Diamond Drills Worksheet
A warm-up worksheet featuring "Diamond Problems" to help students practice finding number pairs that satisfy a specific product and sum, a foundational skill for factoring.
Splitting Middle Slides
A visual presentation for the lesson, including an embedded video and discussion prompts focused on the conceptual transition from simple quadratics to the AC method.
Speed Dating Cards
Activity cards for "Factor Pair Speed Dating". Includes 10 sets of quadratic equations and their corresponding factor pairs that satisfy the AC method rules.
Factor Facilitation Guide
A comprehensive teacher guide for the Splitting the Middle lesson, including pacing, answer keys for the Diamond Drills worksheet, and a match key for the Speed Dating activity.