SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Holy Angel University
Angeles City

FIRST SEMESTER SYLLABUS IN GENERAL MATHEMATICS

FIRST QUARTER

CORE SUBJECT
The learner must know how to solve problems involving rational, exponential and logarithmic functions.
DESCRIPTION

CONTENT The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of functions, rational, inverse, exponential and
STANDARD logarithmic functions.

PERFORMANCE The learner is able to accurately construct mathematical models to represent real-life situations using
STANDARD functions; to accurately formulate and solve real-life problems involving rational functions and to apply
concepts of inverse, exponential and logarithmic functions to formulate and solve real-life problems with
precision and accuracy.

TIME
TOPICS LEARNING COMPETENCIES ASSESSMENT
FRAME

WEEK 1 Review on Functions The learner… Formative:

 Evaluating Functions 1. M11GM-Ia-1: represents real-life Quiz bee ( Function or not a
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 Domain and Range of a situations using functions, including piece- function)

Function wise functions. Board work
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 Operations on Functions Recitation: Evaluating

 Composite Functions 2. M11GM-Ia-2: evaluates a function. Functions
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Types of Functions and

their Graphs 3. Enrichment: identifies the domain and Summative:
range of functions. LAS 1 ( Review on
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Values: Functions)
Life-long learning 4. M11GM-Ia-3: performs addition, LAS 2 ( Operations of
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In evaluating functions, one must subtraction, multiplication, division, and Functions)

specify values for expressions of composition of functions. Quiz 1-1: Solve problems
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 the form f(x) for it to become true 5. M11GM-Ia-4: solves problems involving involving functions
and accurate. In our lives, we also functions.
need to identify our core values to
live life with a purpose. 6. Enrichment: determines the different
types of functions and their graphs.

WEEK 2 Rational Functions The learner… Formative:

 Rational Function 1. M11GM-Ib-1: represents real-life Recitation
 Solving Rational Equations situations using rational functions. Board work
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and Inequalities
2. M11GM-Ib-2: distinguishes rational Summative:
Values: function, rational equation, and rational Small group activity
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Rational living in an irrational inequality. LAS 3 ( Solve rational

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world. At times, life would give you equations)

undefined answers to questions. 3. M11GM-Ib-3: solves rational equations LAS 4 ( Representing
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But this rationality will alert us and inequalities. rational equations)

when we have a false beli ef that’s
making our life worse off. 4. M11GM-Ib-4: represents a rational
function through its: (a) table of values, (b)
graph, and (c) equation.

5. M11GM-Ib-5: finds the domain and range

of a rational function.

WEEK 3 Rational Functions The learner… Formative:

 Solving Problems Involving 1. M11GM-Ic-1: determines the: (a) Recitation
Rational Functions intercepts (b) zeroes; and (c) asymptotes of Board work
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 Graphs and Properties of rational functions. Mr. Dien’s Guide to

Rational Function Graphing Rational Functions
2. M11GM-Ic-2: graphs rational functions.
Values: Summative:
Resilience 3. M11GM-Ic-3: solves problems involving LAS 5 ( Graphing rational
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Sometimes, life will challenge us rational functions, equations, and functions using graphing
and will make our lives undefined. inequalities. papers)
However, the graphs or the right Quiz 1-2: Solve problems
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pathways will guide us to follow the involving rational equations

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 trend of slopes of life.

WEEK 4 Inverse Functions The learner… Formative:

 One-to-one Function 1. M11GM-Id-1: represents real-life Recitation
 Inverse of a Function situations using one-to one functions. Board work
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 Graphs and Properties of

Inverse Functions 2. M11GM-Id-2: determines the inverse of a Summative:
one-to-one function. LAS 6 ( Determine the
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Values: inverse of a function)

Decision making 3. M11GM-Id-3: represents an inverse Quiz 1-3: Solve problems
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Graphs and table of our values function through its: (a) table of values, and involving inverse functions
system will guide us to follow the (b) graph.
right trend slopes of life.
4. M11GM-Id-4: finds the domain and range
of an inverse function.

