How to factor a quadratic equation. Identify the B in the equation. In this case it is 6x. When added together, has. In this case it will be the 2 and 4.

Learning about the teaching of algebra in middle school. Describe your blogging experience in this course. Do you think you will continue using your blog? Why or why not? I enjoyed blogging, although if I were doing this with students I would put more effort into making it look more interesting. Do you think you will use blogs? .

Describe your blogging experience in this course. Do you think you will continue using your blog? Why or why not? What did you learn about yourself and your abilities or interests in Math or Algebra? Did you learn or discover anything you found particularly interesting through your course activities or your own internet research? Describe one interesting discovery and why you found it fascinating. I personally found the Math Trail activities to be very interesting.

I have realized that I lacked a connection between graphs and equations. I will use a better mix of mechanics and concept in the future. Learning to use a graphing calculator will be beneficial as I enter into the tutoring business. Points of Interest from Class. Use of Journals and Blogs for Instruction. Prior question includes my feelings on use of blogs.

A major concept I learned in this class was that I can combine my interest in writing with mathematics. This was really new for me. Any time you factor, you are simplifying a number or expression. Factoring means that you are looking for numbers or expressions that can be multiplied together to reach the wished-for answer.