Shortcut the work in finding total volumes. Pupils determine a polynomial expression that would represent the combined volume of three boxes. Each box has the same height, and the scholars rewrite the expression by factoring out the...

Factoring patterns are not magic! Show your classes how to model the difference of two squares' factors using an area model. Learners manipulate the width and length of two squares to represent the polynomial a^2-b^2. They use the model...

Hit the highlights. Pupils complete 20 problems to review key aspects of skills learned about polynomials. They multiply, divide, and factor polynomials along with determining the zeros of a polynomial. At the end, individuals complete...

Time for pupils to use their imagination! Learners examine the relationship between a system with no real solution and its graph. They then verify their discoveries with algebra. 

Functions require an input in order to get an output, which explains why the answer always has at least two parts. After only three multi-part questions, the teacher can analyze pupils' strengths and weaknesses when it comes to...

Investigate the Remainder Theorem in this algebra lesson. Explore the relationship between the remainders of polynomial division and the function. Each of the four problems gets progressively more complicated. This might be a great...

For this product and factoring worksheet, students find a product in one problem and factor in two problems.  The solutions are provided.

Students use concrete models (algebra blocks) to demonstrate their processes for solving quadratic equations. They apply the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to simplify algebraic expressions and to solve quadratic...

In this remainder and factor theorems instructional activity, 11th graders solve and complete 10 different problems. First, they divide using synthetic division and write their answer in the form given. Then, students use synthetic...

Tenth graders create polynomial quilts. In this polynomials lesson plan, 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...

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.

For this factoring worksheet, students identify the coefficients in the polynomial and then use factoring to simplify the problem. Explanations and examples are provided. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.

Students investigate polynomials.  In this ninth or tenth grade mathetmatics instructional activity, students teach their peers the steps to adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and factoring polynomials.  Students...

Put out by Texas Instruments, this lesson 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.

Polynomials are full of solutions! Learners understand that the degree determines the number of solutions. Examples show quadratic equations solved by factoring and by using the quadratic formula. A cubic equation is even mixed in for...

How do you graph a quadratic function efficiently? Explore graphing quadratic functions by writing in intercept form with a lesson that makes a strong connection to the symmetry of the graph and its key features before individuals write...

In this factoring polynomials worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 33 different multiple choice problems. First, they determine the equation that best represents a simplified form after factoring out the GCF. Then, students...

In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students factor a polynomial completely.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of six multiple choice and free response questions.  The answers are included. 

Learners solve quadratics using factoring. For this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems and use properties of quadratic equations to solve.

In this rational expressions worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different problems that include multiplying and dividing rational expressions. First, they multiply or divide to simplify each result. Then, students factor the...

In this algebra worksheet, students factor polynomials using the greatest common factor. They also use the foil method. There are 8 questions with an answer key.

In this factoring worksheet, high schoolers factor guided monomials, then binomials, and work their way to trinomials. There are 8 questions with multiple parts.

Learners explore the concept of finding zeros of polynomials.  In this finding zeros of polynomials instructional activity, students find the zeros of polynomials given one zero.  Learners factor and find all the zeros of...

In this rational expressions activity, 9th graders identify and solve 15 different problems that include multiplying and dividing various rational expressions. First, they multiply or divide each pair of rational expressions. Then,...