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Mathematics
Quarter 2 – Week 7:
Describing the Set of Integers and Identifying
Real Life Situations that Make Use of It

Comparing Integers with Other Numbers such

as Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Decimals

Writer:
JOY B. PEÑA
T II – San Juan Elementary School
San Luis District

Editors:
JANE P. VALENCIA, Ed.D., EPS Mathematics
EVELYN L. LALAS, MT II, Calantas ES, Floridablanca West District
CHERRY O. SALES, MT I, Bacolor ES Proper, Bacolor South District
JON JOSHUA D. ORDOÑEZ, T II, San Isidro ES, Santa Rita District
 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to
help you develop mastery in describing the set of integers and identify real life
situations that make use of it as well as in comparing integers with other
numbers such as whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The
language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in
which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are
now using.

This module is divided into two lessons namely:

1. Describing the set of integers and identify real life situations that make use
of it.
2. Comparing integers with other numbers such as Whole Numbers,
Fractions, and Decimals.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

➢ Describe the set of integers and identify real life situations that
make use of it. (M6NS-IIg-152)
➢ Compare integers with other numbers such as Whole Numbers,
Fractions, and Decimals (M6NS-IIg-152)

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 What I Know

Think of the opposite of the descriptor of the number and the opposite
integer being described in each expression. Write your answers in a separate
sheet of paper. If you are not sure of your answer in a certain item, you may
go back at it after answering the others. Take your time in answering to
achieve great scores.

Opposite of the Opposite

descriptor integer
1. gained 4 kilos
2. 7 feet below sea level
3. 8 ºC higher
4. 9 games won
5. decreased by P 20.00
6. deposited P 3,000.00
7. 200 km east
8. 10 floors up
9. 20 steps forward
10. 60% less

Well how was it? Were you able to answer each

item correctly?
First, compare your answers in the Answer Key
in page 14.
If you got a perfect score, then you are so
brilliant! You can now move to the next module
because this shows that you already knew this topic.
But if you want to review this module again, you are
free to do so.
If you got any mistakes, don’t be sad. This means
that this module is made for you! Be more excited
because this module has many information and
activties installed for you. God Bless in your journey.

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 Lesson Describe the Set of Integers and
Identify Real Life Situations
1 that Make Use of It

Our lives in Earth didn’t started from 1 but from 0. We are just nothing but
our Almighty God made us something. And as a learner, you can be more than
something by attaining more knowledge through this module.

What’s In

Numbers play a vital role in our daily lives. There are whole numbers
such 0,1,2,3,4,5 and so on as well as fraction and decimals. To start with
this lesson, you may arrange first these numbers according to values by
starting from the one that is closest to zero. Write your answers in a
separate sheet of paper and compare them in the Answer key in page 14.
𝟒 𝟐
1. 5, , 2, 0.7, 8 = 4. 9, , 1, 0.26, 6 =
𝟓 𝟒

𝟏 𝟑 𝟑 𝟏
2. , 5, 8, ,0= 5. , 7, 9, , 0.25 =
𝟒 𝟔 𝟒 𝟐

𝟏𝟐 𝟓
3. 4, , 7, ,6=
𝟓 𝟒

What’s New

How is your day at home? What did you do? Did you gain or lose
weight?
The problem below is about a girl who gained weight because of
staying at home. Read the situation below and try to answer the questions
that follow.

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 Maria told her sister that she gained 5 kilograms (kg) last vacation
because of staying at home due to COVID 19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019).
Her sister responds by saying, “I lost the opposite of what you gained
because I got sick. What does Maria’s sister is trying to say?
Answer the following questions:
1. What is asked?
2. What are given?

