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Area and Multiplication
Take some intellectual fun and apply it to the concept of multiplying expressions together. A guide models how to break two numbers into an area model to multiply together in pieces similar to FOILing. The rest of the puzzles consist of...
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The Case of the Missing Middle Term
High schoolers examine the difference of squares equation, and multiply binomials using the FOIL method. They complete the Case of the Missing Middle Term worksheet.
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Difference of Squares
In this binomial worksheet, students explore the difference of squares method to multiply binomials. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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A Polynomial Quilt
Tenth graders create polynomial quilts. In this polynomials lesson, 10th graders use concrete models, such as construction paper, to create various shapes described. Students use the FOIL method to multiply terms and to get a square...
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Polynomials and Factoring
Learners classify, add, subtract, and factor polynomials. In this polynomials lesson, students classify polynomials by creating their own system. During a discussion, the class decides on a common system. They add and subtract...
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Factoring Quadratic Expressions
Factor in different strategies in a lesson for factoring quadratics. Young mathematicians first create tables and area models to factor quadratic trinomials into two binomials by guess and check. Learners then investigate how they can...
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FOILing
Students practice using the FOIL acronym as a procedure for multiplying two binomial expressions. FOIL occurs by multiplying the First terms, Outside terms, Inside terms and Last terms.
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Multiplying Polynomials using the Distributive property.
Students factor polynomial functions. In this algebra activity, students solve problems through factoring and distribution of the negative sign correctly.
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Special Products
In this special products learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 28 different problems that include using special products to multiply certain polynomials. First, they write each binomial twice and multiply using the FOIL...
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Factoring Quadratic Expressions
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders factor quadratic expressions. The two page worksheet contains explanation of topic, worked examples, and three practice problems. Answers are not included.