Part 1

Here is the blank note from this part of the lesson – if you were not present today – it’s recommended that you print this out:

Looking for Shortcuts - Product of Sum and Difference

If you were not present, or were present, but simply want to review what we discussed a bit more carefully, please have a look at this completed version of the note:

Looking for Shortcuts - Product of Sum and Difference - FILLED IN

Part 2

Here is the blank note from the second part of the lesson:

Looking for Shortcuts - Squaring Binomials

Here is a completed version of the note:

Looking for Shortcuts - Squaring Binomials - FILLED IN

Opportunity to Learn

In the investigations today, we identified some patterns that we can apply to save time when expanding binomials.

To really master the concepts we discussed today – complete this section on IXL and earn a “SmartScore” of 80% or better.

IMPORTANT

Go slow to go fast.

It is recommended, although not strictly required, that you write out the questions on paper in your binder, and then submit the questions to IXL simply to check your work.