Prime or composite, that is the question. Teach your class how to find the answer with this step-by-step presentation that defines and provides examples of each type of number. When addressing larger numbers, divisibility rules are...

Make a connection between rational expressions and rational functions. Pupils review simplifying and performing operations on rational expressions and recall what it means for two rational expressions to be equivalent based on their...

Many learners find completing the square the preferred approach to solving quadratic equations. Class members combine their skills of using square roots to solve quadratics and completing the square. The resource incorporates a...

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...

If money was left in an interest-earning account for 1,000 years, how much would it increase? Viewers watch a clip from a show about the future when someone learns about their balance after 1,000 years. Then, they solve for the amount in...

There are many ways to work through a multiplication problem. Using an area model, kids complete several worksheets with different types of multiplication problems, including multiplying by ten, and explain how the new strategies differ...

Scholars first complete an individual assignment using a quadratic equation to model the movement of a bus around a corner. Learners then discuss their solutions with classmates and analyze the provided sample responses.

Develop conceptual knowledge of a quadratic equation and its solutions in your classes. The third algebra lesson in a series of four introduces learners to solving quadratic equations slowly. The first activity explores the zero product...

The calculator has an interesting way of displaying numbers in scientific notation, but don't let that confuse your pupils! A lesson designed to give learners practice with scientific notation and calculators provides several practice...

Spin to win! Individuals calculate the average number of tickets expected based on a probability distribution for the number of tickets per spin. Pupils use that information to determine the average number of tickets that can be won...

The logic, rhythm, and beauty of math sometimes get lost amidst numbers and variables. Amplify math's lyricism with a poetry project that uses metaphors and similes to compare mathematical concepts to other images.

In this factoring worksheet, students solve 10 fill in the blank problems where they factor trinomial equations into a product of factors.

In this factoring worksheet, students solve 10 fill in the blank problems where they factor trinomial equations into a product of factors then set each factor equal to zero to find the solutions to the polynomial equations.

In this factoring worksheet, students factor the 18 expressions on the page. This worksheet does not space for students to show work or a line on which to write their answer.

In this exponents and factoring worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 32 different problems that include simplifying a number of equations. First, they write each expression with only one exponent. Then, students simplify to a number...

In this algebra worksheet, students factor quadratics using monomials and  greatest  common factor. They use the AC method to factor the trinomial. There are 2 problems in this worksheet.

In this factoring learning exercise, students read about prime factorization, factor using factor trees, build numbers from primes and complete a challenge puzzle.

In this Algebra I/Algebra II learning exercise, students factor the difference of two perfect squares.  The one page learning exercise contains five multiple choice questions.  Answers are included. 

In this algebra worksheet, students factor polynomials using the greatest common factor. They also use the foil method. There are 8 questions with an answer key.

In this quadratic equations worksheet, students solve a set of 10 equations by factoring. A reference web site is given for additional activities, answers are included on page 2.

For this algebra worksheet, students factor twelve trinomial expressions into a binomial multiplication expression. In four of the problems, they must first factor out the common elements from the three terms.

These four problems will guide your class through the idea behind the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, which states that a polynomial of degree n has exactly n roots. Use the division algorithm and the definition of a zero/root of a...

Functions behaving badly: the squaring function and the absolute value function are both zero at x=0. Yet when you divide each by x, different things happen. Here, your class will explore each scenario as a means to adding depth to their...

Put out by Texas Instruments, this lesson involves learners in an activity focused on adding polynomials, solving equations, factoring trinomials, and expanding binomials. A TI-89 calculator is needed to complete this lesson.