Factoring Trinomials Teacher Resources

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.

Here is a complete and clear demonstration of the process needed to factor a trinomial with a non-1 leading coefficient. Sal uses various colors and provides working examples while he factors the simple trinomial. This video would be...

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.

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...

In this factoring trinomials activity, students factor twenty-six trinomial expressions. One problem is not factorable, one is a perfect square, and seven problems require students to factor out a common integer prior to factoring the...

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

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.

Factoring is one of the first places in math that a young algebrist runs into multiple ways to work a problem. For the more concrete learner who needs a visual structure for problem solving, this presentation of factoring using a Punnett...

In this online math worksheet, students practice factoring trinomials. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching tool!

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 online math worksheet, students factor a series of trinomials given specific equations. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties.

Students factor trinomials. In this algebra lesson plan, 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.

In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students factor trinomials with a leading coefficient on one.  The one page worksheet contains four multiple choice questions.  Answers are included. 

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.

Ninth graders investigate multiplication of binomials and factoring of trinomials.  In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders compare and contrast expansion and factoring using algebra tiles and a TI-89.

Pupils factor trinomials. In this algebra lesson, students use special patterns and formulas to factor. They utilize algebra tiles as a hands-on method for gaining practice with trinomials.

The word FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, Last. Use a provided template to factor a binomial then use the FOIL method to check your answer. Factoring and multiplying binomials never looked so easy.

Take your class through the mechanics of simplifying algebraic fractions by factoring trinomials. Though the steps for factoring are assumed known, the process of identifying and canceling common factors are detailed with...

A brief presentation with laser-like focus, this video talks young mathematicians through the mechanics of simplifying algebraic fractions by factoring trinomials. While the factoring itself is assumed to be a mastered skill, the...

In this online math worksheet, students factor trinomials which are actually perfect squares. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A terrific teaching...

In this factoring activity, students factor 20 quadratic equations.  The last two questions use constants instead of integers and an answer key is provided.