Learning to Factor Quadratic Equations with Dr. Sullivan
This class is developed for learners who are having difficulties with factoring quadratic equations. It contains self-paced video explanations of how to factor quadratic equations along with practice problems for the learners and solutions.
Dr. Matthew Sullivan, PhD. Mathematics
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4 pre-recorded lessons
1 week
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1-2 hours per week. Practice questions will be assigned to students for homework. Once homework is completed, student will have the benefit of being able to check their work against Dr. Sullivans solutions.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
In this self-paced class, we will cover four different methods for factoring quadratic equations. This class is suited for learners who are struggling to understand how to factor quadratic equations and would like more instruction and practice. For each factoring method, an explanation video is posted containing an explanation of the technique along with some examples completed by Dr. Sullivan. Following this video, learners are assigned practice problems to complete. Once problems have bene completed, learners have the opportunity to compare their solutions to posted solutions.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to factor quadratics equations.
The individual skills for factoring quadratics equations that students will learn are:
Identifying Squares of Binomials,
Identifying a Difference of Squares,
Applying the Product-Sum method, and
Applying the Grouping Method.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Product-Sum Method
Learn to use the Product-Sum method to factor Quadratic Equations 6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Grouping Method
Learn to use the Grouping method to factor Quadratic Equations Lesson 3:
Difference of Squares Method
Learn to use the Difference of Squares method to factor Quadratic Equations Lesson 4:
Squares of Binomials
Learn to Identify Squares of Binomials to factor Quadratic Equations Other Details
Pre-Requisites
It is required that learners are comfortable with manipulating equations, arithmetic operations, and fundamentals of algebra
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Doctoral Degree in Mathematics from University of Waterloo
Instructor Credentials:
Education
PhD Combinatorics and Optimization, University of Waterloo 2022
M.Math Combinatorics and Optimization, University of Waterloo, 2017
BSc Honors Pure Mathematics, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador, 2014
Experience:
1-year Teaching experience at the university level
6-years Tutoring experience at the university level
3-years Tutoring experience at the grade school level
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