EngageNY
Factoring Extended to the Complex Realm
A solution will work one way or another: find solutions, or use solutions to find the function. Learners use polynomial identities to factor polynomials with complex solutions. They then use solutions and the Zero Product Property to...
EngageNY
The Special Role of Zero in Factoring
Use everything you know about quadratic equations to solve polynomial equations! Learners apply the Zero Product Property to factor and solve polynomial equations. They make a direct connection to methods they have used with quadratic...
Curated OER
Smart Cookie Factors
Learners examine the concept of finding the greatest common factor. They complete number of activities as they practice identifying prime and composite numbers. Pupils apply rules of divisibility and find the greatest common factor while...
Curated OER
Factors
Factoring numbers helps prepare scholars for fractions and algebra, so build confidence by drilling this skill and promoting reflection in the process. Scholars start by listing factors for 18 numbers, none of which exceed 30. Next, they...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Multiplying Binomials and Factoring Trinomials
Two lessons for the price of one! Learners use algebra tiles to multiply binomials in the first lesson plan, Next, they use their knowledge from the first lesson plan to factor trinomials into two binomials.
Third Rail Games
Factor Samurai
Master composite and prime numbers with this fast-moving game. Using your sword, slice those composite numbers and watch them break up into factors. Slice again if those factors are composite. However, watch out for prime numbers,...
K12 Reader
Prime or Composite?
Prime numbers? Composite numbers? Prime factorization? After reading a short article about factors and prime and composite numbers, kids answer a series of comprehension questions based on the text.
El Paso Community College
Quadratic Equations
This resource has everything you need to know about solving quadratic equations. Factoring, completing the square, the quadratic formula, and using the discriminant are all there with with worked out examples and a 25 problem worksheet...
Curated OER
LCM of 3 Numbers: Factor Trees
For this lowest common multiples worksheet, students create factor trees to find the lowest common multiple of 3 numbers. Students complete 4 problems.
Curated OER
Transition to algebra
Students recognize the difference between a prime and a composite number. In this prime and composite number lesson plan, students use a factor tree model to show prime factorization. Students participate in a bingo activity. Students...
Ohio Department of Education
The Solution is Complex
Consider complex numbers, roots, and quadratic equations. Use the discriminate as a way to determine the nature of a quadratic's roots. Then discuss the similarities and differences between quadratics with two, one, or no real roots....
Curated OER
Construction Square Fun
Students identify numbers as prime or composite and complete prime factorization of composite numbers.
Curated OER
Prime Time
Seventh graders practice determining the prime factorization of composite numbers. They create Christmas factor trees for prime numbers greater than 100. They decorate their final products with markers, crayons, colored pencils, glitter...
Curated OER
What Are You - Prime or Composite
Students explore the concept of prime factorization. In this prime factorization lesson, students participate in an activity where they find the prime factorization and greatest common factor of a number derived from their name. Students...
Curated OER
Factors and Greatest Common Factor
In this factors and greatest common factor worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 14 different problems. First, they state whether each number is prime or composite. Then, students find the prime factorization. In addition, they...
Curated OER
Grade 5 Math: Factorization 2
In this grade 5 math worksheet, 5th graders write 8 numbers as the product of their prime factors, using exponents to show multiples of the prime factor when needed.
Curated OER
Factor Trees: 2 digit numbers
in this factors worksheet, students factorize 2 digit numbers by using the factor tree method. Students factorize 4, 2 digit numbers total.
Illustrative Mathematics
Zeroes and Factorization of a General Polynomial
These four problems will guide your class through the idea behind the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra, which states that a polynomial of degree n has exactly n roots. Use the division algorithm and the definition of a zero/root of a...
Curated OER
Multiplying Binomials - FOIL I
In this multiplying binomials worksheet, students use the FOIL method to solve given binomial equations. The product of each equation is listed contains squared exponents. Students complete 32 binomial equations.
Curated OER
Greatest Common Factor
For this greatest common factor worksheet, students find the GCF of given terms. This one-page worksheet contains 16 problems, with answers.
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Finding Fractions of Numbers and Quantities
Here is an interesting presentation on fractions, quantities, and factoring. A game called four in a row is presented as a way of providing a fun way for learners to practice mathematical skills in these areas. Along with the game, there...
Illustrative Mathematics
Zeroes and factorization of a non polynomial function
Functions behaving badly: the squaring function and the absolute value function are both zero at x=0. Yet when you divide each by x, different things happen. Here, your class will explore each scenario as a means to adding depth to their...
Curated OER
Prime Factorize
In this factorization worksheet, students prime factorize six numbers by using the factor tree method. The numbers given go up to the number 24.
Curated OER
Least Common Multiple
Looking for a good presentation on multiples, least common multiples, and factoring? This one's for you! In it, youngsters are coached on the main techniques used in these mathematical processes. There are tons of practice opportunities,...