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Take an example out of more advanced math. Pupils observe how basic algebraic concepts help solve expressions from higher level math courses. The video from a Mathispower4u Algebra 1 series shows the evaluation and simplification of the difference quotient using algebraic manipulations learned in a beginning algebra course.
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Instructional Ideas
- Provide algebra classes with a little background about the difference quotient
Classroom Considerations
- Requires pupils to be comfortable with operations with algebraic expressions
- There is an additional video using the difference quotient with quadratic functions.
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Shows the steps required to expand the binomial
- Uses colors to mark through the additive inverses while combining like terms
Cons
- None