What is It

Based on the problem above, did you recognized some opposite

words? What are they? Are they gained and lost?
These words play a vital role in our lesson today. As words have their
opposites, integers also have them.
Integers are set of signed numbers. A number greater than zero
represents a positive integer. A plus sign (+) sign is written before the
number to indicate that the number is positive. A number less than zero
with a minus sign (-) written before the number represents a negative
integer. However, if there is no plus or minus sign before a number, it is
considered to be positive.
Note: A positive integer does not have to have a plus (+) sign in it. For
example, +20 and 20 are interchangeable.
Example:
Positive integers= +1, 2, +3, 4, +5…
Negative integers= -1, -2, -3, -4, -5

Are you familiar with the number line? One way to describe integers is
through a number line.
On the number line, the numbers found to the right of zero are
positive integers and the numbers found to the left of zero are the negative
integers. Zero is neither positive nor negative.
The set of integers includes whole numbers and their opposites with
zero as the point of reference.

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Study the number line below.

NEGATIVE INTEGERS POSITIVE INTEGERS

Left Right

Examples:
On which side of the number line can these integers be found?
a. + 18 right of 0 c. -21 left of 0
b. 62 right of 0 d. -45 left of 0
Imagine folding the line at point 0, you will notice that +1 will fall at -
1, +2 at -2 and 3 at -3. They are called mirror images or opposites. The
opposite of an integer is obtained by changing its sign.

OPPOSITES

Opposites are two numbers that are the same distance from 0 on a
number line but in opposite directions.
Example:
The opposite of -8 is 8 because -8 and +8 are both eight units from 0,
but in opposite directions.
8 units 8 units

Other Examples:
Find the opposite of each number.
a. -1 +1 c. +90 -90
b. 17 -17 d. -203 203

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 Real-life situations make use of positive and negative integers.They
are used to express opposite meanings and situations.
According to the problem above, Maria gained 5 kg and her sister lost
the opposite of what her sister gained. Therefore, Maria’s sister lost 5 kg and
can also be written as -5. The opposite of 5 is -5.
Here are some more situations about integers being used in real-life
situations.
Situation 1:

Ms. Joy withdrew P 1,000.00 from her savings account last Saturday.
The next Saturday, she deposited P 2,500.00.
Let us represent the situation using integers.
A withdrawal of P 1,000.00 is represented by -1,000.
A deposit of P 2,500.00 is represented by +2,500
Situation 2:
Lito and Tania are playing Rock,paper, scissors or Jack ‘en Poy. Lito
wins so he needs to walk 5 steps forward while Tania losses so she needs to
walk 10 steps backward.
5 steps forward is represented by +5.
10 steps backward is represented by -10.
Here are some words that show negative and positive situations.
Negative: decrease, loss, less, drop, withdrawal, fall, below, debit, subtract,
under, backward, down.
Positive: increase, gain, more, above, credit, deposit, over, forward, rise, up,
east, north.
Other Examples:
Word clue Integer Opposite
1. opposite of 60 opposite -60 +60
2. loss in a badminton game by 8 points loss -8 +8
3. spent P 56.00 spent -56 56
4. gain 3 kg gain 3 -3
5. 7 steps forward forward 7 -7

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 What’s More

Activity 1
Are these integers Positive or Negative? Write the word
“Positive” if they have a plus (+) sign and “Negative” if they have a
minus (-) sign.
1. -100 = _______________
2. + 49 = _______________
3. + 60 = _______________
4. -73 = _______________
5. + 98 = _______________

Activity 2:
Read the word phrases carefully and write them as integers with a
plus (+) sign and a minus (-) sign.
1. negative fifteen _______________
2. positive forty-eight _______________
3. positive six hundred _______________
4. negative twenty thousand seven hundred one _______________
5. positive two thousand four hundred thirty-three _______________

Activity 3:
Represent each real-life situation with an integer. Don’t forget to
put the plus (+) sign for Positive integers and the minus (-) sign for the
Negative integers.
1. increased the score by 3 points _______________
2. saved P 400.00 _______________
3. a hole 8 meters deep _______________
4. 6 feet below the ground _______________
5. overtime of 1 hour _______________

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 What I Have Learned

Key Points:
Integers are set of signed numbers.
Integers greater than zero are called Positive integer.
Positive integers are found on the right side of zero on the number line
and is represented with a plus (+) sign placed before the number.
Integers less than zero are called Negative integers with a minus (-)
sign in front of the number and are found on the left side of the zero
on the number line.
Zero is neither Positive or Negative.

