Solutions Math Resources

With so many types of factoring in Algebra, it can be tricky to keep it all straight! One type of factoring that my students tend to miss is difference of squares. This "Math Search" is an engaging way to help them practice identifying and factoring differences of squares. How it works:The Search: Students identify the patterns (and avoid the "trap" expressions like sums of squares!).The Work: They use the included recording sheet to factor each expression they found.The Bonus: I’ve included