Lead teacher: Adrianne Cohen

Support personnel for this lesson: None.

Date of lesson: Friday, May 14, 2010
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Unit Title Lesson Title

Unit 10: Advanced Algebra Multiplying Binomials (Day 3)

Unit Essential Question Topical Essential Question

Algebra is a tool to represent real-world situations using numbers, How do we perform arithmetic operations on
letters, and symbols. polynomials?

Performance indicator(s)

• 9.3.2 - Operate with polynomials and simplify results.

Learning objective(s):

• Students will be able to multiply binomials and simplify the results.

Key vocabulary

• Polyomial, term, binomial, product, simplify, FOIL, area model

Activating prior knowledge

• Please Do Now:

A student was asked to solve 2 problems involving multiplication of binomials. She made a mistake in each problem.
She solved the first one using the area model, and the second one using FOIL. Explain in words what the mistake
was…then solve it the correct way!
= 17x + 15
(x + 5)(2x + 3) (x + 4)(3x + 1)
x x 3
3x2 + 1x + 7x + 4
x 2x 2x 3x
5 5x 5x 15 3x2 + 8x + 4

Agenda

• (5 minutes) Check homework for completion while students are working on the Please Do Now.
• (10 minutes) Review PDN
○ Do any students want to lead us in the FOIL Man song?
• (5 minutes) Homework check (not time to review each problem) -> Give answers to homework problems. Elicit
questions.
• (5 minutes) Guided Notes (mini-lesson)
• A binomial is a polynomial with exactly 2 terms.
• FOIL only works for multiplying binomials, but the area model will work for multiplying two polynomials, regardless of
how many terms each has.
• FOIL is an acronym for First, Outside, Inside,Last
• Beware negative constants and coefficients! If you are using the area model, make sure you include that negative
sign in your model!
Example: (x + 2)(x – 3)
• (10 minutes) Intro to matching activity
○ Show sample envelope
○ Go over directions (see attached sheet)
  Emphasize that students do not need to find all 15 matches. Green cards are easiest, yellow in the
middle, and red are most difficult. Students should push themselves but work at a level where they will
not be frustrated.
○ Remind students that they must show their work, but they may use whatever method they prefer. If no work is
shown, no credit will be given.
○ Explain how students will be graded
 Rubric + ½ sheets + worksheet + bonus
○ Pull out partners based on yesterday’s exit tickets. The “masters” are charged with spending extra time helping
their partners understand. They will not be required to complete ½ sheets, and will use the ½ sheets to walk
their partners through the process.
Not mastered Advanced Seat Moves
Mastery

Fred Tian Tian & Jazon switch seats

Alexis Alex Alex & Keonna switch seats

Chassidy Cara Cara -> Keosha’s seat, Keosha -> Wallace M’s seat, Wallace ->
Cara’s seat
Wallace Miles Karimah

Mikiel Kanisha Ashley W. & Mikiel switch seats

• (30 minutes) Partner Work (see attached for details)

• (3 minutes) Clean up, collect envelopes & worksheets, pass out homework
• (3 minutes) Exit slip: Multiply (2x + 1)(x – 3) using any method.

Strategies for differentiation & multiple learning modalities

• Learning modality – auditory: FOIL Man song

• Learning modality – kinesthetic: Card matching
• Student choice - method: may use the area model or FOIL
• Student choice – difficulty: 3 levels of difficulty. Students choose the level(s) that are right for them
• Peer tutoring
• Extension/challenge: (2x3 + 3x2 + 5x +1)(x3 + 2x2 + 3x – 5) -> Use the area model to find the product

Assessment Strategies & Checks for Understanding

• ½ sheets (each ½ sheet gives students an opportunity to solve a problem of their choice using the area
model, FOIL, and the ability to check their work for bonus points.
• Exit slip
• Matching card chart
• Rubric
________________________________ ____________________
KIPP/____________________________ Math: _______
Multiplying Binomials

Please Do Now

A student was asked to solve 2 problems involving multiplication of binomials. She made a
mistake in each problem. She solved the first one using the area model, and the second one
using FOIL. Explain in words what the mistake was…then solve it the correct way!

