Polynomials and Quadratics - Intro

This math unit begins by teaching students how to multiply constants and single variables by bracketed terms, foundational for understanding polynomials and quadratics. It progresses to more complex skills such as multiplying different or same variables by bracketed terms, reinforcing the distributive property and FOIL method. As students advance, they encounter problems involving expanding and simplifying expressions of increasing complexity, including those with negative numbers. The unit culminates in advanced manipulations including identifying integer pairs that meet specific summative and multiplicative conditions and solving squared bracketed terms. Fundamentally, this unit furnishes students with a deep understanding of algebraic expressions crucial for tackling polynomials, quadratics, and advanced algebraic functions effectively.