Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
DIVISION OF SOUTH COTABATO
LEARNING PLAN IN MATHEMATICS 10
GenSantos Foundation Grade
School: 10
GRADES College Inc. Level:
1 to 12 Learning
Teacher: Mark Anthony O. Almonicar
DAILY Area: MATH 10
LESSON LOG
Date and October 14, 2024
Quarter: 3rd
Time: 8:00-9:00 am
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 numbers (3! 4!,
Foundational 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.
• Practice: Calculate factorials involving 0! and
DAY 2: consecutive numbers.
Exploring • Explore: Solve simple problems
Properties 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 for larger numbers (e.g.,
8!, 10!) manually.
DAY 3: • Explore: Use a calculator or programming tool to
Calculation calculate factorials of larger numbers.
Methods • 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 number of possible arrangements in probability.
DAY 4: • Practice: Solve probability problems related to coin
Applications in flips, dice rolls, or card games.
Probability
• 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 language.
DAY 5: • Test: Test your function with various inputs (e.g., positive
Factorial Functions integers, 0 negative numbers).
in Programming
• 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 large
Approximations
factorials.
and Limitations
• 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 factorials.
DAY 7:
• Explore: Research the relationship between factorials
Deeper
and binomial coefficients.
Combinatorics
• 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 calculating
Applications in probabilities and expected values using factorials.
Statistics • 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 computational complexity.
Computer Science
• Explore: Learn about the 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, economics, and
Factorials in Other 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 between
Exploring
Advanced Concept factorials and special 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, properties,
DAY 12: and applications of factorials.
Review and • Practice: Solve practice problems and review
Consolidation examples from previous days.
• Reflect: Identify areas where you need further
clarification or deeper study.
• Plan: Develop a plan for further exploration 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 product of
DAY 1 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,
b) discover the relationship between factorials of
DAY 2 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 for larger
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 arrangements,
DAY 4 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 approximation for large factorials,
DAY 6 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 distribution),
DAY 8 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, economics, and
DAY 10 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
