Go forth and multiply binomials. Viewers of a short instructional video learn how to determine the product of two binomials through repeated distribution. The video also introduces the FOIL method but does not emphasize the strategy, as it only applies to binomials and not to polynomials in general.

Concepts

multiplication binomials, distributive property

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have classmates create problems for others to solve
  

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be familiar with operations with negative integers
• Prior experience with multiplying binomials is beneficial
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows each step of the work in an organized manner
  
• Carefully explains the process
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-APR.A.1