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Henrico County Public Schools

Factoring Puzzle

For Students 9th - 11th Standards
Factoring polynomials is an essential part of writing equivalent expressions and algebraic problem solving. Here is a card game that serves an engaging activity for reviewing factoring of polynomials.
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Education Development Center

Factoring a Degree Six Polynomial

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Within collaborative groups, scholars factor a degree six polynomial. They can factor the polynomial using many different strategies — a great way to prompt mathematical discussion.
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5280 Math

Polygon Polynomials

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Patterns in polygons lead to patterns in polynomials. Presented with a series of polygons, individuals create polynomial expressions to represent their patterns. The algebra project consists of nine problems that incorporate polynomial...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Zeroes and Factorization of a General Polynomial

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
These four problems will guide your class through the idea behind the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, which states that a polynomial of degree n has exactly n roots. Use the division algorithm and the definition of a zero/root of a...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Zeroes and factorization of a quadratic polynomial I

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
This activity uses the division algorithm and the definition of a zero/root of a function to guide your class to see the relationship between zeros and factors of a general quadratic, which can later be generalized to the Remainder...
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Illustrative Mathematics

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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Illustrative Mathematics

Zeroes and factorization of a non polynomial function

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Functions behaving badly: the squaring function and the absolute value function are both zero at x=0. Yet when you divide each by x, different things happen. Here, your class will explore each scenario as a means to adding depth to their...
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5280 Math

Multiplication Table Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Patterns, patterns, everywhere! Young scholars examine the multiplication table to identify patterns. Their exploration leads to an understanding of the difference of squares and sum of cubes by the completion of the algebra project.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
A large bank of problems for practice in factoring polynomials.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Factoring Polynomials by Grouping

For Students 9th - 10th
Twenty-five problems on factoring polynomials by grouping. To review the basics on this topic, click the "View Lesson" button at the top.
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Factoring Polynomials by Finding the Gcf

For Students 9th - 10th
This WebMath online tool is useful for factoring polynomials by finding the greatest common factor. Simply plug the numbers in and you are on your way!
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Factoring Special Products

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirty-six problems present a variety of problems working with factoring polynomials. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution"...
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Links to numerous question/answer sessions on factoring polynomials.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Monomial Factors of Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirty problems on factoring polynomials. To review the basics on this topic, click the "View Lesson" button at the top.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Factoring Polynomials a Final Overview

For Students 6th - 8th
Review with this final overview of factoring polynomials.
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Cool Math

Coolmath: Factoring Polynomials by Grouping

For Students 6th - 9th
This algebra lesson explains how to factor by grouping.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the University of Saskatchewan provides an explanation of factoring by grouping, greatest common factor, perfect squares, and difference of squares. Higher degree polynomials factored as well. Some examples provided along...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Factoring Quadratic Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirty-nine problems present a variety of problems working with factoring quadratic trinomials. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Equations Using Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty-eight problems present a variety of problems using factoring to solve equations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution"...
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Factoring Integers

For Students 9th - 10th
This S.O.S. tutorial gives students a basic review of factoring integers. Follow the tutorial to refresh your skills involving the rules for factoring numbers. Contains practice problems with links to the answers.
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Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Several types of factoring are covered in this article, including common factors, grouping, special factors, and completing the square. The examples include detailed explanations of the factoring process.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials Given One Root

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a few example problems on factoring polynomials with a given root.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Multiplying/factoring Polynomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will be given binomials to multiply or trinomials to factor. The teacher will enter the binomials/trinomial into activity center and students must send in other form. Correct answers should match teacher graph.
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Other

Karl's Calculus Tutor: Algebra Concepts Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a brief explanation to topics that are prerequisites to studying calculus. Among these operations factoring of polynomials. Special polynomials such as conjugates and differences of squares are also mentioned.

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