Instructional Video

Factor Trinomials by Grouping

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Help! The leading coefficient is not one. Learners view a video showing a technique to factor trinomials when the leading coefficient is not one. Pupils try a few examples including solving equations by factoring and check their answers with the video. Scholars use the worksheet to practice the skills on the way to mastery.

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Lead a discussion on why order does not matter when writing the addends of the middle term
Classroom Considerations
  • Serves as the third installment of a five-part unit on factoring
  • Assumes the class is familiar with factoring out a greatest common factor
Pros
  • Contains an exit ticket that is an application problem
  • Includes an organization structure for notes taken during the presentation
Cons
  • None