Business Mathematics

    Business maths is mathematics used by commercial enterprises for record and manage business operations. Commercial organizations use mathematics in accounting, inventory management,marketing, sales forecasting, and financial analysis. Mathematics typically used in commerce includes elementary arithmetic, elementary algebra, statistics and probability. Business management can be made more effective in some cases by use of more advanced mathematics such as calculus, matrix algebra and linear programming.
    It  provides comprehensive coverage of personal and business-related mathematics. In addition to reviewing the basic operations of arithmetic, students are prepared to understand and manage their personal finances, as well as grasp the fundamentals of business finances. BUSINESS MATH, 17E prepares students to be smart shoppers, informed taxpayers, and valued employees. Basic math skills are covered in a step-by-step manner, building confidence in users before they try it alone. Spreadsheet applications are available on the Data Activities CD, and a simulation activity begins every chapter. Chapters are organized into short lessons for ease of instruction and include algebra connections, group and class activities, communication skills, and career spotlights.

Reflection for 4th grading (A Letter)

Ma'am Vera Cruz,

   Throughout life, people are always influenced in some way by others. This influenced is what causes individuals to grow mentally. It has been no different for me. I have met a wide variety of people in my life and have learned from each of them. The one person that sticks out in mind as having had the most influence on me, however, is you.
   One reason why I took such a strong liking on you is that you had recently taught me many things starting the history and the timeline of the internet, to the HTML tags, and how to use the Adobe Photoshop that it might be a good addiction today's generation.
   I was very ignorant person before about that things. I needed something to fill the emptiness I was feeling. You were there for me. You had a way of making me feel good about myself, who I was and what I did; feel good on every hard topics each time we met in the class. The little talks that you had with us really touched on something that needed to hear. I remember one day you told us that we should not be overly concerned when people ridicule us. You said that the important thing is that we like who we are. You restored some confidence in me that I had thought I had lost for good.
   One of your better qualities was you ability to make us understand the topic, even, sometimes misunderstanding occur. You work with all of us to make us better students, never leaving anyone out. You would make sure that anyone answered a question or anyone added some thing to the class each day. You would go around the computer room and ask each student a question on how he/she felt about something specially when we are on hands-on.
   You showed that you really did care if we learned. You would always stress doing more than just an average job, that we would not get very far if we were not willing to put forth that extra effort.
   Throughout the year you remained agreat teacher, always fair. You could not stand students lazy ( which I was before I had you)
   At the end of the year, we are all anxious to see  what grades were. Remember the time we got struggle and misunderstanding about the grades specially in 2nd grading?
   Before I had you as a teacher, i was just an average student. then, I started applying what you were teaching us to all of my classes. I tarted trying harder to do the best that O could, and my grades improve significantly.

   I have looked at the time as a turning point in  my life. I credit most of those changes to you and your indispensable advice. Without your constant encouragement, I am sure that I would still be just getting by. Many years from now I still look back on my high school life and reflect on the timeless lessons that you were generous enough to share with me.
   Im looking forward to graduating this year and moving on to college. Along with this letter through blogging, I will finally get the chance to thank you in person for giving me the desire to do the best I can. Thank You Ma'am.


-special thanks to Mr. David Kemper for some points in this letter.

My Dream, My Future

    My vision for the future entails many goals that I know I will have to work hard to achieve. I feel that the path to accomplishing my goals will be though hard work within my education.

Even numbers are hard.. It is my fashion.

My formal education is a factor that has been the basis for my success throughout primary school and high school. I believe that it will continue to be the tool that will lead me to success in the future. My first and foremost plan is to graduate from high school. I consider this to be a huge accomplishment considering that many people don't make it that far. After graduation I will be attending one of five Colleges and Universities to which I am still waiting for a reply from.

   I will attend my chosen school for the following four years. During that time I will obtain the knowledge that I will need for my future career. I hope to graduate after those four years with a bachelor's degree in business. My dream job is to become a an accountant.

