Integrated Math II · Week 4 · Quadratic Expressions, Equations, and Functions
Multiplying Possibilities
Partners multiply polynomials with area models, explaining each region aloud.
- Students will
- Students add and multiply polynomials using area models and see that the results are polynomials.
- SEL skill
- Explain each region of an area model aloud and listen to the partner's explanation
- What it looks like
- Students practice clear communication by explaining each region of the model aloud.
- Content focus
- Multiplying polynomials with area models
- Format
- Partner exchange
Relationship skills
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What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- A-APR.1: High School Algebra: Arithmetic with Polynomials and Rational Expressions, standard 1
- Standard for Mathematical Practice: MP7 Look for and make use of structure
- CA Mathematics Framework (2023): Taking Wholes Apart, Putting Parts Together
- Traditional course: Algebra I
Fits these textbook chapters
- CCSS Integrated Pathway Mathematics II, Unit 3: Expressions and Equations
- Carnegie Learning Integrated Math II, Module 4: Seeing Structure
- Savvas enVision Integrated Mathematics II, Topic 2: Polynomials and Factoring
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More relationship skills activities for Integrated Math II
- Systems with Curves Relationship skillsA line and a parabola meet; partners find where two plans intersect.
- Inverse Thinking Relationship skillsInverse functions undo each other; repair undoes harm.
- Circles Everywhere Relationship skillsCircle relationships; mapping your circle of support.
- Proving Theorems Together Relationship skillsPartner proofs with kind feedback stems.
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