Find the area of FOIL. A short video makes the connection between the FOIL method and the area model of multiplying two binomials. The graphics show how the different parts of the area model can be connected to the nemonic FOIL.

Concepts

binomials, multiplication binomials, foil method, area model, distributive property

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as an introduction to a class discussion on the area model of multiplying two binomials
• Ask the class to come up with a model that would work for multiplying three binomials

Classroom Considerations

• The last 20 seconds is an advertisement for audio books

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Shows a quick representation of binomial multiplication
• Uses visual connections by using a foil rectangle

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-APR.A.1 MP2 MP4