Podcast: Tutorials

Expanding Squares
Jan 24

Expanding Squares

Professor Kipka explains how to expand perfect squares using geometry. Click here to watch this video in a new tab Click here to download the transcript of this video

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Difference of Squares Geometrically
Jan 24

Difference of Squares Geometrically

Professor Kipka explains how to factor “Difference of Squares” using a geometric model.  This is a more visual explanation of why the method works. Click here to watch this video in a new tab Click here to download the transcript of this video

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Difference of Squares Examples
Jan 24

Difference of Squares Examples

Professor Kipka shows examples of how to recognize and factor polynomials that are the difference of squares. For example (a squared) – (b squared). Use this link to open the video is a separate tab. Click here to download the transcript of this video  

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Factoring Using the Bottoms Up Method
Jan 24

Factoring Using the Bottoms Up Method

Professor Jen Gorman explains a strategy for factoring called the “Bottoms Up Method.”  This is a useful alternative to the AC Method and can factor polynomials that start with terms such as (3x squared) Click here to play this video in a new window Click here to download the transcript of this video

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