To factor a trinomial into its two factors, look at the coefficients of the three terms and take the following steps:
1) Determine the different factors of the third coefficient. Pay attention to whether the third coefficient is positive or negative. Remember that your factors could also be positive or negative.
2) Choose the two factors that [...]
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Factoring Quadratics…In My Own Words
Posted in Math Concepts on November 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
6-B-1: The Magic of Proportions
Posted in Math Concepts, Uncategorized on October 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Proportion Example #1
As a teacher, I hate taking sick days. Unfortunately, working with middle school students does not present a very sanitary environment so I’m always looking for ways to stay healthy. Drinking water is something simple I can do to help me accomplish this goal. We’ve always been told that we [...]
Non-Linear Pattern Webquest
Posted in Math Concepts, Uncategorized on October 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For my webquest, I chose to explore the Fibonacci sequence and fractals. Both of these concepts provide great examples of observable mathematical patterns in nature. The following post will provide a brief description of both concepts, some interesting points and pictures from each, and ideas for how this webquest could be modified for [...]
Pascal’s Triangle
Posted in Math Concepts on October 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Pascal’s Triangle is a great example of a non-linear pattern that has applications in the world of algebra and equations. The numbers from each row can be used when factoring polynomials. The triangle is formed in the following way.
The outside edges of the triangle are made up of ones that form an isosceles [...]
