Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions Name: Danh Tran
Content Area: Algebra II Grade Level: 9--12
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):
Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials. [Beyond quadratic]
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, and multiply polynomials.
Understand the relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials.
2. Know and apply the Remainder Theorem: For a polynomial p(x) and a number a, the remainder on division by x a is p(a), so p(a)
= 0 if and only if (x a) is a factor of p(x).
3. Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable factorizations are available, and use the zeros to construct a rough graph of the function
defined by the polynomial.
Use polynomial identities to solve problems.
4. Prove polynomial identities and use them to describe numerical relationships. For example, the polynomial identity (x2 + y2 ) 2 = (x2
y2 ) 2 + (2xy)2 can be used to generate Pythagorean triples.
5. (+) Know and apply the Binomial Theorem for the expansion of (x + y)n in powers of x and y for a positive integer n, where x and y
are any numbers, with coefficients determined for example by Pascals Triangle.12
Rewrite rational expressions. [Linear and quadratic denominators]
6. Rewrite simple rational expressions in different forms; write a(x)/b(x) in the form q(x) + r(x)/b(x), where a(x), b(x), q(x), and r(x) are
polynomials with the degree of r(x) less than the degree of b(x), using inspection, long division, or, for the more complicated examples, a
computer algebra system.
7. (+) Understand that rational expressions form a system analogous to the rational numbers, closed under addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division by a nonzero rational expression; add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

1. Develop rational and problem-solving skills.

2. Introduce proof-writing skills.
3. Understanding parallel analogies between the polynomial field and integer fields.
4. Understand relationships between zeroes and factors of polynomials and how it applies to computer systems.
 5. Understand the translation of mathematical notation.
6. Develop understanding of mathematical rules for polynomial arithmetic, multiplication, division, and subtraction.
7. Relate theoretical mathematics to actual machines relatable to students (e.g., computers).

Student Learning Objective

1. Students will learn how to read a proof. Namely, they will learn how to validate themselves that the Remainder Theorem is logically valid.
2. Students will learn how to construct a rough graph of the function defined by the polynomial when zeros of polynomials exist.
3. Students will learn how to do basic arithmetic polynomial operations.

Unit Summary:

In this unit, students will be able to become competent in being able to perform arithmetic operations on higher-degree polynomials.
Students will be able to understand the basic relationship between zeros and factors of polynomials as well. Students will be able to
identify zeros of polynomials through algebraic methods and interrelate them to visual graphic representations of the polynomial
function. Students will review basic arithmetic operations and advance their skills in applying them polynomials. We will look into the
Remainder Theorem to see how this applies not only in the subject of Algebra II, but within more advanced subjects such as Abstract
Algebra.

Through different assessments, students will through several formative assessments to serve as checkpoints in understanding in order to
gain knowledge of understanding polynomials. An entry-level assessment will be given in order to gauge expectations and questions from
students. They will use forms of digital technology to accomplish tasks.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Anticipation/Reaction Guide
What are the first thoughts that come into
your mind when you think of mathematical
proofs? Do you think it will be easy to
understand basic polynomial arithmetic?
How hard do you think it will be to use
technology in conjunction with the
upcoming lessons?
Formative:
Graphic Organizers
doing problems from the textbook
Critical Thinking Questions -
explaining the proofs of major theorems in
class
Quizzes
to do a checkpoint on general student
understanding and to help struggling
Summative: Cumulative test
test will contain material pertaining to the
objective, but it will also have more content
testing students
Presentations
students may work by themselves or form
groups to do research on the history of
development of polynomials and how
 students with the concepts technology has furthered the advancement
Games of understanding these objectives
students will form in groups and compete in
solving mathematics problem pertaining to
the lesson

Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)

1. Student Learning Acceptable Evidence Lesson Activities:
Objective: Students (Assessments): Students will be asked to go home and use LaTeX, a well-known mathematical coding program, to write proofs
will learn how to Students will be able to prove correctly. Within the lecture, students will be asked to work together in order to logically explain the Remainder
read a proof. they are able to understand Theorem proof. In addition, they will be asked to simply apply the Remainder Theorem correctly as well.
Namely, they will the Remainder Theorem by
learn how to explaining the proof as well
validate themselves as applying it through a
that the Remainder short-quiz for extra credit.
Theorem is logically
valid.

Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)

1. Student Learning Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities: Students will use graphing programs such as WolframAlpha or other various websites to graph
Objective: Students Students will use laptop polynomials and observe significance of the zeros of polynomials. In addition, they will be able to derive the
will learn how to devices in order to produce implications of the zeros of polynomials and how it applies to machinery and expand their knowledge of
construct a rough and draw graphs according to cryptography.
graph of the the polynomial.
function defined by
the polynomial
when zeros of
polynomials exist.

Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)

Student Learning Objective:
Algebra 2 students will
be able to construct a
rough graph of a
polynomial function
and decide if the zeros
Acceptable Evidence: Lesson Activities: Students will be using their textbook as a reference. They will also use a Texas Instrument
Students will compete a calculator or any graphing website to graph the polynomial function.
graphic organizer flowchart
formative assignment to
check if they are
understanding the concept.
of a polynomial exist
by partaking in
formative assessments
such as group activity
worksheets as well as
demonstrating digital
technology skills by
graphing the function
Unit Resources:
Useful Websites:

www.khanacademy.com Use this website to look up mathematics material such as Algebra II and Precalculus
https://www.desmos.com/calculator - Graphing calculator