Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Factoring (Introduction)
Students learn about factoring in this mathematics resource. Topics include factoring identities and common factors. The resource consists of definitions and examples related to factoring.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Factoring Trinomials
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains factoring trinomials, including those with leading coefficient other than 1. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Common Factor
Here is a site that thoroughly explains many topics related to factoring out the greatest common factor from a sum or a polynomial expression. There are example problems, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student...
United Nations
Unesco: Math Games (In Arabic)
This site offers games and lessons that teach basic math concepts such as area and volume, number patterns, time, etc. Games use familiar tasks such as shopping to reinforce math concepts. While the title of each page includes an English...
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Using the Quadratic Formula
This WebMath site provides interactive problem solvers to understand the quadratic formula and solve quadratic equations by factoring. In addition to providing answers, these 'solvers' show the step-by-step method in which to get there.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Polynomial Inequality Problem
This site from Drexel University answers student question about solving polynomial inequalities, "Dr. Math" provides a fairly thorough explanation in how to solve such problems.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Factoring: Some Special Cases
In this lesson, special cases of factoring are described, including perfect squares, difference of squares, and difference and sum of cubes. Exercises with answers included.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Mathopolis: Factoring Quiz
Practice factoring polynomials in this self-correcting quiz. A help page is available for further study.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: The Difference of Two Squares
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains factoring and multiplying a difference of two squares. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. A set of cumulative...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Real World Examples of Quadratic Equations
Provides examples of how quadratic equations can be used in real-world scenarios, and the different methods used to solve them.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Algebra
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Solving Polynomial Equations: Factoring
Using this tutorial, you'll learn to write polynomial equations in standard form, to use the zero factor property, and to solve polynomial equations by factoring.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Self Check Quiz on Factoring
The interactive quiz demonstrates knowledge of concepts used in Algebra I. The multiple choice questions assess students on factoring polynomials.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Math a Review 1
This StudyCards stack enables students to review concepts in algebra, arithmetic, and geometry, in preparation for the Math A Exam held in New York. They solve problems involving scientific notation, factoring, linear equations, rate of...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Perfect Trinomial Square
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains multiplying and factoring perfect square trinomials. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Factoring by Grouping
Dr. Math at Drexel University's Math Forum describes the steps involved in factoring by grouping.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Practice Finding Greatest Common Factor
This lesson contains a learning exercise in which the user has to find the greatest common factor and type it in. The exercise keeps track of how many right and wrong answers given and gives you a grade.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Algebra
This WebMath site provides links to tutorials and lessons in both Algebra I and II. Links to topics such as factoring, solving equations, polynomials, simplifying equations, graphing, and much more.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: My Favorite Number
The activity allows students to review many of the number theory concepts. Students will pick a composite number write verbal expressions about the number, find the factors, prime factorization, list multiples, draw a cartoon character...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Factoring and Fractions
Polynomials are the focus of these lessons, concentrating on factoring and special products to work with rational expressions. Interactive tools of Live Math and Scientific Notebook are used to provide animated solutions to the examples....
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Wrecks Factor: Factor Simple and Harder Quadratics
In this game, you must send rescuers to ships trapped in the Bermuda Triangle by first decoding their coordinates that were given to you as quadratic expressions. As you decode the coordinates, you must draw a search area on a grid that...
George Mason University
Margo Mankus: Investigating Lcm and Gcf Using Rods
This lesson plan is for an activity using rods (Cuisenaire Bars) to help students understand the concept of factors, in particular the LCM and GCF of two numbers.
Other
Algebra Class: Solving and Graphing a Quadratic Equation
Math teacher provides a unit on quadratic equations in which she explains the concepts of solving and graphing quadratic equations through numerous examples and graphs. Hyperlinks are available to each step that ultimately leads to...