If you can multiply multi-digit integers, you can multiply polynomials. Learners use an area model to compare multiplying numbers to multiplying polynomials. They progress to using the distributive property. 

Concepts

multiplication polynomials, polynomial expressions, foil method, distributive property, area model

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners complete exercises one and two using both the area model and the distributive property; then have them compare methods
• Use practice problems for board work to check for understanding

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should be comfortable with using the distributive property prior to the lesson
• The second in a series of 42 lessons

Pros

• Provides detailed teaching notes with scaffolding strategies
• Includes answer keys for opener, exit ticket, and practice problems

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-SSE.A.2 HSA-APR.C.4 MP1 MP7 MP8