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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Factoring Quadratic Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirty-nine problems present a variety of problems working with factoring quadratic trinomials. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View...
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Factoring

For Teachers 9th - 10th
From pulling out the common factors of a polynomial to giving hints on how to factor a trinomial that does not have a leading coefficient of 1, a comprehensive tutorial for factoring polynomials is given as well as practice, interactive...
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Factoring a Trinomial

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource consists of a worksheet, answer sheet, and example problem on factoring trinomials.
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Other

The Math Center: Advice for Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a general resource on how to factor any polynomial. It reads like a flow chart on the decision-making process. Contains information about factoring polynomials with two, three, or four terms.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
A large bank of problems for practice in factoring polynomials.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Factoring Special Products

For Students 9th - 10th
Thirty-six problems present a variety of problems working with factoring polynomials. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution"...
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Factoring Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th
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....
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Perfect Trinomial Square

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains multiplying and factoring perfect square trinomials. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: The X Factor Trinomials and Algebra Tiles

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is the first of two algebra lesson plans from Annenberg Learning. Find plans to teach students how to factor trinomials. This lesson plan is part of a larger workshop for teachers that offer insights into teaching algebra.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Factoring Fanatic

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity is designed to give students practice in "finding" the correct factors to use when attempting to factor a trinomial. The students are provided with a Tic-Tac sheet to help them discover the relationship or pattern between...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Factoring Trinomials and Expanding Binomial X Binomial

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This activity uses CAS(TI-89) to investigate patterns in factoring and expanding. Through the patterning, students construct their alegebraic knowledge on factoring and expanding, rather than be given a set of rules to follow
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Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Solve Trinomials With 2 Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about the concept of solving binomials by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
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Other

Interactive Algebra: Factoring Helper

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students are led on a discovery of the patterns found in factoring trinomials. They apply the patterns to factor.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Factoring Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials Given One Root

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a few example problems on factoring polynomials with a given root.
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Other

Karl's Calculus Tutor: Algebra Concepts Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart shows a process for factoring trinomials. It includes a partner activity and questions that can be used with the Activotes.
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Polynomials and Roots

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is given by the University of Saskatchewan, provides a general overview of polynomials and roots. Examples and exercises are included.
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Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: The Difference of Two Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains factoring and multiplying a difference of two squares. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. A set of cumulative...
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Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Wrecks Factor: Factor Simple and Harder Quadratics

For Students 9th - 10th
In this game, you must send rescuers to ships trapped in the Bermuda Triangle by first decoding their coordinates that were given to you as quadratic expressions. As you decode the coordinates, you must draw a search area on a grid that...
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Introduction to Some Algebra Concelpts Using Cas

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
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...

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