Real-life situations make use of positive and negative integers.

What I Can Do

Read and solve the problem carefully. Write your answer

in a separate sheet of paper.
Liza walked 10 steps forward and moved 7 steps backward. What are
the described set of integers identified by the real life situation?
a. What is asked in the problem?
b. What are the given?
c. What are the described set of integers?

Congratulations! You are now ready for

the Assessment. God Bless.

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 Assessment

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers in a

separate sheet of paper. Think before you choose and take your time to
answer each item correctly. You can always go back to the items that
you are not sure of. You can do it!
1. These are numbers that are greater than zero and are found to the right
of zero in the number line.
a. Integers c. Negative Integers
b. Opposites d. Positive Integers
2. It is the point of reference and is neither positive or negative.
a. 2 c. 0
b. 1 d. -1
3. These are set of signed numbers.
a. Integers c. Negative Integers
b. Opposites d. Positive Integers
4. These are two numbers that are the same distance from 0 on a number
line but in opposite directions.
a. Integers c. Negative Integers
b. Opposite d. Positive Integers
5. These are numbers than are less than zero and are found to the left of
zero in the number line.
a. Integers c. Negative Integers
b. Opposite d. Positive Integers
6. Which is the opposite of 16?
a. 16 c. 1 and 6
b. -16 d. none of these
7. -8 is greater than 8
a. False c. Maybe
b. True d. None of the Above

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What is the integer represented in # 8-10?
8. Liza has10 more marbles than Rita.
a. 10% c. +10
b. -10 d. None of the above
9. Tony is 3 hours late in his meeting.
a. 3% c. +3
b. -3 d. None of the above
10. Bryan has a debt of P 50.00 to his friend in school.
a. 50% c. +50
b. -50 d. None of the above

How was it? Have you finished? Compare your

answers in Answer Key page 14.
If your score is 9-10 then your amazing! You may
now proceed to the next activity.
If 6-8 You need to review the processes you
missed.
If 0-5 You really need to repeat the whole
process. Ask your teacher or elder to help you.

Additional Activities

Represent each real life situation with an integer. Don’t forget

the signs to be used.
________ 1. Lito graduated from Elementary 17 years ago.
________ 2. Marlon lost 4 kg after a week of being sick.
________ 3. Joy deposited P 30,000.00 as a saving for her future.
________ 4. Marks drives 20 meters northward along McArthur highway.
________ 5. Mia moves 5 steps backward as she dances.

CONGRATULATIONS! You have finished this

module. Continue your hard work and you will
surely learn more in the suceeding modules. God
Bless in your journey. Thank you.

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 Answer Key

0, ¼, 3/6, 5, 8

References
https://commons.deped.gov.ph/MELCS-Guidelines.pdf p.27
https://commons.deped.gov.ph/K-to-12-MELCS-with-CG-Codes.pdf p.224
Burgos, Jaime R.; Perez, Markjoseph H.; & Placer, Donnel P. (2016). 21st
Century Mathletes 6 (Textbook). p. 144-151: Vibal Group, Inc.
Burgos, Jaime R; Corpuz, Marife O.; Dacsal I, Junior C.;Habon, Viola Flora
R., Insigne, Ligaya G.; Laynesa, Marivic R.; Magallanes, Phylla Lynne
June G.; Placer, Donnel P.; & Tura, Rio Amor S. (2016). 21st Century
Mathematics 6 (Teacher's Manual). p. 47-50: Vibal Group,Inc.
Calanag, F. G. (2016). Understanding Mathematics 6. p. 188-195: Vicarish
Publication and Trading,Inc.

