The grid method is another approach to multiplying polynomials. Watch the following YouTube video which demonstrates the grid method for multiplying two binomials together and also using the grid method to multiply polynomials of any size together.
Watch Grid Method for Multiplication by Daniel Minger Mathematics
Discuss: Did you like this method, or do you prefer the traditional FOIL and Distributive Property methods described in your e-book in Sections 12.5 and 12.6
Multiply the following polynomials together and discuss which method you chose to perform this multiplication: