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Factoring Trinomials

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th - 9th

In this lesson, students will use number sense to identify patterns that help them factor trinomials with a leading coefficient of one. Students will build on their understanding of multiplying binomials to recognize the relationship between expanding and factoring. Prerequisite knowledge for this lesson... Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
Break It Down

Factoring Trinomials

Tag Related

  • Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP)

Course Course

  • Algebra 1

Subject Subject

  • Mathematics

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th - 9th

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • A1.A.3.3, A508
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Time Frame 85 minutes
When Life Gives You Negatives…Flip It!

Inequalities With One Variable

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th - 9th

In this lesson, students will use their pattern-recognition skills to determine when they must “flip” (reverse) the inequality symbol, which is when they are multiplying or dividing by a negative number. Students will work with inequalities in real-world scenarios throughout the lesson. Read more »

Lesson 5E Lesson
When Life Gives You Negatives…Flip It!

Inequalities With One Variable

Course Course

  • Algebra 1

Subject Subject

  • Mathematics

Grade Level Grade Level

  • 8th - 9th

Copied To Clipboard Standards

  • A1.A.2.1, A602
More 2 class periods
Time Frame 85 minutes