Do your pupils confuse multiplying variables terms with adding variable terms? A video presentation uses factoring to isolate the coefficients of the like terms before combining, emphasizing the difference between addition and multiplication. The tutorial demonstrates several examples of combining terms of varying degrees.

Concepts

combining like terms, like terms, addition polynomials, simplify polynomials

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework; use class time for practice
• Follow the lesson with independent practice to check for understanding

Classroom Considerations

• Expects individuals have experience with integers operations

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Explanations are clear and concise
• Uses color to emphasize the like terms

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 RST.6-8.8 RST.9-10.8