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Polynomials

Strand: Patterns and Relations (Variables and Equations)
Outcomes: 5, 6, and 7

Curriculum Focus

The changes to the curriculum targeted by this sample include:

• The general outcome focus is to represent algebraic expressions in multiple ways.
• The specific outcomes focus on understanding polynomials as well as developing procedures to add and subtract polynomials and multiply and divide polynomials by monomials.
• Multiplying of binomials and factoring of trinomials, which was included in the previous curriculum, has now been moved to Mathematics 10 Combined.

Polynomials addresses the following outcomes from the Program of Studies:

Strand:

Patterns and Relations (Variables and Equations)

Specific Outcomes:

5. Demonstrate an understanding of polynomials (limited to polynomials of degree less than or equal to 2). [C, CN, R, V] 6. Model, record and explain the operations of addition and subtraction of polynomial expressions, concretely, pictorially and symbolically (limited to polynomials of degree less than or equal to 2). [C, CN, PS, R, V] 7. Model, record and explain the operations of multiplication and division of polynomial expressions (limited to polynomials of degree less than or equal to 2) by monomials, concretely, pictorially and symbolically. [C, CN, R, V]

What is a Planning Guide?

Planning Guides are a tool for teachers to use in designing instruction and assessment that focuses on developing and deepening students' understanding of mathematical concepts. This tool is based on the process outlined in Understanding by Design, by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe.

The following steps will help you through the Planning Guide:

• Step 1: Identify Outcomes to Address
• Step 2: Determine Evidence of Student Learning
• Step 3: Plan for Instruction
• Step 4: Assess Student Learning
• Step 5: Follow-up on Assessment

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