Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Polynomial Operations

Name: Melody Volen

Content Area: Math-Algebra I

Grade Level: 9-11

CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):

Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions A-APR
Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials.
1. Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers, namely, they are closed under the operations
of addition, subtraction, and multiplication; add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
Understand the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials.
2. Know and apply the Remainder Theorem: For a polynomial p(x) and a number a, the remainder on division by x a is
p(a), so p(a) = 0 if and only if (x a) is a factor of p(x).
3. Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable factorizations are available, and use the zeros to construct a rough graph
of the function defined by the polynomial.
Use polynomial identities to solve problems.
4. Prove polynomial identities and use them to describe numerical relationships. For example, the polynomial identity

(x 2+ y 2)2=( x2 y 2 )2+(2 xy)2

can be used to generate Pythagorean triples.

5. (+) Know and apply the Binomial Theorem for the expansion of

( x+ y)n

in powers of x and y for a positive integer

n, where x and y are any numbers, with coefficients determined for example by Pascals Triangle.1
Rewrite rational expressions.
6. Rewrite simple rational expressions in different forms; write a(x)/b(x) in the form q(x) + r(x)/b(x), where a(x), b(x),
q(x), and r(x) are polynomials with the degree of r(x) less than the degree of b(x), using inspection, long division, or, for
the more complicated examples, a computer algebra system.
7. (+) Understand that rational expressions form a system analogous to the rational numbers, closed under addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division by a nonzero rational expression; add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational
expressions.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

How can we add, subtract and multiply polynomials? Do they have to be the same degree?
How using polynomial arithmetic can help us to determine perimeters and areas of shapes.
Discover what careers actually use polynomials on the job.
How can we use the remainder theorem to help us understand the relationship between zeros and
factors of polynomials?
How we can use the zeros, end behavior, degree of polynomial and odd or even polynomials to
sketch rough graphs.
Discover real life scenarios that we use polynomial arithmetic.

Unit Summary:

Students will use arithmetic on polynomials and rational expressions to add, subtract, multiply and divide them.
Students will understand what like terms are, and the difference between adding or subtracting and multiplying like
terms. Students will discover some real life applications using polynomials, as well as what careers might require
knowledge of polynomials. Students will use the Remainder Theorem to understand roots and factors of a polynomial.
In addition, students will be able to use several methods to factor polynomials and find the roots of the function. Once
the student has found the root(s) they will then learn how to use the degree, if the function is odd or even and how the
end behavior behaves to sketch rough graphs of these functions. Using the Binomial Theorem, students will be able to
expand more difficult polynomials. Overall, students should understand polynomials, these topics connecting them and
how they might apply them to real life situations.
Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level:

Formative:

Summative:

Survey - Check for students level of

understanding on polynomials from
pre-algebra.

Think-Pair-Share and Discussion

Students will read definitions of
polynomials and theorems, think about
them, pair up and share and discuss them
with a group of students.

Exam - Students will take an exam

covering all material in the unit.

Brainstorm- Students have inherited

a farm. We will brainstorm as a class
to come up with different an creative
ways in which to best divide the land

Timeline - Students will create a timeline

to help them remember the order of the
steps taken to factoring polynomials.

Farm Project Students will use

their own creativity and knowledge of
polynomials to use the land to its best
potential.

on the farm for living, growing crops

and raising livestock.

Jeopardy Students will compete in

groups of four in a game of jeopardy. The
five categories will be a review of
polynomial arithmetic, Remainder and
Factor Theorem, Identities, Factoring
polynomials and

Quizlet - Students will access the

quizlet I have prepared and practice
what they have learned about
polynomials, by using the flashcards and
game activities.
Lesson 1
Student Learning Objective:
Objective:

Acceptable Evidence
(Assessments):

Students will be able to add,

subtract and multiply polynomials.

Students will be given guided

notes or they can download them
to their device to follow along with
a lecture. They will answer
understanding questions
throughout the presentation and
solve examples provided.

Students will be able to divide

polynomials using long division.

