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Finding Factor Pairs Activity | Intro to Teaching Factoring Quadratic Trinomials was designed to help students identify factor pairs needed when factoring quadratic trinomials. Quiz Quiz Pass is a cooperative game that gets students out of their desks. Students will solve the number puzzle by identifying two numbers whose product is equal to the top number AND whose sum is equal to the bottom number. There are exactly two "magic numbers" that work for each number pair. Students pair up and

Solving Systems of Equations Bundle | by Elimination by Substitution by Graphing was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. Students will learn to solve systems of equations by elimination, by substitution and by graphing including systems with no solution and infinite solutions. There are 3 sets of Guided Notes included: Elimination, Substitution and Comparing Methods (which includes Special Cases and Graphing) The Extra Practice Worksheets provide students the opportunity to practice their sk

Greatest Common Factor | Teach Factoring Polynomials (GCF) was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. Students will learn to factor polynomials by finding the greatest common factor (GCF) and factoring it from the polynomial. Use the Guided Notes to teach students how to identify the Greatest Common Factor (GCF) and how to Factor a Polynomial by “Un-Distributing” the GCF. Provide students with the Extra Practice Worksheet to work on their skills independently. Use the Concept Check to check fo

Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing | Quiz Quiz Pass Activity was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. In this activity students will solve each system of equations by analyzing the graph of the system. Quiz Quiz Pass is a cooperative game that gets students out of their desks. This activity includes 24 systems of equations, shown graphically, consisting of systems with one solution, no solution and infinite solutions. Students pair up and ask their partner to identify the solution to t

Factor Pairs 1-100 | A Cheat Sheet for Factoring and Simplifying Radicals is a list of factor pairs that will remove the number struggle with factoring and simplifying radicals. Factor pairs for numbers 1-100 are included AND perfect squares 121-400. This product is a cheat sheet for students and will support their mental math deficiencies. Use this resource while teaching the following Algebraic ConceptsGreatest Common FactorFind the GCFFactoring the GCFFactor by GroupingFactoring Quadratic

Solving Systems of Equations | Bell Ringers are designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. The included bell work covers solving systems of equations by elimination, by substitution, by graphing and more! 5 types of word problems are also included. Includes 20 Bell Ringers consisting of 59 Questions over the following Topics:Solving Algebraically EliminationSubstitutionMethod of ChoiceGraphing Linear Equations ReviewSolving Systems of Equations using GraphingApplication Answer Key Included Supple

Greatest Common Factor Side by Side Activity | Factoring Polynomials (GCF) is an activity created to practice factoring polynomials using the greatest common factor (GCF) and identify mistakes when factoring polynomials using this method. Print the activity worksheet on page 2. Split students into pairs and give each pair of students one copy of the activity worksheet. Student Instructions: Cut the activity worksheet in half on the dotted line and decide who is Partner A and Partner B. Writ

Factoring Polynomials Bundle | Factoring All Types of Polynomials was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. Included is everything you need to teach factoring all types of polynomials including GCF, Trinomials, Difference of Squares and more! When I started teaching I found teaching students how to factor VERY difficult. I struggled to help them understand the HOW and the WHY behind the factoring process. I spent many years re-writing my instructional materials and now factoring is one of m

Solving Systems of Equations | Teach to Solve by Elimination and by Substitution was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. Students will learn to solve systems of equations by elimination and by substitution including systems with no solution and infinite solutions. There are 3 sets of guided notes included: Elimination, Substitution and Comparing Methods (which includes Special Cases and Graphing) The Extra Practice Worksheets provide students the opportunity to practice their skills indep

Factoring by Grouping Bundle | Teach Factoring by Grouping with Activity was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. Students will learn to factor 4 term polynomials using the factoring by grouping method. A partner activity is included. Teach Factoring with Understanding - Explain WHY factoring works by "UN-FOILing" the polynomial. Use the Guided Notes to teach students how to Factor a Polynomial with 4 terms using the Grouping Method. Provide students with the Extra Practice Worksheet to work

Solving Systems of Equations Word Problems | Cut and Paste Activity was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. Students will read each word problem and identify the system of equations that models the real world problem from the choices provided. Cut and paste the system of equations onto the worksheet. Next they will solve the system of equations using elimination or substitution to answer the question posed in the problem. Lastly they will cut and paste the solution from the choices provided.

