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Grade: 8-9

Class: Algebra I

Time Span: 3-4 wks

Unit:

Factoring Trinomials

This unit is to be implemented after the completion of the Introduction of Factoring. Prior knowledge that will be implemented in this unit include; Exponent Properties, Simplifying Polynomials, Factoring greatest common monomial. The purpose of this unit is to inspire higher cognitive reasoning along with practical problem-solving techniques. This unit is accountable within the Maine Learning Results Standards.

Content:

Day 1- Products of Polynomials Day 2- Difference of two squares, Perfect square trinomials

Day 3- Factoring Trinomials, Combined types of Factoring Day 4- Quiz on above information

Day 5- Factoring by groups Day 6- Solving Equations by Factoring, Standard Quadratic Equation

Day 7- Consecutive Integers Day 8- Quiz on day 5, 6, and 7

Day 9- Group Activity Day 10- Final evaluation on unit

Approach: All of the lessons will be a math-centered environment and the approach will be a mixture of lecture, practice and drill, independent practice, discovery learning, discussion, question & answer, group work, and visual aids.