3. Student Learning Map

  • Topic:7) Polynomials
  • Subject(s):Math
  • Days:18
  • Grade(s):10, 11, 12
Key Learning:

Polynomials can be classified and manipulated algebraically.

Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 

What are polynomials and how are they manipulated?

   
Concept:

Describing Polynomials

Pearson: 14.1

Glencoe: 9.1

Concept: Polynomial Operations Pearson: 14.1, 14.4 Glencoe: 9.2 through 9.6

Concept:

Special Products

Pearson 14.2, 14.3, 14.4

Glencoe 9.7 through 9.10

Lesson Essential Question(s):

What is a polynomial?

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How do I classify a polynomial based on its number of terms and based on its degree?

(A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What are the rules to add, subtract, multiply or divide polynomials?

(A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

Which product rules apply to special cases of binomials? (A)

(ET)
Additional Information:

Prentice-Hall Examview Pro test generator for Pre-Algebra and Algebra I to generate practice worksheets

Liberal Arts Math: A Bridge from Algebra to Geometry (Pearson/Prentice Hall) Chapter 14

Integrated Math Course 1 (Glencoe) Chapter 9

Also include Language Arts Benchmarks: LA.910.1.6.1 (use of vocabulary), LA.910.1.6.2 (read and discuss text), LA.910.1.6.5 (relate new vocabulary), and LA.910.3.1.3 (use organizational strategies and tools (e.g., technology, spreadsheet, outline, chart, table, graph, Venn Diagram)).

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Vocabulary Report

  • constant -
  • Product Rule -
  • FOIL method (First, Outer, Inner, Last) -
  • sum and difference of two terms -
  • Power Rule -
  • linear -
  • square of a binomial sum -
  • quadratic -
  • products-to-powers -
  • square of a binomial difference -
  • cubic, monomial -
  • binomial -
  • trinomial -
  • polynomial -
  • like terms -
  • coefficient -
  • base -
  • exponent -
  • degree of a monomial and polynomial -
  • standard form -
  • negative exponent -