Curated OER
Polynomials and Factoring
Students classify, add, subtract, and factor polynomials. In this polynomials lesson, students classify polynomials by creating their own system. During a discussion, the class decides on a common system. They add and subtract...
Curated OER
FOILing
Students practice using the FOIL acronym as a procedure for multiplying two binomial expressions. FOIL occurs by multiplying the First terms, Outside terms, Inside terms and Last terms.
Curated OER
Special Products of Polynomials
In this math worksheet, students find the products of the polynomials using multiplication. Then they write the answer in ascending order.
Education Development Center
Area and Multiplication
Take some intellectual fun and apply it to the concept of multiplying expressions together. A guide models how to break two numbers into an area model to multiply together in pieces similar to FOILing. The rest of the puzzles consist of...
Curated OER
Multiplying Binomials
In this multiplying binomials worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different problems. First, they multiply or distribute the first term in the first binomial times each of the terms in the second binomial. Then, students take the...
Curated OER
Multiplying Binomials
In this multiplying binomials worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 32 various types of problems. First, they use the Distributive Property to find each product. Then, students use the FOIL method to find each product. In addition,...
Curated OER
Special Products
Looking for a learning exercise on special products of binomials? This one-page document includes two separate assignments on special products. Problems include multiplying binomials in the form (a+b)^2,(a-b)^2,(a + b)(a -b), as well as...
Curated OER
The Case of the Missing Middle Term
Students examine the difference of squares equation, and multiply binomials using the FOIL method. They complete the Case of the Missing Middle Term worksheet.
Curated OER
Special Products
In this special products worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 28 different problems that include using special products to multiply certain polynomials. First, they write each binomial twice and multiply using the FOIL method or the...
Curated OER
Functions and Roots
In this function worksheet, students factor polynomials, or use the FOIL method, to simplify polynomials and determine the roots. This three-page worksheet contains ten problems. Explanations and examples are provided.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Factoring Quadratic Expressions
Factor in different strategies in a lesson for factoring quadratics. Young mathematicians first create tables and area models to factor quadratic trinomials into two binomials by guess and check. Learners then investigate how they can...
Curated OER
Difference of Squares
In this binomial worksheet, students explore the difference of squares method to multiply binomials. This two-page worksheet contains ten problems.
Curated OER
Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
In this activity, learners identify the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. They solve polynomial functions and simplify expressions and equations.
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.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Multiplying Polynomials (Binomials) Using Foil
This CoolMath resource demonstrates how to use the FOIL Method to multiply binomials.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Multiplying Easy Polynomials
This learning module provides an Introduction to Polynomials. You'll learn the Definition (What's a Polynomial?), Adding and Subtracting Polynomials, Multiplying Easy Polynomials, Multiplying Polynomials (Binomials) Using FOIL, and...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Multiplying Simple Polynomials
This Purplemath tutorial shows three methods for multiplying polynomials: distribution, FOIL, and columns.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Multiplying Binomials Mentally
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students multiply binomials vertically, horizontally and through a table. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional...
Other
Nearpod: Multiplying Binomials
In this instructional activity, students will learn how to multiply binomials using the FOIL method.
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).
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.
Help Algebra
Algebra Help: Operations With Polynomials
This article gives an overview for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing polynomials. Examples are given, but more importantly, they are accompanied with explanations of why the process worked.
Understanding Algebra
Understanding Algebra: Multiplication of Polynomials
The resource examines how to multiply polynomials. Examples of how to multiply a binomial and a trinomial, monomial and a binomial, and two binomials are included.
