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Another Way of Factoring

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Focusing on this algebra lesson plan, learners relate quadratic equations in factored form to their solutions and their graph from a number of different aspects. In some problems, one starts with the original equation and finds the...
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Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
This resource has everything you need to know about solving quadratic equations. Factoring, completing the square, the quadratic formula, and using the discriminant are all there with with worked out examples and a 25 problem...
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Exploring Solving Equations

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Put out by Texas Instruments, this lesson plan involves learners in an activity focused on adding polynomials, solving equations, factoring trinomials, and expanding binomials. A TI-89 calculator is needed to complete this lesson plan.
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Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
This comprehensive lesson plan reviews solving and graphing quadratic functions and functions of higher degree.  Using the vertex form of a quadratic functions, one finds the vertex, minimum or maximum, and axis of symmetry. A few...
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Factoring Quadratics

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars solve quadratics using factoring. In this algebra lesson plan, students rewrite word problems and use properties of quadratic equations to solve.
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Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students factor polynomial equations. In this algebra lesson, students apply the zero product property to factor quadratic equations. They solve real life scenarios by apply the concepts of parabolas.
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Algebra Tic-Tac-Times

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Use the strategy of working backwards to practice factoring polynomials and multiplying binomials in a game format. Play, and work to find which products combined with the available factors will result in the placement of four tokens in...
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor trinomials using algebra tiles and blocks. In this algebra lesson, students complete a trinomials station activity. They work backwords to find their answers and discuss their steps in a group.
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Equations, Expressions, Factorization

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Learners graph and solve equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson plan, students use simple factorization to simplify expressions. They review for an exam by doing basic algebra.
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Factoring

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders factor equations and find prime numbers. In this algebra lesson plan, 9th graders find the factors and prime factors of a number using multiples and relatively prime numbers.
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Introduction to Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic equations. For this algebra lesson, students factor and graph linear and quadratic functions. They identify the standard and linear form of each equation.
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Quadratic Equations and Binomial Square Theorem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students apply the binomial square theorem to solve quadratics. They complete the square and use the complex number system to solve for the roots.
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor trinomials using specific factoring methods. In this algebra lesson plan, students factor equations using the difference of squares and foiling. They play a game to enhance their understanding of factoring.
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Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders review algebraic methods of solving quadratic equations. Students discuss several methods of solving quadratic equations. They practice factoring and finding the roots of an equation for solving. A calculator is used to...
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Is Your Square Complete?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice solving quadratic equations using a form called Complete the Square.
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The Missing Coefficient

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
This activity highlights the use of the remainder theorem to solve for the unknown coefficient of a specified polynomial when given one of its factors. Use this single problem as a warm-up exercise, a quick check-in at the end of a...
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Solving Algebraic Expressions

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students simplify equations and expressions. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide as they solve expressions. They relate factoring to solving polynomials.
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Common Factors and Common Multiples and Simple Exponents

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore factors and multiples. In this factors and multiples lesson, students learn the vocabulary words factor, common factor, multiple and common multiple. Young scholars view examples of each and then complete activity...
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Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Learners model data using quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students simplify and factor quadratic equations. They graph the function using collected data and analyze the parabola.
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Prime Numbers and Factors

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Solving factor trees is a helpful way to introduce prime numbers. Your math class practices using this method along with two-column tables to find if a number is prime or not. They also learn other vocabulary, such as composite numbers,...
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Graphs and Transformations of Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Is it possible to solve quadratic equations by factoring? It is, and your class will graph quadratic equation and functions too. They perform transformation on their graphs showing increasing and decreasing intervals, domain, and range....
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The football and Braking Distance; Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners use the quadratic formula to solve application problems. The first problem relates to the path of a football thrown from the top of the bleachers. Students compute the time it will take the football to reach certain heights. In...
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Polynomials Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers factor polynomials and linear functions and apply concepts of the fundamental theorem of algebra to solve problems. They graph their solutions and analyze the graph.
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Multiply Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students solve polynomial problems. In this algebra lesson, students multiply polynomial equations using FOIL and quadratic formula. They complete the square and factor by grouping.