distributive property
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Intro to Factoring Out GCF – Scaffolded and Jamboard
The post shows a lesson to introduce factoring out a GCF. Factoring (and multiplication proficiency) are challenging for many students. Overview The handout is chunked to incrementally add task demands. A Jamboard is used as a complement to flesh out the concept of a factoring by allowing engaging the student kinesthetically, with scaffolding as guidance.…
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Graphic better than FOIL
Typically, multiplying two binomials is presented with FOIL. This approach is problematic for two reasons: it is a mneumonic for a purely symbolic representation and it is also an isolated strategy that does not connect well to prior knowledge. Another approach is to use a graphic organizer and context. In the photo below I presented students…