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.

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?