Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Preliminaries: Factoring Polynomials
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that illustrate how to factor polynomials. It discusses factoring out the greatest common factor, factoring by grouping, factoring quadratics, and factoring polynomials with degree...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Factor With the Distributive Property
Practice applying the distributive property to factor numerical expressions (no variables). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Greatest Common Factor
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart assists in the instruction of finding the Greatest Common Factor. Two methods for identifying GCF are used.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Common Factor & Difference of Squares
These easy to follow examples demonstrate how to factor algebraic expression using GCF and difference of squares.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: It's Greek to Me
Students learn Euclid's Method of finding the Greatest Common Factor of large numbers. They also review finding GCF using prime factorization and listing.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems Number Theory
Practice using your graphing calculator for number theory problems, including prime factorization, greatest common factor, least common multiple, and scientific notation. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Factoring Completely
The resource examines the algebra topic of solving equations. Students view the tutorial to review how to solve by factoring. The lesson consists of the greatest common factor, difference between two squares, and trinomial techniques. An...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Distributive Property Using the Gcf
Sixth graders will relate area of rectangles to the distributive property.
SMART Technologies
Smart: Factors and Multiples
Students are introduced to prime numbers, composite numbers, prime factorization, greatest common factor, and least common multiple in this SMART whiteboard activity.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Factoring Polynomials
This page includes a tutorial which teaches you how to find the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) of a polynomial, factor out the GCF of a polynomial, factor a polynomial with four terms by grouping, factor trinomials, and factor a difference...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Algebra 1: Semester Ii: Polynomials
A learning module through which students learn about polynomials including scientific notation, adding and subtracting polynomials, multiplying polynomials, factors and greatest common factor, factoring trinomials, and special factors.
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Monomial Factors of Polynomials
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to factor out the greatest common monomial factor of a polynomial.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Factoring (Introduction)
Students learn about factoring in this mathematics resource. Topics include factoring identities and common factors. The resource consists of definitions and examples related to factoring.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Factoring and Fractions
Polynomials are the focus of these lessons, concentrating on factoring and special products to work with rational expressions. Interactive tools of Live Math and Scientific Notebook are used to provide animated solutions to the examples....
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Factoring Polynomials: Practice Problems
Practice exercise reviews factoring polynomials including how to factor out the greatest common factor, factoring by grouping, factoring quadratics, and factoring polynomials with degree greater than 2.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Reducing or Simplifying Fractions
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces how to simplify or reduce a fraction to the lowest terms. Prerequisites include: multiplying fractions, factoring, introduction to the concept of the Greatest Common Factor.
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.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials
Several types of factoring are covered in this article, including common factors, grouping, special factors, and completing the square. The examples include detailed explanations of the factoring process.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Web Math: Algebra
This WebMath site provides links to tutorials and lessons in both Algebra I and II. Links to topics such as factoring, solving equations, polynomials, simplifying equations, graphing, and much more.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Steps for Factoring Trinomials
Ever have trouble knowing where to start factoring? This summary gives steps for how to factor and tips on what to look for in the quadratics.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Algebra Resources
Purplemath contains about 40 different lessons on various algebra topics. The lessons are divided into five different sections: preliminary topics, beginning algebra, intermediate algebra, advanced algebra, and word problems. The lessons...