Math Warehouse: Pascal's Triangle for Expanding Binomials

Sal shows two ways to quickly calculate the coefficients of a binomial expansion. With the first method, he shows the relationship between PascalÕs triangle and the coefficients, and in the second method, he shows an even faster way for...

This modern animation and discussion of the ancient secrets of Pascal's triangle manages to be topical, engaging, and mathematically deep all at the same time. A great introduction to the power of number theory across multiple math...

Build a pyramid of sums. An interactive presents the first five rows of Pascal's Triangle as a pyramid. Pupils match missing entries in the pyramid and continue the pattern to determine entries of other rows. The learners use the entries...

This page gives a description of how to use Pascal's Triangle to determine the total number of possible combinations for a sample set. Also provides a helpful example.

Young scholars examine the patterns in Pascal's Triangle. In this recognizing lesson plan, students view a model of Pascal's Triangle and describe the patterns of the multiples. Young scholars identify the shapes that are made within...

Nineteen problems present a variety of practice working with Pascal's Triangle and Binomial Theorem. 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...

Dr. Math explains how Pascal's triangle can be used to determine the possible combinations of ice cream cones that can be made with different numbers of flavors. His response also includes an explanation using combination functions.

This Math Forum site explains how expanding binomials relates to Pascal's Triangle.

Students explore the concept of Pascal's Triangle. In this Pascal's Triangle lesson, students use an applet called 'Coloring Multiples' to explore Pascal's Triangle. Students develop patterns starting with various numbers in Pascal's...

Your learners will enjoy this one-page, color-coded poster containing Pascal's triangle and its connection to Sierpinski's triangle. By coloring odd numbers orange and even numbers green on Pascal's triangle a pattern evolves,...