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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Factoring Perfect-Square Trinomials and Differences of Squares

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students factor expressions into the product of two binomials. Four of the problems involve factoring perfect square trinomials. The remaining eight problems require students to factor problems that are the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Perfect Squares and Factoring

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplying Special Case Polynomials

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, learners practice finding the product of two binomials. In each case either the answer represents a difference of squares or a perfect square trinomial. There are 26 problems with an answer key.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Area, Arithmetic and Algebra

For Teachers 8th - 9th Standards
Explore the concept of this perfect square trinomial and difference of squares lesson. A hands-on activity that uses paper rectangles and squares to illustrate the perfect-square trinomial and difference of squares formulas.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Completing the Square (part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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 square.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Factoring Trinomials - Perfect Squares

For Students 9th - 12th
For 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...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

L5.3 Worksheet: Multiplying and Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 12th
In this multiplying and factoring polynomials worksheet, students solve 25 short answer problems.  Students FOIL binomials, expand binomials, factor perfect square trinomials, etc.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Factoring Trinomials

For Students 9th - 12th
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.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Perfect Squares and Factoring

For Students 9th - 11th
In this perfect square worksheet, students factor perfect square trinomials and polynomials. They identify trinomials and polynomials that are perfect squares. This one-page worksheet contains 21 problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Perfect Squares and Factoring

For Students 9th - 11th
In this perfect squares and factoring instructional activity, students solve and complete 26 different problems that include a number of polynomials. First, they determine whether each trinomial is a perfect square trinomial and factor...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Completing the Square

For Students 8th
In this completing the square worksheet, 8th graders solve 10 different problems that include completing a square. First, they complete the square in the first 8 problems and write their solutions. Then, students determine what values to...
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Interactive
Curated OER

Factoring Trinomials (II)

For Students 9th - 12th
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!
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Three Special Binomial Products

For Students 9th - 12th
In this special binomial products activity students FOIL 29 special binomials.  Students FOIL perfect square trinomials and difference of squares.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring Special Cases

For Students 9th - 12th
In this factoring activity, high schoolers factor twenty-two factoring problems. Students factor perfect square trinomials and the difference of squares.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

9.6 Factoring Special Polynomials

For Students 9th - 11th
In this factoring special polynomials, students find the product of given polynomials. They factor polynomials and determine the difference of two squares. This one-page worksheet contains 40 multi-step problems.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring Trinomials (a=1)

For Students 8th - 10th
In this factoring trinomials worksheet, 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...
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Solving Quadratic Equations – Alternative Methods

For Teachers 9th - 12th
There's more than one way to solve quadratic equations. Scholars learn how to solve quadratic equations using alternate methods. They use completing the square by making the linear coefficient even and the leading coefficient a perfect...
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Handout
Del Mar College

Quick Reference Card

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
A neat and organized formula handout makes the circle go round, doesn't it? Full of higher algebra topics, formulas and rules, graphs and definitions—there is a way to support everyone in Algebra II or Pre-Calculus. 
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Complete the Square

For Students 9th - 12th
In this quadratic equations worksheet, students complete the square, factor a trinomial, and solve using square roots. There are eight questions with a provided workspace.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Multiplying Polynomials

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students explore the concept of multiplying polynomials. In this multiplying polynomials instructional activity, students watch a video clip about basic math skills. Students work in groups on an exploration about why a binomial squared...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor trinomials using specific factoring methods. In this algebra instructional activity, students factor equations using the difference of squares and foiling. They play a game to enhance their understanding of factoring.
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Flipped Math

Advanced Factoring

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Perfect the method for factoring. Learners view a video that shows shortcuts to grouping when presented with a difference of squares or when the leading coefficient is one. Pupils learn that factoring by grouping is helpful when working...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chapter 5 Solving Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of algebra topics. For this algebra topics lesson, students solve linear and quadratic equations. Learners solve systems and factor equations. Students practice problems involving perfect square trinomials...
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Factoring

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
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...