Curated OER
FOIL Method Worksheet
In this FOIL method worksheet, students with the "FOIL" method to solve equations with one to two variables. They may enter their answer on the internet worksheet, and view step-by-step hints to solve the problems. Twenty binomial...
Curated OER
Multiplying Polynomials - FOIL
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...
Curated OER
Painting on Foil
Students choose a torn out coloring page and place it on top of the foil. They hold the page in place and retrace the drawing with a pencil pressing down hard enough to etch the drawing into the foil.
Curated OER
Foil Tooled Masks
Students are introduced to the process of mask-making. Using different cultures, they examine how masks have changed over time and identify the reason for them. They create their own mask with tooling foil and decorate them using...
Curated OER
The Case of the Missing Middle Term
High schoolers examine the difference of squares equation, and multiply binomials using the FOIL method. They complete the Case of the Missing Middle Term worksheet.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Algebra Help
Heres a comprehensive review of the basics of algebra. WyzAnt includes lessons on varied topics, calculators that show step-by-step solutions, and interactive worksheets for practicing and testing your skills. Just choose a topic and use...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Multiplying Polynomials
A tutorial that shows you how to multiply polynomials and how to use the FOIL method when multiplying binomials.
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Beginning Algebra
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of basic algebra concepts complete with definitions, explanations, and examples. Topics include simplifying expressions, solving linear equations, and graphing.
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.
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Using Foil
Students investigate the FOIL method. Examples with detailed steps and a math message board are included.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Simplifying Radical Expressions
This video lesson demonstrates how to simplify radical expressions by rationalizing the denominator. The tutorial includes detailed examples.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
This learning tutorial investigates how to add and subtract rational expressions with like and unlike denominators. The lesson includes two videos that demonstrate the process of adding and subtracting rational expressions and four...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Multiplying Binomials
Explains five methods for multiplying binomials: (Distributive Method, FOIL Method, Vertical Method, Grid Method, and Using Algebra Tiles).
Purple Math
Purplemath: Multiplying Simple Polynomials
This Purplemath tutorial shows three methods for multiplying polynomials: distribution, FOIL, and columns.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Multiplying Polynomials (Binomials) Using Foil
This CoolMath resource demonstrates how to use the FOIL Method to multiply binomials.
Other
Nearpod: Multiplying Binomials
In this lesson, students will learn how to multiply binomials using the FOIL method.
Other
Georgia Perimeter College: Polynomials
This resource covers the laws of exponents and operations with polynomials, including FOIL and long division.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Foil Practice Worksheet
At this site from WyzAnt, after students complete the ten questions, they can click on the question number to see a step-by-step solution to the problem. This instant feedback will give students the idea of whether or not they are on the...
Wyzant
Wyzant: What Is Simplifying?
This site from WyzAnt explores what simplifying is, as well as how to simplify a variety of algebraic equations. Content focuses on simplifying multiple signs, combining like terms, simplifying multiplication, distributing a number or...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplifying Using the Foil Method
The distributive property is demonstrated using the FOIL method. (FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, and Last.) Several examples are given and students can practice using the online worksheet.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplifying Using the Foil Method
WyzAnt provides color coded examples for the foil method of factoring.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Algebra: Multiplying Binomials
Students learn how to multiply binomials using the box method and FOIL method. The tutorial explores the algebra concept through notes, examples, and practice exercises.
Math2
Math2.org: Polynomial Identities
This resource provides a list of polynomial identities, including formulas for squaring a binomial, FOILing a trinomial, factoring a difference of two squares, factoring a sum or difference of two cubes, and the Quadratic Formula.