Factoring with Algebra Tiles

Students used the information from last week's activity to help them see patterns that exist between the coefficient of the x term and the constant in the standard form of a polynomial and the factors of the trinomial. It did not take long for students to recognize that "b times c" and "b plus c" were critical pieces of information to check.

Tonight's Homework: Complete the yellow worksheet you started in class today. In addition, please complete Lesson 10.5 ( 15 - 41, odd )