Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Algebra Tiles Lesson Plan
This is an algebra tiles lesson in factoring polynomials. The link found a the bottom of the page links to an index of over two hundred lesson plans in various mathematical topics.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Factoring: Some Special Cases
In this lesson, special cases of factoring are described, including perfect squares, difference of squares, and difference and sum of cubes. Exercises with answers included.
Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble
Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Polynomial Equations
The tutorial investigates how to solve polynomial equations. Students learn about the concept through class notes, examples, and practice problems. Topics include solving quadratic equations, factoring, and the quadratic formula.
Elias Saab
Math Drills: Roots of Polynomial Functions Quiz
An interactive quiz which provides students with a problem involving a polynomial function to be solved. Students input their solution and have the program evaluate it. Hints are available if the student needs them, and explanations are...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Gcf and Factoring by Grouping
Excellent tutorial on GCF of polynomials, including examples and step-by-step instruction on factoring.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials
This site from the University of Saskatchewan provides an explanation of factoring by grouping, greatest common factor, perfect squares, and difference of squares. Higher degree polynomials factored as well. Some examples provided along...
Other
University of Wisconsin: Basic Algebra
This college site offers a variety of problems and answers. Problems are divided into topic areas for easy access. Also offers quizzes with each topic.
Other
All Elementary Mathematics: Trigonometric Equations
This site gives a definition for what a trigonometric equation is, gives a listing of the simplest trigonometric equations, and lists seven main methods of solution of trigonometric equations with examples.
Other
Karl's Calculus Tutor: Algebra Concepts Polynomials
This site gives a brief explanation to topics that are prerequisites to studying calculus. Among these operations factoring of polynomials. Special polynomials such as conjugates and differences of squares are also mentioned.
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Intermediate Algebra
College professor Dan Bach presents a review of algebra concepts, including factoring, quadratic equations, and graphing parabolas. The examples are detailed, but easy to follow. This is a good site for reviewing before tests and quizzes.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Arithmetic
This interactive simulation allows learners to drill the multiplication tables. This activity will also provide a good understanding of factoring and dividing.
United Nations
Unesco: Math Games (In Arabic)
This site offers games and lessons that teach basic math concepts such as area and volume, number patterns, time, etc. Games use familiar tasks such as shopping to reinforce math concepts. While the title of each page includes an English...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: Polynomial Functions: Remainder and Factor Theorems
Provides examples and a video lesson that illustrate the remainder and factor theorems. [1:34]
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 1: Monomials and Polynomials
Gain an understanding of monomials and polynomials by viewing examples and a video lesson. [0:57]
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 1: Special Products of Polynomials
Gain an understanding of special products of polynomials by viewing examples and a video lesson. [1:19]
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: How to Solve Quadratic Equations
Gain an understanding of how to use factoring to solve a quadratic equation by viewing examples and a video lesson. [2:13]
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Using a Common Term
Students learn about the concept of factoring expressions by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Using a Common Expression
Students explore an interactive tutorial on factoring and then practice their knowledge by attempting ten questions that increase in difficulty level.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Trinomials
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.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Trinomials
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.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Using the Difference of Two Squares
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring using the difference of two squares . After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Using the Difference of Two Squares
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring trinomials using the difference of two squares. After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based...
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Four Terms Into a Product of Two Expressions
Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring polynomials . After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their answers.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Solve Trinomials With 2 Terms
Students learn about the concept of solving binomials by exploring a tutorial. They can then test their knowledge by taking a ten question assessment that increases in difficulty as they correctly answer questions.