Subject: Math

Topic: Solving Polynomial Equations

graphing, sum and difference of cubes, complex roots, quadratic
Content:
forms, factoring
Teach students how to solve polynomial equations by graphing,
Goals: using sum and difference of cubes, using the quadratic
formula,using a quadratic form, and factoring.
1) Students will start solving polynomial equations by graphing. 2)
Students will begin rewriting sum and difference of cubes, and
using sum and difference of cubes to solve polynomials 3) Students
will get more practice with the quadratic formula and finding
Objectives:
complex roots 4) Students will begin recognizing whn they can
rewrite a polynomial in a quadratic form. 5) Students will begin
rewriting a polynomial in a factored form,and then get more
practice factoring.
overhead, transparencies, overhead markers, whiteboard,
Materials:
whiteboard markers, overhead calculator
Teacher has students discuss the different ways that they used to
Introduction: solve quadratics. Teacher informs students that many of those
ways work to solve polynomials.
Teacher starts by teaching students how to solve polynomials by
graphing using the overhead calculator. Next the teacher teaches
the students how to rewrite the sum and difference of cubes
expressions. The teacher teaches the students how to find complex
Development: roots of polynomials by first using sum and difference of cubes.
Teacher teaches students how to rewrite polynomials in a
quadratic form,then factor using that quadratic form. Finally,
teacher teaches students how to solve polynomials using a
quadratic form.
A; Ex.1: a)Graph (x^2)+2x+4=x+6 b) " (X^3)-19x=-2(x^2)+20 Ex.2:
Sum and Difference of Cubes a)(x^3)+8 b)(x^3)-27 c)(x^3)+64
d)(x^3)-125 Ex.3: Find complex roots a) 8(x^3)+125=0 b) 27(x^3)-
Practice:
64=0 B; Ex.1: Factor using a quadratic form a) (x^4)-6(x^2)-27 b)
(x^4)+4(x^2)-32 Ex.2: Solve using a quadratic form a) (x^4)-4(x^2)-
45=0 b) (x^4)+2(x^2)-24=0
verbal and visual directions and explanations, different colors,
Accommodations:
technology
Teacher asks for student input throughout the lecture, teacher
Checking For
Understanding:
asks students questions to get at their understanding, teacher
assigns homework.
Teacher gives homework assignment, teacher reminds students to
Closure: show all work, and teacher reminds students that they can use
their notes while they're working.