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LESSON PLAN PORTFOLIO
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Introduction to Polynomials (Class IX)
Name: Aniket Kumar Sah
Class: [Link]. 2nd Year
Subject: Mathematics
University Roll No: 2024309015
College Roll No: 50
Session: 2024-26
LESSON PLAN — MATHEMATICS
Class IX Subject Mathematics
Chapter Polynomials Topic Introduction to
Polynomials
Duration 40 Minutes Teaching Method Question-Answer,
Discussion and
Explanation Method
Teaching Aids Blackboard, chalk/marker and textbook
GENERAL OBJECTIVES
1. To develop interest in Mathematics.
2. To develop logical and analytical thinking.
3. To improve mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
4. To enable students to use mathematical concepts in daily life.
SPECIFIC LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After the completion of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Recall variables, constants and algebraic expressions.
2. Define a polynomial.
3. Identify polynomials and non-polynomials.
4. Recognise terms, coefficients and constant terms.
5. Classify polynomials as monomial, binomial and trinomial.
6. Determine the degree of a polynomial.
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE
Students are familiar with variables, constants and basic algebraic expressions.
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INTRODUCTION / SET INDUCTION (5 MINUTES)
TEACHER ACTIVITY STUDENT ACTIVITY BLACKBOARD WORK
Teacher asks: What is a variable? A symbol whose value Variable: x, y, z
can change.
Teacher asks: What is a constant? A fixed number. Constants: 2, 5, -7
Teacher writes 3x + 5 and asks students to Students identify the 3x + 5
identify its parts. variable and constant.
Teacher asks: What do we call expressions such Students attempt to x2 + 3x + 2
as x2 + 3x + 2? answer.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TOPIC
The teacher announces: "Today we will study Polynomials."
PRESENTATION / TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS (25 MINUTES)
The teacher introduces the meaning of a polynomial and gradually develops the concepts of polynomial and non-
polynomial expressions, terms, coefficients, constant terms, classification according to the number of terms, and
degree of a polynomial.
TEACHING STUDENT BLACKBOARD
TEACHER ACTIVITY EVALUATION
POINT ACTIVITY WORK
Meaning of Explains that a polynomial is an Students listen and Polynomial: x2 What is a
Polynomial algebraic expression in which note the definition. + 3x + 2 polynomial?
& powers of variables are whole
Identification numbers. Students observe Polynomial: x2 Is √x + 3 a
and identify the + 2x + 1 polynomial?
Gives different expressions and expressions. Non-
explains how to identify polynomial: 1/x
polynomials. +2
Terms of a Writes 3x2 + 5x - 7 and Students identify Terms: 3x2, 5x, -7 How many
Polynomial explains its terms. the terms. terms are in
7x2 + 4x + 5?
Coefficient Explains coefficients and Students identify Coefficients = Find the
and Constant constant terms using examples. coefficients and 3, 5 constant term
Term constants. Constant = -7 in 2x2 - 3x + 8
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TEACHING STUDENT BLACKBOARD
TEACHER ACTIVITY EVALUATION
POINT ACTIVITY WORK
Monomial Explains that a polynomial Students give Monomial: 5x2 Is 7x3 a
having one term is called a examples. monomial?
monomial.
Binomial & Explains that a polynomial Students give Binomial: x + 3 Classify x2 - 4.
Trinomial having two terms is called a examples.
binomial. Trinomial: x2 + Classify x2 +
Students give 2x + 1 3x + 2
Explains that a polynomial examples.
having three terms is called a
trinomial.
Degree of a Explains that the highest power Students find the 3x - 2x4 - 7 Find the
Polynomial of the variable is called the highest power. Degree = 4 degree of 5x3
degree of the polynomial. + 2x - 1.
RECAPITULATION (5 MINUTES)
[Link]. TEACHER'S QUESTION EXPECTED STUDENT RESPONSE
1 What is a polynomial? An algebraic expression in which powers of
variables are whole numbers.
2 Is 1/x + 2 a polynomial? Give a reason. No. The power of x is -1, which is not a whole
number.
3 What are the terms of x2 + 5x + 6? x2, 5x and 6.
4 What is the coefficient of x in 3x2 + 7x - 4? 7
5 What is the constant term in 2x2 - 3x + 8? 8
6 Classify 7x3 according to the number of terms. Monomial
7 Classify x2 - 4 according to the number of terms. Binomial
8 Classify x2 + 3x + 2 according to the number of Trinomial
terms.
9 What is the degree of 3x - 2x4 - 7? 4
10 Give one example of a polynomial of degree 3. Example: x3 + 2x + 1
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HOME ASSIGNMENT
1. Write three examples each of a monomial, binomial, and trinomial.
2. Find the degree of the following polynomials:
◦ 5x3 + 2x - 1
◦ 7x2 - 4
◦ 9x + x3 + 2
3. Identify the terms, coefficients, and constant term of: 4x3 - 3x2 + 2x - 5