Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Factoring Quadratic Equations When a ? 1: Lesson 5

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson will review how to factor and solve a quadratic equation when a ? 1. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Factoring Quadratic Equations when a ? 1."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding a Polynomial Passing Through a Point: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson uses the linear factorization theorem to find a particular function polynomial passing through a point given the zeros of that function. It is 2 of 7 in the series titled "Finding A Polynomial Passing Through A Point."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding a Polynomial Passing Through a Point: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson uses the linear factorization theorem to find a particular function polynomial passing through a point given the zeros of that function. It is 4 of 7 in the series titled "Finding A Polynomial Passing Through A Point."
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding a Polynomial Passing Through a Point: Lesson 7

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson uses the linear factorization theorem to find a particular function polynomial passing through a point given the zeros of that function. It is 7 of 7 in the series titled "Finding A Polynomial Passing Through A Point."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Zeros and Their Multiplicities: Lesson 4

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson demonstrates how to use factoring to find the zeros of a polynomial function, and explains how to tell if a particular zero occurs more than once. It is 4 of 6 in the series titled "Zeros and Their Multiplicities."
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Zeros and Their Multiplicities: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson demonstrates how to use factoring to find the zeros of a polynomial function, and explains how to tell if a particular zero occurs more than once. It is 1 of 6 in the series titled "Zeros and Their Multiplicities." Includes...
Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Zeros and Their Multiplicities: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th
This lesson demonstrates how to use factoring to find the zeros of a polynomial function, and explains how to tell if a particular zero occurs more than once. It is 3 of 6 in the series titled "Zeros and Their Multiplicities."
Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Finding a Gcf

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson from WyzAnt, students learn how to find the greatest common factor (GCF) for numbers and expressions. There are practice problems and a GCF calculator for assistance.
Activity
Purple Math

Purplemath: Factoring Quadratics: The Simple Case

For Students 9th - 10th
This Purplemath lesson describes how to factor a trinomial. It also gives sample problems for the students to try interactively. The lesson expresses how to check the answer by multiplying through.
Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Simplifying Using the Foil Method

For Students 9th - 10th
WyzAnt provides color coded examples for the foil method of factoring.
Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Factoring Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The calculator factors expressions by expanding and combining like terms, dividing a greatest common factor, and identifying between two squares or factorable trinomials. An example expression and quick-start guide are included.
Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Factoring a Gcf From an Expression

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial demonstrates how to factor the GCF out of a polynomial expression. An online worksheet is provided for extra practice.
Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Factoring Completely

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners complete a worksheet on factoring expressions. An example problem and answer sheet is included.
Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Solve by Factoring Worksheet

For Students 9th - 10th
Learners complete a worksheet on solving equations by factoring. An example problem and answer sheet is included.
Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Factoring by Grouping

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a quick, concise explanation of how to factor by grouping. Several examples are given and clearly explained.
Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Factoring Monomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of how to factor monomials. An example is given and clearly explained.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Factor Practice

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart will bring students up to the board to practice factoring and multiplying binomials. There is also a blank page for you to add your own factors. This is a self checking flipchart.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students are led on a discovery of the patterns found in factoring trinomials. They apply the patterns to factor.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart shows a process for factoring trinomials. It includes a partner activity and questions that can be used with the Activotes.
Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Factoring Quadratics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial examines how to factor quadratics. The resource consists of detailed examples and explanations about the algebra concept.
Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Factoring Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Several examples are given to demonstrate how to factor trinomials. For polynomials that appear to be unfactorable, examples are given of how to factor them by grouping.
Activity
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Understanding Algebraic Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Drexel University explains the principles of factoring symbolically using algebra tiles.
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Simple Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates how to factor simple polynomial expressions such as "2x + 6".
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Factoring Polynomials: How To

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates the steps involved in factoring a general polynomial, including using the Rational Roots Test and synthetic division. Shows how to "cheat" with a graphing calculator.