Unit 3 - Algebra & Factoring
In this unit of the course, we will review the algebra skills from grade 9 and expand on them to manipulate equations, solve for missing values, and create the skills required for our future in mathematics.
3.1 - Algebraic Expressions
Khan Academy playlists: Terms and Distribution
Distributive Property lesson (Univ. of Waterloo)
Wednesday March 25th
3.2 - Expanding Binomials
Thursday March 26th
3.3 - Special Patterns
Video links to the right (gold is Mr. Brash's video lesson)
Monday March 30th
3.4 - Common Factoring
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Check the video links, Mr. Brash's is the gold one.
Mr. Brash's old video from 2013 (it's 30 mins long!)
Wednesday April 1st
3.6 - Factoring Trinomials (Quadratics)
Factoring ax2 + bx + c When a = 1
Monday April 6th
3.7 - Factoring by Decomposition (Grouping)
Factoring ax2 + bx + c When a ≠ 1 (not equal to 1)
Wednesday April 8th
3.7b - The Cross Method
This is a second method (a trick) for factoring non-momic trinomials (when 'a' is not 1)
This is a 4-day week. Keep checking your emails.
Office hours are Friday, April 17th at the regular class times.
Math help sessions with Mr. Brash are now available for booking. They are in 30-minute blocks but you can book 2 if you need an hour. Feel free to bring some other classmates if you want. Click here to book a session.
3.8 - Factoring - Special Cases
Today's video lesson seems long - because of extra examples after the 15 min mark. Feel free to stop after 15 minutes.
Khan Academy playlists linked on the right (silver icons)
Tuesday April 14th
* Unit 3 Mathspace Task! *
Wed. April 15th - Sun. April 19th
Please complete this task before Tues. April 21st, if possible.