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Lesson Plan
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)

Smile: Algebra Tiles Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Introduction to Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students are introduced to polynomials. The tutorial defines monomials, the leading coefficient, binomials, trinomials, and the degree of a polynomial.
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Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Factoring and Roots of Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson describes a great number of topics. It gives examples and explains how to factor trinomials and other polynomials.
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Unit Plan
Math Planet

Math Planet: Factor Polynomials of the Form of X^2 + Bx + C

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource is about factorizing trinomials of the form x^2+bx+c by making them into a product of two binomials x^2+bx+c=(x+m)(x+n) where m+n=b and m*n=c
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Unit Plan
Math Planet

Math Planet: Factor Polynomials on the Form of Ax^2 + Bx +C

For Students 9th - 10th
You can factor polynomials of the form ax^2 + bx + c. If a is positive, then ax^2+bx+c=(x+m)(ax+n) where c = m*n, a*c = p*q and b = p+q = a*m + n
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization of Quadratic Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor quadratic polynomial expressions of the form ax^2 + bx + c.
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Website
Cool Math

Coolmath: Solving Quadratics a Brief Intro

For Students 9th - 10th
This CoolMath resource introduces student to quadratic equations.
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Unit Plan
Cuemath

Cuemath: Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A comprehensive guide for learning all about polynomials with definitions, how to solve them, solved examples, and practice questions.
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Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Mathworld: Trinomial

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This MathWorld site defines trinomials. Includes a definition and links to related topics.
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Activity
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Polynomials and Roots

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is given by the University of Saskatchewan, provides a general overview of polynomials and roots. Examples and exercises are included.
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Interactive
Quia

Quia: Algebra Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Do you need practice learning and remembering algebra vocabulary terms? This concentration game is the web site for you! There is a link to a list of terms with definitions you can click if you want to see if you are correct.
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Activity
Other

Interactive Algebra: Factoring Helper

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive site allows you to enter a quadratic expression and work through the steps of factoring. Hints and the answer are available to help with the process.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students are led on a discovery of the patterns found in factoring trinomials. They apply the patterns to factor.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart shows a process for factoring trinomials. It includes a partner activity and questions that can be used with the Activotes.