Gather together as a group for the best results. Pupils watch a video on how to use the distributive property to multiply polynomials. Scholars continue to watch as the presentation shows how to factor trinomials by grouping. Finally, individuals use the worksheets to practice and check their answers.

Concepts

factoring polynomials, multiplication polynomials, distributive property, binomials, multiplication binomials

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide several opportunities for the class to practice factoring

Classroom Considerations

• Requires knowledge of the distributive property
• First lesson in the first unit of Algebra 2 with five sections

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes a detailed answer key
• Provides two additional worksheets to use to work toward mastery of the skill

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 MP6 MP7 HSA-SSE.A.2 HSA-APR.A.1