Polynomial Vocabulary

Polynomial Vocabulary

Step 1: Complete the vocabulary worksheet

Use Google to find definitions and then re-write them in your own words. (Tip: when you google the word put "math" after. For example: could google "Definition of a Term in math".

In the other column, please create either an example, or an illustration that shows the meaning of the vocabulary term.

Multiple Choice

True or False: Terms are expressions or numbers that are added or subtracted.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: A polynomial can have constants, variables and exponents, but never division by a variable (so something like  $\frac{2}{x}$  would not be a part of a polymonial. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: The exponent is the sum of an addition problem.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False: The degree of a term is the square root of its variable. 

• True

• False

The degree of a term is the exponent on its variable. 

For example, the degree of  $x^2$  is 2. 

Multiple Choice

True or False: The degree of a term is the exponent on its variable. 

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

True or False:  To find the degree of a polynomial, find the term with the largest degree.

• True

• False

Fill in the Blank

 

Find the degree of this polynomial.

 $6y^7+2y^2$  

Remember...

The degree of a term is the exponent on its variable. The highest degree was a degree of 7.

Step 2: Complete the Quizizz on the next slide.

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Step 3:

For additional practice, please follow the ixl link on the next slide.

IXL - Polynomial vocabulary (Algebra 1 practice)

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