Solving by factoring puzzle

jbakewell	Posted 9/30/2008 7:45 AM (#2132) Subject: Solving by factoring puzzle
Math Posts: 30 Location: Lafayette	Here is a factor puzzle I created to review factoring with my Advanced Geometry students. Could work great with Algebra I Chapter 5 or as a review in any other class. Just cut the puzzle apart and have the students factor it back together! P.S. This is my first time posting so if I didn't do something right, let me know! Attachments ---------------- Factor Puzzle.pdf (499KB - 505 downloads)
acrowley	Posted 9/30/2008 1:41 PM (#2148 - in reply to #2132) Subject: RE: Solving by factoring puzzle
Math Posts: 25 Location: Lafayette	Thanks, Jennie! I use a puzzle like this in PreCal with trig identities and it is really successful and the kids LOVE it! I will definitely use this in Algebra 1 this year.
slucas	Posted 9/30/2008 1:41 PM (#2149 - in reply to #2132) Subject: RE: Solving by factoring puzzle
Math Posts: 82 Location: Lafayette	Awesome puzzle!! I can't wait to use it. I really think I can use it in all our classes.
ccprek	Posted 9/30/2008 2:03 PM (#2162 - in reply to #2132) Subject: RE: Solving by factoring puzzle
Math Posts: 76 Location: Henry Clay	How did you get the equations upside down? We use these a lot over at HC and this would be great to know.
jbakewell	Posted 10/11/2008 3:26 PM (#2195 - in reply to #2162) Subject: RE: Solving by factoring puzzle
Math Posts: 30 Location: Lafayette	Ah, the old fashioned way...cutting and pasting. I have yet to figure out a way to invert text. However I used Excel for the sideways problems/answers and so in the end it didn't take to much addition effort to attach the upside down parts. If anyone figures out a way to get get or equations upside down (that doesn't involve Bryson's fancy computer language) let me know!