Lesson 3: Multiply and Divide Polynomials
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to multiply a polynomial by a monomial using the distributive property and multiply two binomials using the FOIL method.
• How is multiplying two binomials similar to using the distributive property twice?
• What does it mean for a polynomial to be "prime," and how does that relate to our ability to divide or factor it?
FOIL Method
HSA-APR.A.1: Understand that polynomials form a system analogous to the integers... add, subtract, and multiply polynomials.
Description: This lesson teaches the mechanics of polynomial multiplication and the basics of division via factoring.
Purpose: To prepare students for quadratic functions by mastering the "expansion" of terms.
DOK Level: 2 (Skill/Concept)
Area Model with Algebra Tiles
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