This activity walks students through the process of simplifying polynomials by combining like terms. It gives an assessment and ideas for remediation and extension as well as ways to manage behavior problems and reluctant learners.

A great lesson on polynomials is found at this Purplemath resource. Provides a clear definition of what a polynomial is, tells how to tell what the different degrees of a polynomial are, and how to simplify polynomials by combining like...

How to simplify an expression is explained through the use of examples and a video lesson. [2:41]

Learn to simplify rational expressions using factoring. Includes a short video [1:37] and a practice problem in a slideshow.

A tutorial as an introduction to polynomials. Basic terminology and simple algebraic manipulations. Offers discussions and practice exercises with answers and explanations.

A tutorial that shows you how to multiply polynomials and how to use the FOIL method when multiplying binomials.

Use this site to learn how to simplify rational expressions when multiplication is required. You can practice what you have learned using the problems provided.

Factor the numerator and the denominator of a rational expression using advanced methods, and cancel out common terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive...