Lesson Plan: Integrate Cultural

Understanding to Square of Binomial

Grade Level: 6th Grade

Objectives:
- Students will understand the concept of squaring a binomial.
- Students will be able to apply the distributive property to square a binomial.
- Students will appreciate the cultural significance of mathematical concepts.

Materials:
- Whiteboard or blackboard
- Markers or chalk
- Square of binomial worksheets
- Cultural artifacts or images related to the students' cultural backgrounds (optional)

Bell-Ringer Activity (5 minutes):

- Display a square of binomial on the board.
- Ask students to write down what they think the term "squaring a binomial" means.
- After a few minutes, ask a few students to share their responses with the class.

Introduction (5 minutes):
- Explain to students that today they will be learning about squaring a binomial, which is an
important concept in algebra.
- Emphasize that math is a universal language and is used by people from different cultures
around the world.
- Show some cultural artifacts or images related to the students' cultural backgrounds (optional)
to highlight the diversity of mathematical knowledge.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes):

- Write a binomial expression on the board, such as (x + 3).
- Explain that squaring a binomial means multiplying it by itself.
- Demonstrate the process of squaring the binomial using the distributive property:
- (x + 3) * (x + 3) = x * (x + 3) + 3 * (x + 3)
- = x^2 + 3x + 3x + 9
- = x^2 + 6x + 9
- Write down the squared binomial expression: (x + 3)^2 = x^2 + 6x + 9.
- Repeat the process with a few more examples, involving different binomial expressions.

Guided Practice (15 minutes):

- Distribute square of binomial worksheets to each student.
- Instruct students to solve the problems on the worksheet by squaring the given binomials.
- Circulate around the classroom to provide assistance and guidance as needed.
- After completing the worksheet, review the answers as a class, discussing the steps taken to
square each binomial.

Independent Practice (10 minutes):

- Assign additional problems for students to practice squaring binomials independently.
- Provide a variety of difficulty levels to cater to different student abilities.
- Encourage students to use the distributive property to solve the problems.
- Monitor students' progress and offer support as necessary.

Exit Ticket (5 minutes):

- Distribute exit tickets to each student.
- Ask students to write down the steps they would take to square a binomial.
- Collect the exit tickets before the end of the class.

Closure (5 minutes):
- Review the concept of squaring a binomial and the steps involved.
- Emphasize the importance of cultural understanding and diversity in mathematics.
- Connect the concept of squaring binomials to real-life applications, such as calculating areas
or volumes.
- Encourage students to explore and appreciate the mathematical contributions of different
cultures.
Common Core Standards:
- CCSS.Math.Content.6.EE.A.2: Write, read, and evaluate expressions in which letters stand for
numbers.
- CCSS.Math.Content.6.EE.A.3: Apply the properties of operations to generate equivalent
expressions.

Resource: Cultural Understanding in

Mathematics

Introduction
Mathematics is a universal language that is used by people from different cultures around the
world. It is important for students to understand that mathematical concepts have cultural
significance and can be influenced by different cultural perspectives. In this resource, we will
explore how cultural understanding can be integrated into the concept of squaring a binomial.

Cultural Artifacts
To begin, you can show some cultural artifacts or images related to the students' cultural
backgrounds. This can help highlight the diversity of mathematical knowledge and spark interest
in the topic. For example, you can display images of ancient mathematical tools used by
different civilizations, such as the abacus, quipu, or counting boards.
Squaring a Binomial

Definition

Squaring a binomial means multiplying it by itself. A binomial is an algebraic expression with two
terms. For example, (x + 3) is a binomial expression.

The Distributive Property

To square a binomial, we use the distributive property. The distributive property states that
when we multiply a sum by a number, we can multiply each term in the sum by that number and
then add the results.

Example

Let's take the binomial expression (x + 3) as an example:

```
(x + 3) * (x + 3) = x * (x + 3) + 3 * (x + 3)
= x^2 + 3x + 3x + 9
= x^2 + 6x + 9
```

So, the squared binomial expression is (x + 3)^2 = x^2 + 6x + 9.

Practice

Now, let's practice squaring binomials. Solve the following problems by applying the distributive
property:

1. (a + 2)^2
2. (b - 5)^2
3. (2x + 1)^2
4. (y - 4)^2

Take your time to solve each problem and remember to distribute the terms correctly.
Real-Life Applications

Squaring binomials has real-life applications, such as calculating areas or volumes. For
example, if you have a square with side length (x + 3), squaring the binomial will give you the
area of the square. Similarly, if you have a cube with side length (x + 3), squaring the binomial
will give you the volume of the cube.

Conclusion
In conclusion, integrating cultural understanding into mathematics helps students appreciate the
diversity of mathematical knowledge and its cultural significance. By understanding the concept
of squaring a binomial and its real-life applications, students can develop a deeper
understanding of mathematics and its connections to different cultures.