REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

MELCs
Definitive Budget of Work
(DBOW)

MATHEMATICS
Learning Area: MATHEMATICS Grade Level: 10

QUARTER 1
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of sequences, polynomials and polynomial
equations.
Performance Standard: The learner is able to formulate and solve problems involving sequences, polynomials and polynomial
equations in different disciplines through appropriate and accurate representations.
# MELC Number of days Remarks
taught
1 generates patterns. (M10AL-Ia-1) 3 days
Day 1: describes and generates patterns given the general or nth term of the
sequence.
Day 2: finds the general term or nth term of a sequence given the first few terms
(linear expressions).
Day 3: finds the general term or nth term of a sequence given the first few terms
(fractional, radical expressions, etc).
2 Illustrates an arithmetic sequence. (M10AL-Ib-1). 2 days
Day 4: identifies the patterns generated by arithmetic sequence and find the next few
terms.
Day 5: finds the missing term, common difference, and number of terms in an
arithmetic sequence.
3 determines arithmetic means, nth term of an arithmetic sequence and sum of the 3 days
terms of a given arithmetic sequence. (M10AL-Ib-2)
Day 6: finds the indicated number of arithmetic means between any two terms.
Day 7: finds the general term or nth term of an arithmetic sequence.
Day 8: finds the sum of the terms and the sum of the first n terms of a given
arithmetic sequence
4 illustrates a geometric sequence. (M10AL-Id – 1) 2 days
Day 9: identifies the patterns generated by geometric sequence and find the next few
terms.
Day 10: finds the missing term, common ratio, and number of terms of a given
geometric sequence.
5 differentiates a geometric sequence from an arithmetic sequence. (M10AL-Id-2) 2 days
Day 11: tells whether a given sequence is geometric, arithmetic or neither geometric
nor arithmetic.
Day 12: differentiates a finite geometric sequence from an infinite geometric
sequence.
6 determines geometric means, nth term of a geometric sequence and sum of the 4 days
terms of a given finite or infinite geometric sequence. (M10AL-Id-3)
Day 13: finds the indicated number of geometric means between any two terms.
Day 14: finds the general term or nth term of a given geometric sequence.
 Day 15: finds the sum of the terms of a given finite geometric sequence.
Day 16: tells whether a given infinite geometric series is convergent (has a
sum) or divergent (sum does not exist) using the common ratio. Finds the sum
of the terms of
a given infinite geometric sequence.
7 solves problems involving sequences. (M10AL-If-2) 3 days
Day 17: solves problems applying the concepts of arithmetic sequences and
series.
Day 18: solves problems applying the concepts of finite geometric sequences
and
series.
Day 19: solves problems applying the concepts of infinite geometric
sequences and series.
8 performs division of polynomials using long division and synthetic division. 3 days
(M10AL-
Ig-1)
Day 20: divides polynomials using long division.
Day 21: divides polynomials using synthetic division. teachers may explore using
divisors of degree greater than
1
Day 22: divides polynomials with missing terms and finds the divisor given the
dividend and quotient or find the dividend given the divisor and quotient using
synthetic division.
9 proves the Remainder Theorem and Factor Theorem. (M10AL-Ig-2) 3 days
Day 23: finds the remainder when the given polynomial is divided by (x – c)
using the Remainder Theorem.
Day 24: uses the Factor Theorem to determine whether or not the given
binomial (x
– c) is a factor of a given polynomial.
Day 25: applies factor theorem and remainder theorem in solving problems
(i.e.,
find the value of k)
10 factors polynomials. (M10AL-Ih-1) 2 days
Day 26: finds the factors of polynomial expressions/equations of at most degree
2.
Day 27: finds factors of polynomial expressions/equations of degree 3 and
above.
11 Illustrates polynomial equations. (M10AL-Ii-1) 2 days
Day 28: applies the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra in finding the number of
zeros/roots of polynomial equations.
Day 29: describes and finds the integral zeros/roots of polynomial
 equations of degree greater than 2 using the Integral Zero Theorem.
