Factoring by Grouping: Making the Connection.

Kennedy, Paul A.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ433579

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Publication Date: 1991

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Factoring by Grouping: Making the Connection.

Kennedy, Paul A.; And Others

Mathematics and Computer Education, v25 n2 p118-23 Spr 1991

Presented is a method for factoring quadratic equations that helps the teacher demonstrate how to eliminate guessing through establishment of the connection between multiplication and factoring. Included are examples that allow the student to understand the link between the algebraic and the pictorial representations of quadratic equations. (JJK)

Descriptors: Algebra, Equations (Mathematics), Mathematical Formulas, Mathematical Models, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Polynomials, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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