Welcome to this Module entitled Why Do I Need to Believe in Science? under Learning Strand 2 Scientific and Critical Thinking Skills of the ALS K to 12 Basic Education (BEC).
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be able to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer the Pre-assessment before moving on to the other activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your ALS Teacher/Instructional Manager/Learning Facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your ALS Teacher/Instructional Manager/Learning Facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
Lesson 1 – Sorting through the numbers
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- organize information collected in a frequency distribution table; and
- exhibit honesty and accuracy in collecting and reporting mathematical data.
Lesson 2 – Where is normal?
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- illustrate the measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode) of a statistical data; and
- calculate the measure of central tendency of ungrouped and grouped data.
Lesson 3 – Let me show you
At the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- interpret the legend in a graph;
- analyze and draw conclusions from statistical data presented in graphs and tables;
- construct pictographs, bar graphs, line graphs, and pie/circle graphs to organize, present, and analyze data from everyday life situations; and
- translate data into graph or chart.