Math class is full of drama—there are so many problems to work out! Pupils work out factoring problems. They use quadratic methods of factoring higher degree polynomials, in addition to factoring the sum and difference of two cubes. 

Concepts

factoring polynomials, cubes, factoring quadratics

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use to develop quadratic strategies for factoring polynomials of higher degree
• Incorporate board work with practice problems to allow for practice and checks for understanding

Classroom Considerations

• Uses concepts learned in the previous lessons in the series

Pros

• Builds new concepts from previous understandings
• Provides opening and closing exercises that fit perfectly with the main lesson

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSN-Q.A.2 HSA-SSE.A.2 HSA-APR.B.2 HSA-APR.B.3 HSA-APR.D.6 HSF-IF.C.7.c MP7