIPTION

At the end of the course, the students must know how to solve problems involving rational, exponential and logarithm functions; to solve businessrelated problems; and to apply logic to real-life solutions.

B.

SUBJECT OBJECTIVES/PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The learners shall be able to:

1. construct, formulate and apply to mathematical models to represent real-life situations using function, formulate and solve real-life problems with
precision and accuracy.
2. investigate, analyze and solve problems involving simple and compound interest, simple and general annuities using appropriate business and
financial instruments,
3. use appropriate financial instruments involving stocks and bonds in formulating conclusions and making decisions, decide wisely on the
appropriateness of business or consumer loan and its proper utilization.
4. judiciously apply logic and methods of proof and disproof in real-life situations.
C.

COURSE OUTLINE
I.
FIRST QUARTER: FUNCTIONS AND THEIR GRAPHS

TOPIC
FUNCTION
S

WEE
K
1

COMPETENCIES
1. Modeling the Real World
using Functions
2. Evaluation of functions

NUMBER
OF
HOURS
4

LEARNING OBJECTIVE
DAY 1: At the end of day, the
learner is able to model real-life
situations using functions and

METHODOL
OGY

ASSESSM
ENT

Student
centered
approached

Recitation,
seatwork,
board

EXPEC
TED
OUTPU
T
Answer
activity
sheets

TOOLS/
INSTRUCTI
ONAL
MATERIALS
Power point
presentation,
laptop, lcd

Referen
ce Book
PAGE
# _____

3. Combining Functions
4. Solving problems involving
functions

RATIONAL
FUNCTION
S

1. Modeling the Real World

using Rational Functions
2. Distinguishes rational
function, rational equations,
and rational inequality
3. Solves rational equations
and inequalities
4. Represents a rational
function through its: (a) table
of values, (b) graph, and (c)
equation
5. Finds the domain and range
of rational function.
1. Determines the:
(a) intercepts
(b) zeroes; and
(c) asymptotes of rational
functions
2. Graphs of rational functions
3. solving problems involving
rational functions, equations,

evaluations of functions.
DAY 2: At the end of the day, the
learner is able to performs
operations on functions and solves
problems involving functions

by way of
combining:
Lecturediscussion,
games, film
showing, field
work,
research,
online
activity,
anchored on
any of the
following :
cooperative
learning,
experiential
learning, and
constructivist
approach.

work, seat
in
examinatio
n (paper
and pencil
test) and
online
examinatio
n, come up
with a
research
output

and do
assigne
d
homewo
rk and
do
researc
h.

tv/projector,
chalk/white
board,manila
paper, flash
cards

INVERSE
FUNCTION
S,
EXPONEN
TIAL
FUNCTION
S, AND
LOGARITH
MIC
FUNCTION
S

INVERSE
FUNCTION
S,
EXPONEN
TIAL
FUNCTION
S, AND
LOGARITH
MIC
FUNCTION
S

7
8

and inequalities
1. Modeling the Real World
using one-to-one functions
2. One-to-One Functions and
Their Inverses
3. Represents an inverse
function through its:
(a) table of values, and
(b) graph
4. Domain and range of an
inverse functions
1. Graphs of inverse functions
2. solving problems involving
inverse functions
3. Modeling the Real World
using exponential functions
4. Distinguishes between
exponential function,
exponential equation, and
exponential inequality.
1. Solving exponential
equations and inequalities
2. Represents an exponential
function through its:
(a) table of values,
(b) graph, and
(c) equation
3. Domain and range of
exponential functions
4. determines the intercepts,
zeroes, and asymptotes of an
exponential function.
1. Graphs of exponential
functions
2. Solving problems involving
exponential functions,
equations and inequalities
1. Modeling the Real World
using Logarithmic Functions

4
4

10

II.

2. Distinguishes logarithmic
function, logarithmic
equation, and logarithmic
inequality
3. Illustrates the laws of
logarithms
1. Solving logarithmic
equations and inequalities
2. Represents the logarithmic
function through its:
(a) table of values,
(b) graph, and
(c) equation
3. Domain and range of
logarithmic function
4. Determines the intercepts,
zeroes, and asymptotes of
logarithmic functions.
1. Graphs of logarithmic
functions
2. Solving problems involving
logarithmic functions,
equations, and inequalities

SECOND QUARTER
II.1 BASIC BUSINESS MATHEMATICS

TOPIC
SIMPLE
AND
COMPOUN
D
INTEREST,
SIMPLE
AND

WE
EK

1
2

COMPETENCIES
1. Illustrates simple and
compound interest
2. Distinguishes between simple
and compound interest
1. Computes interest, maturity
value, future value, and present
value in simple interest and

