Unit 5: Polynomials & Algebra

Wednesday, May 6th: Like & Unlike Terms

Learning Goal: to be able to determine like and unlike terms in a set of polynomials.

Task: Learn and create a note about like and unlike terms. When comfortable, complete this worksheet.

Resources:

Textbook:

page 253 & 254

Videos:

Like and Unlike Terms

Determining Like and Unlike Terms

Websites:

Math is Fun

Like and Unlike Terms

Like and Unlike Terms II

You can also ask Mr. Graham or one of the peer mentors

Exit Card: In your yellow book please determine the like and unlike terms from the equations. Circle or underline.

Friday, May 8th: Adding Polynomial Expressions

Learning Goal: to be able to add a sequence of polynomials.

Task: Learn and create a note about adding polynomials. When comfortable with adding polynomials, complete this worksheet.

Resources:

Textbook:

Pages 257 & 263

Videos:

Polynomials

Adding and Subtracting

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Websites:

Adding and Subtracting

Polynomials: Adding and Subtracting

You can also ask Mr. Graham or one of the peer mentors

Exit Card: In your yellow book add and/or subtract the following polynomials

  1. (3x2 – 4x + 5) + (x2 + 2x – 11)
  2. (x2 – x + 13) + (-5x2 - 6x + 16)

Monday, May 11th: Subtracting Polynomials

Learning Goal: to be able to add a sequence of polynomials.

Task: Learn and create a note about subtracting polynomials. When comfortable with subtracting polynomials, complete this worksheet.

Resources:

Textbook:

Pages 257 & 263

Videos:

Polynomials

Adding and Subtracting

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

Websites:

Adding and Subtracting

Polynomials: Adding and Subtracting

You can also ask Mr. Graham or one of the peer mentors

Exit Card: In your yellow book add and/or subtract the following polynomials

  1. (3x2 – 4x + 5) - (x2 + 2x – 11)
  2. (x2 – x + 13) - (-5x2 - 6x + 16)

Wednesday, May 13th: The Distributive Property

Learning Goal: I can apply my new knowledge of the distributive property to my already extensive knowledge of polynomials.

Task: Learn and create a note about the distributive property. When comfortable, complete this worksheet.

Resources:

Textbook:

Page 269 – 271

Videos:

Distributive Property

Distributive Property II

Kahn Academy

Websites:

Kahn Academy Distributive Property

Math is Fun

You can also ask Mr. Graham or one of the peer mentors

Exit Card: In your yellow book complete the following polynomials using the distributive property along with adding and subtracting.

3( 2x2 - x – 5)

-4 (7x2 + 5x + 9)

2( 3x2 + 7x – 12)

- 9( 9x2 - 3x + 2)



Friday, May 15th: Simplifying Polynomial Expressions

Learning Goal: I can use my knowledge of distributive property and adding & subtracting to simplify polynomials.

Task: Learn and create a note for combining all skills learned in the unit. When comfortable with the concept, complete this worksheet.

Tuesday, May 19th: Applications of Polynomials

Learning Goal: I can use my knowledge of simplifying polynomials in a problem solving context.

Task: Learn and create a note for applying polynomials to measurement problems. When comfortable with the concept, complete this worksheet.

Friday, May 22nd: Assignment (Due Tuesday, May 26th)