5. M11GM-Ie-1: graphs inverse functions.

6. M11GM-Ie-2: solves problems involving

inverse functions.

WEEK 5 1st MID-QUARTER EXAMINATION

WEEK 6 Exponential Function The learner… Formative:

 Definition of Exponential 1. M11GM-Ie-3: represents real-life Board work
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Function situations using exponential functions. Recitation

Solving Exponential Activity ( Complete the table
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Equations and Inequalities 2. M11GM-Ie-4: distinguishes between of exponential functions)

exponential function, exponential equation,
Values: and exponential inequality. Summative:
Self-Improvement LAS 7 & 8 ( Solve
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Exponential function shows us how 3. M11GM-If-1: solves exponential equations exponential equations)
exponential growth functions work. and inequalities. Quiz 1-4: Solve problems
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Thus, it gives us an idea that we involving exponential

should ascend our lives when it’s 4. M11GM-If-2: represents an exponential functions
descending. Furthermore, we function through its: (a) table of values, (b)

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 should learn how to divide our graph, and (c) equation.
talents equally so that we can
multiply them systematically. 5. M11GM-If-3: finds the domain and range
of an exponential function.

WEEK 7 Exponential Function The learner… Formative:

 Graphs and Properties of 1. M11GM-If-4: determines the intercepts, Recitation
Exponential Functions zeroes, and asymptotes of an exponential Board work
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 Solving Problems Involving function.

Exponential Functions Summative:
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2. M11GM-Ig-1: graphs exponential LAS 9 ( Graphing
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Values: functions. exponential equations using

Decision Making graphing paper)
In solving and graphing functions, 3. M11GM-Ig-2: solves problems involving Quiz 1-5: Solve problems
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a correct solution is rooted from an exponential functions, equations, and involving exponential
exact and accurate formula. To be inequalities. functions
able for us to solve the obstacles
in life, we should also have the
perfect formula for the problems
that we have.

WEEK 8 Logarithmic The learner… Formative:

 Definition of Logarithmic 1. M11GM-Ih-1: represents real-life Recitation
Function situations using logarithmic functions. Board work
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 Solving Logarithmic Reflect Upon Beyond Walls

Equations 2. M11GM-Ih-2: distinguishes logarithmic
 Properties of Logarithm function, logarithmic equation, and Summative:
logarithmic inequality. LAS 10 & 11 ( Solve
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Values: logarithmic functions and

Life-long learning 3. M11GM-Ih-3: illustrates the laws of equations)
Logarithmic function is the inverse logarithms. Quiz 1-6: Solve problems
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of exponential function. So, if we involving logarithmic

know that our lives are going in a 4. M11GM-Ii-1: solves logarithmic equations functions
descending direction, be mindful to and inequalities.
make it ascend.

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WEEK 9 Logarithmic The learner… Formative:
 Graphs and Properties of 1. M11GM-Ii-2: represents a logarithmic Recitation
Logarithmic Function function through its: (a) table of values, Board work
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 Solving Equations Involving (b) graph, and (c) equation. Summative:

Logarithms LAS 12 ( Graphing
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2. M11GM-Ii-3: finds the domain and range logarithmic equations using

of a logarithmic function. graphing papers)
Values: Quiz 1-7: Solve problems
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Life-long learning 3. M11GM-Ii-4: determines the intercepts, involving logarithmic

Logarithmic function is the inverse zeroes, and asymptotes of logarithmic functions
of exponential function. So, if we functions.
know that our lives are going in a
descending direction, be mindful to 4. M11GM-Ij-1: graphs logarithmic functions.
make it ascend. Remember; be
guided with its graph so that we 5. M11GM-Ij-2: solves problems involving
could follow the right path. logarithmic functions, equations, and
inequalities.

WEEK 10 1st QUARTER EXAMINATION

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 SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
BASIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Holy Angel University
Angeles City

FIRST SEMESTER SYLLABUS IN GENERAL MATHEMATICS

SECOND QUARTER

CORE SUBJECT
The learner must know how to solve business-related problems and to apply logic to real-life situations.
DESCRIPTION

CONTENT The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of simple and compound interests; basic concepts of
STANDARD simple and general annuities; basic concepts of stocks and bonds; basic concepts of business and consumer
loans; key concepts of propositional logic; syllogisms and fallacies and the key methods of proof and disproof.

