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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Find Imaginary Solutions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students are finding complex roots of polynomials and applications of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Students examine guided notes, review...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Zero Product Principle

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor polynomial equations and apply the Zero-Product Property to solve them.
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Handout
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Simplifying Rational (Fractional) Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students see how factoring is used to simplify rational expressions in three example problems.
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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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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students are led on a discovery of the patterns found in factoring trinomials. They apply the patterns to factor.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 6th - 9th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart shows a process for factoring trinomials. It includes a partner activity and questions that can be used with the Activotes.
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Activity
Purple Math

Purplemath: Factoring Quadratics: The Simple Case

For Students 9th - 10th
This Purplemath lesson describes how to factor a trinomial. It also gives sample problems for the students to try interactively. The lesson expresses how to check the answer by multiplying through.
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Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Special Factoring: Differences of Squares

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates how to use the formula for finding the differences of squares, and warns against trying to factor a sum of squares.
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Activity
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Mathworld: Polynomial Factorization

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site discusses factoring of polynomials, giving a general definition, and many links to satisfy unfamiliar terminology. There are however very few examples.
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Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
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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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Lesson Plan
Google

Google for Education: Measuring Complexity of Function or Algorithm

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
In this lesson, students learn how to measure the complexity of the function or algorithm in a math problem and understand how this applies to real world situations.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Zeros and Their Multiplicities: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson demonstrates how to use factoring to find the zeros of a polynomial function, and explains how to tell if a particular zero occurs more than once. It is 1 of 6 in the series titled "Zeros and Their Multiplicities." Includes...
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Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Simplifying Using the Foil Method

For Students 9th - 10th
WyzAnt provides color coded examples for the foil method of factoring.
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Activity
Other

College of Early Learning: Algebra Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site uses pictures to discuss dimension and base. The algebraic naming of measurements is included as well as factoring polynomial numbers.
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Interactive
Other

Interactive Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This interactive site allows you to practice several algebraic concepts, including solving equations, factoring, and graphing. Problems are randomly generated and allow unlimited practice. Each link contains buttons that allow you to get...
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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...
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Activity
Wyzant

Wyzant: Factoring Calculator

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The calculator factors expressions by expanding and combining like terms, dividing a greatest common factor, and identifying between two squares or factorable trinomials. An example expression and quick-start guide are included.
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Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Factoring Quadratics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The tutorial examines how to factor quadratics. The resource consists of detailed examples and explanations about the algebra concept.
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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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Activity
Integrated Publishing

Integrated Publishing: Trinomial Squares

For Students 9th - 10th
Discussion on trinomial squares. Includes examples as well as practice problems.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Factor Quadratic Expressions With Negative Coefficients

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor quadratic expressions in which the coefficients a, b, and/or c are negative. Students can watch videos and follow along with notes. There is also practice...
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Difference of Squares Intro

For Students 9th - 10th
Factor quadratic expressions into the special products of the general form (x+a)(x-a). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Handout
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson takes a look at the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. It gives information on solving multiplicity of roots and quadratic polynomials. Also gives a brief history and provides some learning exercises to practice.

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