Curated OER
Using CAS and algebra tiles with Expanding and factoring trinomials
Ninth graders investigate multiplication of binomials and factoring of trinomials. In this Algebra I lesson, 9th graders compare and contrast expansion and factoring using algebra tiles and a TI-89.
Curated OER
Expanding Binomial Powers
In this journal worksheet, learners reflect the meaning and process of how to expand a binomial to any power. There is 1 question.
PHET
Area Model Algebra
Expand the pupils knowledge of using area models to algebra. The interactive allows learners to use the same procedure of getting partial products when multiplying multi-digit numbers to multiplying polynomials. Scholars see how the...
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: High School Math – Claim 3
Communication is the key. A presentation provides 25 sample items for Claim 3, Communicating Reasoning, for the Smarter Balanced High School Math assessment. Items require pupils to answer the question and provide logical reasoning to...
EngageNY
Exploiting the Connection to Trigonometry 1
Class members use the powers of multiplication in the 19th installment of the 32-part unit has individuals to utilize what they know about the multiplication of complex numbers to calculate the integral powers of a complex...
Curated OER
Perfect Squares and Factoring
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.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Binomial Expansions and Pascal's Triangle
This site answers a student's question inquiring about the definition of a binomial expansion, where it would be used, and why.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Expanding Binomials
Provides discussion on binomial expansion. Works through an example of this concept and provides example problems.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: The Binomial Theorem
Using this tutorial, you'll learn how to evaluate a factorial, find a binomial coefficient, and use the binomial theorem through several example problems and practice exercises.
Purple Math
Purplemath: Binomial Theorem: Formulas
The Binomial Theorem is a process of expanding a binomial that is being raised to a large power. All steps needed to perform the process on a graphing calculator are listed. The concepts of factorials and Pascal's Triangle -- both key to...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Expanding Binomials and Pascal's Triangle
This Math Forum site explains how expanding binomials relates to Pascal's Triangle.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Nctm: Ask Dr. Math: Binomial Theorem by Induction
Question-and-answer page about a proof of the Binomial Theorem by induction.
Math Warehouse
Math Warehouse: Pascal's Triangle for Expanding Binomials
Reference tool demonstrates how to use Pascal's Triangle to perform binomial expansions.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Pascal's Triangle and Binomial Expansions
This Math Forum author shows how combinations can be used to identify the pattern in Pascal's Triangle.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Binomial Formula: Its Expansion Using Pascal's
This set of questions pertains to the binomial formula and Pascal's triangle. Students will find terms of an expansion and investigate combinations. Questions are short answer, true/false, and multiple-choice; solutions are included.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Binomial Theorem and Expansions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Exploring the relationship between Pascal's Triangle and the Binomial Theorem
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Expanding Binomial Expressions With Symbolic Math Guide App
Students will try to determine a pattern for expanding binomials by using the expand command. Students will then make a conjecture about the expansion of a more complex pair of binomials. Students will then use SMG to take a closer look...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Exploring Pascal's Triangle
Every grade level can learn from Pascal's Triangle, and this site helps make it possible. There are explanations, examples, exercises and printable worksheets available.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Right or Wrong
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson helps students draw a connection between binomial expansions, probabilities, combinations, and Pascal's Triangle. The lesson is framed in the context of randomly guessing a number...
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Algebra 1 Review
A more advanced review of algebra concepts and practice review problems ranging from the basic rules of algebra to polynomials. A good test of readiness for higher level math courses.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Tables
In this activity, students make use of the Derive software and explore expansions of binomial expressions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Combining Transformations
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Function transformations combining shifts, reflections, stretches and compressions.