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Molloy College Division of Education Lesson Plan Template
Molloy College Division of Education Lesson Plan Template
Division of Education
*All written plans will be evaluated for English language conventions and tools in writing
mechanics.
*All Lesson Plans MUST be written using appropriate edTPA Academic Language.
Students will be able to solve rational expressions by applying the new FOIL method and
multiplying polynomials and binomials, and achieving 4 out of 5 right on a teacher created
worksheet.
New York State AI-A.SSE: 1. Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its
context. a. Write the standard form of a given polynomial and identify the terms, coefficients,
degree, leading coefficient, and constant term.
Indicator: This will be evident when students identify the polynomials, and can use the
FOIL method to calculate the expression.
© Molloy College, Division of Education, Rockville Centre, NY 11571
Revised 10/25/16
*edTPA academic language
ISTE STANDARDS
1. Empowered Learner
2. Knowledge Construction
3. Innovative Designer
4. Computational Thinker
5. Creative Communicator
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Smart Board
Plickers
Guided Worksheet
Thinglink
DEVELOPMENTAL PROCEDURES
(including Key Questions)
1. Students will complete the Do-Now and when completed, selected students will come to
the board and show work. How do we multiply binomials? DO we remember how to add
and subtract binomials? How do I show all work?
2. Students will follow along the lesson to learn and practice the FOIL method. After
learning the procedure and steps, students will practice with Plickers. What does FOIL
stand for? Which step do we complete first? What do you do about the subtraction signs?
3. Students will then learn another method to multiply binomials, the four square method.
How do I set up the 4-square method? Is the 4-sqare method easier or harder?
4. Students will then receive a worksheet on either FOIL of 4-square method based on their
strength, and work together with a partner. Which method is easier? How can I advance
to the FOIL method? How many did the students get right/wrong?
Strategy: Demonstration
Indicator: This will be evident when the teacher shows and explains to the students how
to properly use the FOIL or 4-square method.
ADAPTATIONS (Exceptionality*)
● The student who struggles with mental math will be able to use academic and learning
● The student who struggles to focus and attend will be re-focused and re-directed through
● The student who is an English learner will be provided with content specific vocabulary
words prior to the lesson (this is only applicable when there are one or two EL students in
a particular class).
● The student who struggles to hear will have written notes on the classroom discussions
● The student who difficulty writing legible notes will receive a copy of student/teacher
● The student who struggles with self-esteem will be called on when the teacher is aware
DIFFERENTIATION OF INSTRUCTION
Struggling Students
These students will be encouraged to use the 4-square method, and the squares will be pre-
labeled at first to guide the students on how to properly complete the problem
Average Students
These students will be encouraged to start with the 4-square method, and advance to the FOIL
method once comfortable. The FOIL method will be completed for their comparison on the 4-
square method, so the student can compare the two methods.
Advanced Students
These students will be encouraged to use the FOIL method, with no steps to guide them, but they
will be encouraged to solve the problem on their own and show all work.
Formal: Students will be quizzed at the end of the week on all of the methods learned, adding,
subtracting, and multiplying polynomials.
Students will have a homework on Quizzizz to practice the methods learned in class. The
homework will be checked and graded for completion.
PowerPoint. The student will be encouraged the make sure he or she understands before
Academic Enrichment
The teacher will encourage the students to check their answers, and to re-factor their polynomial
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Square Root Lessons. (n.d.). Multiplying Binomials Using the FOIL Method. Retrieved from
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