---
title: The Remainder Theorem
description: Students will create a comic that shows an equation that explains The Remainder Theorem.
image: https://ideas.pixton.com/hubfs/the_remainder_theorem-001.png
---

**Subject: Math; STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)**

**Lesson Length: 45 mins - 1 hour**

**Topic: Math, Algebra, Polynomials, Division**

**Grade Level: 10, 11, 12, 9**

**Standards / Framework: **

- [CCSS: HSA.APR.B.2](https://learning.ccsso.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Math_Standards1.pdf)

**Brief Description:**  Students will create a comic that shows an equation that explains The Remainder Theorem.

**Know Before You Start:** Students should be able to use the Remainder Theorem to find values of polynomial equations.

**Hook:**

- Ask students: 
    - “What does the Remainder Theorem state?” (When a polynomial p(x) is divided by a linear polynomial (x - a), the remainder is p(a)).
    - “Why is it useful?”
    - “How can the Remainder Theorem save time?”

**Activity:**

- Have students discuss the Remainder Theorem.
- Have students review examples of using the Remainder Theorem to find values of polynomials and use these examples to create their own polynomials to use.
- Have students create a comic that illustrates the Remainder Theorem with their polynomial.

**Closure:**

- Have students share their comics with the class or in small groups.
- Have students explain why they chose the visual images used in their comic.
- Have students discuss why it’s important to be able to communicate mathematical ideas in visual form.
- Discuss alternate ways of explaining mathematical principles.
- Emphasize that being able to clearly communicate mathematical ideas helps build communication and critical thinking skills.

**Differentiation:**

- Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.
- Allow students to work in pairs or groups as needed.
- Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.
- Students may have varying degrees of complexity in their polynomials.

**Resources:**

- Comic to print or display: [Comic](https://share.pixton.com/rw4qshb).
- [Draw/Plan Then Write](https://ideas.pixton.com/hubfs/Printables/Graphic%20Organizers_10.pdf)
- [Remainder Theorem - Purplemath](https://www.purplemath.com/modules/remaindr.htm)
- [Remainder Theorem and Factor Theorem - Maths is Fun](https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/polynomials-remainder-factor.html)

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