Lesson Plan in Mathematics 10

Grade 10 - Faraday
September 6, 2019

Learning Competency: Graphs polynomial functions. (M10ALIIa-b-1)

I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. Identify the end behaviors of a graph of polynomial functions by using the Leading
Coefficient Test.
2. Show the end behaviors of a graph of polynomial functions applying the Leading
Coefficient Test.

II. Subject Matter:

Topic: Polynomial Functions

References: Mathematics 10 Learners Module; pages: 115 - 117
Mathematics 10 Teachers Guide; pages: 99 -100
Materials: Learners Module, Activity Sheet, Marker, Im’s

III. Procedures:

A. Preparatory Activity
 Prayer and Greetings
 Checking of Attendance
 Reminders
 Motivation
Had you experienced or feel that you are down (fall) or on top (rise)? Does
itaffects your relationship with other people (friends / relatives)?
 Unlocking of Difficulties

Leading Coefficient
- is the coefficient of the variable xwith the highest exponent. It is either
a positive or a negative number.
Degree of Polynomial
- is the highest exponent of the variable x .
End behaviors of the graph of a polynomial function
-Falls/Rises to the left
-Falls/Rises to the Right

B. Development of the Lesson

 Activity (By Group)

Complete the table and answer the questions that follow.

Leading Possible
Polynomials Degree
Coefficient Graph
1.) y= 2x3 - x2 - 6x
2.) y= x4 + 4x3 + 3x2 - 4x - 4
3.) y= -x3 – 2x2+ 5x + 6
4.) y= -2x4 - x3+17x2 + x- 15

Questions:
a. Is the leading coefficient a positive or a negative number?
b. Is the polynomial of even degree or odd degree?
c. Observe the end behaviors of the graph on both sides. Is it rising
or falling to the left or to the right?

 Analysis:
1. Do the leading coefficient and degree affect the behavior of the graph
of a polynomial function? How?
2. What is the end behaviors of the graph of polynomial function when:
a. the leading coefficient is positive and the degree is odd?
b. the leading coefficient is negative and the degree is odd?
 c. the leading coefficient is positive and the degree is even?
d. the leading coefficient is negative and the degree is even?

 Abstraction
The end behaviors of the graph of a polynomial function
is either falling/rising to the left or falling/rising to the right.
To identify and show the end behaviors of the graph is through the
Leading Coefficient Test.There are four cases about the end behaviors
of the graph of a polynomial function.

Leading Degree End Behaviors of the Graph

Coefficient
Positive (+) Odd falling to the left - rising to the right
Negative (-) Odd rising to the left - falling to the right
Positive (+) Even rising to the left - rising to the right
Negative (-) Even falling to the left - falling to the right

 Application (by Group according to their interest)

Suppose that you are in the SPA class. Given the different cases of polynomial
functions and by using the Leading Coefficient Test, how will you perform/present the
following?
1. a recital on the end behaviors of the graph of polynomial functions. (Group 1)
2. a Jingle on the end behaviors of the graph of polynomial functions. (Group 2)
3. a dance steps on the Jingle performed by Group 2. (Group 3)
4. an artistic / creative design on the end behaviors of the graph of polynomial
functions. (Group 4)

C. Generalization
1. How will you easily identify and showthe end behaviors of the graph of polynomial
functions?

D. Values Integration
Values Integration on – ability(ability to respond or react)
The highest and lowest moments of our lives.(Which one will you choose? Why?)
1. “The people you will always remember are the ones who made you feel loved
when you were at your lowest.”( Brigitte Nicole)
2. “When you are at your lowest, look to the highest.” (Anonymous)

IV. Assessment:
Use your body parts (the left and right arms) to show the end behavior of the graph of
polynomial functions.

1. y = x4 – 2x2 - 15
2. y = -x3 + 2x2 – 2x +4
3. y = -2x4 – 3x3 – 8x2 + 6x + 28
4. P(x) = x5 + 10x3 - 9x
5. f(x) = 2x + x3 + 4

V. Assignment:

Answer Activity 10
Math 10, Learners Module, pages 118-119
Use 1 whole sheet of graph paper in answering the activity.