Willow Tree
Factoring Polynomials
Young mathematicians discover trees organize more than just families — they help factor, too. The lesson begins with factor trees and develops slowly to factoring by grouping and special patterns.
Curated OER
Factoring Polynomials
In this Algebra II/college level worksheet, learners use the discriminate to determine if a polynomial has factors with integral coefficients and factor polynomials, including factoring by pulling out the GCF and factoring by grouping....
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Worksheet #9 - Factoring Polynomials
Factoring practice using the GCF, difference of squares, and factoring by grouping is included in this worksheet. Questions are either short answer or multiple choice.
EngageNY
Overcoming Obstacles in Factoring
What do you do when factoring doesn't work? Learners complete the square when faced with quadratic expression that don't factor traditionally. They then use factoring by grouping to solve polynomial equations.
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Greatest Common Factor and Factoring by Grouping
In this Algebra II/college level worksheet, students factor polynomials by pulling out the GCF and by grouping. The two page worksheet contains seventy–two problems. Answers are provided.
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Factoring Polynomials
More factoring practice is provide in this worksheet. Factoring binomials, trinomials, and four-term polynomials are included in this set of 40 problems.
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Factoring Polynomials 4
This is worksheet that reviews factoring of binomials, trinomials, and a few four-term polynomials. Some problems require more than one step to completely factor. Answers are not provided.
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Factoring Polynomials 5
More practice of factoring binomials, trinomials, and a few four-term polynomials is provided on this worksheet. Some problems require more than one step to completely factor. Answers are not provided.
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Worksheet #2: Factoring Polynomials
Factoring practice of binomials, trinomials, and four-term polynomial expressions is included in this worksheet. Questions are either multiple choice or short answer.
EngageNY
Mastering Factoring
Math class is full of drama—there are so many problems to work out! Pupils work out factoring problems. They use quadratic methods of factoring higher degree polynomials, in addition to factoring the sum and difference of two...
EngageNY
Advanced Factoring Strategies for Quadratic Expressions (part 1)
Factoring doesn't have to be intimidating. Build on prior knowledge of multiplying binomials and factoring simple trinomials to teach advanced factoring of quadratic expressions with a instructional activity that uses various methods of...
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Factoring Trinomials
Students factor trinomials correctly. In this algebra lesson plan, students review the rules for factoring trinomials. They factor different polynomials as they relate the same concept and idea to facoring trinomials.
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Factoring: A General Strategy
In this algebra worksheet, learners 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...
02 x 02 Worksheets
Factoring
Factor in this resource when teaching how to factor polynomials. Scholars use algebra tiles to factor linear and quadratic expressions. They practice their skill by working on example problems from a worksheet.
EngageNY
Advanced Factoring Strategies for Quadratic Expressions (part 2)
What do you do with a difficult-to-factor quadratic expression? This lesson plan provides the answer. Pupils learn a grouping strategy to help factor trinomials. When guess and check seems too tedious, this method is the "works...
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Common Factors and Factoring by Grouping
In this algebra worksheet, students factor out common factors of polynomials. Once the common factors are out, students factor trinomial expressions into the product of two binomials when possible.
EngageNY
Factoring Expressions
Factor in an informative resource when teaching about factoring. The 11th lesson in a 36-part module shows pupils how to factor algebraic expressions by applying the distributive property. Some of the problems involve expressions with...
Education Development Center
Area Model Factoring
Introduce learners to what factoring represents and it's relationship to a square with a resource about factoring and the method of area models. The questions are scaffolded to begin with introductory questions and eventually have...
Texas Instruments
Factoring and Solving Quadratic Binomials
Here is a TI-Navigator™ activity that allows students to review the concept of factoring and solving quadratic binomials, including a connection to graphical solutions. They enter a number such as -2 using the minus key and not the...
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Prime Factorization: Finding Factors in the Fifth Grade
The lesson plan starts out with a brain drain, which is a great way to get students to activate prior knowledge and build lasting connections. They tell everything they know about prime factorization, use their knowledge to...
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Factoring Trinomials
Students factor trinomials using algebra tiles and blocks. In this algebra lesson plan, students complete a trinomials station activity. They work backwords to find their answers and discuss their steps in a group.
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Quadratic Equations and Functions
This comprehensive lesson plan reviews solving and graphing quadratic functions and functions of higher degree. Using the vertex form of a quadratic functions, one finds the vertex, minimum or maximum, and axis of symmetry. A few...
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Mixed Factoring Review
Students solve quadratics by factoring. In this algebra instructional activity, students factor quadratic equations using two different methods. They solve the equations and graph using the intercepts.
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Factors, Prime Factorization, Multiples
Seventh graders examine Prime Factorizations, Multiples, and Factors. In this prime number, factorization, and multiples lesson, 7th graders identify greatest common factors and least common multiples. Students use problem solving skills...