The AC Method or Factoring Trinomials Using Grouping

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...

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.

Here is a practice problem used to demonstrate how to factor a trinomial with a leading coefficient. Sal completes the problem while explaining the patterns he sees, and how he uses those patterns to help him solve the problem. He also...

Use division and factoring to determine the leading 1 coefficient. This presentation thoroughly explains how to factor a trinomial in order to determine its common factors.

Introduce young mathematicians to the concept of factoring trinomials with perfect squares. This descriptive video provides a meaningful explanation of the factoring process. Each step is carefully written out in various colors during...

Put an end to struggling with factoring trinomials. The lesson presents another way at looking at factoring trinomials. Pupils study a 2 x 2 square with numbers arranged in it to determine a pattern. Using the pattern they discover,...

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 relate...

Students factor trinomials. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different integers making up the trinomial and use the special pattern to factor them. They continue to model the equations and how to factor correctly.

So many different factoring methods—how can we keep track of them all? Review different factoring methods for binomials, trinomials, and polynomials. Problem videos cover difference of squares, perfect square trinomial, reverse FOIL,...

Learners factor trinomials using patterns and their TI to graph their results and make predictions through this lesson. This is accomplished by solving quadratic equations through FOIL and algebra tiles.