UNIT 2: Let’s talk Polynomials!
This discussion provides you with an opportunity to reflect on what you have learned and share examples and resources with classmates.
POST 1: INITIAL RESPONSE
Start a new conversation considering the content for Unit 1 and Unit 2. Pick two questions below and write at least one paragraph for each:
- What have you found to be the most challenging aspect in factoring polynomials?
- Any tips you can share when finding the greatest common factor?
- Share an example of polynomials in engineering, healthcare, finance or other fields.
- Share any patterns you see in the special-product formulas that make it easy to multiply them.
- Are there any other words in your language that use similar prefixes to polynomials (i.e., “mono”, “bi”, “tri”)? Share and explain.
- Play the Unit 1 vocab game for this week. Share your score and comments.
- Play the Unit 2 vocab game for this week. Share your score and comments.
- What resource(s) has been most helpful to you in this unit?
- Any advice/suggestions that you can share with your classmates?