If individuals know how to multiply binomials, finding the square of a binomial is a cinch. Young mathematicians watch a short video that shows a single example of how to determine the square of a binomial. They see how to rewrite the expression as the product of two binomials and then apply repeated distribution.

Concepts

binomials, perfect squares, multiplication binomials

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Conduct a bingo game where learners fill in the game board with expanded versions of the squares of binomials
  

Classroom Considerations

• Scholars should already be familiar with how to multiply binomials
• An understanding of the process of squaring is necessary
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Explanations are easy to follow
• Work is organized and neat
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-APR.A.1