Republic of the
Philippines Department of
Education
DIVISION OF SOUTH COTABATO LEARNING
MATHEMATICS 10
GenSantos Grade
School: Foundation College Level: 10
GRADES
1 to Inc.
12 Learning
Teacher: Mark Anthony O. Almonicar Area: MATH 10
DAILY
LESSON LOG Date and October 14, 2024
Time: 8:00-9:00 am Quarter: 3rd
FACTORIAL NOTATION
This learning plan is designed for middle to high school students,
introducing the concept of factorials and exploring its applications in
various fields.
OBJECTIVES At the end of the lesson the students should be able to:
a) define factorial (n!) and explain its mathematical
notation,
b) visualize the arrangement of objects in
permutation problems and relate them to
factorial calculations; and
c) explain their solutions to permutation problems
clearly and
logically.
DAYS DAILY PROCEDURES
Start with a prayer led by a student.
Read: Second by reading a
clear definition of factorial and
its notation (n!).
DAY 1: Practice: Calculate factorials for small
Foundational numbers (3! 4!, 5!) manually.
Understanding Explore: Write out the factorial calculations
to see the pattern of multiplying
consecutive integers.
Reflect: Summarize your
understanding of factorial in your own words.
Start with a prayer led by a student.
Read: Research the reasoning behind defining 0!
as 1.
DAY 2: Practice: Calculate factorials involving
Exploring 0! and consecutive numbers.
Properties Explore: Solve simple problems
involving arrangements of objects using factorials.
Reflect: Summarize the key
properties of factorials you've learned today.
Start with a prayer led by a student.
Practice: Calculate factorials forlarger
numbers (e.g., 8!, 10!) manually.
DAY 3: Explore: Use a calculator or programming
Calculation tool to calculate factorials of larger
Methods numbers.
Research: Investigate the limitations of
calculators and programming tools for
extremely large factorials.
Reflect: Compare the efficiency of
manual and automated factorial
calculations.
Start with a prayer led by a student.
Read: Explore how factorials are used to
calculate the numberof possible
DAY 4: arrangements in probability.
Applications in Practice: Solve probability problems related
Probability to coin flips, dice rolls, or card games.
Research real-world applications of
factorials in probability (e.g., lottery
odds).
Reflect: Summarize how factorials are used to
calculate
probabilities.
Start with a prayer led by a student.
Code: Write a factorial function in
your chosen programming
DAY 5: language.
Factorial Test: Test your function with various inputs (e.g.,
Functions in positive
Programming integers, 0 negative numbers).
Research: Explore recursive
and iterative implementations
of factorial functions.
Reflect: Compare the advantages and
disadvantages of recursive and iterative
approaches.
Start with a prayer led by a student.
Read: Learn about Stirling's approximation
formula and its derivation.
DAY 6:
Practice: Use Stirling's formula to approximate
Approximations large
and Limitations factorials.
Analyze: Understand the accuracy
of the approximation for different
values.
Reflect: Discuss the limitations of Stirling's
approximation
and when it is appropriate to use.
Start with a prayer led by a student.
Practice: Solve problems involving
permutations and combinations using
DAY 7: factorials.
Deeper Explore: Research the relationship between
Combinatorics factorials and binomial coefficients.
Solve: Solve problems involving
counting arrangements and selections
with constraints.
Reflect: Summarize the key concepts related to
factorials in combinatorics.
Start with a prayer led by a student.
Read: Research the connection between
factorials and statistical distributions (e.g.,
Poisson distribution).
DAY 8: Practice: Solve problems involving
Applications in calculating probabilities and expected
Statistics values using factorials.
Explore: Investigate applications of
factorials in hypothesis testing and
confidence intervals.
Reflect: Summarize the role of factorials in
statistical analysis.
Start with a prayer led by a student.
Read: Explore how factorials are used in
algorithms like sorting and searching.
DAY 9:
Research: Investigate applications of
Factorials in
factorials in graph theory and
Computer
computational complexity.
Science
Explore: Learn aboutthe use of factorials.
Reflect: Summarize the role of factorials in
computer science.
Start with a prayer led by a student.
Research: Explore applications of factorials in
DAY 10: physics, chemistry, biology, finance,
Factorials in Other economics, and social sciences.
Fields Analyze: Understand how factorials
contribute to modeling and analysis in
different disciplines.
Start with a prayer led by a student.
Read: Research the Gamma function
and its relationship to factorials.
DAY 11:
Explore: Investigate the connection
Exploring
between factorials and special
Advanced Concept
functions (e.g., Bessel functions).
Research: Explore advanced applications of
factorials in number theory and abstract algebra.
