MA.912.AR.1.3

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Add, subtract and multiply polynomial expressions with rational number coefficients.

Clarifications

Clarification 1: Instruction includes an understanding that when any of these operations are performed with polynomials the result is also a polynomial.

Clarification 2: Within the Algebra 1 course, polynomial expressions are limited to 3 or fewer terms.

General Information
Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.)
Grade: 912
Strand: Algebraic Reasoning
Standard: Interpret and rewrite algebraic expressions and equations in equivalent forms.
Date Adopted or Revised: 08/20
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
1200310: Algebra 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1200320: Algebra 1 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1200330: Algebra 2 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1200340: Algebra 2 Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1200380: Algebra 1-B (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1200400: Foundational Skills in Mathematics 9-12 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7912090: Access Algebra 1B (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1200315: Algebra 1 for Credit Recovery (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1200385: Algebra 1-B for Credit Recovery (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7912075: Access Algebra 1 (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
7912095: Access Algebra 2 (Specifically in versions: 2016 - 2018, 2018 - 2019, 2019 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
1200710: Mathematics for College Algebra (Specifically in versions: 2022 and beyond (current))

Related Access Points

Alternate version of this benchmark for students with significant cognitive disabilities.
MA.912.AR.1.AP.3: Add, subtract and multiply polynomial expressions with integer coefficients.

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Formative Assessments

Subtracting Polynomials:

Students are asked to find the difference of two polynomials and explain if the difference of polynomials will always result in a polynomial.

Type: Formative Assessment

Multiplying Polynomials - 2:

Students are asked to multiply polynomials and explain if the product of two polynomials always results in a polynomial.

Type: Formative Assessment

Multiplying Polynomials - 1:

Students are asked to multiply polynomials and explain if the product of polynomials always results in a polynomial.

Type: Formative Assessment

Adding Polynomials:

Students are asked to find the sum of two polynomials and explain if the sum of polynomials always results in a polynomial.

Type: Formative Assessment

Lesson Plan

Laying Tiles for Polynomial Addition and Subtraction Renovation:

In this lesson students will learn how to add and subtract polynomials.

Type: Lesson Plan

Original Student Tutorials

Introduction to Polynomials, Part 2 - Adding and Subtracting:

Learn how to add and subtract polynomials in this online tutorial. You will learn how to combine like terms and then use the distribute property to subtract polynomials.

This is part 2 of a two-part lesson. Click below to open part 1.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Introduction to Polynomials: Part 1:

Learn how to identify monomials and polynomials and determine their degree in this interactive tutorial.

This is part 1 in a two-part series. Click here to open Part 2.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

MFAS Formative Assessments

Adding Polynomials:

Students are asked to find the sum of two polynomials and explain if the sum of polynomials always results in a polynomial.

Multiplying Polynomials - 1:

Students are asked to multiply polynomials and explain if the product of polynomials always results in a polynomial.

Multiplying Polynomials - 2:

Students are asked to multiply polynomials and explain if the product of two polynomials always results in a polynomial.

Subtracting Polynomials:

Students are asked to find the difference of two polynomials and explain if the difference of polynomials will always result in a polynomial.

Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades 9-12

Introduction to Polynomials, Part 2 - Adding and Subtracting:

Learn how to add and subtract polynomials in this online tutorial. You will learn how to combine like terms and then use the distribute property to subtract polynomials.

This is part 2 of a two-part lesson. Click below to open part 1.

Introduction to Polynomials: Part 1:

Learn how to identify monomials and polynomials and determine their degree in this interactive tutorial.

This is part 1 in a two-part series. Click here to open Part 2.

Student Resources

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Original Student Tutorials

Introduction to Polynomials, Part 2 - Adding and Subtracting:

Learn how to add and subtract polynomials in this online tutorial. You will learn how to combine like terms and then use the distribute property to subtract polynomials.

This is part 2 of a two-part lesson. Click below to open part 1.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Introduction to Polynomials: Part 1:

Learn how to identify monomials and polynomials and determine their degree in this interactive tutorial.

This is part 1 in a two-part series. Click here to open Part 2.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

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