Republic of the Philippines

Department of Science and Technology

Philippine Science High School System

PHILIPPINE SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL – BICOL REGION CAMPUS

MATHEMATICS UNIT

Tagongtong, Goa, Camarines Sur 4422

Telefax: (054) 453-2048

http://www.brc.pshs.edu.ph

Pursuit of Truth Passion for Excellence Commitment to Service

Math 3-Fourth Quarter, SY 2019-2020

ONLINE COURSE
Topics Desired Learning Competencies
A. Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

1. Applications of Exponential and  Applies exponential and logarithmic functions in

Logarithmic Functions ( Compound Interest, modelling and solving real life problems.
Exponential Growth,
Exponential/Radioactive Decay,
Continuously Compounded Interest, Richter
Scales)

B. Functions as Mathematical Models

1. Building Functions to Model Relationships  Uses knowledge involving functions and

between two Quantities variations to analyze relationships between two
quantities.

 Models functions using various strategies,

manipulative devices (e.g. construction tools,
graphing paper) and ICT tools ( e.g. graphing
calculator, spreadsheet, graphing software)
 Include problems involving

 Uniform motion ( linear function)

 Projectile (quadratic function)

 Transportation fare or freight charges, change

2. Using Functions to Model Relationships of
Real Life Data
relationship over a period of time, e.g. foreign
exchange rate, body mass ( piecewise-defined
function)
 Half-life ( logarithmic function)

 Exponential growth (exponential function)

 Uses knowledge of the graphs and properties of

functions to determine the appropriate function
that best describes a real life data.

 Models the relationship found in real life data

using different forms: tabular method, graphical
method, equation form, mapping notations.
C. Sequences and Series

1. Sequences

1.1. Definition of a Sequence  Define a sequence.

 Differentiates between finite and infinite

sequences.

 Uses mathematical terms to describe sequences.

 Finds the sequence function/rule for a given

sequence.

1.2. Arithmetic Sequence  Finds a particular term or the nth term in a given
sequence.

 Defines an arithmetic sequence and related terms

1.3. Geometric Sequence such as common difference, arithmetic mean
  Finds the nth term of an arithmetic sequence

1.4. Other Types of Sequences  Defines a geometric sequence and related terms
such as common ratio, geometric mean

 Finds the nth term of a geometric sequence

 Explores harmonic sequence and Fibonacci

sequence

Exclude:

2. Series  Sequences other than harmonic and Fibonacci.

2.1. Arithmetic Series  Harmonic mean

2.2. Geometric Series  Defines an arithmetic series and notations used to

represent an arithmetic series

 Finds the partial sums of an arithmetic series.

 Defines a geometric series and notations used to

represent a geometric series.

2.3.Applications  Differentiates between finite and infinite

geometric series

 Finds the sum of the terms in a finite geometric

sequence.

 Differentiates between convergent and divergent

 infinite geometric series

 Finds the sum of an infinite geometric sequence.

 Solves problems involving arithmetic and

geometric series ( e.g. simple interest, “bouncing”
ball, geometric patterns, family tree, binary tree)
D. Pascal’s Triangle
1. Patterns in the Pascal’s Triangle  Identifies the entries in the Pascal’s Triangle.

 Identifies different patterns in the Pascal’s

Triangle.
2. Binomial Expansion

 Revisits products involving binomials.

 Expands powers of binomials using Pascal’s

Triangle.

 Finds a particular term in a binomial expansion.

Exclude:

 Binomial expansion with degree higher than 6.

 Proof of the Binomial Theorem

 Use of combination to find the nth term in a

binomial expansion