Access Point #: MAFS.912.A-APR.1.AP.1a (Archived Access Point)


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Understand the definition of a polynomial.

Clarifications:

Essential Understandings

Concrete:

  • Identify examples of polynomials.
  • Identify non-examples of polynomials.
  • Given a field of two, polynomial and distractor, the student will match to the polynomial.
Representation:
  • Understand the following vocabulary and symbols: variable, exponent, constant and coefficient.
  • Understand that a polynomial is an expression consisting of variables and coefficients that involves only the operations addition, subtraction, multiplication and non-negative integer exponents.

Number: MAFS.912.A-APR.1.AP.1a Category: Access Points
Date Adopted or Revised: 07/14 Cluster: Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials. (Algebra 1 - Major Cluster) : 

Clusters should not be sorted from Major to Supporting and then taught in that order. To do so would strip the coherence of the mathematical ideas and miss the opportunity to enhance the major work of the grade with the supporting clusters.