This is very old and thus is going to be mostly pictures since I already have them updated :)
Finding the Degree and Naming Polynomials:
Then here is what my notebook pages looked like:
Multiplying Polynomials: I demonstrated two methods for them to choose from.
This is my go-to style for practice problems
Factoring Polynomials: We defined factor of a trinomial and did a few examples. Prior to the examples we completed an exploration activity with multiplying polynomials finding b and c and then making observations. I've done it twice now and it's pretty structured, but I think it's better than me just stating the pattern for them.
Well, that's my quick post that should have been completed in March or April :) Enjoy!