Page 3 - Module 1 in MATH 1 (Calculus)

Preface

This module is one of the instructional materials in mathematics education that is designed
to guide students in their mathematical discourse. It uses the outcomes-based educational
approach where students’ mathematical skills and ability are carefully assessed and evaluated
using outcomes-based assessments and strategies. It also uses the flexible learning approach
where its teaching and learning activities can be delivered on any of the learning modalities -
face-to-face, online, or distance learning. Furthermore, this module is anchored on the 5E
Problem-Based Instructional Model which is grounded on the constructivist theory of learning.
The 5E – Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate - although not directly labelled or
spelled out, are implicitly used and somewhat embedded in the various parts of this module. The
students who will navigate throughout the course of this module are expected to be guided by the
said 5E processes.
Moreover, one of the main objectives of this module is to introduce new learning
environments to students; that is, physically different from the conventional and traditional
settings. Through this module, students will be able to get access to online or digital resources
which are readily packaged and available any time in the World Wide Web. However, having a
steady internet connection and access is not a requirement in this module since non digital
resources like textbooks and printed copy of this module are also made available for students who
do not have internet accessibility and digital tools or platforms.

The mathematics lessons and topics in this module belong to calculus course; they are the
exact topics found in the course syllabus. Most of the reference materials used in this module
were taken from online electronic books and open educational resources (OER) like google,
youtube, studypug.com, and phlconnect.ched.gov.ph. However, these lessons are carefully
printed and packaged in a granular and capsulized form in order to cater the mathematical needs
as well as the socioeconomic capabilities of the students regardless of the learning modality,
environment and the condition of time.
The math topics or lessons in this module are designed to equip students with the
fundamental and advanced skills and knowledge in calculus that are needed for them to
understand the course, to apply the course to their daily life activities- both academic and non-
academic- and to connect the course to real world activities and phenomena.
Lastly, this module is designed to cater all students in different programs who are enrolled
in Calculus course.

This section serves as a guide on how to use the module

Before you navigate the module, please familiarize the following symbols with their functions
carefully. The icons, which are embedded with the Inquiry-Based Instructional Model 5E protocols
(Engage, Explain, Explore, Elaborate, Evaluate), are reflected throughout this module; they serve as
your sign posts.

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