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 activity that uses various methods of exploring the...

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.

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

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...

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...

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 begins with factor trees and develops slowly to factoring by grouping and special patterns. 

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.   

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...

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. 

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...

In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders factor algebraic expressions completely.  The one page worksheet contains ten problems.  Answers are provided. 

 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...

Students factor trinomials correctly. In this algebra lesson, students review the rules for factoring trinomials. They factor different polynomials as they relate the same concept and idea to facoring trinomials.

In this factoring special binomials and trinomials worksheet, students multiply two sets of binomials. They answer 7 true/false questions. Students factor 57 polynomials. They divide two pairs of binomials. There are 60 problems in all.

A teacher guided lesson on perfect squares and factoring. They discuss perfect squares, observe the expansion steps for finding the product, and practice solving problems. They complete a worksheet on perfect squares and factoring.

Young mathematicians examine the "Tic-tac-toe" factoring method to factor polynomials. They use algebra tiles to model solutions of binomial multiplication problems. They discuss strategies and observe teacher-made models for solving...

More factoring practice is provide in this worksheet. Factoring binomials, trinomials, and four-term polynomials are included in this set of 40 problems. 

In this algebra worksheet, learners factor thirty-six polynomial expressions. All of the expressions are second degree polynomials. Twelve problems are the sum or difference of two squares, and one problem has a common factor for both...

Find that slope! This video does an excellent job of demonstrating how to use the slope formula to find the slope of a line using two points. The instructor first reviews the definition of slope of a line, then works three problems using...

Avoid the trap of memorizing steps when completing the square with a resources that provides a conceptual approach to completing the square. Learners that are able to recognize a perfect square trinomial are ready to complete the...

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

What does completing the square have to do with circles? Math pupils use completing the square and other algebraic techniques to rewrite equations of circles in center-radius form. They then analyze equations of the form x^2 + y^2 + Ax +...