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 Compares integers with other
Lesson
numbers such as Whole
2 Numbers, Fractions, and
Decimals

In our everyday life, there are quantities that can be represented by numbers
other than whole numbers, fractions, decimals and they are called integers. These
integers can be compared to other numbers. Are they greater, lesser or equal?

What’s In

We are surrounded by different numbers other than integers. These

numbers will be first classified then discussed. But before that, you need to
answer this activity as a review of the previous lesson about the opposites of
integers. Represent the real-life situation by identifying the Opposite of each
integer. Write your answers in a separate sheet of paper and compare them
in the Answer key in page 14.
1. 6 floors up = __________
2. loss 8 kilograms = __________
3. saved P 1,000.00 = __________
4. increase of P 800 from daily sale = __________

5. spent P 765.00 on buying school supplies = __________

What’s New

Hello! How is your day? Amidst the situation, do you still have some
supplies at home?

We have two mothers here and they have a problem.

Mommy Liza spent P 50.40 for notebooks while Mommy Rodda saved P
50. 40 by recycling notebooks used by her children last school year. Which
has a bigger gain? How do we compare them?

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 What is It

The problem above can be represented by these numbers.

spent P 50.40 can be shown as -50.40 while
saved P 50.40 can be described as +50.40
Observe that the numbers presented have decimal points, what are
they and how do we compare them?
Before we can compare integers with other numbers, let us first clarify
them according to their type.
The first type is the counting or “natural numbers”.
Examples: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,…
Then, the second type is the “whole numbers”. These are natural
numbers including zero.
Examples: 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,…
Next, we have the “integers”. These are all the whole numbers and
their opposites. Fractions and Decimals are not integers.
Examples: …,-9,-8,-7,-6,-5,-4,-3,-2,-1,0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,…
Then there are “fractions”. A fraction simply tells us how many parts
of a whole we have.
1 1 3
Examples: , , ,…
4 2 4
Next, are the “decimals”. A decimal number can be defined as a number
whose number part and the fractional part is separated by a decimal point.

Examples: 0.4, 0.5, 1.4, 2.5, …

There are two major classification of numbers, they are the Rational
and Irrational Numbers.

a. Rational Numbers- these are numbers that can be expressed in the form
𝒂
of a +b or 𝒃 , where a and b are integers and b ≠ 0. Rational numbers have
integers, fractions, and decimals.
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Examples: +5, -7, , 0. 27
5

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b. Irrational Numbers- are real numbers that can’t be expressed as the
quotient of two integers and they neither terminate nor they repeat.
√3
Examples: √9 , pi (3.1415…), ,…
2

Putting these two major classification of numbers, together in one set

gives you the “real” numbers.

The diagram below will help you understand better the classification of
numbers.

Real Numbers

Rational Numbers Irrational Numbers

Fractions Integers Decimals

s

Natural/Whole Numbers
Now let’s go back to the main topic which is Comparing integers with other
numbers such as Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Decimals by using the
relation symbols, > (greater than), < (less than), and = (is equal to).

A. Compare the following integers.

1. 12 __________ 16

A Positive integer with a smaller number is lesser, so 12 < 16.

2. 10 __________ -13

A Positive integer is ALWAYS greater than a Negative integer,

so 10 > -13.

3. -20 __________ 15

A Negative integer is ALWAYS less than a Positive integer, so -20 < 15.

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4. -9 __________ -19

The Negative integer with the smaller number is greater, so -9 > -19.

5. 0 __________ -100

Zero (0) is ALWAYS greater than a Negative integer so, 0 > -100.

