Perfect Squares and Factoring

Introduce young mathematicians to the concept of factoring trinomials with perfect squares. This descriptive video provides a meaningful explanation of the factoring process. Each step is carefully written out in various colors during...

Use division and factoring to determine the leading one coefficient. This presentation thoroughly explains how to factor a trinomial to determine its common factors.

What makes an integer a perfect square? Want to know the answer? Do the numbers 4, 9, 16, 25, and 36 mean anything? Is the light bulb glowing bright? Yes, anytime you square an integer, the value is a perfect square. That makes sense!

It's not really a shortcut but an equivalent equation. That's how these two perfect square equations work. So when you see an expression written out and it fits the perfect square of a trinomial criteria it can be rewritten in the...

It's not really a shortcut but an equivalent equation. That's how these two perfect square equations work. So when you see an expression written out and it fits the perfect square of a trinomial criteria it can be rewritten in the...

What is the relationship between squaring a number and taking the square root of a number? The instructor in the video explains the relationship of perfect square and its square root integer.

A TI technology activity that helps learners to recognize and use the characteristic of a perfect square quadratic to complete the square. Additionally, they apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems.

Factoring patterns are not magic! Show your classes how to model the difference of two squares' factors using an area model. Learners manipulate the width and length of two squares to represent the polynomial a^2-b^2. They use the model...

Multiply a number by itself and that is squaring a number. Simple as that, and, if it's an integer you have a perfect square.

A teacher guided lesson on perfect squares and factoring. They discuss perfect squares, observe the expansion steps for finding the product, and practice solving problems. They complete a worksheet on perfect squares and factoring.