LESSON PLAN EXAMPLE: ALGEBRA 1, GRADE 9

Teacher(s) Name: Erdem Denizli

Topic: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials
Content Area: Mathematics Algebra 1
Time Allocation: 15 min -1 day
Lesson Objectives: Given a list of algebraic expressions, students will be
able to add and subtract the polynomials to have the like terms combined
and the expression simplified to its simplest form with 100% accuracy.
Teacher Materials: Computer, Projector, White Board, Markers, Handouts
for Group Activity
Student Materials: Pearson Interactive Journal, Writing Utensils, Binder
Introduction (2 minutes)

Set Induction/Anticipatory Set:

Some different currencies are projected on the screen while students

enter the class. Once all the students settle down, teacher asks if any of
them know where those currencies belong to. Student responses are
accepted. Some addition and subtraction examples are asked to students
about these currencies.
$7 + $8 - $3 = ?

-10 + 8 + 1 = ?

3 - 6 + 5 = ?

1 - 8 + 5 = ?

Student responses are listened and the answers are discussed.

$7 + $8 - $3 = $12

-10 + 8 + 1 = -1

3 - 6 + 5 = 2

1 - 8 + 5 = -2

Teacher asks students to add all the currencies at once.

$7 + $8 - $3 - 10 + 8 + 1 + 3 - 6 + 5 + 1 - 8 + 5
How much money would there be?

$12, -1, 2, -2
Teacher asks students substitute $ by x3, by x2 , by x1 , by x0 and
rewrite the whole expression.
7x3 + 8x3 - 3x3 -10x2 + 8x2 + 1x2 + 3x1 6x1 + 5x1 + 1x0 - 8x0 + 5x0
= 12x3 -1x2 + 2x1 - 2x0

Specific Content to be taught

Teacher connects the given currency example to the specific content.

Students have worked with linear (first degree) polynomials in great
detail. Students have solved linear equations and inequalities in one
variable, have graphed linear equations and inequalities in two variables,
and have solved systems of linear equations and inequalities in two
variables. Students are now starting to study quadratic (second degree)
polynomials and other higher-order polynomials. The first step in this
study is to recognize and name the characteristics of such polynomials
and the like terms.
After defining the types of polynomials, students will learn defining like
terms and how to add and subtract the like terms in a given expression.
Students then will simplify the given expressions by combining like terms.

Instructional Activities and Procedures (8 minutes)

Teacher shows the video from http://www.virtualnerd.com/ of Pearson
named;
What are like
terms?

A) Lecture-Recitation
Use the questions below to help build students understanding by guiding
them through and questioning them.
1. Adding and Subtracting Monomials

What is the sum or difference?

a) 3x + 5x = 8x
b) 4y y = 3y
2. Adding Polynomials
Simplify and write in standard form.
(8x2 + 7x3 5x) + (-3x + x3 10)
8x2 + 7x3 5x + (-3x) + x3 10
8x2 + 7x3 5x - 3x + x3 10
7x3 + x3 + 8x2 5x 3x 10
8x3 + 8x2 8x -10
3. Subtracting Polynomials
Simplify and write in standard form.
(-3x2 + 5x) (5x2 + 3x - 12)
-3x2 + 5x 5x2 - 3x + 12
5x2 - 3x2 + 5x - 3x + 12
-8x2 + 2x + 12

Assessment (3 minutes)
Following lesson quiz which aligns with the objectives will be performed for
student evaluation and decide differentiated student needs.

1. (-3x2 + 5x) (5x2 + 3x - 12)

2. (8x2 + 7x3 5x) + (-3x + x3 10)

Closure (2 minutes)
Ask students to write the following on a blank sheet as their exit ticket.
1. Summarize the term Like terms

2. Simplify (28e2 + 3e) (-5e2 2)