Module 1: Algebraic Expressions
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Focus Topic
Adding and
Subtracting
Polynomials
Adding and
Subtracting
Polynomials
MAP TESTING
Multiplying
Polynomials
Reviewing Concepts
Standards
A-APR.A.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, multiply
polynomials
A-APR.A.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, multiply
polynomials
A-APR.A.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, multiply
polynomials
A-APR.A.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, multiply
polynomials
A-SSE.A.2: Use the
structure of an
expression to identify
ways to rewrite it
Learning
Targets
I can add and
subtract polynomials
I can add and subtract
polynomials
I can multiply
polynomials.
I can add and subtract
polynomials
I can describe the
relationship between
the system of
polynomials and the
system of integers.
I can describe the
relationship between
the system of
polynomials and the
system of integers.
I can multiply
polynomials
I can describe the
relationship between
the system of
polynomials and the
system of integers
I can prove that
expressions are
equivalent using the
distributive property
I can rewrite an
expression
I can use the
commutative and
associative properties
to prove expressions
are equivalent.
Plans
(Include Instructional
Method, Strategies,
and Activities)
 Opener
 Automaticity
 Exercise 1:
Students will
complete part a
and then we will
have a class
discussion about
the concept of
base. Students will
then individually
complete the
remainder of
exercise 1.
 Exercise 2
introduces the
concept of x as a
base.
 Exercise 3 will be
completed
individually and
then discussed in
 Opener: polynomial
with a leading
negative sign
 Automaticity
 Students will begin
the day reviewing
and comparing their
homework with other
members of their
group. If they got
different answer,
they will work
through the
problems together to
correct their
mistakes
 Students will
complete MAP
reflections and goal
setting (20 min)
 Exercise 1:
Students will utilize
 Opener
 Automaticity
 MAP Data Reflection
in data notebooks
(20 minutes)
 Teach two problems
for factoring
polynomials /
"reverse distributive
property"
 Students will then do
several problems in
their small groups on
chart paper. Each
corner of the chart
paper will be where
the individual
students do the
problem on their own
and they will place all
combination in the
center and then
 Opener
 Automaticity
 In teams, students will
review concepts using
SMART board
jeopardy game
 Students individually
will complete the
review problem set
worksheet
 Students will practice
two constructed
answer responses
similar to that which
will be seen on the
exam.
 Exit Slip
their small groups.
 Vocabulary
discussion:
Polynomial
Expression.
Students will create
3 expressions
using the definition
given and then
compare their
expression with
their neighbor for
brief discussion.
 Some of the
student generated
polynomials will be
placed on the
board. We will
then relate the
polynomials to the
integer base 10
system.
 Discussion will lead
to key vocabulary:
Constant term,
leading coefficient,
leading term
 Khan Academy
Video with guided
notes: The parts of
a polynomial
expression
 Using Guided
Notes: Teacher will
show one, students
will do one on their
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the box method for
computing smaller
polynomials and
then will begin to
use geometric
diagrams to
compute products.
Students will utilize
algebra tiles in their
small groups for
modeling and
grouping of key
terms.
Exercise 2:
Students will apply
the distributive
property to
polynomials. They
will complete
exercise 2
independently and
then compare with a
partner.
Students will watch
video on multiplying
polynomials and fill
out guided notes
that are step by
step.
Students will
complete #1 a-v
individually.
Exit Slip
check them to make
sure they work. 2030 min.
 The concept of
"working backward"
is factoring.
 Closing: Is the
produce of two
polynomials always
another polynomial?
 Exit Ticket
own, they will then
teach one to their
partner
 Students will then
practice adding and
subtracting
polynomials on the
small dry erase
boards
 Exercise 4:
Students will
practice adding and
subtracting
polynomials and
will place them on
the board for
further class
discussion.
Assessments
(Formative and
Summative)
Vocabulary
Exit Ticket:
1) Must the sum of
three polynomials
again be a
polynomial?
Small Dry Erase
Boards for formative
assessment
throughout lesson
Exit Ticket: Must the
produce of three
polynomials again be a
polynomial?
2) Find
Exit Ticket: multiplying
a binomial and a
polynomial. Student
will describe their
process.
Find:
 Polynomial
 Polynomial
Expression
 Monomial
 Polynomial
 Polynomial
Expression
 Monomial
 Polynomial
 Polynomial
Expression
 Monomial
Exit Ticket: Give me a
five. Students will list 5
main concepts that will
be seen on the exam
on Monday.
 Polynomial
 Polynomial
Expression
 Monomial
Homework
 Trinomial
 Degree of
monomial
 Degree of
Polynomial
 Leading Term
 Leading Coefficient
 Standard Form
 Trinomial
 Degree of monomial
 Degree of
Polynomial
 Leading Term
 Leading Coefficient
 Standard Form
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Complete Problem
Set
Complete Problem Set
Complete Problem Set
Trinomial
Degree of monomial
Degree of Polynomial
Leading Term
Leading Coefficient
Standard Form
 Trinomial
 Degree of monomial
 Degree of Polynomial
 Leading Term
 Leading Coefficient
o Numerical Symbol
o Variable Symbol
o Algebraic Expression
o Numerical
Expression
 Equivalent Numerical
Expression
 Algebraic Expression
 Distributive Property
 Equivalent Expression
 The Commutative
Property of Addition
 The Associative
Property of Addition
 The Commutative
Property of
Multiplication
 The Associative
Property of
Multiplication
Study for Exam