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:
Determining Like and Unlike Terms
Websites:
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:
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Websites:
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
- (3x2 – 4x + 5) + (x2 + 2x – 11)
- (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:
Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Websites:
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
- (3x2 – 4x + 5) - (x2 + 2x – 11)
- (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:
Websites:
Kahn Academy Distributive Property
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)
Polynomials Assignment (skip 7b)