Factoring Polynomials

Introduction

Factoring Polynomials? What is a polynimial and how do you factor it? Are there different ways to facor polynomials? These are some of the questions that you may have at this moment, but these questions will be answered at the end of this webquest.

As you travel through this webquest, you will develop a better understnading of what a polynomial is. Once you have that understanding you will be able to break larger polynomials into the products of smaller ones. I have included some resources that you may use but feel free to explore other sites that are on the web to help you gain knowledge on factoring polynomials.

LET'S GET STARTED!

Task

The learners will:

know the different ways to factor polynomials
practice factoring online
create a presentation that includes vocabualry and teaches other students how to factor polynomials
present to the class

Process

Okay Guys! You are on your way to become factoring experts! Go through each task and it will help you to develop the class presentation. Everything that you need is here for you. Click on the links provided and it will take you where you need to go. Again feel free to explore on you own if you need further understanding.

Task #1

Vocablary! As you learn the definition you need to begin preparing your presentation! Your presentation must include vocabulary. You may cho0se the format that you use for the presentation.

What is a monomial?

Math is Fun http://www.mathisfun.com/definitions.monomial.html

Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monomial

Math Dictionary http://www.icoachmath.com/math-dictionary/monomial.html

All Polynomials http://www.regentsprep.org/regents/math/algebra/av/smono.htm

What is a binomial?

Math is Fun! http://www.mathisfn.com/definitions/binomial.html

Math Dictionary http://www.icoachmath.com/math_dictionary/binomial.html

About.com http://math.about.com/od/glossaryofterms/g/Whaat-Is-A-Binomial.htm

Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/binomial

What is a trinomial?

Math Dictionary http://www.icoachmath.com/math_dictionary/trinomial.html

Math is Fun! http://www.mathisfun.com/definitions/trinomial.html

Thinkexist http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/trinomial/

Your dictionary http://www.yourdictionary.com/trinomial

What is a polynomial?

Math is Fun! http://www.mathisfun.com/definitions/polynomial.html

Webster http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polynomial

Purplemath http://www.purplemath.com/modules/polydefs.htm

Basic Mathematics http://www.basic-mathematics.com/definitions-of-a-polynomial.html

Task #2

Explore how to factor a trinomial. You what ever web resources you

have available. Below are links to videos on factoring.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_yrM-RVCJ8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLzyPlDOIfQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqohYwpih8U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFkKOIKj_2k

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU8qHd1ezMw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hSZEzBmG6M

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6_oWifXKcQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3GNmhI0-sU

https://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=Fy9soTRBm74

Task #3

Practice what you have learned about factoring using the following links

http://www.interactmath.com/Exercises.aspx?chapterId=9&sectionId=5&objectiveId=1

http://www.interactmath.com/Exercises.aspx?chapterId=9&sectionId=6&objectiveId=-1

http://www.interactmath.com/Exercises.aspx?chapterId=9&sectionId=7&objectiveId=-1

http://www.interactmath.com/Exercises.aspx?chapterId=9&sectionId=8&objectiveId=-1

Quizzes

http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/algebra/factoring_polynmials_by_graphing/quiz5038.html

http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/algebra/factoring_trinomials_of_the_form_x2_bx_c/quiz5061.html

http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/math/factoring_trinomials_of_the_form_x2_bx_c_where_c_is_negative/quiz5062.html

http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/math/factoring_trinomials_of_the_form_ax2_bx_c_where_a_is_not_1_using_the_acmethod/quiz5368.html

Task #4

Complete your presentation on how to factor polynomials including definitions for vocabulary.

Task #5

Present to the class!

Task #6

Take assessment given by teache

Conclusion

Now that you have completed all of the tasks, you should have accomplished the following...

You know the different ways to factor polynomials
You watched videos that showed you how to factor
You practiced factoring online
You completed the presentation that included definitions on vocabulary that involves factoring trinomials
You enjoyed exploring factoring polynomials and presenting to the class

Credits

References

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http://www.interactmath.com

http://www.softschools.com

https://www.youtube.com

http://www.mathisfun.com

http://en.wikipedia.org

http://www.icoachmath.com

http://www.regentsprep.org