Consistently demonstrates the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and factor monomials and polynomials. Students will need to be familiar with basic factoring concepts. Each student will need notebook paper and a pencil. It would be helpful to make a double amount of index cards and have them numbered.
Students move to teacher-suggested pairs and location in classroom.
B. When finished, partners compare, explain methods, and then raise hand for new card. Only pair talking and helping is allowed. Activity continues until teacher thinks students have mastered the objectives or one pair has finished all cards. Teacher chooses the pairs. Students make up the cards prior to activity.