Binomial Expansion Teacher Resources

A triangle provides solutions to an algebra problem. The lesson introduces Pascal's Triangle to the class. Pupils learn to fill out the rows of the triangle and use the numbers as the coefficients in binomial expansions. Using their...

A week's worth of teaching on the Binomial Theorem. Lesson examples and a plethora of worksheets included. Learners find coefficients of specific terms within binomial expansions using notation of factorials and then apply these skills...

In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve problems in which they find the indicated term of the binomial expansion.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of ten multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers are...

In this binomial expansions worksheet, students solve 8 multiple choice and short answer questions.  Students find a specific term in a given binomial expansion.

In this algebra worksheet, students factor and expand equations using binomial expansion. They identify coefficients of different terms. There are forty-four questions with an answer key.

In this algebra worksheet, students expand the binomial with the binomial expansion theorem in order to find the coefficient of a given term. There are 4 questions.

In this algebra worksheet, students expand binomials and identify different terms. They expand the function using the binomial theorem. There are forty-four questions with an answer key.

Practice applying the binomial theorem on this worksheet. It contains five multiple choice and five free response problems. The solutions are provided.

In this binomial expansions practice activity, students utilize the theorem to determine the nth term in the expansion for 10 problems, then expand it completely for an additional 6 problems.

In this algebra worksheet, high schoolers expand a binomial to a given power in order to determine the coefficient of a given term using the binomial expansion theorem. There are 4 questions.

There has got to be a better way; you just have to find it! Given a general binomial to expand with increasing powers, pupils realize that there must be a better way than multiple multiplications. Classmates look for patterns and use...

In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders apply the binomial theorem to expand a binomial and determine a specific term of the expansion.  The one page activity contains four problems.  Answers are provided. 

Students explore binomial expansion and Pascal's Triangle. In this math lesson, students discuss the equations used with binomial expansion and Pascal's triangle. Students solve problems.

A comprehensive lesson that explores and researches Pascal's triangle and relates its properties to the Binomial Theorem through a variety of lessons. Have the class practice expanding polynomials using the theorem. A few other formulas...

In this binomial expansion worksheet, students solve and complete 81 various types of problems. First, they find the given sum and evaluate each factorial notation. Then, students expand each binomial and write only the coefficients....

Sometimes, there is a better way. Scholars develop Pascal's triangle as a method to arrive at the coefficients of binomial expansions as an easier method to expand binomials. The learners connect the formula for binomial coefficients to...

Use a calculus concept to build algebra skills. A helpful Mathispower4u Algebra 1 video uses the difference quotient, a typical expression from calculus, to show different algebraic techniques. Pupils observe applications of function...

A good review worksheet on simplifying rational expressions, solving equations with factorials, solving problems on permutations and combinations, and using the Binomial Theorem.  

In this binomial expansion activity, students expand four binomials.  The largest power for expansion is six.  The solutions are not provided.

Sal shows two ways to quickly calculate the coefficients of a binomial expansion. With the first method, he shows the relationship between PascalÕs triangle and the coefficients, and in the second method, he shows an even faster way for...

Sal shows two ways to quickly calculate the coefficients of a binomial expansion. With the first method, he shows the relationship between PascalÕs triangle and the coefficients, and in the second method, he shows an even faster way for...