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Henrico County Public Schools
Factoring Puzzle
Factoring polynomials is an essential part of writing equivalent expressions and algebraic problem solving. Here is a card game that serves an engaging activity for reviewing factoring of polynomials.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Factoring Trinomials
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains factoring trinomials, including those with leading coefficient other than 1. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems....
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Introduction to Some Algebra Concelpts Using Cas
This series of activities provides an introduction to some Algebra concelpts using CAS. The activities start with Algebra tiles and CAS. Patterning is modelled for the students so that they can construct the knowledge rather than be...
Other
Interactive Algebra: Factoring With Negatives
These randomly generated polynomials allow you practice factoring. Some of the polynomials contain leading coefficients that are negative. Hints are available when needed and, when ready, you can check your answer.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Factoring Trinomials
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.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Factoring Special Products: Perfect Square Trinomials
Solve perfect trinomial squares by factoring and explore the difference of perfect squares.
Other
Interactive Algebra: Factoring Helper
This interactive site allows you to enter a quadratic expression and work through the steps of factoring. Hints and the answer are available to help with the process.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Factoring and Roots of Polynomials
This lesson describes a great number of topics. It gives examples and explains how to factor trinomials and other polynomials.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Steps for Factoring Trinomials
Ever have trouble knowing where to start factoring? This summary gives steps for how to factor and tips on what to look for in the quadratics.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Factoring a Trinomial
The resource consists of a worksheet, answer sheet, and example problem on factoring trinomials.
Other
Karl's Calculus Tutor: Algebra Concepts Polynomials
This site gives a brief explanation to topics that are prerequisites to studying calculus. Among these operations factoring of polynomials. Special polynomials such as conjugates and differences of squares are also mentioned.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials
Several types of factoring are covered in this article, including common factors, grouping, special factors, and completing the square. The examples include detailed explanations of the factoring process.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Factoring Polynomials Introduction to Trinomials
This algebra tutorial gives an introduction to trinomials.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Factoring Polynomials Trinomials Undoing Foil
This algebra lesson explains how to undo FOIL on trinomials.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Factoring Polynomials Harder Trinomials Undoing Foil
This algebra lesson explains how to undo FOIL (factor) harder trinomials.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials
A detailed description of how to factor several types of polynomials is presented. Examples are provided to demonstrate the process.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Factoring Calculator
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.