Reflect: Summarize the of advanced concepts
related to
factorials.
Start with a prayer led by a student.
Review: Revisit the definitions,
DAY 12: properties, and applications of
Review and factorials.
Consolidation Practice: Solve practice problems and
review examples from previous days.
Reflect: Identify areas where you need
further clarification or deeper study.
Plan: Develop a plan forfurtherexploration or
deeper study based on your needs.
This plan is a guide. You can adjust the pace and activities based on your
learning style and preferences. The key is to actively engage with the
material and practice applying
your knowledge to real-world problems.
Pre-requisite Skills
• Basic arithmetic
• Understanding of whole number
• Combinatorial concepts
• Algebraic skills
• Mathematical notation
• Exponential functions
• Problem-solving
Materials and Resources Required for the Unit
Printed Materials
• Mathematics – Quarter 3 – Module 26: Linear
Permutation of Distinguishable Objects
Supplies
• Calculator
• Intermediate paper
• Visual Aids
• Writing materials
Internet Resources
• https://www.chilimath .com/lessons/intermediate-algebra/factorial
-notation- and- formula/
• https://www.cuemath.com/numbers/factorial-notation/
• https://en.wi kipedia.org/wi ki/Factorial
• https://youtu.be/9hklwT12jPU?si=I5jPPxrAJoa3nZMm
Accommodation for Differentiated Instruction
• Visual Aids
• Verbal Explanations
• Manipulative
• Individualized Support
• Challenge Activities
Student Assessment
Formative:
• Questioning
• Observation
• Self-Assessment
• Peer Assessment
• Concept
Maps Summative:
• Quizzes
• Unit Tests
DAYS DAILY OBJECTIVES/ LEARNING
OUTCOMES
At the end of the lessons, the students should be able to:
a) define factorial and understand its notation (n!),
b) explain the conceptof factorial as a
DAY 1 product of consecutive integers; and
c) calculate factorials for small numbers (e.g.,
3!, 4!, 5!) manually.
a) understand the factorial of 0 (0! = 1) and its
reasoning,
DAY 2 b) discover the relationship between factorials
of consecutive numbers (e.g., (n+1)! =
(n+1) * n!); and
c) practice calculating factorials involving 0! and
consecutive numbers.
a) understand the limitations of calculating
factorials for very large numbers,
DAY 3 b) practice calculating factorials
forlarger numbers (e.g., 8!, 10!)
manually; and
c) utilize a calculator or programming tool to
calculate factorials of larger numbers.
a) explain how factorials are used in
calculating probabilities of specific
DAY 4 arrangements,
b) understand the connection between
factorials and probability distributions;
and
c) solve probability problems related to coin flips,
dice rolls, or card games.
a) understand the concepts of recursion and
iteration in factorial functions,
b) write a simple factorial function in a chosen
DAY 5 c) programming language (e.g., Python,
JavaScript); and test
d) your factorial function with various
inputs (including edge cases).
a) understand the accuracy and
limitations of Stirling's
DAY 6 approximation for large factorials,
b) practice using Stirling's formula to
approximate large factorials; and
c) analyze the accuracy of the approximation for
different values.
a) explain the connection between factorials and
binomial coefficients,
DAY 7 b) solve problems involving permutations
and combinations using factorial
calculations; and
c) solve problems involving counting
arrangements and selections with constraints.
a) explain the relationship between factorials
and statistical distributions (e.g., Poisson
DAY 8 distribution),
b) understand how factorials are used in
calculating probabilities and expected
values in statistical
contexts; and
c) solve problems involving calculating probabilities
and
expected values using factorials.
d) Practice and improve a specific skill identified
in your reflection.
a) understand how factorials are used in
algorithms like sorting and searching,
DAY 9 b) explore applications of factorials in graph
theory and computational complexity;
and
c) investigate the use of factorials in
cryptography and security (e.g., RSA
encryption).
a) research the use of factorials in
physics, chemistry, biology, finance,
DAY 10 economics, and social sciences,
b) analyze how factorials contribute to
modeling and analysis in different
disciplines; and
c) present a summary of the diverse
applications of factorials across various
fields.
a) understand the Gamma function and its
relationship to factorials,
DAY 11 b) investigate the connection between
factorials and special functions (e.g.,
Bessel functions); and
c) Explore advanced applications of factorials in
number theory and abstract algebra.
a) revisit the definitions, properties, and
applications of factorials,
DAY 12 b) solve practice problems and review
examples from previous days; and
c) reflect on your learning journey and identify
areas for further exploration or deeper study.
PREPARED BY:
MARK ANTHONY O.
ALMONICAR
