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Are you looking for a complete lesson plan in an easy-to-read format for factoring trinomials when a > 1? These differentiated factoring quadratics guided notes and practice worksheets create the perfect no-prep lesson plan.

The guided notes offer multiple formats for factoring trinomials and are complete with example problems and review/prompting questions. You can use these factoring guided notes for one full class period or split them up to practice the different types of problems on separate days.

The included practice worksheets can be used for classwork, homework, or quiz review for factoring trinomials when a > 1. This lesson plan also includes reflective questions that are perfect for whole or small-group discussions of problem-solving strategies.

What’s included:

✅ outlined learning targets

✅ factoring quadratics when a > 1

✅ factor out a GCF, then factor the trinomial

✅ identify trinomials that are not factorable

✅ review and prompting questions

✅ fill in the blank vocabulary

✅ 2 pages of guided notes using the box method

✅ 2 pages of guided notes using the table method

✅ reflection and critical thinking questions

✅ 2 pages with 16 practice problems

✅ Full answer keys for the notes and practice worksheet

How I have used factoring guided notes in my Algebra 1 class:

⭐️ Whole class: You can complete the guided notes as a whole class lesson. This gives you the opportunity to have students work on example problems independently and check their work with you.

⭐️ Small groups: The students can work in pairs or small groups to complete the polynomials worksheet. They can also work with a partner to complete the guided example problems and check their work as a whole class.

⭐️ Independent: Students can use the practice worksheets as classwork, homework, or quiz review.

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