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 quadratic expression. 

Concepts

factoring quadratics, factoring, factoring trinomials, algebra tiles

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Lead a discussion on whether completing the square will work with a trinomial that can be factored

Classroom Considerations

• Need to create a free account login to access the interactive
• Individuals need to know what is meant for a trinomial to be a perfect square algebraically

Pros

• The two videos show two methods to determine the factors of a trinomial
• Shows the correct answer if the user selects the incorrect one

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-SSE.B.3.a