The Diamond Game: Factoring Quadratics when a = 1

Learn how to factor quadratics when the coefficient a = 1 using the diamond method in this game show-themed, interactive tutorial.

This is part 1 in a five-part series. Click below to open the other tutorials in this series.
Resource ID#: 194730 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Keywords: factoring, quadratics, factor, trinomials, polynomials, factors, algebra, mathematics, game show, expressions, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades 9-12

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