University of Cagayan Valley

Balzain Campus, Tuguegarao City

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS AND TEACHER EDUCATION

COLLEGE AND ADVANCED ALGEBRA

SCHOOL’S PHILOSOPHY

Every man, irrespective of creed and economic status, has the inherent right and access to quality education.

VISION

The University of Cagayan Valley will be center for teaching-learning and research, linking the people of Cagayan Valley to the nation and the world.

MISSION

The University of Cagayan Valley is committed to empowering individuals through quality education, intellectual and technological advancement and values formation to make
a difference in society.

PROGRAM VISION:

UCV Teacher Education program envisions to produce professionally equipped teachers with high moral, ethical and spiritual values who could serve as models to the greater
society.

PROGRAM MISSION:

UCV Teacher Education program is committed to the total development of individuals in order to uplift the life of the economically deprived but deserving students through
quality, updated facilities and curriculum that are relevant to the needs of the time.

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UCV CORE VALUES PROGRAM OUTCOMES PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Excellence Students will:
Social Responsibility 1. Develop and utilize effective written and oral 1.1. Demonstrate how to use symbolic, graphical, numerical, and written
communication skills in mathematics setting. representations of mathematical ideas.
1.2. Write clear and concise solutions to computational problems. 
Excellence 2. Develop a broad appreciation for mathematics both 2.1. Apply the concepts of History of Math in exploring the humanistic aspect of
Respect as a discipline and as a tool for solving real world math.
Integrity problems:   2.2. Acquire the ability to investigate and analyze questions and problems
carefully. 
Excellence 3. Become familiar with interdisciplinary applications 3.1. Make connections between mathematics and other academic disciplines.
Respect of mathematics:   3.2. Become familiar with at least one academic discipline that makes extensive
Social Responsibility use of mathematics.

Excellence 4. Learn how to access and utilize resources that will 4.1. Become familiar with software packages and /or platforms that can be used
Respect facilitate further mathematical study or research: as resources in the teaching, learning, and practice of mathematics.
Social Responsibility 4.2. Become familiar with library and web- based literature and materials that
Integrity can be used as resources in the teaching, learning, and practice mathematics.

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CURRICULUM MAP IN MATHEMATICS

Calculus 1 with Analytic

College and Advanced

Strategies in Teaching
Elementary Statistics
Logic and Set Theory

Research in Math 1

Research in Math 2
Mathematics in the

Advanced Statistics

Evaluation in Math
Modern Geometry

Problem Solving,
Abstract Algebra
Mathematics of

Assessment and
History of Math

Number Theory
Plane and Solid

Investigation &
and Probability
Modern World

Linear Algebra

Principles and
Mathematical
Trigonometry

Mathematics
Investment
Geometry

Calculus 2

Calculus 3
Geometry
PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Algebra
Students will:

1. Develop and utilize

effective written and oral
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communication skills in
mathematics.
2. Develop a broad
appreciation for
mathematics as a
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discipline and tool for
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problems:
3. Become familiar with
interdisciplinary
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applications of
mathematics:

4. Learn how to access and

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mathematical study or
research:

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COURSE CODE/TITLE: COLLEGE AND ADVANCED ALGEBRA

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Credit: 3.0 credit units

No. of Contact Hrs/Week: 54 hours/18 weeks
Pre-requisite: None

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course builds upon the students’ knowledge on properties of the real number system, operations on different types of algebraic expressions, and the solution of various types of
equations and inequalities. The course also covers the prerequisites to trigonometry and calculus, specifically transcendental and non-transcendental functions, including the characteristics of their
graphs and applications.

GENERAL LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the end of the semester, students shall be able to:

1. Acquire and demonstrate knowledge on the concepts of algebra;
2. Show mastery in the process of finding solutions to mathematical equations, factoring and simplifying rational expressions, solving equations, formulating and graphing functions and
using appropriate computer applications/ software and calculators in solving and graphing and applying mathematical concepts, interpreting and discussing results and applying them to
real life situations;
3. Appreciate the value of neatness of work, patience and endurance in solving problems.

LEARNING PLAN IN COLLEGE AND ADVANCED ALGEBRA

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Methodology/
Resources/
Week Learning Outcomes Lessons/Topics Strategy/ Learning Assessment Values Integration
Materials
Activity
PRELIMINARY COVERAGE
1 Within the semester, the School Philosophy, Vision & Mission Recitation Obedience Course
students should be able to: *School Philosophy: Syllabus
 Acquaint and memorize the school's -Every man, irrespective of creed and
philosophy, vision and mission. economic status, has the inherent right
 Memorize and understand the vision, and access to quality education.
mission and philosophy of the school *School Vision:
 Identify the course contents, -The University of Cagayan Valley
requirements, and classroom will be center for teaching-learning
policies. and research, linking the people of
Cagayan Valley to the nation and the
world.
*School Mission:
-The University of Cagayan Valley is
committed to empowering individuals
through quality education, intellectual
and technological advancement and

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2-6 values formation to make a difference