PERFORMANCE The learner is able to investigate, analyze and solve problems involving simple and compound interests and
STANDARD simple and general annuities using appropriate business and financial instruments, 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, judiciously apply logic in real-life
arguments , appropriately apply a method of proof and disproof in real-life situations.

TIME
TOPICS LEARNING COMPETENCIES ASSESSMENT
FRAME

WEEK 11 Simple and Compound Interest The learner… Formative:

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What is Interest? 1. M11GM-IIa-1: illustrates simple and 
Recitation: Let’s talk about
 Simple Interest compound interests. business
 Maturity Value, Future  Board work
Value and Present Value for 2. M11GM-IIa-2: distinguishes between
Simple Interest simple and compound interests. Summative:
 Compound Interest LAS 1 ( Simple Interest)
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3. M11GM-IIb-1: computes interest, maturity LAS 2 ( Compound

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 Values: value, future value, and present value in Interest)
Good decision making simple interest and compound interest  Quiz 2-1: Solve problems
Knowing the concept of simple and environment. involving Simple and
compound interest will help us Compound Interest
decide whether a liability 4. M11GM-IIb-2: solves problems involving
transaction (loan) is worth availing simple and compound interests.
or an asset transaction (deposit or
investment) is worth endowing.

WEEK 12 Simple and General Annuities The learner… Formative:

 What is Annuity? 1. M11GM-IIc-1: illustrates simple and Recitation: Do you know
 Simple Annuity general annuities. what “paluwagan” is?
 General Annuity Board work
2. M11GM-IIc-2: distinguishes between
Values: simple and general annuities. Summative:
Setting plans and goals LAS 3 ( Simple and General
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Annuities, whether simple or Annuities)

general, will help people to be LAS 4 ( Survey)
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knowledgeable of their financial

situation especially in dealing with
long-term financial plans.

WEEK 13 Simple and General Annuities The learner… Formative:

 Future and Present Values 1. M11GM-IId-1: finds the future value and Discussion: Survey
of Simple and General present value of both simple annuities and Recitation: Recap
Annuities general annuities.
 Fair Market Value of a Cash Summative:
Flow Stream with Annuity 2. M11GM-IId-2: calculates the fair market LAS 5 ( Future and Present


 Deferred Annuity value of a cash flow stream that includes an Values of Simple and
annuity. General Annuities)
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Values:
Critical Thinking 3. M11GM-IId-3: calculates the present value LAS 6 ( Fair Market Value
and Deferred Annuity)
The concept of simple and general and period of deferral of a deferred annuity.  Quiz 2-2: Solve problems
annuities will let us know some involving Simple and
ideas for strategic options on General Annuities
where to effectively put our money.

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WEEK 14 Bonds and Stocks The learner… Formative:
What are bonds? 1. M11GM-IIe-1: illustrate stocks and bonds. Recitation:
The Bond Market Board work
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What are stocks? 2. M11GM-IIe-2: distinguishes between

The Stock Market stocks and bonds. Summative:
Computation on Bonds and LAS 7 ( Bonds and Stocks)
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Stocks 3. M11GM-IIe-3: describes the different LAS 8 ( Computation on

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Bond Valuation markets for stocks and bonds. Bonds and Stocks)
Stock Valuation Quiz 2-3: Solve problems
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4. M11GM-IIe-4: analyzes the different involving Bonds and Stocks

Theory of Efficient Market
market indices for stocks and bonds.
Values: Ins ert 1 st P erforma nce
5. M11GM-IIe-5: interprets the theory of
Decision
Knowing Making
the concept of bonds and efficient markets.
stocks will give us examples of
long-term investment. This way,
people may be able to have a
longer period to develop their
choice of investments. Also, it
could guide people in deciding
whether a bond or stock is worth
acquiring.