   I feel that the combination of all of the opportunity in the business world, along with my interest in accounting will be the winning formula for my success. Along with using my education as a key to open the doors of success and working hard, I am positive that! will be able to achieve my goals.

KANNAWIDAN; The Ylocos Festival

Kannawidan:one of the most awaited festival in ylocos.

The province of Ilocos Sur has recently celebrated its Kannawidan Ylocos Festival. This year marks the province’s 193rd year based on the Royal Decree dated February 2, 1818 separating Ilocos Sur from Ilocos Norte. Prior to this date, the stretch of Bangui in Ilocos Norte down to Luna La Union is called Ylocos which is a term to refer to the coastal inhabitants. It literally meant “from the lowlands”.
Ilocos Sur especially Vigan is branded as the Heart of Ilocandia by the Philippine Historical Committee. It’s a province very rich in culture and heritage. Kannawidan means traditions and this province got to showcase all what she has. On January 31 to February 6, 2011 several activities were lined up for the celebration.


There was the tribal performance of the cultural communities of Ilocos Sur which is so fascinating. They displayed their talents as well as their indigenous costumes. Partuat ken Patanor Trade Fair showcased the products of the province such as longanisa, bagnet, garlic, bibingka, tinubong and many other foods including handicrafts. There was even eating contests of these delicacies of Ilocos Sur as well as basi drinking contest. Traditional games were played and bingo as well. There were Sarsuela and Komedya Ilocana which were shown. Choir competition was also held.

A battle of brains and beauty was witnessed during the Saniata ti Ilocos Sur pageant. Art exhibitions and competitions were also conducted. On the spot painting was done by the Saturday group from Manila while The Ilocandia Photographic Society put up its photography exhibit at the Archbishop’s Palace.


It was a fun-filled week of celebration of the Kannawidan Festival in Ilocos Sur.

REFLECTION for 3rd Grading

3^rd Grading Period. Challenging, colourful, meaningful and successful grading.

                This grading, it helped my mind in knowing more about HTML Tags, on how to put background colour, font, its size, the picture, link and everything related to this topic.

Try to know more about yourself

                I scan myself for a while and found out that I should be more active for the next grading, but there is a mixture of emotions in my heart.  Happy and sad in the fact that day are counted.

                Happy in the sense that I will graduate for my high school life and thanks to my teachers and classmates who give support, love, understanding, care and their effort to me.

                Sad in the sense that I will miss the happiness, sadness and awards and success we gained with my classmates. I will miss also the school and the experiences which made myself better and to face those different kind of problems. However, I’m not in hurry for the graduation but a little tear can change everyone’s emotion and feeling.

There were no great problems this grading in my life and I thank God for His guidance. I’m hoping that next grading could be better than this 3^rd grading.

Everyone, I want to say simple and little words but meaningful. Thank You! I Love You! And I will Miss you!

Keeping in Mind our Mother Tongue

ILOKANO is what people call us with our own dialects or so called mother tongue, the Iloko.

                We are not indigenous like others but little by little our language and other thing will soon become extinct.

                As a teenager, I realize some significant points in life especially in caring good our traditions and cultures. Ilocano’s before preserved different things, old houses, buildings, literary works and many more that proves people became more intelligent in taking good care of own materials.

                Nowadays, people became more fanatic on modernization, making sense to forget those preserved materials and non-materials by our ninuno’s. Yes. We wanted progression but don’t use progression to say goodbye to dear dialect and preserved things.

                What is the use of preservation if we are not willing to learn, accept and love things made before?

                Our mother tongue, the iloko, serves us a communication to other people or Ilocano’s making in one our dreams, projects and works is successful one.

                Be thankful that we have this dialect, be proud of. Here in our country, there were lot of dialects used by Filipinos but iloko is one of most used dialect.

