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Introduction to Polynomials Instructional VideoIntroduction to Polynomials Instructional Video
Publisher
Mathispower4u
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Grade
8th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
6:41
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Year
2009
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Introduction to Polynomials

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Polynomials don't need to be a mystery. Pupils watch a clarifying video that first explains how to distinguish between monomials, binomials, trinomials, and polynomials. The video then shows how to identify the degree of a term, the degree of a polynomial, the leading term, and the leading coefficient.

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Concepts

polynomials, monomials, binomials, trinomials, terms, coefficients, degrees of a polynomial

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide the video to learners struggling with the concept
  • Have scholars write polynomials for classmates to describe using the given terminology

Classroom Considerations

  • Does not require prior experience with polynomials 
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Gives enough examples for the definitions to make sense
  • Provides thorough explanations

Cons

  • None

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