B. Compare the Rational Numbers.

𝟐 𝟒
1. __________
𝟓 𝟓
They are both positive numbers and are similar fractions (fractions with
the same denominators) but the second fraction has a bigger numerator than
𝟐 𝟒
the first fraction, so <
𝟓 𝟓

𝟖 𝟏𝟑
2. __________ −
𝟏𝟓 𝟏𝟓
They are similar rational numbers, but the second number has a
negative sign and negative numbers are always less than positive numbers,
𝟖 𝟏𝟑
so >−
𝟏𝟓 𝟏𝟓

𝟗 𝟏𝟗
3. − 𝟐𝟎 __________ − 𝟐𝟎
Both are similar rational numbers with negative signs and the negative
𝟗 𝟏𝟗
number with smaller number is greater, so − 𝟐𝟎 > − 𝟐𝟎

𝟏𝟎
4. +4 __________
𝟐
The second fraction is an improper fraction, when divided, the quotient
𝟏𝟎
is 5, so +4 <
𝟐

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5. 4 __________ − 2
A Positive rational number is ALWAYS greater than a Negative rational
𝟏𝟎
number, so 4 > − 𝟐

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6. 2.5 __________ 2.478

We can answer this by using the Place Value Chart.

Tens Ones . Tenths Hundredths Thousandths

2 . 5 0 0
2 . 4 7 8

The numbers in the ones place are the same however, from the tenths place
forward aren’t. The first number in the tenths place is bigger than the second,
reagrdless of its preceeding because numbers that are after the decimal point
has lesser value, so 2.5 > 2.478
7. 0.5 __________ -2.5
A Positive rational number is ALWAYS greater than a Negative rational
number, so 0.5 > -2.5

8. -0.7 __________ -0.07

The negative rational number with bigger number is lesser,
so -0.7 < -0.07

9. -4.5 __________ 2
A Negative rational number is ALWAYS less than a Posiive rational
number, so -4.5 < 2

1
10. __________ 0.50
2
1 𝟏
When you divide , you will get 0.50, so = 0.50
2 𝟐
Based on the problem a while ago, saved P 50.40 or (+50.40) has a
bigger gain than spent P 50.40 or (-50.40) because a Positive rational number
is always greater than a Negative rational number, so (+50.40) > (-50.40).

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 What’s More

Activity 1:
Fill in the blanks with the right relation symbols for each
items. Use the relation symbols >(greater than), < (less than) , or
= (is equal to) to make a true equation.
1. 7 ______ 12

2. -6 ______ -8

3. -16 ______ -26

4. 19 ______ 24

5. -50 ______ -38

Activity 2:
Tell whether the equations are true or false. Write T if the
equation true and F if false. Observe each real numbers to answer
each item correctly.
_____1. 11 > -11

_____2. -9 < -6

_____3. 14 = 7⁄2

_____4. −6⁄5 < −3⁄5

_____5. 3⁄4 = -0.75

Activity 3:
Fill in the box with the proper relation symbols for each real-
life situations. Use the relation symbols >(greater than), < (less
than) , or = (is equal to) to make each equation true.
1. 240 m above sea level 360 m below sea level

2. 9 ºC below 0 ºC 13 ºC above 0 ºC

3. 50 km north 60 km south

4. profit of P 900 loss of P 1,000

5. withdrawal of P 500 deposit of P 300

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 What I Have Learned

Natural or counting numbers are the numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6 and so on.

Whole numbers are the numbers 0,1,2,3,4,5 and so on.
Integers are all whole numbers and their opposites (the postive,
negative whole numbers and zero)
A fraction simply tells us how many parts of a whole we have.
A decimal number can be defined as a number whose number part
and the fractional part is separated by a decimal point.
The relation symbols > (greater than), < (less than), and = (is equal to)
are used to compare numbers.
In comparing two Positive rational numbers, the Positive rational
number with the larger number is greater.
In comparing a Positive and a Negative rational number, the Positive
rational number is greater.
In comparing two Negative rational numbers, the Negative rational number
with smaller number is greater.

What I Can Do

Read and answer the problem correctly. Write your

answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Lito and John are having a race. Lito had ran 100 m in an hour while
John ran more than half of what Lito had finished. Who ran the longest?

a. What is asked?

b. What are the given?

c. Who ran the longest?

Congratulations! You are now ready

for the assessment. God Bless.

