This math unit begins by teaching students how to factor quadratic equations with a leading coefficient by splitting terms and identifying common factors. As the unit progresses, learners tackle higher-order polynomials, specifically quartic and cubic polynomials, by initially treating them as quadratic expressions. Students are guided with hints and multiple-choice questions to simplify the factorization of these polynomials. Later, the complexity increases as they factor third-degree polynomials using formulas like the sum of cubes and techniques such as grouping. This process extends to determining whether provided factorizations are correct in true/false formats, enhancing their understanding of polynomial identities and their ability to apply polynomial factoring techniques systematically. The unit prepares students to handle polynomial equations by breaking them down into more manageable quadratic or simpler forms, advancing from basic quadratic factoring to more complex high-order polynomial manipulation.Skills you will learn include:
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