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Assessment
Mathematics Assessment Project

Sidewalk Stones

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
One block, two blocks, white blocks, gray blocks. In the high school assessment task, learners investigate patterns of sidewalk stones to develop a quadratic expression for each colored block. Young mathematicians then use the expression...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring Completely

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra instructional activity, students factor out polynomials using the GCF. They identify special patterns or formula and factor those out first. There are 11 polynomial problems of different degrees.
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Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Multiplying Polynomials

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Make two parts into a whole. Scholars learn to multiply polynomials to create a simplified polynomial expression. Polynomials include monomial, binomials, and trinomials. 
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Completing the Square (part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Avoid the trap of memorizing steps when completing the square with a resources that provides a conceptual approach to completing the square. Learners that are able to recognize a perfect square trinomial are ready to complete the square.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this adding and subtracting rational numbers worksheet, learners add and subtract 20 sets of fractions with polynomial denominators. Students compute common denominators.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Polynomial Function Exam 4

For Students 10th - 12th
In this polynomial learning exercise, students solve 12 questions. The first five questions deal with the roots of the polynomials. Students state the inverse for one problem and the reciprocal for one problem. They make three graphs,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Complete the Square

For Students 9th - 12th
In this quadratic equations activity, students complete the square, factor a trinomial, and solve using square roots. There are eight questions with a provided workspace.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Simplifying Rational Expressions

For Students 9th
In this rational expressions worksheet, 9th graders identify and solve 20 different problems that include simplifying various types of rational expressions. First, they define and describe a rational expression and how to find its...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Multiplying Polynomials - FOIL

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students participate in an activity to demonstrate the distributive property. They take notes as they observe different methods of FOIL. Afterward, students work on their own, and in groups to determine which method to use and complete...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Worksheet Chapter 5 College Prep Algebra

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students evaluate algebraic expressions, simplify exponents, write numbers in scientific notation, perform division of equations, and find the area of given problems. This worksheet contains 75 problems and an...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Calculate the Slope of a Line Using Two Points

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Find that slope! This video does an excellent job of demonstrating how to use the slope formula to find the slope of a line using two points. The instructor first reviews the definition of slope of a line, then works three problems using...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Translate Word Phrases and Sentences into Equations

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Use this video to show your learners an example of how to translate word phrases into an equation to solve a real-world problem. The presenter begins with a review of how to use cross products to solve a proportion, including how to do...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Polynomial Quilt

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders create polynomial quilts. In this polynomials lesson, 10th graders use concrete models, such as construction paper, to create various shapes described. Students use the FOIL method to multiply terms and to get a square...
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Curated OER

Sums and Difference of Cubes

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Learners factor polynomials using the sum and difference of cubes. They also learn connections between the graph and expression.
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Virginia Department of Education

Rational Functions: Intercepts, Asymptotes, and Discontinuity

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Discover different patterns by making connections between a rational function and its graph. An engaging instructional activity asks scholars to explore the behavior of different rational functions. Groups discover a connection between...
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Activity
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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Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Factoring Trinomials (A=1)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Oswego City School District shows students how to factor trinomials when the leading coefficient is equal to 1. The example walks students through the process so they can learn to do it on their own. Includes link to...
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Activity
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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Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Solve Trinomials by Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring trinomials. After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their answers.
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Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Solve Trinomials by Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring trinomials. After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their answers.
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Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring trinomials. After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their answers.
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Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring trinomials. After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their answers.
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Activity
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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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Review Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A wealth of material to supplement classroom instruction on factoring of polynomials. Lessons offer methods and guidelines for factoring as well as examples; practice exercises allow students to begin testing their factoring skills; and...

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