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GREGGO D. DELA CRUZ, LPT

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GUIDE ON HOW TO USE THE MODULE H
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For Faculty
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The primary objective of this module is to address the learning of the N
students in Blended learning approach. The author aims that
through this module the school will meet the expectation of the N
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learners.
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To the faculty of DLSP, you can use this module to supplement the U
learning of the students. However, do not use this module to gain N
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money from the students or sell this to other instructors. O
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You can also use this module as a reference in preparing your
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instructional materials like PowerPoint presentation and others, for
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synchronous/asynchronous learning or for preparing the same
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For Learners
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This module is designed to engage you as a learner, and to guide A
you as you finish this subject Physics for Health Science. B
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In using this module, read every topic with comprehension. Make sure O

that you have understand every lesson, because there are activities
for you to answer after every topic and all of the questions are
answerable based on what you have understood in the topic.

You are expected to answer all the activities in this module because
it is one way of assessing yourself if you really understand the
lesson. You may answer your activities on another sheet of paper
and submit the hard copy or answer it on your computer and send
the output to your instructor. Strictly no searching for answer online,
your answer must be the reflection of your learning about the lesson.

Furthermore, read carefully the instruction, especially in online quiz,

because it is automatically checked by the system. You might be
marked incorrect if you don’t follow the instruction.

You can optionally share this module to your classmates or upload

this online, just make sure that it is for educational purposes and not
for selling, and the credits must belong to the author.

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FOREWORD H
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In these trying times, we are all striving to cope up and continue with our
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lives. As instructors and students, we both continue to learn as we are all A
forever students who keeps on learning inside or outside the school, with or N
without books, face-to-face or distant. With the current situation going
around, all of us are affected, and I as an instructor understands that the N
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struggles, we all face may affect our learning. It may be a challenge for all
of us, but with active participation and collaboration of school, instructors, L
students and other stakeholders, learning will not stop. U
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As we go through this semester, let us help each other to build an S
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encouraging online learning environment. I, as your instructor will take every
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voice out your opinions and suggestions, and speak up about your N
concerns and conditions. G

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This module is prepared as your guide as you study your lessons at home.
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module. You are highly encouraged to maximize the use of different
resources, because most of you will be learning in your own pace. If other P
resources are difficult to access, the instructor will make sure that the A
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provided materials are enough and easy to access.
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Remember that all of these are new to us. We are still in the phase of
entering the new normal. I hope instructors will be considerate, and
students will be patient. Let us be understanding at all times.

This module contains lectures that you can read and activities that you are
required to do. Learning objectives and content are limited as we have to
choose only the most important learning outcomes. However, this module
is made to help students still gain knowledge and skills to achieve the
expected learning outcomes while considering students’ access to
resources.

May we all continue to learn in spite of this pandemic. God bless us all.

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Lesson 1: The Nature of Mathematics A
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Objectives:
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At the end of the lessons, the learners should be able to:
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1. Identify patterns in nature and regularities in the world. G
2. Articulate the importance of mathematics in one’s life.
3. Argue about the nature of mathematics, what it is, how it is L
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Mathematics reveals hidden patterns that help us understand the world
around us. Now much more than arithmetic and geometry, mathematics N
today is a diverse discipline that deals with data, measurements, and G
observations from science; with inference, deduction, and proof; and with
mathematical models of natural phenomena, of human behavior, and of S
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social systems. N
As a practical matter, mathematics is a science of pattern and order. Its
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domain is not molecules or cells, but numbers, chance, form, algorithms, A
and change. As a science of abstract objects, mathematics relies on logic B
rather than on observation as its standard of truth, yet employs observation, L
simulation, and even experimentation as means of discovering truth. O

The special role of mathematics in education is a consequence of its

universal applicability. The results of mathematics – theorems and theories
– are both significant and useful; the best results are also elegant and deep.
Through its theorems, mathematics offers science both a foundation of
truth and a standard of certainty.
Aside from theorems and theories, mathematics offers distinctive modes
of thought which are both versatile and powerful, including modelling,
abstraction, optimization, inference from data, logical analysis, and use of
symbols. Experience with mathematical modes of thought builds
mathematical power – a capacity of mind of increasing value in this
technological age that enables one to read critically, to identify fallacies,
to detect bias, to assess risk, and to suggest alternatives. Mathematics
empowers us to understand better the information-laden world we live in.

