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Show the class what to do with the numbers in front of the variables. Scholars watch an educational video that explains how to find the coefficient of an algebraic term. They watch as the narrator determines the coefficient for eight separate terms. The examples include whole number coefficients, rational coefficients, and negative coefficients.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Use the video to help explain the concept to struggling students
- Have the class write additional problems for fellow classmates to try
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils need to be able to rewrite algebraic expressions involving fractions, such as changing m/4 to (1/4)m
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Shows the definition of coefficients on screen for viewers to reference
- Explanations are easy to understand and follow
Cons
- None