Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Perfect Squares and Factoring

For Teachers 9th - 12th
A teacher guided lesson on perfect squares and factoring. They discuss perfect squares, observe the expansion steps for finding the product, and practice solving problems. They complete a worksheet on perfect squares and factoring.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Factoring Perfect-Square Trinomials and Differences of Squares

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students factor expressions into the product of two binomials. Four of the problems involve factoring perfect square trinomials. The remaining eight problems require students to factor problems that are the...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Factor Polynomials Using Special Products: Difference of Two Squares

For Students 9th - 11th Standards
Factoring patterns are not magic! Show your classes how to model the difference of two squares' factors using an area model. Learners manipulate the width and length of two squares to represent the polynomial a^2-b^2. They use the model...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Square Roots

For Teachers 7th
Square away any doubts about using a new resource. Pupils learn about squares and square roots in the mini-lesson. They complete a worksheet identifying roots of perfect squares up to 400.
Interactive
Curated OER

Factoring Binomials - Difference of Squares

For Students 9th - 11th
In this factoring binomials worksheet, students examine problems containing the difference of squares.  They factor binomial equations.  This one-page worksheet contains 15 problems.  Answers are provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

9.6 Factoring Special Polynomials

For Students 9th - 11th
For this factoring special polynomials, students find the product of given polynomials. They factor polynomials and determine the difference of two squares. This one-page worksheet contains 40 multi-step problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Simplifying Square Roots

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Discuss the definition for a simplified form for a square root. Middle schoolers analyze different forms of a square root, the Product Property of Square Roots, and complete a worksheet.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplying Special Case Polynomials

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra instructional activity, learners practice finding the product of two binomials. In each case either the answer represents a difference of squares or a perfect square trinomial. There are 26 problems with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring the Difference of Two Perfect Squares

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students factor the difference of two perfect squares.  The one page worksheet contains five multiple choice questions.  Answers are included. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Area, Arithmetic and Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Explore the concept of this perfect square trinomial and difference of squares lesson. A hands-on activity that uses paper rectangles and squares to illustrate the perfect-square trinomial and difference of squares formulas.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring The Difference of Two Perfect Squares

For Students 8th - 9th
In this factoring learning exercise, students factor the difference of two perfect squares. All ten given equations contain at least one squared variable and one constant.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Use Square Roots to Solve Quadratic Equations: Plus or Minus

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Get two answers from a single equation. Pupils use the interactive to take the square root of nine and see the graphical representation of the two solutions. Individuals realize that solutions to quadratic equations that are solved by...
Handout
Del Mar College

Quick Reference Card

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
A neat and organized formula handout makes the circle go round, doesn't it? Full of higher algebra topics, formulas and rules, graphs and definitions—there is a way to support everyone in Algebra II or Pre-Calculus. 
Handout
Charleston School District

Solving Exponent Equations

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Show your class that not all equations are linear. The lesson asks learners to solve simple quadratic and cubic equations using square and cube roots. Problems include equations with no solutions. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Completing the Square

For Students 9th - 10th
In this polynomial activity, students complete the square of a given problem. Explanations and examples are provided. This two-page activity contains ten problems.
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Flipped Math

Advanced Factoring

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Perfect the method for factoring. Learners view a video that shows shortcuts to grouping when presented with a difference of squares or when the leading coefficient is one. Pupils learn that factoring by grouping is helpful when working...
Lesson Plan
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EngageNY

Mastering Factoring

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Math class is full of drama—there are so many problems to work out! Pupils work out factoring problems. They use quadratic methods of factoring higher degree polynomials, in addition to factoring the sum and difference of two...
Interactive
Curated OER

Factoring Trinomials

For Students 9th - 12th
In this online math learning exercise, high schoolers factor a series of trinomials given specific equations. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties.
App
One Billion

Math, Age 3-5

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
Jump start children's math education with this fun basic skills resource. Offering dozens of different touch-and-swipe activities with colorful graphics, this program is perfect for all young learners.
Worksheet
Open Text Book Store

Arithmetic for College Students: Worksheets

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Loaded with concepts ranging from multiplying decimals to converting units to solving problems using the order of operations, a thorough practice packet is perfect for a fifth or sixth grade math classroom.
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Three Special Binomial Products

For Students 9th - 12th
In this special binomial products worksheet learners FOIL 29 special binomials.  Students FOIL perfect square trinomials and difference of squares.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring Special Cases

For Students 9th - 12th
In this factoring worksheet, learners factor twenty-two factoring problems. Students factor perfect square trinomials and the difference of squares.
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EngageNY

Dividing by (x – a) and (x + a)

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Patterns in math emerge from seemingly random places. Learners explore the patterns for factoring the sum and differences of perfect roots. Analyzing these patterns helps young mathematicians develop the polynomial identities.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Multiplying and Factoring Polynomial Expressions (part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Polynomial multiplication and factoring go hand in hand. Why not teach them together. This resource begins with an area model for distributing a monomial and then connects the process to factoring the GCF. Learners then advance to...