12 proves the Rational Roots Theorem. (M10AL- Ii -2) 3 days
Day 30: determines the list of possible rational zeros/roots of a given
polynomial
equation using the Rational Roots Theorem.
Day 31: describes and finds the rational zeros/roots of polynomial
equations of degree greater than 2.
 Day 32: solves polynomial equations of
degree greater than 2.
13 solves problems involving polynomials and polynomial equations. (M10AL-Ij-2) 2 days
Day 33: solves problems involving polynomials.
Day 34: solves problems involving polynomial equations.

QUARTER 2
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of polynomial functions.
Performance Standard: The learner is able to conduct systematically a mathematical investigation involving polynomial functions in
different fields.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
14 illustrate polynomial functions. (M10AL-IIa-1) 2 days
Day 1: determines whether a given
algebraic expression is a polynomial or not
and define polynomial functions.
Day 2: determines the degree, leading term, leading
coefficient, constant term in a given
polynomial function.
15 understand, describe, and interpret the graphs of 4 days Prior to teaching this competency,
polynomial functions. (M10AL-IIa-2) specifically Day 3, give inputs and
Day 3: uses the Leading Coefficient Test to exercises on:
determine the end behavior of the graphs of 1. representation of quadratic
polynomial functions and sketch the possible function using(a) table of values;
graphs. (b) graph; and (c) equation. (G9,
Day 4: sketches the graph of polynomial Q1)
functions using the intercepts, some points on the 2. graphs a quadratic function: (a)
graph, and the position of the curves determined domain; (b) range; (c) intercepts;
from the Table (d) axis of symmetry; (e) vertex;
of Signs and multiplicity of zeros. (f) direction of the opening of the
Day 5: sketches the graphs of polynomial functions parabola. (G9, Q1)
having an odd/even degree and a positive/negative
leading coefficient.
Day 6: sketches the graphs of polynomial functions
having an even degree and a negative leading
coefficient.
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days taught
16 solve problems involving polynomial functions. (M10AL-IIb-2) 1 day Prior to teaching this competency,
Day 7: solves word problems applying the concepts of give inputs and exercises on:
polynomial functions. models real-life situations using quadratic
functions. (G9, Q1)
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of circles and coordinate geometry.
Performance Standards:
1) The learner is able to formulate and find solutions to challenging situations involving circles and other related
terms in different disciplines through appropriate and accurate representations.
2) The learner is able to formulate and solve problems involving geometric figures on the rectangular coordinate plane
with perseverance and accuracy.
17 derives inductively the relations among chords, arcs, central 5 days
angles and inscribed angles. (M10GE-IIc-1)
Day 8: illustrates circle and its parts (center, diameter, radius,
chord, secant line, tangent line, arcs and angles).
Day 9: describes the relationship between central angles and
arcs of a circle and its degree measures.
Day 10: finds the degree measure of arcs and central angle of a
circle using algebraic solutions. Finds the length of an arc.
Day 11: describes the relationship between inscribed angles
and arcs and its degree measures.
Day 12: finds the degree measure of arcs and inscribed angle
of a circle using algebraic solutions.
18 proves theorems related to chords, arcs, central angles and 2 days
inscribed angles. (M10GE-IIc-d-1)
Day 13: proves and apply theorems on central angles, arcs,
and chords.
Day 14: proves and apply theorems on inscribed angles, arcs,
and chords.
19 Illustrates secants, tangents, segments, and sectors of a circle. 2 days
(M10GE-IIe-1)
Day 15: illustrates secants, tangents, segments, and sectors of a
circle. Finds the area of a sector and segment.
Day 16: determines the different geometric relationships
involving
tangents and secants of a circle. (ie. common internal
tangents, common external tangents, and the like)
# MELC Number of days Remarks
taught
20 proves theorems on secants, tangents, and segments. (M10NS-IIe-f-1) 6 days
Day 17: proves and applies the theorem on the angles formed by the intersection of
two secants in the exterior of the circle.
Day 18: proves and applies the theorem on angles formed by the intersection of a
tangent and a secant in the exterior of the circle.
Day 19: proves and applies the theorem on angles formed by the intersection of two
tangents in the exterior of the circle.
