Curated OER
Quadratics and Difference of Squares
In this algebra instructional activity, students factor quadratic equations using the difference of squares and cubes. They factor other polynomials finding the roots. There are 37 questions with an answer key.
Curated OER
Square Corners
Which ones are square corners? As they learn more about shape attributes, be sure scholars understand the difference between a vertex and a square corner. After examining two examples, learners circle the 90-degree corners in 12...
Curated OER
GCF & Difference of Squares
For this polynomial worksheet, students factor each of the polynomials on the page. There are 10 polynomials to factor, and students write the answer in the spaces provided.
Flipped Math
Advanced Factoring
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...
Cloud Front
Factoring Worksheet
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 main...
Virginia Department of Education
Square Roots
Square away any doubts about using a new resource. Pupils learn about squares and square roots in the mini-lesson. They complete a worksheet identifying roots of perfect squares up to 400.
EngageNY
The Relationship of Addition and Subtraction
Add an outstanding resource to your repertoire. The first installment of a 36-part module looks at the relationship between addition and subtraction through an activity using tape diagrams. Pupils develop the identities w – x + x = w and...
EngageNY
Graphing Cubic, Square Root, and Cube Root Functions
Is there a relationship between powers and roots? Here is a lesson that asks individuals to examine the graphical relationship. Pupils create a table of values and then graph a square root and quadratic equation. They repeat the process...
Virginia Department of Education
Integers: Addition and Subtraction
Young mathematicians construct their own understanding of integers with an inquiry-based math lesson plan. Using colored chips to represent positive and negative numbers, children model a series of addition and subtraction problems as...
Curated OER
Subtraction: Number Square
In this subtraction learning exercise, learners use the number square on the page to help them solve the ten 2-digit subtraction problems. The answers are on the second page.
CK-12 Foundation
Factor Polynomials Using Special Products: Difference of Two Squares
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...
Curated OER
Factoring Polynomials
In this factoring worksheet, learners find the common term, use special products or use the diamond method to factor polynomials. Explanations and examples are provided. This three-page worksheet contains 45 problems. Answers are...
Curated OER
Secret Formulas
Learners calculate the perimeter of rectangles and squares. They imagine trying to build a fence around a yard or trying to determine how much paint they need to paint a room. They also develop formulas and procedures for determining the...
CK-12 Foundation
Factorization of Quadratic Expressions: Algebra Tiles
What does it mean to factor the difference of two squares? The interactive presents an area model of the difference of two squares. Pupils rearrange the model to create a rectangular area. The learners determine the length and width...
Curated OER
Section 12-5: Addition and Subtraction of Radicals
In this radical worksheet, students find the sum and difference of given radicals. They simplify radical expressions. This two-page worksheet contains 10 multiple-choice problems. Answers are provided on the last page.
Fraction Bars
Subtraction of Decimals
Here is a fabulous lesson on subtracting decimals with different numbers of decimal places. There are teacher-led activities for learners to engage in, including, modeling decimal subtraction through decimal squares, looking at place...
Curated OER
Factoring a Difference Between Two Squares Worksheet
In this algebra 1 worksheet, students factor 20 problems involving the difference of two squares. They check their answers on-line.
Curated OER
The Three Special Binomial Products
In this special binomial products learning exercise students FOIL 29 special binomials. Students FOIL perfect square trinomials and difference of squares.
Curated OER
Factoring Special Cases
In this factoring learning exercise, students factor twenty-two factoring problems. Students factor perfect square trinomials and the difference of squares.
Curated OER
Square Corners
What type of corners does this shape have? Young geometers examine 12 shapes, circling the square corners in each if they have any. There are two examples demonstrating this concept, but be sure scholars understand the difference between...
Inside Mathematics
Squares and Circles
It's all about lines when going around. Pupils graph the relationship between the length of a side of a square and its perimeter. Class members explain the origin in context of the side length and perimeter. They compare the graph to the...
Coloring Squared
Baseball Player Subtracting With 4
Subtracting can be fun, especially when it involves baseball! Beginning subtracters practice taking away four from a number to find their answers. Each square has an answer of a number 1–10 and should be colored based on the color key....
Curated OER
Factoring: A General Strategy
For this algebra worksheet, students factor 10 polynomial expressions. Problems involve several approaches to factoring, including factoring out common elements by grouping, factoring the difference of two squares, and factoring the sum...
PBS
Frame Yourself: Area and Perimeter
Elementary schoolers are arranged in pairs and view the video Math Works: Measurement: The Difference Between Perimeter and Area. They discuss any prior knowledge they have of the term perimeter and then brainstorm together what the...