Interpret the structure of expressions2. Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For example, see x4 – y4 as (x2)2 – (y2)2, thus recognizing it as a difference of squares that can be factored as (x2 – y2)(x2 + y2).

State Standard

CCSS

Grade Level

9 10 11 12

Learning Targets

Long Term Learning Target: I can identify common structures of an expression (such as the difference of two squares) and use that structure to rewrite it.

Target ID

2 722

Assessments

Supporting Targets

Discipline

Mathematics