Resources for Factoring Quadratic Expressions

Looking for some extra ways to help students learn to factor quadratics? First, there are two FREE Algebra 1 lessons on factoring.  The first is on factoring quadratics with a leading coefficient of 1 and the second is on factoring with larger leading coefficients. 

There's a great set of factoring quadratics task cards available to help students practice factoring on their own. You can print the cards with or without QR codes (students can quickly scan the QR codes to check their answers!).  

There's another printable activity available to accompany this lesson: factoring quadratics speed dating.  Never tried speed dating in your classroom? It can also be called Quiz Quiz Trade.  The idea is for students to quickly "date" as many other students as possible.  Students form pairs and answer questions on small printed cards. They check the answers on the back, trade cards and quickly find a new partner to repeat the process.