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Factorization of Quadratic Expressions: Algebra Tiles InteractiveFactorization of Quadratic Expressions: Algebra Tiles Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
8th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Independent Practice
Technology
Video
Accessibility
Larger Text
Year
2016
Usage Permissions
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Interactive

Factorization of Quadratic Expressions: Algebra Tiles

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This Factorization of Quadratic Expressions: Algebra Tiles interactive also includes:
  • Factoring Quadratic Expressions: An Explanation
  • Factoring Quadratic Expressions: An Application
  • Student Reference
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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 factors of the rectangular area.

17 Views 9 Downloads
CCSS: Designed

Concepts

factoring, factoring quadratics, difference of squares, algebra tiles, area, area model

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use specific numbers for a and b to verify the products
  • Develop several differences of two squares for the class to factor

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires signing up for a free account to access the interactive

Pros

  • Supplemental materials contain sample problems
  • The interactive shows the correct answer if students select the wrong one

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSA-SSE.B.3.a

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