Ben and I began a new chapter today. We discussed the idea of a polynomial. We discussed the difference between a variable and a constant. Then we discussed what the degrees are. Then we talked about classification. I wrote on the board a graphic organizer with the classifications of polynomials by number of terms: monomial, binomial, trinomial, and polynomial. I gave Ben examples of each so he could differentiate them. Next we discussed their classification by degree: constant, linear, quadratic, cubic, quartic, quintic. Next I gave Ben the activity of classifying polynomials by both degree and number of terms. It was a good vocab lesson but Ben needs more practice tomorrow.