Multiplying Polynomials Learning Through Discovery

Topic: - Multiplying Polynomials NJCCS: 4.3.12.D2: Evaluate and simplify expressions. 4.5.C6 : Understand how mathematical ideas interconnect and build on one another to produce a coherent whole. 4.5.E1: Create and use representations to organize, create, and communicate mathematical ideas. Materials: - Guided Discovery Worksheets - Algebra Tiles - Poster paper - Markers - Timer - Rulers, scissors, tape, etc. Objectives: Level One: Students will be able to multiply polynomials by working in groups and listening to others. Level Two: Students will be able to discover their method of multiplying polynomials within their groups. Students will be able to explain their method to others. Level Three: Students will be able to discover their method of multiplying polynomials while working effectively in groups. Students will be able to explain their method to others in a constructive way. Students will be able to recognize how all of the methods of multiplying polynomials are connected. Motivation: Put the following on the board and give students a total of 10 minutes to complete. Entrance Quiz 1. (x2 + 5x + 4) (2x2 + 3x 4) 2. 2x(6x 5) + 2(4x 5) Have students hand in their quizzes. This quiz will be used for assessment purposes of yesterdays lesson of adding and subtracting polynomials and the distributive property. Procedure: 1. Explain the Jigsaw cooperative learning strategy to the students. Hand out the rubric and the group member contribution breakdown sheets. Explain the grading and the

instructions of each group. Stress that creativity will provide up to two points of extra credit. Students will have the entire block to learn the concept, complete the worksheet, and create a plan for presentation with necessary resources. Students will present next class. 2. Split students into the predetermined groups. Explain to them that they are like separate countries- and there are NO international relations. They must look within their country for resources and for the roaming CIA (the teacher). Have students put their names and group number that was assigned on the rubric and hand it in. 3. Have students work in groups. Grade students on their groupwork performance. Monitor groups to ensure all students are working together and that each member has an active role in the group. Closure: Have students put their desks back and clean up their stations. Ask students to give you feedback on their methods. - Did your group have trouble learning the method? - If you did, in what way? - What are some of the problems your group encountered? Have students fill out the Group Member Contribution Breakdown sheet. Be sure to explain that this will be confidential, so it is important to be honest and thorough. Homework: Worksheet- using the method learned in class. Finish up the presentations for next class. Put together resources and a compact presentation.

Assessment: Assessment will be done mainly in the next class during the presentations. The group work worksheets will also provide excellent feedback on the progress of each individual group. Group progress will be assessed by observation rather than interrogation.

Multiplying Polynomials Rubric Groupwork (5 pts) Group used time efficiently and effectively . Members stayed with their groups and stayed on task. Group worked as one cohesive unit. Group created a plan for their presentation. All members were equally assigned duties and responsibilities. 0 pts 0 pts 0 pts 0 pts 0 pts 1 pt 1 pt 1 pt 1 pt 1 pt 0 pts 1 pt

Individual (5 pts) Member completed worksheet. (Member should complete by asking for help within their group or from the teacher, members will be penalized for copying another members work) Member contributed to the plan for presenting. Member participated in presentation. Member fulfilled responsibilities assigned by the group. Member completed task Group Member Contribution Breakdown. (HW) Presentation (10 pts) Group was well organized. It was clear the group had a plan. Group supplied a visual aid. Group supplied questions for the class to work on and/or think about. Group clearly explained answers to questions asked by the class and/or the teacher. Group covered the appropriate material. Extra Credit: Creativity ( + 2) Group attempted to incorporate some sense of creativity. 0 pts 1 pt

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FOIL METHOD
The FOIL Method is a pattern used to multiply two binomials.
Multiply Multiply Multiply Multiply F: O: I: L: the the the the First terms of each binomial. Outer terms of each binomial. Inner terms of each binomial. Last terms of each binomial.

