Need a unique approach to adding and subtracting polynomials? A helpful math lesson approaches the concept by relating polynomials to base 10. It encourages pupils to see each term as having a specific value, and therefore, they should only combine those with the same place value.

Concepts

addition polynomials, subtraction polynomials, combining like terms

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the lesson to introduce adding and subtracting polynomials
• Incorporate guided practice throughout to check for understanding

Classroom Considerations

• Background knowledge of place value and evaluating an expression is necessary

Pros

• The approach gives high schoolers an understanding of value of like terms
• Focus is on understanding rather than memorizing a process

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-SSE.A.2 HSA-APR.A.1