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Short-term plan for Mathematics in Grade 10
| Unit | Polynomials and Rational Expressions |
| Teacher’s name | ____________________ |
| Date | _____________ |
| Class | Grade 10 Attendance: _____ Absent: _____ |
| Lesson topic | Finding the roots of a single-variable polynomial by factoring. Division by a “corner” of a polynomial into a polynomial. |
| Learning objectives covered in this lesson (curriculum reference) | To find the roots (zeros) of a single-variable polynomial by applying various factoring techniques (such as grouping, difference of squares, and trinomial factoring). To perform division of a polynomial by another polynomial using the long division method (often called the "corner" or "bus stop" method). |
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Lesson flow
| Lesson stage / Time | Teacher actions (complete prompts and instructions) | Student actions | Assessment (criteria • descriptors • points) | Resources |
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| Lesson opening (5 min) Engagement (meme) |
Teacher: "Look at this meme: a polynomial crying because it can't find its roots, and another polynomial says 'Factor me!' (show meme). Why is this about us? Let's discuss." Dialogue script: "What does 'finding roots' mean in real life? (pause) Yes, like solving a puzzle. Today we become root detectives." Show meme (image: sad polynomial, speech bubble). Ask: "What methods do you already know to find roots?" (listen to recall: factoring, quadratic formula). AI tool suggestion: Use ChatGPT to generate 3 funny polynomial memes before class; display via projector. |
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Descriptors only, no points: • Participates in discussion • Recalls at least one factoring method • Shows curiosity |
• Projector, laptop • Meme image (pre-generated by AI) • Whiteboard for keywords |
| Откроется после регистрации: Lesson middle (20-25 min) · Lesson end (5-10 min) · Reflection (5 min) | ||||