Unit 5 - Polynomials

Student Unit Notes: MFM2P Unit 5 Notes.pdf

Worksheets: MFM 2P - Factoring Trinomials Practice.pdf

Goals for this unit:

 I can apply the distributive law to the product of binomials.

I can complete the following types of factoring; common, difference of squares and simple trinomials.

1)      Topic:                  Review of Algebra Skills

        Learning Goal:  I know how to collect like terms and apply the distributive law in algebraic expressions.

        U1L1 Getting Ready for Polynomials

        Video lesson(s):        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2fbAGYIZA0&feature=youtu.be

        Text work:              Page 278, # 1 - 10

2)      Topic:                  Multiplying Binomials

        Learning Goal:  I can apply distributive law successfully when multiplying binomials and determine their product.

        U5L2 - Multiplying Binomials

        Video lesson(s):         http://youtu.be/Fc1DMarO4yM

        Text work:              Page 286, (1 - 4) every other, 6, 9, 10, 15

3)      Topic:                  Common Factoring

        Learning Goal:  I know what a common factor is and I can divide it out of a polynomial to create a product (multiplication question)

        U5L3 Common Factoring

        Video lesson(s):        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFLjLCJCKTI&feature=youtu.be

        Text work:              Page 294, # 1 - 8, 10, 14, 17, 18

4)      Topic:                  Factoring a Difference of Squares

        Learning Goal:  I can spot a difference of squares expression and turn it back into two brackets.

        U5L4 Factoring Difference of Squares

        Video lesson(s):        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAEMNZCM1CQ&feature=youtu.be

        Text work:              Page 302, #1-8, 10, 14, 17, 18

5)      Topic:                  Factoring Simple Trinomials

        Learning Goal:  I can take a trinomial of the form x2+bx+c and turn it back into a product of two brackets.

        U5L5 Factoring Simple Trinomials

        Video lesson(s):        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhO1ZAsor28&feature=youtu.be

        Text work:              Page 309, #2 - 4, 7 - 13, 15, 17

6)      Topic:                  Factoring Simple Trinomials if there is a Common Factor

        Learning Goal:  I can factor a simple trinomial that has a common factor, by first taking out the common factor.

        U5L6 Factoring Simple Trinomials With Common Factors

        Video lesson(s):        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeA4UGThoSY&feature=youtu.be

        Text work:              Page 311, #16  

        Handout:                MFM 2P - Factoring Trinomials Practice

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