Teach how to factor trinomials using quadratic methods with this tutorial video. Each example begins by factoring a greatest common factor, resulting in a quadratic factor. The instructor then shows how to factor the quadratic factor.

Concepts

greatest common factor, factoring trinomials, polynomials, factoring polynomials

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip your classroom by assigning the video as homework and utilizing class time for questions and practice
• Make the video available for homework help

Classroom Considerations

• If assigning the video as homework, ensure pupils have Internet access

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Instructor uses color to separate the components of each term
• Shows how to check the answer using multiplication

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-IF.C.8.a