Perfect Square Trinomials

Unlock an effective teaching strategy for teaching perfect square trinomials using algebra tiles in this Teacher Perspectives video for educators,
Resource ID#: 212233 Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: trinomials, binomials, prefect squares, perfect square trinomials, algebra tiles
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea
Resource Collection: Perspective Videos: Math Teaching Ideas

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Factoring Trinomials Part1 : A Visual Guide with Algebra Tiles
Building on prior area model knowledge, algebra tiles are used to factor one-variable trinomials where all terms are positive.
Factoring Trinomials Part 2: A Negative Constant Term

Students learn to factor trinomials with a negative constant term, using algebra tiles to deepen understanding through productive struggle.
Factoring Trinomials Part3: The Leading Coefficient is Greater than One
Students factor trinomials with leading coefficients greater than one, using algebra tiles to deepen understanding through productive struggle.
Factoring Trinomials Part 4 The Leading Coefficient is Greater than One and the Constant is Negative

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