Solving Systems of Equations by Graphing | Analyzing the Graph of a System of Equations was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. Use the Guided Notes to teach students how to analyze the graph of a system of equations to determine the solution. Provide students with the Extra Practice Worksheet to work on their skills independently. Use the Concept Check to check for understanding and identify areas of weakness. Completed Notes and Answer Keys are included. Pair this resource with my FREE

Negative Exponents Rules Quiz Quiz Pass Activity | Properties of Negative Exponents (Simplify) was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. In this activity students will simplify expressions involving negative exponents. Quiz Quiz Pass is a cooperative game that gets students out of their desks. 45 expressions are included, each involving use of negative exponents. Students pair up and ask their partner to simplify the expression on their card. Remind students that their simplified expressio

Factoring Trinomials | Teach Factoring Polynomials (All Types of Trinomials) was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. Students will learn how to Factor the following Polynomials: Trinomials when a=1, Trinomials when a≠1, Trinomials using using Multiple Methods with all types of Trinomials included. Teach Factoring with Understanding - Explain WHY factoring works by "UN-FOILing" the polynomial. Use the Guided Notes to teach students how to factor Trinomials when a=1 and when a≠1. Teach factori

Solving Systems of Equations | Elimination, Substitution and Graphing | Task Cards Activity that is designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. Includes 20 Systems of Equations Task Cards with Corresponding GraphsStudents will solve each system of equations algebraically using either the elimination or substitution method. On the back of each task card students will verify their algebraic solution using the graphing method of solving. This activity consists of systems with one solution, no solutio

Solving Systems of Equations Word Problems Bundle | 28 Word Problems + Activity was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. Students will read each word problem and create a system of equations that models the real world problem. Use the Guided Notes to teach students how to write a system of equations that models a real world problem. Provide students with the Extra Practice Worksheet to work on their skills independently. Use the Concept Check to check for understanding and identify areas o

Exponent Rules Quiz Quiz Pass Activity Bundle | Properties of Exponents (w/ Negative Exponents) was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. In this activity students will simplify expressions using exponent rules. Quiz Quiz Pass is a cooperative game that gets students out of their desks. 3 Activities and 150 Expressions Included!Mix and Match the expressions included in these activities to reduce student confusion when learning exponent rules, engage students in their learning and provide imm

Solving Systems of Equations Word Problems | Modeling with Systems of Equations was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. Students will read each word problem and create a system of equations that models the real world problem. Use the Guided Notes to teach students how to write a system of equations that models a real world problem. Provide students with the Extra Practice Worksheet to work on their skills independently. Use the Concept Check to check for understanding and identify areas of we

Negative Exponents Rules Quiz Quiz Pass Activity | Using Properties of Negative Exponents (Rewrite without Negative Exponents) was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. In this activity students will rewrite each expression without using negative exponents. Quiz Quiz Pass is a cooperative game that gets students out of their desks. This activity includes 30 expressions, with negative exponents, that need to be rewritten using only positive exponents. Students pair up and ask their partner to

Difference of Squares | Teach Factoring Polynomials (Difference of Squares) was designed for the Algebra 1 classroom. Teach students to factor difference of squares polynomials using the difference of squares shortcut and more! Teach Factoring with Understanding - Explain WHY factoring works by "UN-FOILing" the polynomial. Use the Guided Notes to teach students how to recognize the difference of squares pattern and use it to factor the binomial. Teach factoring all types of binomials includin