Problems 7-11, which involve both geometry and algebra problems, allow students to practice transitioning between skills. Sal takes time to explain the process of each problem so that students will understand the test strategies as well...

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...

A great resource for any math teacher covering multiples, factors or square roots; this worksheet walks young mathematicians through the logic behind factoring and square roots with a systematic set of problems which gradually increase...

Watching a video can make all the difference in learning how to simplify expressions. A short video reviews how to simplify an algebraic expression. Viewers see an example that requires squaring binomials and then finding the difference...

If square roots are the root of one's math anxieties, then here's the perfect resource. Viewers of a short instructional video see how to evaluate square roots. They first consider the square roots of perfect squares before learning how...

It's the perfect time to learn about perfect squares. Pupils view a video that explains how to determine perfect squares using multiplication. They review the meaning of exponents and then find the squares through 144.

No unit on quadratics is complete without completing the square. The fourth of five videos in Algebra I Unit 11 first reviews perfect squares and perfect square trinomials. Viewers learn how to rewrite quadratic equations in (x - p)^2 =...

The search is on for the Pasta Palace's top chef and his recipe for a fabulous secret sauce. Viewers are challenged to figure out the hiding place of the secret recipe before agents of the Burger Bazaar and the Sausage Saloon. A...

Squaring binomials is just a special form of multiplying binomials. Viewers of a short instructional video learn how to square binomials. They see how to write out the multiplication expression, then simplify it to a trinomial through...

Here's a special video for special polynomial products. By watching the educational video, pupils first review how to multiply binomials using FOIL. They then learn about the difference of squares pattern and how to square binomials.

If individuals know how to multiply binomials, finding the square of a binomial is a cinch. Young mathematicians watch a short video that shows a single example of how to determine the square of a binomial. They see how to rewrite the...

Dr. Schrodinger, the rat, has set a trap for anyone trying to destroy the growth ray he is using to create giant cats to attack the city. Viewers are challenged to escape his trap and save humanity in this rather complex math riddle.

Does the explanation make sense? Sample items highlight claim three, communicating reason, in the Smarter Balanced assessments. Teachers use the 16 items to help show pupils the importance of communication and reasoning within...

Develop a radical approach to covering the Smarter Balanced targets for 8th grade math with a presentation that helps further develop math skills. Seven sample items demonstrate the expectation for working with integer exponents,...

The task is simple, but the solution is a little more complex. Learners must find the smallest number that results in a perfect square when multiplied by two and a perfect cube when multiplied by three. The task requires an analysis of...

Take a radical look at square roots. The presentation examines square roots as the lengths of the sides of a square with a given area on the coordinate plane. Using this method, it is clear why the square root of a number can be positive...

Factoring patterns are not magic! Show your classes how to model the difference of two squares' factors using an area model. Learners manipulate the width and length of two squares to represent the polynomial a^2-b^2. They use the model...

Walking in the park can be good for the body and for mathematics skills. Young scholars use an interactive app to investigate the relationship between squares and square roots using a square with adjustable length. The program also takes...

Here's a perfect way to introduce perfect squares. Individuals color in the diagonals of squares and record observations about patterns. They connect their diagrams to exponents of two and perfect squares.

Thirty-eight flashcards make up a set designed to reinforce math vocabulary. Two types of cards can be found here; a word card in bold lettering, and a corresponding definition card that offers a labeled example. Terms include area,...

If your class has a grasp of square roots, but is having difficulty with the product property of square roots, this video might be for you! In the video, an instructor completes a short proof of the property, defines the property, and...