NUMBE
R OF
HOURS
4
4

LEARNING
OBJECTIVE

METHODOLO
GY

ASSESSMEN
T

EXPECTED
OUTPUT

TOOLS/
INSTRUCTIO
NAL
MATERIALS

TEXTBOOK
PAGE

GENERAL
ANNUITIE
S

compound interest environment

2. solves problems involving
simple and compound interests
1. Illustrates simple and general
annuities
2. distinguishes between simple
and general annuities
1. Finds the future value and
present value of both simple
annuities and general annuities
2. Calculates the fair market value
of a cash flow stream that
includes annuity
3. Calculates the present value
and period of deferral of a
deferred annuity

STOCKS
AND
BONDS

1. Illustrates stocks and bonds

2. Distinguishes between stocks
and bonds
3. Describes the different markets
for stocks and bonds
4. Analyzes the different market
indices for stocks and bonds
5. Interprets the theory of
efficient markets

Nick - #4, #5
At the end of
week, the
learner is able to
1. Find the
future value and
present value of
both single
annuities and
general
annuities;
2. Calculate the
fair market
value of cash
flow that
includes annuity
and the present
value and period
of a deferred
annuity
Melqui - #1,
#2, #3
At the end of the
week,
the
learner is able to
1.
Illustrate
stocks
and
bonds
2. Differentiate
stock from bond
3. Describe the

Lecture discussion

Quiz

At least 80%
of the
students will
get 80%
grade

Power point
presentation,
laptop, lcd
tv/projector,
chalk/white
board /
blackboard

Studentcentered
approach by
way of
combining
discussion,
lecture, games

Quiz, group
activities,
recitation

At least 85%
of the class
can master
the lesson

Power point
presentation,
activity
sheet, chalk
and board

different market
for stocks and
bonds

BUSINESS
AND
CONSUME
R LOANS

1. Illustrates business and

consumer loans
2. Distinguishes between business
and consumer loans
3. Solves problems involving
business and consumer loans
(amortization, mortgage)

Norman - #4,
#5
At the end of the
week,
the
learner is able to
1.
Enumerate
the
different
market
indices
for stocks and
bonds
2. Translate in
the
students
own words the
theory
of
efficient markets
3.
Appreciate
how stocks and
bonds affect the
price
of
a
commodity
JAYZEL
At the end of
week, the
learner is able to
1. Show the
difference
between
business
and
consumer
loan
2. Define
business

Quiz
Lecturediscussion,
film showing

Lecturediscussion,
film showing,
Cooperative
learning

Seatwork,
quiz,
aasignment

At least 70%
of the
students will
get 80%
grade

At least 85%
of the class
can master
the lesson

Power point
presentation,
laptop, lcd
tv/projector,
chalk/white
board/
blackboard

Power point
presentation,
laptop, lcd
tv/projector,
chalk/white
board/
blackboard

and
consumer
loan
3. Solve
problems
involving
business
and
consumer
loan

II.2
TOPIC

PROPOSITI
ONAL
LOGIC,
SYLLOGISM
S AND
FALACIES

LOGIC

WEEK

8
METHODS
OF PROOF
AND
DISPROOF

10

COMPETENCIES
1. Illustrates propositions
2. symbolizes propositions
3. Distinguishes between
simple and compound
propositions
4. performs the different
types of operations on
propositions
1. Determines the truth
values of propositions
2. Illustrates the different
forms of conditional
propositions
1. Illustrates different types
of tautologies and fallacies
2. Determines the validity of
categorical syllogisms
3. Establishes the validity and
falsity of real-life arguments
using logical propositions,
syllogisms, and fallacies
1. Illustrates the different
methods of proof (direct and

NUMBE
R OF
HOURS

indirect) and disproof

(indirect and by counterexample)
2. Justifies mathematical and
real-life statements using the
different methods of proof
and disproof.

D.

REFERENCES
Stewart, J., Redlin, L. and Watson, S. (2007). Algebra and Trigonometry. 2nd Edition. Singapore: Thomson Learning.
Larson, R. (2000). Algebra and Trigonometry. 5th Edition. Boston: H. Mifflin.

Leithold, L (2001). College Algebra and Trigonometry. International Edition. Singapore: Pearson Education Asia.
Sirug, W. (2010). Business Mathematics. Manila: MIndshapers Co., Inc.
Rajagopalan, S. P. (2009). Business Mathematics. New Delhi: McGra-Hill Pub.
Santiago, Alma Salvador Logic : the art of reasoning (with introduction to symbolic logic) 2nd ed. Manila : [s.n]

Prepared:

K to 12 MATH Working Group

Mathematics and Statistics Department
College of Science & Computer Studies
De La Salle University - Dasmarinas

GROUP 4
Nicanor E. Sardido
Norman G. Duarte
Jayzel V. Alam
Melqui John B. Arandia
Maricel T. Oropilla