At the end of the lesson, students should in society.
be able to: Lecture method
1. Identify the elements of real I. Review on Fundamentals of Independence
numbers and define its properties; Algebra Recitation Books
1. The Real Number System Cooperative Learning Skillfulness
2. Perform the basic operations on
2. Properties of Real Numbers Seatwork
polynomials, Question & Answer
3. Operations on Polynomials Integrity Reference
3. Exercise mental alertness and 4. Mathematical Expressions Board work materials
accuracy in the use of symbols. Problem Solving Honesty
4. Define the following: constants, Quiz
variables, expressions, terms, II. Algebraic Expressions Resourcefulness Internet
Mathematical Periodic Examination
monomial, multinomial 1. Constants, variables, terms,
Exploration Cooperativeness
polynomials, coefficients, factors, monomial, multinomial,
Handouts
degree of a term/polynomial and polynomials, coefficients,
Practical Work Patience
degree of a term. factors, degree of a term.
5. Perform the fundamental 2. The fundamental operations Accuracy Worksheets
Discussion
operations on polynomials and of algebraic expressions;
algebraic fractions. 3. Factoring Creativity
Exposition
6. Identify and factor polynomials 4. Algebraic Fractions
with common factors with special Responsiveness
products of the general quadratic
trinomial form, by adding and
subtracting the same expression. III. Exponents and Radicals
7. Treasure the value of patience and 1. Laws of Exponents.
endurance. 2. Simplifying exponential
8. Identify the index and radicand of expressions;
a radical expression; 3. Fundamental operations on
9. Evaluate and simplify an exponential expressions
expression with integral exponents; 4. Transforming exponential
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10. Perform the four fundamental expressions to radicals and

operations on exponential vice versa
expressions , 5. Simplifying radical
11. .Transform an expression with a expressions.
fractional exponent to radical form
and vice versa; IV. Equations and inequalities
12. Evaluate and simplify radical 1. Properties of Equality
expressions; 2. Basic concepts of equations
13. Enumerate the properties of 3. Solution set of linear,
equality and classify equations in quadratic equations none
one variable according to their variable; other forms of
types; equations leading to either
14. Find the solution set of the linear linear or quadratic
and quadratic equations in one 4. Introduction of inequalities;
variable; ordering of numbers; basic
15. Find the solution set of linear properties of inequalities
inequalities in one variable and 5. Solution of Linear
compute such inequalities inequalities
involving absolute value; 6. Solution of quadratic,
16. Solve quadratic, fractional and fractional and radical
radical inequalities in one variable. inequalities
7. Linear inequalities involving
absolute value

MIDTERM COVERAGE

7-12 17. Determine the solution/solution set

of the system of linear equations in V. System of Linear Equations and
two and three unknowns. Inequalities Lecture method Recitation Independence Books
18. Find the solution set of linear 1. Solution of system of linear
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inequalities in one and two equations in two and three Cooperative Learning Seatwork Skillfulness
unknowns. unknowns. Reference
19. Solve verbal problems involving 2. Verbal problems involving Question & Answer Board work Integrity materials
one, two and three unknowns. one, two, or three unknowns
20. Define relation and function and 3. Solution linear inequalities Quiz Honesty
their graph; in two variables Problem Solving Internet
21. Determine the domain and range of 4. Solution of system of Periodic Examination Resourcefulness
a function and its inverse. inequalities in two variables Mathematical
22. Perform algebra of functions and VI. Relations and Functions and Exploration Cooperativeness Handouts
draw its graph Their Graphs
23. Observe neatness in drawing the 1. Definition of a Relation and Practical Work Patience
graph of a function Function Worksheets
2. Domain & Range of a Accuracy
Function Discussion
3. Algebra of Functions Creativity
4. Inverse of a Function Exposition
Responsiveness

FINAL COVERAGE
13-18 24. Convert and evaluate exponential VII. Exponential and Logarithmic Lecture method Recitation Independence Books
expressions into logarithmic Function
expressions and vice versa 1. Exponents and the Number e Cooperative Learning Seatwork Skillfulness
25. Solve exponential and logarithmic 2. Exponential Function Reference
equations 3. Logarithmic Function Board work Integrity materials
26. Graph the exponential and 4. Natural Logarithmic Question & Answer
logarithmic functions Function Quiz Honesty
27. Compute the common and natural 5. Properties of Logarithmic Problem Solving Internet
logarithm of a number and the Functions Periodic Examination Resourcefulness
common antilog of a given number 6. Exponential and Logarithmic Mathematical
28. Value patience in solving and Equations Exploration Cooperativeness Handouts
graphing exponential and VIII. Polynomial Functions and

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logarithmic functions Polynomial Equations Practical Work Patience

29. Define a polynomial function 1. The Remainder Theorem, Worksheets
30. Find the remainder of polynomial The Factor Theorem, and Discussion Accuracy
function when divided by a linear Synthetic Division
function of the form x – r; 2. Rational Zeros of Creativity
31. Find all possible roots of Polynomial Functions Real Exposition
polynomial functions Roots of Polynomial Responsiveness
Functions
3. Complex Zeros of
Polynomial Functions

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

 Minimum of three quizzes per periodic coverage

 Graded Recitation
 Attendance
 Submission of Problem Sets
 Periodic Examinations

GRADING SYSTEM:

Quizzes: Grade = (Score/total no. of items)50 + 50

Periodic Examination:
Prelim Grade = (Average Quiz + Average Recitation + Periodic Test) / 3
Midterm Grade = ((Periodic Grade) 2 + Prelim Grade) / 3
Final Grade =( (Periodic Grade) 2 + Midterm Grade) / 3

COURSE REFERENCES:
 Alferez, Merlie S. et.al. (2012). MSA Advanced Algebra. Quezon City: MSA Publishing House
 Barrete, Raymond and Ziegler, Michael. College Algebra 7 th edition, Mc-Graw Hill Education (Asia)., c.2003
 Blitzer, Robert. Algebra and Trigonometry, 2nd Edition, Pearson Education Inc., c. 2004
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 Mijares, Catalina. (2009). College Algebra

Prepared by: Reviewed by: Recommending Approval: Approved by:

MATHEMATICS FELIX M. CALUBAQUIB, Ph.D. NORMA C. GUILLERMO, Ph.D. ANTONIO P. TALAMAYAN, Ph. D.
INSTRUCTORS Director , College Freshmen Program Dean, SLATE Vice President for Academics

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