Combine terms to help simplify. An introduction of like terms starts the discussion on simplifying polynomials. Playing the game "like terms or not like terms" soldifies the concept of like terms. The video shows how individuals can combine like terms through addition or subtraction to create a simpler polynomial. 

Concepts

polynomials, simplify polynomials, combining like terms, like terms

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members use colored highlighters to highlight like terms

Classroom Considerations

• The class should understand what makes a polynomial
• Individuals need to be familiar with the commutative property of multiplication and addition

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses a fruit analogy to emphasize like terms
• Includes graphics to show the combination of like terms

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 HSA-SSE.A.2 HSA-APR.A.1 RST.6-8.9 MP2 MP7