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 Assessment

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers

in a separate sheet of paper. Think before you choose and take
your time to answer each item correctly. You can always go back
to the items that you are not sure of. You can do it!
1. These are natural numbers including zero.

a. Irrational numbers c. Rational numbers

b. Natural numbers d. Whole numbers

2. Which is a true statement?

a. 0 < -9 c. 11 > -13

b. -7 > -5 d. -4 > 2

3. Which sign will make -7 -10 true?

a. > c. =

b. < d. none of these

4. These are all the whole numbers and their opposites.

a. decimals c. integers

b. fractions d. numbers

5. -10 is greater than +10

a. false c. true

b. maybe d. not applicable

6. These are also known as the counting numbers.

a. Irrational numbers c. Rational numbers

b. Natural numbers d. Whole numbers

𝒂
7. It is a number that can expressed in the form of a +b or , where a and b
𝒃
are integers and b ≠ 0.

a. Irrational number c. Rational number

b. Natural number d. Whole number

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8. What symbol is appropriate to -40 ______ -20?

a. > c. =

b. < d. none of these

9. Which of the following is greater than -3?

a. -5 c. -2

b. -3.1 d. -4

10. Which of the following is less than 8?

a. 8.1 c. 11

b. 10 d. 7

How was it? Have you finished? Compare your

answers in Answer Key page 14.
If your score is 9-10 then your amazing! You may
now proceed to the next activity.
If 6-8 You need to review the processes you
missed.
If 0-5 You really need to repeat the whole
process. Ask your teacher or elder to help you.

Additional Activities

Fill in the blanks with the correct relation symbols. Use the
relation symbols: > (greater than), < (less than) , or = (is equal to).
Think carefully before answering each item.
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1. -0.75 _____ − 4 4. -4.5 _____ 0

9 10
2. 5 _____ -5.1 5. _____ −
8 8
5 2
3. − 7 _____ − 7
CONGRATULATIONS! You have finished this
module. Continue your hard work and you will
surely learn more in the succeeding modules. God
Bless in your journey. Thank you.

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 Answer Key

References
https://commons.deped.gov.ph/MELCS-Guidelines.pdf p.27
https://commons.deped.gov.ph/K-to-12-MELCS-with-CG-Codes.pdf p.224
Burgos, Jaime R.; Perez, Markjoseph H.; & Placer, Donnel P. (2016). 21st
Century Mathletes 6 (Textbook). p. 144-151: Vibal Group, Inc.
Burgos, Jaime R; Corpuz, Marife O.; Dacsal I, Junior C.;Habon, Viola Flora
R., Insigne, Ligaya G.; Laynesa, Marivic R.; Magallanes, Phylla Lynne
June G.; Placer, Donnel P.; & Tura, Rio Amor S. (2016). 21st Century
Mathematics 6 (Teacher's Manual). p. 47-50: Vibal Group,Inc.
Calanag, F. G. (2016). Understanding Mathematics 6. p. 196-199: Vicarish
Publication and Trading,Inc.

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 Development Team of the Module

Writers: Joy B. Peña, T-II, San Juan ES, San Luis District
Editors: Jane P. Valencia, EdD, EPS-Mathematics
Reviewers: Jane P. Valencia, EdD, EPS-Mathematics
Evelyn L. Lalas, MT-II, Calantas ES, Floridablanca West District
Cherry O. Sales, MT-I, Bacolor ES Proper, Bacolor South District
Joshua D. Ordoǹez, T-II, san Isidro ES, Santa Rita District
Illustrator:
Layout Artist: Joy B. Peña, T-II, San Juan ES, San Luis District
Management Team:
Zenia G. Mostoles, EdD, CESO V, Schools Division Superintendent
Leonardo C. Canlas, EdD, CESE. Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
Rowena T. Quiambao, CESE, Asst. Schools Division Superintendent
Celia R. Lacanlale, PhD, CID Chief
Ruby M. Jimenez, PhD, Education Program Supervisor, LRMDS
June D. Cunanan, Education Program Supervisor/ ADM Coordinator
Jane P. Valencia, EdD, Education Program Supervisor, Mathematics

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