Lesson plan # 4.1 Common Factors in Polynomials

Subject:MPM2D MATHEMATICS

Grade: 10

Lesson No: 4.1

Duration: 3 hours

Unit 4 - Factoring Algebraic Expressions

Topic: 4.1 - Common Factors in Polynomials

Overall Expectations (Directly from The Ontario Curriculum)

• determine the basic properties of quadratic relations; • relate transformations of the graph of y = x2 to the algebraic representation y = a(x – h) 2 + k; • solve quadratic equations and interpret the solutions with respect to the corresponding relations; • solve problems involving quadratic relations

Specific Expectations (Directly from The Ontario Curriculum)

factor polynomial expressions involving common factors, trinomials, and differences of squares [e.g., 2x2 + 4x, 2x – 2y + ax – ay, x2 – x – 6, 2a2 + 11a + 5, 4x2 – 25], using a variety of tools (e.g., concrete materials, computer algebra systems, paper and pencil) and strategies (e.g., patterning);

Learning Goals

Today you will learn Common Factors in Polynomials

Success Criteria

By the end of class:

-    I can Factor algebraic expressions by dividing out the greatest common factor.

Materials and Resources

-    Graphing calculator and/or graph paper

-    Laptop with Internet access

Lesson Structure and Activities

Timing

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1.  Students to Read Lesson Plan

2.  Students to Study Glossary

3.  Students to complete Warmer Question

4.   Students to study Lesson

5.  Students to complete Assignment

6.  Students to complete Exit card

 


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