Republic of the Philippines

Bicol University Gubat Campus

Gubat, Sorsogon

COURSE SYLLABUS
For
MATH 3: ADVANCE ALGEBRA AND TRIGONOMETRY
1st Semester AY 2015 - 2016

I. COURSE TITLE

Advance Algebra and Trigonometry

II. COURSE NO.

Math 3

III. COURSE PREREQUISITES

Math 1 and 2

IV. NUMBER OF CREDITS

3 Units

V. COURSE PLACEMENT

For all students taking 3-unit Advance Algebra and Trigonometry subject

VI. SEMESTER/TERM

1st Semester AY 2015 - 2016

VII. TIME/ROOM

3 hours/week/ (5:30 pm 8:30 pm) Room 7 BUGS

VIII. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides a rigorous study of the fundamental concepts of functions leading to the study of trigonometry and
some of its practical applications. The intended approach is to blend important theoretical concepts and applications of
algebra and trigonometry to enhance students understanding of the underlying concepts required for more advanced
courses in Mathematics.

IX. INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMES

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Every BU graduate should:

a. Demonstrate critical thinking and integrative skills to solve problems and to support lifelong learning;
b. Communicate effectively and appropriately orally and in writing for various purposes with the responsible use ICT
tools;
c. Collaborate with diverse people ethically and with mastery of knowledge and skills in given disciplines; and
d. Create knowledge and innovation to promote inclusive development as well as globalization.

X. COURSE OUTLINE

College/
Institute
Learning
Outcomes
Teacher Education
The BEED is
designed to meet the
needs of professional
teachers for
elementary education
schools, who are
generalists and who
can teach across the
different learning
areas.

Course Learning
Outcomes

Specific Learning
Outcomes

Develop into Mathoriented citizens

that shall take active
roles in
development of the
community in
accordance with the
university VMGO.

To introduce the BU
VMGO
Discussion of the
Course Syllabus and the
Performance Standard

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Learning
Content
I.Orientation

Performance
Standard
50% organization of
idea
50%
creativity/presentatio
n

Instructional
Delivery

Group
-Discussion
Lecture

Instructional
Resources

Copy of the
Syllabus and
School VMGO

Assessment
Task

Recitation
Written output

Time
Allotmen
t

3 hours

College/
Institute
Learning
Outcomes
The BSEd is
designed to meet the
needs of professional
teachers who can
teach in one of the
different learning
areas in secondary
like Mathematics,
Physical Sciences,
Biological Sciences,
English, Filipino,
Social Sciences,
among others.

Course Learning
Outcomes
Interpret and solve
linear equations
related to realistic
problems using
algebraic and
graphical methods

1. Articulate the
relationship of
education to larger
historical, social,
cultural and political
processes.
2. Facilitate learning
using a wide range of
teaching
methodologies in
various types of
environment

Emphasize
relationships among
quantities including
functions, ways of
representing
mathematical
relationships, and
analysis of change

Specific Learning
Outcomes

Learning
Content

Performance
Standard

-to review the basic

concepts of real
numbers
-to perform fundamental
operations on algebraic
expressions/polynomials
-to find the products of
polynomials using
techniques on Special
products
-to factor polynomials
-to apply the laws of
exponents
-to simplify and
perform fundamental
operations of radicals
-to solve problems
involving Linear and
Quadratic Eqtns.

II. Review of
basic concepts in
Algebra
a. Real Number
System
b. Algebraic
Expressions
c. Special
Products and
Factoring
d. rational
Expressions
e. Exponents and
Radicals
f. Equations

Raw score multiplied

by 40 divided by no
of items plus 60

-to define function

-identify and draw the
graph of a function
-to perform operation of
functions

III. Fuctions

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P = RS* 40 + 60
N.I.

Rubrics for Group

Activity

Instructional
Delivery

Instructional
Resources

Assessment
Task

Time
Allotment

Group Activity
Discussion
Lecture Method
Recitation

Books
E-Sources
Workheets

-Diagnostic
assessment

10 hours

Group Activity
Discussion
Lecture Method
Recitation

Books
E-Sources
Workheets

Objective Based
Asessment

3 hours

College/
Institute
Learning
Outcomes

Course Learning
Outcomes

3. Develop
alternative teaching
approaches for
diverse learners.

4. Apply skills in
curriculum
development, lesson
planning, materials
development,
instructional delivery
and educational
assessment.

