GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Unit 10: Polynomials CA State Standards: 10.0 Students add, subtract, multiply, and divide monomials and polynomials. Students solve multistep problems, including word problems, by using these techniques. 11.0 Students apply basic factoring techniques to second-and simple third-degree polynomials. These techniques include finding a common factor for all terms in a polynomial, recognizing the difference of two squares, and recognizing perfect squares of binomials. 12.0 Students simplify fractions with polynomials in the numerator and denominator by factoring both and reducing them to the lowest terms. 13.0 Students add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational expressions and functions. Students solve both computationally and conceptually challenging problems by using these techniques.

DAY	CLASSWORK	HOMEWORK
MONDAY	Polynomials BLUE Page 295 1-18	Finish if necessary BLUE Page 295 1-18
TUESDAY	Add Polynomials BLUE Page 297 1-12	Finish if necessary BLUE Page 297 1-12
WEDNESDAY	Subtract Polynomials BLUE Page 299 1-14	Finish if necessary BLUE Page 299 1-14
THURSDAY	Multiplying by a monomial BLUE Page 301 1-10	Finish if necessary BLUE Page 301 1-10
FRIDAY	•Review problems similar to those found on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). •Learn test taking strategies.	NONE

LONG-TERM ASSIGNMENTS AND PROJECTS

There will be a test at the end of each Unit. The class will review for 1-2 days before each test. The test for Unit 9 will be held on Thursday May 29, 2008. The class will do frequent reviews of problems similar to those found on the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). Late work WILL NOT be accepted after the grading period has ended (approximately every 2 weeks). RED and BLUE indicate which textbook the work is out of, based on the color of the book cover.