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Activity
5280 Math

Polygon Polynomials

For Teachers 8th - 12th Standards
Patterns in polygons lead to patterns in polynomials. Presented with a series of polygons, individuals create polynomial expressions to represent their patterns. The algebra project consists of nine problems that incorporate polynomial...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring Quadratics

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students factor quadratics using monomials and  greatest  common factor. They use the AC method to factor the trinomial. There are 2 problems in this worksheet.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring With Polynomials

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students factor polynomials using the greatest common factor. They also use the foil method. There are 8 questions with an answer key.
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Factoring

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Uncover the relationship between factoring quadratics and higher degree polynomials. Learners develop their factoring skills through repetition. A comprehensive instructional activity begins with quadratics and shows how to use the same...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Overcoming Obstacles in Factoring

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
What do you do when factoring doesn't work? Learners complete the square when faced with quadratic expression that don't factor traditionally. They then use factoring by grouping to solve polynomial equations.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Factorize

For Students 9th - 11th
For this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students factor polynomials by determining the greatest common factor.  The one page worksheet contains seven problems.  Answers are provided. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Factoring Expressions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
In this factoring worksheet, students factor guided monomials, then binomials, and work their way to trinomials. There are 8 questions with multiple parts.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Factoring

For Teachers 9th
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders factor algebraic expressions completely.  The one page worksheet contains ten problems.  Answers are provided. 
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Handout
Cabrillo College

Elementary Algebra

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Hello Algebra! If you're in need of a resource with a books worth of examples and practice problems, this is it. Some topics include linear equations, polynomials and exponents, rational expressions, quadratic equations, and a great...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring By Grouping

For Students 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students factor polynomials by grouping. They combine the equations that share something in common or using the GCF. There are 28 questions on this worksheet, with an answer key.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring Trinomials

For Students 9th
In this factoring trinomials worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 18 different problems that include identifying the product and sum of numbers. First, they factor the GCF from each group of numbers and complete. Then, students...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring Differences of Squares

For Students 9th
In this factoring worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 27 different problems that include factoring the differences of squares. First, they state whether each binomial can be factored as a difference of squares. Then, students...
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Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Polynomials are full of solutions! Learners understand that the degree determines the number of solutions. Examples show quadratic equations solved by factoring and by using the quadratic formula. A cubic equation is even mixed in for...
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Worksheet
Mt. San Antonio Collage

Review: Solving Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
While there are many types of equations to solve, the main focus here is on quadratics. Starting with a quick review of the different methods, learners are guided through the solving process and are challenged to solve higher level of...
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Greatest Common Factor 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Twenty-four problems present a variety of problems working with finding the greatest common factor and finding prime factorizations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of...
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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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Activity
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Gcf and Factoring by Grouping

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent tutorial on GCF of polynomials, including examples and step-by-step instruction on factoring.
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Activity
Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Factoring Polynomials by Finding the Gcf

For Students 9th - 10th
This WebMath online tool is useful for factoring polynomials by finding the greatest common factor. Simply plug the numbers in and you are on your way!
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Unknown Type
University of Vienna (Austria)

University of Vienna: Pulling Common Factors Out

For Students 9th - 10th
Multiple choice assessment which tests knowledge of "simple" factoring (greatest common factor only), given varying degrees of polynomials.
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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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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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Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Factoring a Gcf From an Expression

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial demonstrates how to factor the GCF out of a polynomial expression. An online worksheet is provided for extra practice.
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Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Finding a Gcf

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson from WyzAnt, students learn how to find the greatest common factor (GCF) for numbers and expressions. There are practice problems and a GCF calculator for assistance.
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Activity
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Common Factor

For Students 9th - 10th
Here is a site that thoroughly explains many topics related to factoring out the greatest common factor from a sum or a polynomial expression. There are example problems, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student...