Lesson Activities:
Students will observe a lecture that discusses the arithmetic of
polynomials. The lecture will go over the how tos of adding,
subtracting, multiplying and division of polynomials. The rules of the
operations with each will be discussed in detail. Students will learn
how to apply polynomials in real life and discover uses for them in
careers. At the end of the lecture, students should be able to make
connections between adding and subtracting polynomials and their
similarities, as well as how to multiply or divide polynomials. Guided
notes will be provided for this lesson, which the student can
download if they wish. These notes will assist students to follow along
with the lecture as well as work out the examples to have for
studying for homework or exams.

Lesson 2
Student Learning Objective:
Objective:
Students will understand the
Remainder Theorem and how to use
it to find the factors of a polynomial.

Acceptable Evidence:

Lesson Activities:

Students will be given a webercise

worksheet. Using the websites
provided they will answer
questions about polynomial
theorems, factors, remainders, and

Students will work together in groups to solve problems on their

worksheets together. Students can use website resources to assist
them if needed. Using a technique called Think-Pair-Share, students
will examine a problem, think about it, and then discuss it with their
partner to come up with a solution. This worksheet will contain the

Students will find the roots of

polynomials, by factoring when
possible.
Students will understand how
finding the factors can help graph
functions.

graphing polynomials. Students

will work in groups of 2 to
complete these worksheets, using
Think-Pair-Share. Students will
then create their own polynomials
and have their partner find the
remainders when divided by the
given binomials.divide

Remainder Theorem and the relationship between a factor of the

polynomial and the remainder.

Acceptable Evidence:

Lesson Activities:

Students will create a popplet

concept map. Students will use
websites to find connections
between factoring, roots and
graphing. Students will categorize
polynomials by the factoring
techniques that can be applied to
solve for the zeros.
Students will recognize graphing
behaviors.

Students will be learning several methods to factor polynomials.

Students will create a concept map to show the steps taken to factor
various types of polynomials and the different techniques that can be
used to solve them. Students can use their creativity to produce an
organized and appealing concept map. Students will show the
connections of behavior when graphing polynomials. Again using
creativity and organization in the map to connect these behaviors. An
example will be provided so the students will know what is expected
from them. By creating this map students can use their own
creativity while practicing factoring, recognizing common
polynomials and understanding graphing behaviors.

Students will recognize when to use

long division and understand what
the remainder is.
Lesson 3
Student Learning Objective:
Students will be able to factor any
polynomial given.
Students will recognize differences
between polynomials.
Students will be able to determine what
type of factoring is needed for different
types of polynomials,
Students will be able to create a rough
graph of a polynomial.

Unit Resources:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra-basics/alg-basics-quadratics-and-polynomials/alg-basics-adding-and-subtractingpolynomials/v/adding-and-subtracting-polynomials-1
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra2/polynomial-functions/finding-zeros-of-polynomials/v/finding-roots-or-zeros-ofpolynomial-1
http://www.webmath.com/polyaddsub.html
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/remaindr.htm
https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/polynomials-adding-subtracting.html
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/polymult.htm
http://www.sparknotes.com/math/algebra1/polynomials/section2.rhtml
https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/polynomials-remainder-factor.html
http://www.intmath.com/equations-of-higher-degree/3-factors-roots.php
http://www.math-only-math.com/remainder-theorem.html

http://study.com/academy/lesson/remainder-theorem-and-factor-theorem.html
http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/fundamental-theorem-algebra.html
https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/quadratic-equation-derivation.html
http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/polynomials-behave.html
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/polyends.htm
http://www.coolmath.com/algebra/22-graphing-polynomials/04-rules-zeros-03
http://www.mathwords.com/e/end_behavior.htm
http://www.mathplanet.com/education/algebra-2/polynomials-and-radical-expressions/factoring-polynomials

Useful Websites:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra
https://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-1
http://www.coolmath.com/algebra
http://www.math.com/homeworkhelp/Algebra.html
https://www.purplemath.com/
http://www.varsitytutors.com/algebra_1-help
http://www.sparknotes.com/math/algebra1/polynomials/
http://popplet.com/app/#/home