Factoring doesn't have to be intimidating. Build on prior knowledge of multiplying binomials and factoring simple trinomials to teach advanced factoring of quadratic expressions with a lesson that uses various methods of exploring the...

For this factoring worksheet, learners find the common term, use special products or use the diamond method to factor polynomials. Explanations and examples are provided. This three-page worksheet contains 45 problems. Answers are...

In this algebra worksheet, students factor 10 polynomial expressions. Problems involve several approaches to factoring, including factoring out common elements by grouping, factoring the difference of two squares, and factoring the sum...

Factor in this resource when teaching how to factor polynomials. Scholars use algebra tiles to factor linear and quadratic expressions. They practice their skill by working on example problems from a worksheet.

What do you do with a difficult-to-factor quadratic expression? This lesson provides the answer. Pupils learn a grouping strategy to help factor trinomials. When guess and check seems too tedious, this method is the "works every...

Uncover the relationship between factoring quadratics and higher degree polynomials. Learners develop their factoring skills through repetition. A comprehensive instructional activity begins with quadratics and shows how to use the same...

What's the opposite of multiplying binomials? Learners apply their previous knowledge of multiplying binomials using algebra tiles to factor trinomials. The lesson introduces factoring as a process that uses algebra tiles to...

Create rectangles from the terms of a trinomial. The interactive provides virtual algebra tiles for participants to use to create quadratic trinomials. Pupils use the tiles and arrange them into a rectangle to find the factors of the...

Factor in different strategies in a lesson plan 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...

Two lessons for the price of one! Learners use algebra tiles to multiply binomials in the first lesson, Next, they use their knowledge from the first lesson to factor trinomials into two binomials.

Young mathematicians discover trees organize more than just families — they help factor, too. The lesson plan begins with factor trees and develops slowly to factoring by grouping and special patterns. 

Make it complete. Pupils work through 16 problems to review factoring. The problems consist of straight factoring of polynomial expressions, solving equations by factoring, and applying factoring to real-world problems.

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.

This is worksheet that reviews factoring of binomials, trinomials, and a few four-term polynomials. Some problems require more than one step to completely factor.  Answers are not provided.   

Students explore the concept of factoring polynomials.  In this factoring polynomials worksheet, students factor using a GCF, by grouping, a difference of two squares, two cubes, etc. 

More practice of factoring binomials, trinomials, and a few four-term polynomials is provided on this worksheet. Some problems require more than one step to completely factor.  Answers are not provided.   

If you can multiply binomials, you can factor trinomials! This is the premise for a lesson on factoring. Pupils look for patterns in the binomials they multiply and apply them in reverse. Examples include leading coefficients of one...

Is it possible to factor out more? Scholars view a video presentation on factoring second degree trinomials. They learn about the magic X method to keep track of the constant factors. To finish, scholars use the learned method while...

Help! The leading coefficient is not one. Learners view a video showing a technique to factor trinomials when the leading coefficient is not one. Pupils try a few examples including solving equations by factoring and check their answers...

Bring all the factoring together. Pupils view a video presentation that shows how to combine all the factoring techniques from Unit 9 together to factor more complex polynomials. Learners practice with three items within the presentation...

Have the class factor and solve trinomials of integers in the form x2 + bx + c, where b and c are positive. They relate factoring to area and then follow a specific format to factor their trinomials. Tiles are used to help them...

Factoring polynomials is an important skill through high school math and beyond. It provides instructions for the basic types of factoring and a practice set with an answer key.

If you're searching for a worksheet that covers all things factoring look no further. The worksheet covers factoring out a GCF, factoring by grouping, trinomials, and difference of squares. And the best part? The answers to the...

 Introduce learners to what factoring represents and it's relationship to a square with a resource about factoring and the method of area models. The questions are scaffolded to begin with introductory questions and eventually have...