Day 20: proves and applies the theorem on angles formed by the intersection of two
chords/secants in the interior of the circle.
Day 21: proves and applies the “segments of secants power theorem” in finding the
unknown lengths.
Day 22: proves and applies the “intersecting segments of chords” and “tangent-
secant”
power theorem in finding the unknown lengths.
21 solves problems on circles. (M10GE-IIf-2) 2 days
Day 23: solves word problems involving relationships of central angles, inscribed angles,
chords, arcs and sectors of a circle.
Day 24: solves word problems involving relationships of tangents, secants, angles,
arcs,
and chords of a circle.
22 applies the distance formula to prove some geometric properties. (M10GE-IIg-2) 3 days
Day 25: derives the distance formula and find the distance between any two points
on the coordinate plane.
Day 26: derives the midpoint formula and find the coordinates of the midpoint of the
segment whose endpoints are given.
Day 27. applies distance formula and midpoint formula to prove some geometric
properties.
23 Illustrates the center-radius form of the equation of the circle. (M10GE-IIh-1) 1 day
Day 28: determines the center and radius of a circle given its center-radius form.
24 determines the center and radius of a circle given its equation and vice versa. 3 days
(M10GE- IIh-2)
Day 29: finds the equation of a circle in center-radius form given its center and radius.
Day 30: finds the equation of a circle in center-radius form given some geometric
conditions.
Day 31: transforms the equation of a circle from center-radius form to general form
and
vice versa
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taught
25 graphs and solves problems involving circles and other geometric figures on 2 days
the coordinate plane.
(M10GE-IIh-3)
Day 32: sketches the graph of a circle given the standard form or the center-radius
form, general form of the circle, and other geometric figures on the coordinate plane.
Day 33: solves word problems applying the concepts of distance formula, equation of a
circle and other geometric properties.

QUARTER 3
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of combinatorics and probability.
Performance Standard: The learner is able to use precise counting technique and probability in formulating conclusions and
making decisions.
# MELC Number of days Remarks
taught
26 illustrates the permutation of objects. (M10SP-IIIa-1) 5 days
Day 1: illustrates and uses Fundamental Counting Principle (FCP) to visualize possible
number of arrangements
Day 2: illustrates and uses tree diagram to visualize possible number of arrangements
Day 3: defines and differentiates types of permutations of objects and illustrates
factorial notation and formula for repeated permutations
Day 4: illustrates the formula for finding the number of permutations of N objects
taken r at a time (distinct permutations)
Day 5: illustrates the formula for indistinguishable permutations and circular
permutations
27 solves problems involving permutations. (M10SP-IIIb-1) 3 days
Day 6: solves problems involving repeated permutations and distinct permutations
(n taken r at a time)
Day 7: solves problems involving indistinguishable permutations
Day 8: solves problems involving circular permutations
28 illustrates the combination of objects. (M10SP-IIIc-1) 2 days
Day 9: defines combination of objects and illustrates the formula for combinations of n
objects taken r at a time.
Day 10: solves simple problems involving combination of objects
29 differentiates permutation from combination of n objects taken r at a time. (M10SP- 2 days
IIIc-2)
Day 11: relates combination of objects to permutation of objects and differentiates
permutation from combination of n objects taken r at a time.
Day 12: identifying whether a situation involves permutation or combination of objects
# MELC Number of Remarks
days taught
30 solves problems involving permutations and combinations (M10SP-IIId-e-1) 3 days
Day 13: identifies the type of permutation illustrated in the problem then solves it.
Day 14: solves problems involving combination of objects
Day 15: solves problems involving permutations and combinations.
31 illustrates events, union and intersection of events. (M10SP-IIIf-1) 3 days
Day 16: Uses Venn Diagram to represent sets, subsets, set operations and illustrate
compound events.
Day 17: solves problems involving union and intersection of events using Venn
diagram.
Day 18: solves problems involving union and intersection of events using table form.
32 illustrates the probability of a union of two events. (M10SP-IIIg-1) 2 days
Day 19: illustrates experiment, outcomes, sample space, event and probability of a
union
of two events.
