Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, Dividing, and Factoring Polynomials

Discuss with your educational partner:  Choose the best example of factoring a polynomial.

• 4 = (2)(2)

• 4 = 2+2

• 4 = 2-2

Discuss with your Algebra partner and answer according to your true assessment of the understanding you have of this concept: Is factoring polynomials a continuation of prior knowledge learned while studying mathematics?

• I have discussed this with my Algebra partner and I have a good understanding of this concept.

• I have discussed this with my Algebra partner and I have a poor understanding of this concept.

Discuss with your Algebra partner: How can knowing how to Factor Polynomials help you with future math courses?

• I have discussed this with my Algebra partner.

• My Algebra partner has discussed this with me and I now have a better understanding of this concept.

Spend at least 2 minutes discussing this question with your Algebra partner - choose the response which best describes your feelings on this matter, in order to receive credit: Do you have to fully understand all the concepts of factoring in order to be able to successfully factor a polynomial?

• No - if I abide by all of the mathematical rules and follow a systemic approach, I can check my work by multiplying.

• No - you can be successful as long as you follow the rules of division and integers.

• No - I can check my factoring by doing the inverse (multiplying the binomials).

• No - although I will check my work by multiplying.

Discuss with your Algebra partner: How would you tie in factoring polynomials with prior knowledge learned in mathematics?

• I have discussed this with my Algebra partner and we both agree

• I discussed this with my Algebra partner and we do not agree.

What is the definition for Factoring a Polynomial?

• A polynomial that is the sum of two terms, each of which is a monomial is ...

• The process of decomposing a polynomial into a product of two or more polynomials is ...

• Dividing a polynomials by 5.

Perfect Square Trinomial is defined as...

• *Created by two binomials multiplied together.

  *A trinomial that factors into two identical binomial factors.

• When you square a number, but there is no variables involved.

• The vertical line running a central point.

• is a polynomial that is the sum of two terms, each of which is a monomial.

Which one is not in factored form?

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