Henrico County Public Schools
Factoring Puzzle
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.
Education Development Center
Factoring a Degree Six Polynomial
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.
5280 Math
Polygon Polynomials
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Zeroes and Factorization of a General Polynomial
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Zeroes and factorization of a quadratic polynomial I
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
The Missing Coefficient
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...
5280 Math
Multiplication Table Algebra
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.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Factoring Special Products
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"...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Factoring Quadratic Trinomials
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...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Equations Using Factoring
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"...
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials Given One Root
Contains a few example problems on factoring polynomials with a given root.
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....
Other
Interactive Algebra: Factoring, Lesson 2 1
An interactive solver allows you to factor quadratic polynomials. The solver provides hints to help you factor before seeing the answer. Note: These quadratics have a leading coefficient of 1.
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...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Greatest Common Factor 2
Twenty-four problems present a variety of problems working with finding the greatest common factor and finding prime factorizations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Special Products
Several special products are presented here, including expressions with two variables, squaring binomials and trinomials, and products involving cubes.