Make the arithmetic connection. A helpful resource shows the steps of polynomial long division and shows how those steps are similar to arithmetic long division. Pupils watch several examples outlining the steps to divide polynomials using long division.

Concepts

division polynomials, polynomial expressions, polynomials, subtraction polynomials

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use area models to represent the division problem
• Remind learners of how to represent the remainder as a fraction from regular division problems

Classroom Considerations

• Class should know how to subtract polynomials

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Provides a list of steps of polynomial long division
• Includes an example to show what to do when terms are missing

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 MP6 HSA-APR.D.6