Factor in this resource when teaching how to factor polynomials. Scholars use algebra tiles to factor linear and quadratic expressions. They practice their skill by working on example problems from a worksheet.

Concepts

factoring, factoring quadratics, algebra tiles, binomials, factoring trinomials, trinomials, factoring polynomials

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the resource as an intervention tool

Classroom Considerations

• Requires algebra tiles and scissors
• Note that the resource only has alignments to old Virginia standards of learning

Pros

• Includes a handout describing the steps to factoring polynomials

Cons

• Fails to connect algebra tile process with factoring through algebraic means

Common Core

HSA-SSE.A.2 HSA-SSE.B.3.a MP7 MP8