This webquest is about factoring polynomials. The students begin by finding the defintions of the key terms using online resources. The students will create a presentation using what they found through their exploration.
This webquest will be done after the students have been introduced to polynomials and the different way tofactor them.
Objectives and Goals
The students will factor polynomials by grouping, with special cases such as the difference of squares and perfect square trinomials.
The students will facor using the greatest common factor.
The following goals and objective from the Common Core State Standards are the target of this webquest.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.SSEA.1 Interpret expressions that represent a quantity in terms of its context
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.SSEA.2 Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.SSEA.3 Choose a nd produce an equivalent form of an expression to reveal and explain properties of the quantity represented by the expression
Essential Questions
How can symplifying and facotoring Polynmials help solve real world problems?
How can polynomials be simplified and applied to solve problems?
Time required
3.5- 90 minute periods or 5-60 minute periods
Materials Needed/Technology
- Computer for each student
- Internet Access
- This Webquest