                Dr. Jose Rizal said:”Ang hindi magmahal sa sariling wika ay mas mabaho pa kaysa malansang isda”. It’s true. Love, acceptance and cooperation are things we must keep in mind to take our mother tongue alive ill the next generation of life. J

New Year, New Me

Forget those mistakes you made, but don’t forget those lessons you’ve learned.

-Alona Marzan

                December 31, 2011. While I was waiting for the clock to strike 12:00 o’clock midnight, I asked myself:”what shall I improve in myself to make sure my life goes right?” Then, I began flashing back to my past days, where I stood low and felt like I was a loser.

                It’s been quite for a long time when I realized that I have not started anything better at all. Why? What have I done?

                A little bit worried, I started to plan something more fruitful in my mind. But I couldn’t make or start any because I don’t know what to start and where.

                Until, I thought of scanning my things and attitude. For a period of 16 years I almost forgot to be Good Samaritan, an instrument of sharing opinions and thoughts about God; and yet nothing has been achieved to show anything valuable except for the fact that my family lives comfortably.

                I’ve been not thrifty, wasting lot of money and that proves me to be year of the Pig. Sometimes, I searched for my better standards.

                With this, I firmly made a resolution to be thrifty. It was only then that I came to realize some important points in my life. What if I was unexpectedly gathering news about death and that are my parents? How can I live in this world with my attitude?

                I was in the state of self-examination, when the clock struck 12:00 midnight. Its 2012! All alone, I vowed in my head and solemnly prayed. I was very thankful that I was able to survive all life’s odds with great courage and determination through His guidance.

                As I ended my prayer, I felt as though I were a new bud sprouting from a seedling-a bud trying to bear more branches which will soon bear more fruits where everyone would want to pick and eat. Indeed, nothing is better than having a happy and righteous life in the eyes of god and men. :-)

The Magic of Christmas

The cold weather, sparkling lights, decorated trees, festive parties, lanterns and the never ending tradition of exchanging gifts are signs that Christmas is here.

                There is no place like home during this season- a season when all members of our family come home and enjoy the warmth of being together for the family reunion. The gifts under the Christmas tree the abundant Noche Buena on the dining table, the warmth and togetherness that we feel, make us eager and yearn to go home.

                We Filipinos consider food ad one of the best and most fitting symbol for communicating love and sharing. No one would dare to let this season pass without a taste of traditional puto bumbong, bibingka, hot cups of chocolate, a buffet of embutido, galantine, lengua, fruit cakes and candy canes.

                The real spirit of Christmas is felt by every Filipinos especially during the days of Simbang Gabi. It can’t be Christmas without these things.

                Christmas has always been a special day for the Filipino family. It is a magical season that everyone looks forward to. It is time for realizing dreams and granting wishes.

                We students who have trying to help on country’s economy to have greater hopes in our heart convinced that somehow, someday, somewhere... the magic of the yuletide season will make our dreams come true and will crown our fervent prayers and sacrifices. J

YOU CAN!!!

If you can image it, you can achieve it; if you can learn it, you can become it.

-Baby Mendoza

Saying difference means change and that is only one permanent in world.

Everyone deserves to make some changes, a baby, teenager old man; in own selves, community, and everything around us. It’s our own decision in making.

Making that thing confronts us to be leader- to create differences in life. Example, most common problem we faced specially the government is the poverty making people to panic on this shocking problem. Why? Are you not aware of this problem?

Being student of my own school, I wish I could do something for betterment someday or somehow... every second we count it results for a minute hour or even a day. Time to act for the progression, but I’m not forcing everyone to be with my protocol. It is their decision and willingness to help. I’m just an instrument for the change.

 If everyone will cooperate for the change, our dreams will be in one and making dear country in endless progress and equality.

As a normal person, I can be a key to help my country. As Dr. Jose Rizal Said:”Ang kabataan ay siyang susi ng Bayan”. Make it true and I know everyone could make some changes. Changes for betterment. You can do it!