Algebra 1 Factoring Polynomials Test with Point Values (PDF)

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This factoring test for Algebra 1 covers factoring polynomials (Common Core A-SSE.A.2, A-SSE.B.3a, A-APR.B.3), with a free PDF to print.

This test checks factoring polynomials for Common Core A-SSE.A.2, A-SSE.B.3a, and A-APR.B.3. It has 9 questions worth 20 points in all, and you have 45 minutes. Write clear steps, because points are awarded for method as well as for the final answer. Leave a few minutes to review.

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About this test

Grade: Algebra 1
Chapter: Factoring Polynomials
Standards: A-SSE.A.2, A-SSE.B.3a, A-APR.B.3
Time: 45 minutes
Total: 20 points

Factoring test: questions

Question 1 – Greatest common factor [2 pts]

Factor \(24x^{3} + 16x^{2}\).

Question 2 – Simple trinomial [2 pts]

Area model for question 2.

Factor \(x^{2} + 11x + 24\).

Question 3 – Mixed signs [2 pts]

Factor \(x^{2} – 4x – 32\).

Question 4 – Leading coefficient 3 [2 pts]

Factor \(3x^{2} + 7x – 6\).

Question 5 – Difference of squares [2 pts]

Factor \(x^{2} – 81\).

Question 6 – Perfect square trinomial [2 pts]

Factor \(x^{2} – 14x + 49\).

Question 7 – Factor completely and find zeros [3 pts]

Consider \(3x^{2} – 48\).

Factor completely. (2 points)
Find the values of \(x\) that make the expression 0. (1 point)

Question 8 – Rectangle dimensions [3 pts]

Area \(x^{2} + 10x + 16\).

A rectangle has area \(x^{2} + 10x + 16\) square meters and width \(x + 2\) meters.

Factor the area. (2 points)
Find the length. (1 point)

Question 9 – Ball landing time [2 pts]

Height of a ball in feet.

A ball’s height in feet is \(h(t) = -16t^{2} + 48t\). Factor the expression and find when the ball lands.

Key facts behind this factoring test

Key facts

Factor out the greatest common factor (GCF) first.
For x² + bx + c, find two numbers with product c and sum b.
Difference of squares: a² – b² = (a + b)(a – b).
Perfect square trinomials: a² ± 2ab + b² = (a ± b)².
If a product is zero, one of its factors is zero, so factored form shows the zeros.

How to use this factoring test

Time yourself: the test is designed for an average student in 45 minutes. Answer the questions you are sure of first, then come back to the longer ones and check your units.

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