Multiplication of Polynomials Activity 1

=Activity No # 1 - Multiplication of Polynomials=

Estimated Time
15 to 20 minutes

Materials/ Resources needed

 * 1) Algebra Tiles activity sheet ,
 * 2) Algebra tiles

Prerequisites/Instructions, if any
Knowledge Of the terms monomial, binomial, trinomial, polynomial, term, degree, base, exponent, coefficient

Process (How to do the activity)
(x x 1)(x + 6) = x2 + 7x + 6 activity sheet. Instruct students to model each expression with the tiles, draw the model, simplify the expression, and write the simplified answer.
 * 1) Demonstrate multiplying polynomials using algebra tiles, as shown in above video :
 * 1) Distribute algebra tiles and copies of the Multiplying Polynomials Using Algebra Tiles

Evaluation (Questions for assessment of the child)

 * 1) Draw a model of the multiplication of two binomials. Simplify your expression.
 * 2) Explain why (2x)(3x) = 6x and not 6x.

Activity Keywords

 * 1) Video
 * 2) Discussion

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