Sometimes simplifying expressions is as simple as combining like terms. Help your pupils build the important skill using a video presentation. After defining like terms, the instructor completes a series of examples, which progress from linear to quadratic and finally cubic expressions. 

Concepts

combining like terms, like terms, addition polynomials, polynomials, simplify polynomials

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Combine with additional videos from the same author to create a complete unit on simplifying polynomial expressions
• Create a guided notes document matching the video examples

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a solid understanding of adding integers

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes an option for closed captioning to assist with note taking
• Provides instruction in both written and verbal form

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 RST.6-8.8 RST.9-10.8