Understanding Factoring through Geometry
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- Jul 26 2010 12:57 PM
Elisa Ramirez // Elisa Ramirez
Elementary Geometry Standard. Not an 8th grade Geometry Standard.
- Jul 31 2010 5:10 PM
Rita Nutsch
This resource was matched by a member of the Brokers of Expertise Standards Matching Team.
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- Original Source:Illuminations
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In this activity, reviewed for grades 6-8 by Illuminations, students are introduced to the concepts of factoring through geometric representations. For example, students build all the possible rectangles for the number 8. The number of rectangles that can be formed are determined. Determination of whether the number is prime or composite can then be made along with the factors of the number by looking at the dimensions of each rectangle. Multiplication and factoring of algebraic expressions can be made by using tiles and a geometric representation. Less
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Grade: 6 to 8
Topics: Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability, Measurement & Geometry, Geometry, Algebra & Functions, Mathematics
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Grouping: Homogeneous; Small Group Instruction; Large Group Instruction; Heterogeneous
Teaching Method: Problem-Solving; Discussions; Demonstration; Hands-on Learning; Visual Instruction; Cooperative Learning