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"I love to use the X box method to teach factoring. This provides a great example and the structures to practice repetitively, which was good for them after first learning this skill."
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Factoring Quadratic Expressions Using X-Box Method. This worksheet has a step by step example on how to use the x-box (aka: diamond box or just box) method along with a page of 14 practice problems and another page of blank problems that have the x and the box drawn out. I feel that the x-box method is the best way to teach students factoring. Oh, and make sure you explain what each letter stands for: F = First term, M = Middle term, L = Last term, a and b are just the factors of F x L and the sum of M. GCF means to take the greatest common factor from each row and column. Download the preview file to see exactly what you will get. Thank you.
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What others say
"I love to use the X box method to teach factoring. This provides a great example and the structures to practice repetitively, which was good for them after first learning this skill."
S D.
Description
Factoring Quadratic Expressions Using X-Box Method. This worksheet has a step by step example on how to use the x-box (aka: diamond box or just box) method along with a page of 14 practice problems and another page of blank problems that have the x and the box drawn out. I feel that the x-box method is the best way to teach students factoring. Oh, and make sure you explain what each letter stands for: F = First term, M = Middle term, L = Last term, a and b are just the factors of F x L and the sum of M. GCF means to take the greatest common factor from each row and column. Download the preview file to see exactly what you will get. Thank you.
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This method was helpful for many of my 8th grade Algebra students when learning how to factor.
I love to use the X box method to teach factoring. This provides a great example and the structures to practice repetitively, which was good for them after first learning this skill.
This was exceptionally helpful with children with a working memory deficit who are in an advanced class but struggling. It was very helpful to make all of our thinking and factoring visible and organized for all to see! GREAT tool! Thanks
This is a great method for factoring, kids got it and I love it!
Great resource! My students were engaged and really enjoyed this! Thank you :)
I really liked using this resource with my students. Having the extra sheet with the x and the box blank has been very helpful for those students who need the outline.
I love this worksheet, and use it every year when I teach factoring! I have used it for a few years now, both in class and virtually to help students learn the steps and how to set up the problem.
My students loved this resource. It was well written, thorough and enjoyable.
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