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Algebra Std 6: Factor binomials, trinomials, and other polynomials using GCF, difference of squares, perfect square trinomials, and grouping.

Lesson Plans Geometric difference of two squares A lesson that demonstrates the geometric representation of factoring of a difference of squares. There is a java applet and instructions for cutting out paper models. Chicago Public Schools This is a structured lesson plan that provides strategies for teaching, examples, worksheets, and assessments. (Day 133-141, 9 days of lesson plans) The Typical, Hard, and Weird Cases This is a PurpleMath lesson with three sections for factoring quadratics: when it is a typical quadratic, when the quadratic term coefficient is not 1, and when the trinomial degree is a multiple of 2. Tic-Tac-But-No-Toe Method This lesson is on the ALEX site and offers good handouts and practice problems (with answers) for factoring using the Tic-Tac Method. Note that this method does not teach the concept of factoring but is good for getting results consistently no matter the value of the quadratic coefficient.

Resources: Factoring Help An advanced explanation of factoring at the college level including polynomial division. Algebra Help This is an online algebra tutor that has lessons and online worksheets that give students feedback. Virtual Manipulatives Interactive online algebra tiles. Great for a Smartboards or computer labs. Factoring using Algebra Tiles Great for an overhead projector. It gives details on how to use this method of visually factoring. Polynomial Long Division This site shows the steps for multiplying any two polynomials together. Put in the polynomials and click the button and it will show the steps.
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