Students will need to be familiar with basic factoring concepts. Each student will need notebook paper and a pencil. Teacher-prepared index cards with one problem per card. It is helpful to make a double amount of cards. Each card should be numbered.
Students move to teacher suggested pairs and location in classroom.
Teacher explains rules. Each student in the pair works the problem individually. B. When finished, pair compares and explains method before raising hand for new card. Only pair talking and helping is allowed. Activity continues until teacher thinks students have mastered the objectives or one pair has finished all cards.