WEEK 15 2ND MID-QUARTER EXAMINATION

WEEK 16 Basic and Consumer Loans The learner… Formative:

 Consumer Credit 1. M11GM-IIf-1: illustrates business and Recitation: Do you have
 Business Loans consumer loans. some credit/loans?
 Consumer Loans Reporting
2. M11GM-IIf-2: distinguishes between
Values: business and consumer loans. Summative:
Cautious LAS 9 ( Basic and
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Loans differ in purpose, terms and 3. M11GM-IIf-3: solves problems involving Consumer Loans)
materiality. Hence, it is important business and consumer loans (amortization, Quiz 2-4: Solve problems


to identify these before making a mortgage). involving Basic and

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 loan. In real life, we must always Consumer Loans
be cautious and financially
intelligent to discern which loan
offers the best terms that will be
more beneficial to us rather than
harmful.

WEEK 17 Logic The learner… Formative:

 What is Logic? 1. M11GM-IIg-1: illustrates a proposition. Recitation: Let’s expand the
 Formal and Informal concept of common sense
Reasoning 2. M11GM-IIg-3: distinguishes between
simple and compound propositions. Summative:
What are Propositions? LAS 10 ( Talking about
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
Hypothetical Propositions: 3. M11GM-IIg-4: performs the different types Logical thinking)
Simple and Compound of operations on propositions.  Quiz 2-5: Solve problems
Propositions involving Logic and
 Categorical Propositions 4. M11GM-IIh-1: determines the truth values Propositions
 Truth Values of Simple and of propositions.
Compound Propositions
 Truth Relations of the
Standard-form of
Categorical Proposition.

Values:
Resilient

Everyone has a gift of natural logic

and common sense, but problems
in life are not all about common
sense. Learning this lessons will
help us evaluate such propositions
that we may encounter in everyday
life.

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WEEK 18 Categorical Syllogisms The learner… Formative:
 Categorical Syllogisms 1. M11GM-IIh-2: illustrates the different Recitation: What can you
 Validity of Categorical forms of conditional propositions. say?
Syllogisms Board work
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 Rules in Establishing 2. M11GM-IIi-2: determines the validity of

Validity categorical syllogisms. Summative:
LAS 11 ( Syllogisms)
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Symbolic Representation of 3. M11GM-IIg-2: symbolizes propositions. Quiz 2-6: Solve problems

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Propositions involving Syllogisms

 Symbolic Notation for 4. M11GM-IIi-3: establishes the validity and
Hypothetical Propositions falsity of real-life arguments using logical
 Forms of Conditional propositions, syllogisms and fallacies.

Propositions
Values:
Life-long learning
Syllogisms are statements which
can be evaluated as true. By this
concept, we will be guided on how
to check if a given conclusion is
valid or not. Whereas, this concept
will be applied to some real-life
situations.

WEEK 19 The Method of Deduction The learner… Formative:

 Argument and Argument 1. M11GM-IIj-1: illustrates the different Recitation
Forms methods of proof (direct and indirect) and Board work
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 Truth Tables disproof (indirect and by counterexample). LAS 12 ( Tautologies)

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Tautologous Propositions 2. M11GM-IIj-2: justifies mathematical and
 Forms of Tautologies Summative:
real life statements using the different Quiz 2-7: Solve problems
 Direct Proof of Validity 

methods of proof and disproof. involving the Method of

The Method of Proof and Deduction and Fallacies
Disproof 3. M11GM-IIi-1: illustrates different types of
 The Method of Induction tautologies and fallacies. Ins ert 2 nd Per formance
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 Informal Fallacies
 Fallacies of relevance
 Fallacies of presumption
 Fallacies of ambiguity

Values:
Respect
In the real world, there are lots of
things needed to be proven so as
well the things that are being
disproved. Let us just be reminded
that we have to respect each
person’s statement for we follow a

universal ruleopinion
proving such as a basis on or
as true
not.

WEEK 20 2ND QUARTER EXAMINATION

Prepared by Reviewed and Checked by

Jeric Arrevado Brielene T. Nacpil

Merliza B. David SHS STEM Coordinator
Camille D. Franco
Brielene T. Nacpil
Lories D. Pingul

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