= 17x + 15
(x + 5)(2x + 3) (x + 4)(3x + 1)
x x 3
x 2x 2x 3x 3x2 + 1x + 7x + 4
5 5x 5x 15 3x2 + 8x + 4

Explain the mistake: ______________________ Explain the mistake:

______________________

________________________________ ________________________________

________________________________ ________________________________

Solve it correctly: Solve it correctly:

 Review notes

• A binomial is ___________________________________________________________________________
• FOIL only works for _____________________________________________, but the area model will work for
multiplying __________________________________________________.
• FOIL is an acronym for ______________, ______________, _______________, _________________.
• Beware negative constants and coefficients! If you are using the area model,
____________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
Example: (x + 2)(x – 3)

Matching Activity:

Directions:

1. You and your partner should attempt to find at least 10 matches. For each additional match that
you find by working together, you will receive an additional point on your class work grade. Match
each pair of binomials with a 3-term polynomial. Record your matches in the table below. Order
doesn’t matter. Show your work at the bottom of this page.
Key: Green = easiest Yellow = medium Red = most difficult Blue =
product

Green Cards Yellow Cards Red Cards

3-term 3-term 3-term
Binomials Binomials Binomials
polynomial polynomial polynomial

2. When you and your partner are finished, you should begin working on the ½ sheets. Get as many
done as you can. You may work with your partner, but you will be graded based on how many you
complete at a high quality in your own handwriting. Please chose problems that you think will
push you to be better at this skill. (If you feel like this is easy, don’t pick green cards!!!)
3. If you and your partner finish with time to spare, you may work on the challenge problem for extra
credit.

Work Box

Copy of cards (actual cards are larger and printed on colored card stock)

Green Yellow Red

(x + 3) (x + 1) (x – 1) (x + 3) (5x + 2)(x + 4)

(x + 4) (x + 5) (x – 2) (x + 3) (3x – 1)(x – 2)

(x+7) (x + 4) (x - 5) (x - 3) (2x – 5)(x – 1)

(x + 3) (x + 4) (x – 4) (x – 2) (3x – 2)(x + 2)

(x + 1) (x + 7) (x – 1) (x – 4) (3x – 5)(x – 4)

(x + 2) (x + 7) (x + 2) (x – 4) (3x – 2)(x + 5)

x2 + 7x + 12 x2 – 8x + 15 3x2 – 7x + 2

x2 + 9x + 14 x2 – 2x – 8 2x2 – 7x + 5

x2 + 11x + 28 x2 + 2x – 3 3x2 + 13x – 10

 x2 + 4x + 3 x2 – 5x + 4 5x2 + 22x + 8

x2 + 9x + 20 x2 – 6x + 8 3x2 + 4x – 4

x2 + 8x + 7 x2 + x – 6 3x2 – 17x + 20

½ sheets (actual sheets are larger)

Name _________________________

Problem: ____________________

Area Model FOIL Check using substitution (bonus)

________________________________ ____________________
KIPP/____________________________ Math: _______

Multiplying Binomial Homework

Part 1: What is the problem?

For each area model, write a multiplying binomials problem that could go with the model. Then
multiply the binomials.

x xx 10 x x x 4 x x
x x
2 -6
4
x
3
 Problem: __________________ Problem ______________________ Problem
________________

Answer: ___________________ Answer: ___________________ Answer:

________________

Part 2: Practice, Practice, Practice! Multiply the binomials, using any method you wish.

1) (2x + 4)(x – 1) 4) (x + 3)(4x + 2)

2) (7x – 1)(x – 3) 5) (2x + 3)(8x – 1)

3) (4x + 5)(2x – 1) 6) (x – 6)(x – 7)