Within collaborative groups, scholars factor a degree six polynomial. They can factor the polynomial using many different strategies — a great way to prompt mathematical discussion.

Concepts

factoring polynomials, polynomials, polynomial expressions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Provide groups with several different factoring approaches to the problem; have them describe each in words
• After presenting the problem, challenge groups to come up with multiple methods of factoring the polynomial

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils must be proficient with factoring polynomials including special patterns

Pros

• Includes teacher notes to guide the lesson
• Provides possible reflection questions and prompts

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-SSE.A.2 HSA-SSE.B.3.a MP3 MP7