Define and perform

basic operations on
logarithmic
expressions

Specific Learning
Outcomes

Learning
Content

-to differentiate
different types of
Polynomial
Functions(Linear,
Quadratic)
-to draw the graph of
polynomial functions
-determine the real
zeros of polynomial
functions

IV. Polynomial
Functions

-to define and draw the

graph of exponential
functions
-to define and draw the
graph of Logarithmic
Function
-to apply the laws of
logarithm
-to solve logarithmic
and exponential
equations

V. Exponential
and Logarithmic
Functions

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Performance
Standard

Instructional
Delivery

Raw score multiplied

by 40 divided by no of
items plus 60

Discussion
Lecture Method
Recitation

Instructional
Resources
Books
E-Sources
Workheets

Assessment
Task
Objective
Based
Assessment

Time
Allotment
6 hours

Brainstorming

P = RS* 40 + 60
N.I.

Rubric for group work

Rubric for
presentation

Summative
assessment

Group Activity
Discussion
Lecture Method
Recitation

Books
E-Sources
Workheets
Calculator

Objective
Based
Assessment
Presentation of
output

6 hours

5. Demonstrate basic
and higher levels of
thinking skills in
planning, assessing
and reporting.

College/
Institute
Learning
Outcomes
6. Practice
professional and
ethical teaching
standards to respond
to the demands of the
community

-to evaluate the

knowledge and
understanding of the
student regarding
Advance Algebra

Course Learning
Outcomes
Represent
trigonometric
functions ; define
the six
trigonometric
functions in terms
of right triangles
and the unit circle
Use trigonometric
functions to model a
variety of real-world
problem solving
applications.

7. Pursue lifelong
learning for personal
and professional
growth.

Improve their
confidence and
attitude toward
algebra and
trigonometry
because of the

Specific Learning
Outcomes

MID-TERM
EXAMINATION

Learning
Content
VI.
Trigonometric
Functions of an
acute angle

-to apply law of sines

and cosines
-to solve problems
involving right triangles

VII. Triangle
Trigonometry

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Written Exam

Scientific
calculator
Test papers

Written Exam

2 hours

P = RS* 40 + 60
N.I.

-to illustrate the six

trigonometric ratios
-to find the
trigonometric functions
of special angles and
other angles
-prove trigonometric
identities
-determine the sine and
cosine of an angle using
sum and difference
formula
-to solve trigonometric
equations

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REVISION: NONE

Raw score multiplied

by 40 divided by no of
items plus 60

Performance
Standard

Instructional
Delivery

Raw score multiplied

by 40 divided by no
of items plus 60

Group Activity
Discussion
Lecture Method
Recitation

Instructional
Resources
Books
E-Sources
Workheets
Calculator

P = RS* 40 + 60
N.I.

Assessment
Task
Objective
Based
Assessment

Time
Allotment
15 hours

Summative
assessment

Rubric on Problems
Formulated and
Solved

Rubric for problem

solving
Rubric for
presentation

Group Activity
Discussion
Lecture Method
Recitation

Books
E-Sources
Workheets
Calculator

Objective
Based
Assessment
Presentation of
output

9 hours

course

Develop confidence
and competence in
communicating
mathematical
knowledge to peers

-to evaluate the

knowledge and
understanding of the
student regarding
trigonometry

FINAL
EXAMINATION

Raw score multiplied

by 40 divided by no
of items plus 60

Written Exam

P = RS* 40 + 60
N.I.

XI. COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Regular attendance in class
Active participation in class through board work and recitation
Submit assignments and project on time and pass the quizzes and examination
XII. GRADING SYSTEM

Mid-Term and Final Examination

Recitations/Board Works/ Attendance
Quizzes/Worksheets/Assignments
Project
TOTAL

40%
20%
20%
20%
100%

XIII. REFERENCES
College Algebra(Textbook-Workbook), Revised Edition, Fe G. Partible
College Algebra, 4th Ed., William L. Hart
Modern Algebra and Trigonometry, 3rd., Elbridge P. Vance
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Scientific
calculator
Test papers

Written Exam

3 hrs

Prepared by:
LEO J. HUBILLA
Instructor
Recommending Approval
NOEL L. AGNOTE
Department Chair

Approved
DR. ROSEMARIE R. JAIDE
BUGC Director

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