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 with the video. Scholars use the worksheet to practice the skills on the way to mastery.

Concepts

factoring, factoring by grouping, factoring trinomials, factoring quadratics, greatest common factor, solving equations

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Instructional Ideas

• Lead a discussion on why order does not matter when writing the addends of the middle term

Classroom Considerations

• Serves as the third installment of a five-part unit on factoring
• Assumes the class is familiar with factoring out a greatest common factor

Pros

• Contains an exit ticket that is an application problem
• Includes an organization structure for notes taken during the presentation

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-SSE.A.1.a HSA-SSE.A.1.b HSA-SSE.A.2 HSA-SSE.B.3.a HSA-APR.A.1 HSA-APR.B.3 HSA-CED.A.1