Help your students discover efficient strategies for multiplying binomials with this IB MYP-aligned investigation! Ideal as a formative assessment, this resource guides students through:

• Exploration of Patterns: Investigating scenarios such as (x+a)(x+a), (x−a)(x−a), and (x+a)(x−a).
• Foundational Concepts: Focuses on understanding multiplication before introducing special cases.
• Independent Thinking: Encourages students to uncover 'shortcuts' and build their algebraic reasoning.

Designed for Algebra 1 but also effective as a refresher for Algebra 2, this fully editable task is adaptable for both IB and non-IB classrooms.