Grade
Big Idea
The meanings of, and connections between, each operation extend to powers and polynomials.
Elaboration
- Sample questions to support inquiry with students:
- How are the different operations (+, -, x, ÷, exponents) connected?
- What are the similarities and differences between multiplication of numbers, powers, and polynomials?
- How is prime factorization helpful?
- How does prime factorization of numbers extend to algebraic terms?
- How can we verify that we have factored a trinomial correctly?
- How can visualization support algebraic thinking?
- How can patterns in numbers lead to algebraic generalizations?
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