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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.
Noyce Foundation
Miles of Tiles
Create number sentences and equations to solve geometric problems. Each activity in the series of five asks young mathematicians to consider different-sized tiles to build structures according to specific criteria. The first activities,...
Illustrative Mathematics
Springboard Dive
Dive into this problem that illustrates a real-world application of the quadratic formula. Learners are given an equation that represents the height of a diver above the water t seconds after leaving the springboard. The task is to...
Illustrative Mathematics
An Integer Identity
Challenge algebra learners to use the difference of cubes to solve this problem. Once your charges have taken out the factor (a - b), combined the like terms and set them equal to zero, the problem becomes a factorable quadratic...
5280 Math
Pythagorean Triples
From Pythagorean triples to the unit circle. Learners use the Pythagorean Theorem to find Pythagorean triples and then relate their work to the unit circle in a fun algebra project. Their discovery that x^2+y^2 is always equal to one on...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots
Twenty-one problems where students practice solving quadratic equations by factoring.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Factoring and Solving Quadratic Binomials
This TI-Navigator activity allows students to review the concept of factoring and solving quadratic binomials. Includes a connection to graphical solutions.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Quadratic Equations
Students solve quadratic equations by factoring and finding square roots, as well as by graphing.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Solving Quadratics by Factoring
Tips for factoring quadratics are given and demonstrated in several examples. The examples include quadratics that have both two and three terms.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Freaky Things That Can Happen With Quadratics
Use this tutorial on to help solve quadratic equations.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Quadratic Equations
This article gives a definition of quadratic equations, then demonstrates how to solve them. Factoring, completing the square and the quadratic formula are the methods described. The examples are accompanied by lists of steps for solving...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Prodigious! Quadratics and Free Fall Motion
Uses the movie "October Sky" as an introduction to the study of free fall motion functions. Acts a summation activity to a quadratic unit in Algebra. Solve quadratic equations by graphing, factoring, and the quadratic formula.
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.
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Intermediate Algebra
College professor Dan Bach presents a review of algebra concepts, including factoring, quadratic equations, and graphing parabolas. The examples are detailed, but easy to follow. This is a good site for reviewing before tests and quizzes.
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...
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.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Connecting Factors and Zeros
Students will determine if a quadratic formula is factorable, then they will factor the equation, set each factor equal to 0, and solve for x.
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...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Calculator Index
These WyzAnt online graphing utilities help you calculate just about anything in algebra, including solving linear and quadratic equations to factoring polynomials. This a great tool for checking homework.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Algebra
Through this collection of definitions, lessons, problem-solving steps and strategies, and example questions, you'll learn why completing an algebra problem is a lot like solving a puzzle. After viewing introductory material and basic...