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Evaluate a Polynomial in One Variable Instructional VideoEvaluate a Polynomial in One Variable Instructional Video
Publisher
Mathispower4u
Resource Details
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Grade
6th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:07
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
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Year
2016
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Instructional Video

Evaluate a Polynomial in One Variable

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One variable is sometimes enough. Viewers of an instructional video learn how to evaluate a polynomial expression in one variable. They watch as the narrator works through two such examples, one with a polynomial of degree four and the other with a polynomial of degree three.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

evaluating expressions, polynomial expressions, substitution

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Apply the video as part of a review session

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners should have experience with evaluating expressions
  • Scholars must be able to evaluate exponents and calculate with negative numbers
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Neat, organized work makes the content easy to understand
  • Well-paced video is easy to follow

Cons

  • None

Common Core

6.EE.A.2.c

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