Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Multiplying and Factoring Polynomial Expressions (part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Polynomial multiplication and factoring go hand in hand. Why not teach them together. This resource begins with an area model for distributing a monomial and then connects the process to factoring the GCF. Learners then advance to...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Multiplying and Factoring Polynomial Expressions (part 2)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
If you can multiply binomials, you can factor trinomials! This is the premise for a lesson on factoring. Pupils look for patterns in the binomials they multiply and apply them in reverse. Examples include leading coefficients of one...
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02 x 02 Worksheets

Factoring

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
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.
Handout
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El Paso Community College

Factoring

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Factoring polynomials is an important skill through high school math and beyond. It provides instructions for the basic types of factoring and a practice set with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
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Willow Tree

Factoring Polynomials

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Young mathematicians discover trees organize more than just families — they help factor, too. The lesson begins with factor trees and develops slowly to factoring by grouping and special patterns. 
Worksheet
Mt. San Antonio Collage

Synthetic Division and Zeros of Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
More than just a worksheet, this guide provides the description of many of the polynomials theorems to assist the learners. Starting with synthetic division, class members are then guided through the remainder theorem and linear...
Lesson Plan
2
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EngageNY

Mastering Factoring

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Math class is full of drama—there are so many problems to work out! Pupils work out factoring problems. They use quadratic methods of factoring higher degree polynomials, in addition to factoring the sum and difference of two...
Assessment
EngageNY

End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 2 (Module 1)

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
A series of assessment tasks require learners to process information and communicate solutions. Topics include graphing parabolas, solving linear-quadratic systems, factoring polynomials, and solving polynomial equations. 
Worksheet
2
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Flipped Math

Unit 9 Review: Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Make it complete. Pupils work through 16 problems to review factoring. The problems consist of straight factoring of polynomial expressions, solving equations by factoring, and applying factoring to real-world problems.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Factoring Extended to the Complex Realm

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
A solution will work one way or another: find solutions, or use solutions to find the function. Learners use polynomial identities to factor polynomials with complex solutions. They then use solutions and the Zero Product Property to...
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EngageNY

The Special Role of Zero in Factoring

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Use everything you know about quadratic equations to solve polynomial equations! Learners apply the Zero Product Property to factor and solve polynomial equations. They make a direct connection to methods they have used with quadratic...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Advanced Factoring Strategies for Quadratic Expressions (part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Factoring doesn't have to be intimidating. Build on prior knowledge of multiplying binomials and factoring simple trinomials to teach advanced factoring of quadratic expressions with a lesson that uses various methods of exploring the...
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EngageNY

Structure in Graphs of Polynomial Functions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Don't allow those polynomial functions to misbehave! Understand the end behavior of a polynomial function based on the degree and leading coefficient. Learners examine the patterns of even and odd degree polynomials and apply them to...
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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...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Monomial Factors of Polynomials: Mystery Boxes

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Shortcut the work in finding total volumes. Pupils determine a polynomial expression that would represent the combined volume of three boxes. Each box has the same height, and the scholars rewrite the expression by factoring out the...
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 plan begins with quadratics and shows how to use the same patterns to...
Worksheet
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Flipped Math

Unit 1 Review: Polynomials

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Hit the highlights. Pupils complete 20 problems to review key aspects of skills learned about polynomials. They multiply, divide, and factor polynomials along with determining the zeros of a polynomial. At the end, individuals complete...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Polynomials and Factoring: Classification Table

For Students 9th - 12th
It all depends upon the terms. Pupils use the interactive table to sort polynomials. The scholars determine the names for the types of polynomials based on the number of terms.
Worksheet
2
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Flipped Math

Unit 2 Review: Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Wrap it all up in a box. Pupils review the key concepts from an Algebra 2 polynomial functions unit by working 19 problems. Problems range from using the Remainder Theorem to find remainders and finding factors; sketching graphs by...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Overcoming Obstacles in Factoring

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
What do you do when factoring doesn't work? Learners complete the square when faced with quadratic expression that don't factor traditionally. They then use factoring by grouping to solve polynomial equations.
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Education Development Center

Area Model Factoring

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
 Introduce learners to what factoring represents and it's relationship to a square with a resource about factoring and the method of area models. The questions are scaffolded to begin with introductory questions and eventually have...
Worksheet
Cloud Front

Factoring Worksheet

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
If you're searching for a worksheet that covers all things factoring look no further. The worksheet covers factoring out a GCF, factoring by grouping, trinomials, and difference of squares. And the best part? The answers to the...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Overcoming a Second Obstacle in Factoring—What If There Is a Remainder?

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Looking for an alternative approach to long division? Show your classes how to use factoring in place of long division. Increase their fluency with factoring at the same time!
Worksheet
Math Guy

Algebra 1 Practice Test

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
The activity is great but the answer key is fantastic! This practice test focuses on quadratics and polynomials. Learners are expected to be able to simplify and factor expressions and solve equations. The best part is the answer key...