Curated OER
Multiplying Polynomials - FOIL
Pupils participate in an activity to demonstrate the distributive property. They take notes as they observe different methods of FOIL. Afterward, students work on their own, and in groups to determine which method to use and complete...
Education Development Center
Area and Multiplication
Take some intellectual fun and apply it to the concept of multiplying expressions together. A guide models how to break two numbers into an area model to multiply together in pieces similar to FOILing. The rest of the puzzles consist of...
Curated OER
Difference of Squares
In this binomial worksheet, learners explore the difference of squares method to multiply binomials. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.
Curated OER
A Polynomial Quilt
Tenth graders create polynomial quilts. In this polynomials lesson, 10th graders use concrete models, such as construction paper, to create various shapes described. Students use the FOIL method to multiply terms and to get a square...
Curated OER
FOILing
Students practice using the FOIL acronym as a procedure for multiplying two binomial expressions. FOIL occurs by multiplying the First terms, Outside terms, Inside terms and Last terms.
Curated OER
Polynomials and Factoring
Students classify, add, subtract, and factor polynomials. In this polynomials activity, students classify polynomials by creating their own system. During a discussion, the class decides on a common system. They add and subtract...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Factoring Quadratic Expressions
Factor in different strategies in a lesson for factoring quadratics. Young mathematicians first create tables and area models to factor quadratic trinomials into two binomials by guess and check. Learners then investigate how they can...
Curated OER
Multiplying Polynomials using the Distributive property.
Students factor polynomial functions. In this algebra lesson, students solve problems through factoring and distribution of the negative sign correctly.
Curated OER
Special Products
In this special products worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 28 different problems that include using special products to multiply certain polynomials. First, they write each binomial twice and multiply using the FOIL method or the...
Curated OER
Factoring Quadratic Expressions
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders factor quadratic expressions. The two page worksheet contains explanation of topic, worked examples, and three practice problems. Answers are not included.
Other
Nearpod: Multiplying Binomials
In this lesson, students will learn how to multiply binomials using the FOIL method.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Multiplying Polynomials (Binomials) Using Foil
This CoolMath resource demonstrates how to use the FOIL Method to multiply binomials.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Multiplying Binomials
Explains five methods for multiplying binomials: (Distributive Method, FOIL Method, Vertical Method, Grid Method, and Using Algebra Tiles).
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Multiplying Binomials Mentally
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students multiply binomials vertically, horizontally and through a table. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Algebra: Multiplying Binomials
Students learn how to multiply binomials using the box method and FOIL method. The tutorial explores the algebra concept through notes, examples, and practice exercises.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Multiplying Polynomials
A tutorial that shows you how to multiply polynomials and how to use the FOIL method when multiplying binomials.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Multiplying Easy Polynomials
This learning module provides an Introduction to Polynomials. You'll learn the Definition (What's a Polynomial?), Adding and Subtracting Polynomials, Multiplying Easy Polynomials, Multiplying Polynomials (Binomials) Using FOIL, and...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Foil Practice Worksheet
At this site from WyzAnt, after students complete the ten questions, they can click on the question number to see a step-by-step solution to the problem. This instant feedback will give students the idea of whether or not they are on the...
Math2
Math2.org: Polynomial Identities
This resource provides a list of polynomial identities, including formulas for squaring a binomial, FOILing a trinomial, factoring a difference of two squares, factoring a sum or difference of two cubes, and the Quadratic Formula.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization of Quadratic Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers factoring quadratics when the leading coefficient is not one. Students can watch a video on factoring and then practice by attempting the problems...
Understanding Algebra
Understanding Algebra: Multiplication of Polynomials
The resource examines how to multiply polynomials. Examples of how to multiply a binomial and a trinomial, monomial and a binomial, and two binomials are included.
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,...