Lesson Plan

Factoring Extended to the Complex Realm

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A solution will work one way or another: find solutions, or use solutions to find the function. Learners use polynomial identities to factor polynomials with complex solutions. They then use solutions and the Zero Product Property to create a function.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Begin with a review of factoring quadratic expressions including special patterns
  • Use the graph of the polynomial to connect to the factored form
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson builds directly from the previous lessons in the series
Pros
  • Detailed teacher notes provide advice on transitions and developing new concepts
  • Resources include worked-out answer keys
Cons
  • None