1.1 The Meaning of Mathematics

Mathematics may be viewed in different perspectives. In its wildest

significance, it is the development of all types of formal deductive
reasoning. Generally, it is said to be the science of calculation. Others view
it as a science of numbers and space and others say that it is a science of
measurement, quantity and magnitude. Locke said “Mathematics is a way
to settle in the mind of children a habit of reasoning.” It is a discipline

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investigating “formal structures” (Bernays), it is the “science of orders” B
(Russell), it is the “science of order in progression” (Hamilton). Mathematics H
has been seen also as a logical construct that is based on a lot of axioms A
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of either set theory or number theory.
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Traditionally, mathematics is presented deductively at school. And is N
often perceived as well structured and problems are algorithmically
approached. Merriam dictionary defines mathematics as the science of N
numbers and their operations, interrelations, combinations, generalizations, G
and abstractions and of space configurations of their structure,
measurement, transformations and generalizations. L
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Mathematics is derived from the ancient word manthanein meaning "to
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learn". The Greek root mathesis means "knowledge" or its other form O
máthema meaning science, knowledge, or learning, and mathematikós or D
mathemata means "fond of learning". These might have been the notion of
the early mathematicians and philosophers that is why they continue to N
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seek for knowledge and the truth. Mathematics could then be defined as
a desire for a particular kind of knowing. Knowing that is self-contained on S
the individual or may be seen as an autonomous thinking (Schaaf, 1963). A
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Mathematics is described in so many ways that fits within the area of
human knowledge. Basically, it is seen as a study of patterns and relations. P
It is also a way of thinking. Mathematics is seen as an art which is A
characterized by order and internal consistency. It is a language that uses B
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carefully defined terms and symbols. Thus, mathematics is a tool (Reys,
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Lindquist, Lambdin, Smith and Suydam, 2004).
Mathematics has five basic characteristics namely: precision, definition,
reasoning, coherence, and purposefulness. They are not independent of
each other. It is precise in the sense that mathematical statements are clear
and unambiguous. It is clear what is known and what is not known.
Definitions abound in mathematics. It is the bedrock of mathematical
structure and the platform that supports reasoning. Reasoning is the
lifeblood of mathematics. It is the engine that drives proving and problem
solving. Its absence is the root cause of the learning by rote approach.
Concepts and skills are interwoven in mathematics. And lastly,
mathematics is goal-oriented, and for every concept or skill there is a
purpose for it.
Hardy (1941) states that the beauty of mathematics resides in the fact
that mathematics is all about, not just patterns, but patterns of ideas. Devlin
defines mathematics as the “science of patterns” and then more fully as:
“the science of order, patterns, structure, and logical relationships” (Devlin,
2001, p. 73). Mathematics has also often been described as the language
of science. Since the mixture of symbols and words is so powerfully
descriptive and communicative perhaps the definition: “mathematics is
the language of the science of order, patterns, structure and logical
relationships” may be considered. Whatever form or way one defines
mathematics so long as it becomes meaningful to the user then it would be
a definition for that user.

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Activity 1
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Mathematics is a powerful tool for global understanding and G
communication. Using it, students can make sense of the world and solve
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complex and real problems. Mathematics helps us understand the world U
— and we use the world to understand math. In our everyday life, N
Mathematics is very crucial in dealing with different situation. S
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For your activity, write a 300 – 350 words essay about the importance D
of mathematics in your daily life.
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Introduction: There is one clear, well – focused A
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Supporting Details: Relevant, telling quality details P

give important information that goes beyond the A
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Organization: Ideas flow together smoothly and form O
Coherent arguments.
Grammar Usage: This includes the proper use of
punctuations, spelling, and tenses.
Conclusion: Provides closure, generalization, or
summary of ideas that are relevant to the topic.

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