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Operations with Polynomials

Description: 

Learning what polynomials are, how to add, subtract and multiply them.

Learning Targets: 
See unit plan link
Link: 
Planning Document for this Unit
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lM6rrTUgIepTxumcCbZyzzvPaHq7BIPCYF_FM4GCENU/edit
Author: 
achatten
Content Area: 
Mathematics
Algebra
Language: 
English
Resource Type: 
Unit
Licensing: 
Creative Commons Licence
Grade: 
9-12
Common Core Math
Common Core Math: 
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.APR.1
Tags: 
hamiltoncohort3
polynomials
operations
Algebra

What concepts or procedures are being explained or demonstrated in this lesson object?

The students will be able to identify polynomials according to their number of terms and degree. They will also be able to add, subtract, and multiply polynomials using combining like terms and distribution.  Students will also be able to identify polynomials that are the result of multiplying binomials that are the difference of two squares as well as ones that are perfect squares. 

What was your experience, both successes and challenges, using this lesson object with your students?

I have not used this unit as a blended unit yet. I taught it in the traditional way and it went well but my hope is that the blended format will enhance the lessons to help the students visualize and reinforce what they are learning.