LESSON PLAN IN MATHEMATICS 10

August 14 - 15, 2019

Grade 10 – Aquino, Rizal, Mabini & Bonifacio
( 8:40-9:40, 10:00-11:00 & 1:00–2:00 )

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:
a. Define polynomial functions and the terms associated with it.
b. Revisit polynomial expression.
c. Illustrate polynomial functions.
d. Identify some real-life situations where polynomial function can
be applied.

A. Content Standards
The learner demonstrates understanding of the key concepts of
polynomial function.
B. Performance Standards
The learner is able to conduct systematically a mathematical
investigation involving polynomial functions in different fields.
C. Learning Competencies
#19. Illustrates polynomial functions. (M10AL – IIa- 1)

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic : INTRODUCTION: POLYNOMIAL FUNCTIONS

References :
G10 Math Learner’s Module pp. 106 - 107
G10 Math Teacher’s Guide pp. 87 - 88
Materials :
Examples written in flashcards
Cartolina / Manila paper
Marker

Time Allotment: 2 days

Values Integration:
The value of appreciation in identifying application of
polynomial function.
III. PROCEDURE
1. Preliminaries/ Routinary Activities
1.1. Classroom Management
1.2. Checking of Cleanliness and Orderliness
1.3 Prayer
1.4 Greetings
1.5 Checking of Attendance
1.6 Review
 Recall some key points to remember to identify if the
given is a polynomial expression or not.

2. Motivation
Teacher reminds students what they had worked on in the previous
chapter. Then, they will answer the Pre- Assessment found in their Math
Module. Teacher asks students if they know what a polynomial is -Teacher
might have different polynomials listed on the board.

Activity
Determine whether each of the following is a
polynomial expression or not.
1. 14x
2. 5x3 - 4√2x + x
3. -2014x
4. x3/4 + 3x1/4 + 7
1 2 3
5. + 3𝑥 4 − 4𝑥 5
2𝑥 3

3. Discussion

 A polynomial of degree n is a function of the form

f(x) = anx n + an−1x n−1 + . . . + a2x 2 + a1x + a0
where the a’s are real numbers (sometimes called the coefficients
of the polynomial).
  For example, f(x) = 4x 3 − 3x 2 + 2 is a polynomial of degree 3, as 3
is the highest power of x in the formula. This is called a cubic
polynomial, or just a cubic.
 And f(x) = x 7 − 4x 5 + 1 is a polynomial of degree 7, as 7 is the
highest power of x. Notice here that we don’t need every power of x
up to 7: we need to know only the highest power of x to find out the
degree.
 An example of a kind you may be familiar with is f(x) = 4x 2 − 2x − 4
which is a polynomial of degree 2, as 2 is the highest power of x.
This is called a quadratic.
 Functions containing other operations, such as square roots, are
not polynomials. For example, f(x) = 4x 3 + √ x − 1 is not a
polynomial as it contains a square root. And f(x) = 5x 4 − 2x 2 + 3/x
is not a polynomial as it contains a ‘divide by x’.

4. Analysis
How do we know that the given polynomial is a function?

5. Abstraction

Key Points :

 A polynomial is a function of the form f(x) = anx n + an−1x

n−1 + . . . + a2x 2 + a1x + a0 .
 The degree of a polynomial is the highest power of x in its
expression.
 Constant (non-zero) polynomials, linear polynomials,
quadratics, cubics and quartics are polynomials of degree
0, 1, 2 , 3 and 4 respectively.
 The function f(x) = 0 is also a polynomial, but we say that
its degree is ‘undefined’.

6. Application
How are polynomial functions related in other field of study? Give
some real-life situations/examples.

IV. EVALUATION

V. ASSIGNMENT

Prepared by:
JOBELLE A. PAYUMO
G10 Math Teacher