Simplifying Polynomials Teacher Resources

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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, students are asked to add and subtract polynomials by combining like terms and using the distributive properties correctly. There are 24 questions with an answer key.
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Instructional Video2:45
Curated OER

How Do You Multiply Complex Numbers Using FOIL?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
How do you multiply complex numbers? The instructor in this video uses the FOIL method of multiplying binomials to multiply two complex numbers. She finishes the problem, by using prior knowledge of the definition of the imaginary unit,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 7 - Objective 4.1 - Factoring

For Students 10th - 11th
In this factoring worksheet, learners combine like terms and simplify polynomials by factoring. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 7 - Objective 3.1 Factor

For Students 9th - 10th
In this factoring activity, students combine like terms and factor polynomial equations by factoring. This one-page activity contains five problems.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Multiplying and Factoring Polynomial Expressions (part 2)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
If you can multiply binomials, you can factor trinomials! This is the premise for a lesson plan on factoring. Pupils look for patterns in the binomials they multiply and apply them in reverse. Examples include leading coefficients...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polynomials

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students add and subtract polynomials. In this polynomials assessment, students calculate ten questions using addition and subtraction. Students use Lego manipulatives to create their own worksheet on polynomials.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Models with monomials and polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers participate in a activity that focuses on the concepts of combining monomials to make polynomial expressions. They use algebra tiles to complete the exercises in the activity. This is hands-on learning with successive...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polynomials

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the concepts and combining them into polynomials. The teacher uses direct instruction for delivery. They can use Algebra to make this lesson hands-on for the benefit of kinesthetic learners.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Factorize

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students factor linear and non-linear equations. They combine like terms and solve for the unknown. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

"Like Terms", I Add Them

For Teachers 9th Standards
Ninth graders add and subtract polynomials.  In this Algebra I lesson plan, 9th graders work practice problems as they view a PowerPoint presentation of the lesson plan.  Both the horizontal and vertical methods of addition and...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
In this worksheet, learners identify the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. They solve polynomial functions and simplify expressions and equations. 
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Activity
5280 Math

Multiplication Table Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Patterns, patterns, everywhere! Young scholars examine the multiplication table to identify patterns. Their exploration leads to an understanding of the difference of squares and sum of cubes by the completion of the algebra project.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Algebra Tiles to Explore Distributive Property

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Math is fun with algebra tiles! Young mathematicians explore eight expressions involving the distributive property and use algebra tiles to expand simple expressions. The resource is perfect for both guided and independent practice.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Color This Polynomial Simplified

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson plan walks students through the process of simplifying polynomials by combining like terms. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation and extension as well as ways to manage behavior problems and reluctant learners.
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Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Simplifying Polynomial Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given verbal and symbolic representations of polynomial expressions, the student will simplify the expression.
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Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra: Simply a Polynomial

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains what like terms are and demonstrates how to simplify a polynomial. [3:37]
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Activity
Purple Math

Purplemath: Polynomials: Definition and Evaluation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A great lesson on polynomials is found at this Purplemath resource. Provides a clear definition of what a polynomial is, tells how to tell what the different degrees of a polynomial are, and how to simplify polynomials by combining like...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Combining Like Terms

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] By the end of this lesson, students will identify like terms. This will help students understand how to simplify polynomial expressions through the use of a graphic organizer.
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A detailed explanation of polynomials and like terms is followed with many examples of how to add and subtract them. Lessons for the teacher as well as interactive examples for the students provide plenty of opportunities for practice....
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Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials 1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates how to add polynomials. Each polynomial is a trinomial. Practice problems available. [2:01]
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty-five problems present a variety of problems adding and subtracting polynomials. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution"...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Addition and Subtraction of Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students add and subtract polynomial expressions and simplify polynomials by combining like terms. Students can watch a video tutorial, explore guided...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Adding and Subtracting Polynomials With Two Variables Review

For Students 10th Standards
Adding and subtracting polynomials is all about combining like terms. When the terms have two variables, it gets a little bit tricky to figure out which terms are like terms. In this article, we review some examples and give you a chance...
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Instructional Video
Other

Grand Valley State University: Basics of Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This video discusses types of polynomials, like terms, leading coefficients, degree of polynomial, and combining like terms. A variety of polynomials are analyzed to see what their different characteristics are. [5:47]

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