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Handout
Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Preliminaries: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Factor With the Distributive Property

For Students 5th - 7th
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.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Greatest Common Factor

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart assists in the instruction of finding the Greatest Common Factor. Two methods for identifying GCF are used.
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Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Common Factor & Difference of Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
These easy to follow examples demonstrate how to factor algebraic expression using GCF and difference of squares.
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: It's Greek to Me

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students learn Euclid's Method of finding the Greatest Common Factor of large numbers. They also review finding GCF using prime factorization and listing.
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems Number Theory

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Unit Plan
Wyzant

Wyzant: Factoring Completely

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Distributive Property Using the Gcf

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders will relate area of rectangles to the distributive property.
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Whiteboard
SMART Technologies

Smart: Factors and Multiples

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Students are introduced to prime numbers, composite numbers, prime factorization, greatest common factor, and least common multiple in this SMART whiteboard activity.
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Unit Plan
Department of Defense

Do Dea: Algebra 1: Semester Ii: Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Activity
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Monomial Factors of Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to factor out the greatest common monomial factor of a polynomial.
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Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Factoring (Introduction)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Factoring and Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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....
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Factoring Polynomials: Practice Problems

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Reducing or Simplifying Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
[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.
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Unit Plan
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Algebra: Factor Using a Common Term

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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Activity
Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Steps for Factoring Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
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,...
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Algebra Help

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Activity
Purple Math

Purplemath: Algebra Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
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...