(x + 3)(x + 2) = x2 (x + 3)(x + 2) = +2x (x + 3)(x + 2) = +3x (x + 3)(x + 2) = +6

Product of the Product of the First Outer Terms Terms Product of the Inner Terms Product of the Last Terms

F + O + I + L = x2 + 2x + 3x + 6 Combine like terms to arrive at your answer. x2 + 2x + 3x + 6 x2 + 5x + 6 Recall: When are we allowed to multiply two terms? When are we allowed to combine terms? Explain why the following expressions are different. Compare: (x2)(-2x2) and x2 2x2

Why cant we use the FOIL method for the problem: (6x-1)(x2+3x-1)

Lets multiply using FOIL together.

(2x2 + 3)(x 2)
F= O= I= L= F+O+I+L=

Practice
1. (2x + 5)(-3x + 5) 2. (-4x 5)(x 1)

3. (x + 2)(x+5)

4. (2x 3)(x + 3)

5. (4x + 3)(5x 1)

6. (-5x 1)(3x + 1)

ALGEBRA TILE METHOD

1 x2 x -x2 -x -1

Recall: When are we allowed to multiply two terms? When are we allowed to combine terms? Explain why the following expressions are different. Compare: (x2)(-2x2) and x2 2x2

To multiply binomials using algebra tiles, place one term at the top of the grid and the second term on the side of the grid.

(x 3) (x + 2)

x
x 1

-3
1 1

x +2

1 1

You MUST maintain straight lines when you are filling in the center of the grid.

-3
1

x
x

+2

Write down all of the tiles in the inner grid.

x2

3x

+ 2x

Combine like terms: x2 3x + 2x 6 = x2 x 6

Practice
1. (2x + 5)(-3x + 5) 2. (-4x 5)(x 1)

3. (x + 2)(x+5)

4. (2x 3)(x + 3)

5. (4x + 3)(5x 1)

6. (-5x 1)(3x + 1)

BOX METHOD
To multiply binomials using the BOX Method, place one term at the top of the grid and the second term on the side of the grid. Separate the terms into each compartment of the grid. Multiply (3x 5)(5x + 2)

3x 5x +2

-5

You then multiply the rows and columns of the grid as you would in a coordinate system.

2x +5

3x 6x2 5x
6x2+5x+12x+30 6x2 + 17x + 30

+6 12x 30

Finish by combining like terms. Recall: When are we allowed to multiply two terms? When are we allowed to combine terms? Explain why the following expressions are different. Compare: (x2)(-2x2) and x2 2x2

Practice
7. (2x + 5)(-3x + 5) 8. (-4x 5)(x 1)

9. (x + 2)(x+5)

10.

(2x 3)(x + 3)

11.

(4x + 3)(5x 1)

12.

(-5x 1)(3x + 1)

DISTRIBUTIVE METHOD
The DISTRIBUTIVE METHOD is the method of multiplying polynomials that utilizes the distributive property. Distributive Property: a(b+c) = ab + ac Ex: -2x(x+1) = -2x2-2x

Lets try to apply this property when multiplying two polynomials:

(3x-5)(2x+5)
First, split up the first polynomial:

3x

-5

Then, multiply each part by the second polynomial (2x+5)

3x(2x+5) + -5(2x+5)
Simplify by distributing.

6x2 + 15x + -10x 25 6x2 + 5x 25

Combine Like terms.

Recall: When are we allowed to multiply two terms? When are we allowed to combine terms? Explain why the following expressions are different. Compare: (x2)(-2x2) and x2 2x2

Practice
1. (2x + 5)(-3x + 5) 2. (-4x 5)(x 1)

3. (x + 2)(x+5)

4. (2x 3)(x + 3)

5. (4x + 3)(5x 1)

6. (-5x 1)(3x + 1)

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Date: Algebra 1, Block 4

Homework: Multiplying Polynomials

Homework
Directions: Solve each problem using the Box, the Distributive, the Algebra Tile, and the FOIL method.

1.

(3x + 7) (2x 1) Box Method Distributive Method

FOIL Method

Algebra Tile

2.

(2x 5)(x - 1) Box Method

Distributive Method

FOIL Method

Algebra Tile