Day 20: Finds the probability of a simple events
33 illustrates mutually exclusive events. (M10SP-IIIi-1) 2 days
Day 21: identifies whether two events are mutually exclusive or non-mutually
exclusive
events.
Day 22: identifies whether three or more events are mutually exclusive or non-
mutually exclusive events.
34 *finds the probability of (A B). (M10SP-IIIg-h-1) 6 days *finds the
Day 23: finds the probability of (A B) given a Venn diagram representation probability of
Day 24: finds the probability of (A B) if A and B are mutually exclusive compound events
Day 25: finds the probability of (A B) if A and B are non-mutually exclusive
Day 26: illustrates dependent and independent events
Day 27: finds the probability of independent events
Day 28: finds the probability of dependent events
35 solves problems involving probability. (M10SP-IIIi-j-1) 4 days
Day 29: solves problems involving the probability of (A B) if A and B are mutually
exclusive
Day 30: solves problems involving the probability of (A B) if A and B are non-
mutually exclusive
Day 31: solves problems involving the probability of independent and dependent
events.
Day 32: solve problems involving probability of compound events where the given are
represented in table form or Venn Diagram.
QUARTER 4
Content Standard: The learner demonstrates understanding of key concepts of measures of position.
Performance Standard: The learner is able to conduct systematically a mini-research applying the different statistical
methods.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
36 illustrates the following measures of position: quartiles, deciles and 4 days
percentiles. (M10SP-IVa-1)
Day 1: recall of measures of central tendency (mean, Median, Mode)
Day 2: describes and visually represent quartiles,
Day 3: describes and visually represent deciles and percentiles
Day 4: identifies the similarities and differences of each
measures of position
37 calculates a specified measure of position (e.g. 90th percentile) of a set 7 days
of
data. (M10SP-IVb-1)
Day 5: calculates quartiles for ungrouped data
Day 6: calculates deciles, percentiles and percentile rank for ungrouped
data
Day 7: calculates percentile rank for ungrouped data
Day 8: calculates quartiles for grouped data
Day 9: calculates deciles for grouped data
Day 10: calculates percentiles for grouped data
Day 11: calculates percentile rank for grouped data
38 interprets measures of position. (M10SP-IVc-1) 4 days give situational problems
Day 12: analyze, compute and interpret data involving quartiles about quartiles,
Day 13: analyze, compute and interprets data involving deciles deciles, percentiles,
Day 14: analyze, compute and interprets data involving percentiles and percentile rank
Day 15: analyze, compute and interprets data involving percentile rank
39 solves problems involving measures of position. (M10SP-IVd-e-1) 5 days
Day 16: solve and interpret real-life word problems involving quartiles
Day 17: solve and interpret real-life word problems involving deciles
Day 18: solve and interpret real-life word problems involving
percentiles
Day 19: solve and interpret real-life word problems involving percentile
rank
Day 20: solve and interpret real-life word problems involving the
interpretation of different measures of position.
# MELC Number of days taught Remarks
40 formulates statistical mini research. (M10SP-IVf-g-1) 13 days
Day 21: formulates the problem for statistical mini research
Day 22: estimates number of samples using Slovin’s Formula
Day 23: estimates number of samples using Cochran’s Formula
Day 24: differentiates random sampling techniques: fishbowl and table of
random numbers
Day 25: differentiates random sampling techniques: stratified and cluster
sampling
Day 26: illustrates purposive sampling techniques
Day 27: creates survey questionnaires (e.g. printed, google forms,
etc.),
Day 28: creates interview questions
Day 29: gathers data for statistical mini research
Day 30: Organizes data gathered
Day 31: identify and uses appropriate statistical methods (measures of
position, central tendency, and variability)
Day 32: Analyzes and interprets computed research data to be able to
formulate conclusions and recommendations
Day 33: Presents the statistical mini research
41 uses appropriate measures of position and other statistical methods in 1 day
analyzing and interpreting research data. (M10SP-IVh-j-1)
Day 34: uses appropriate measures of position and other generate outputs using
statistical methods in analyzing and interpreting research data. statistical software
like excel, SPSS, etc.