Description

Add some luck to your algebra class with this St. Patrick’s Day Factoring Quadratics Color by Number Activity! Students solve 12 quadratic trinomials where a = 1, then use their answers to color an adorable St. Patrick’s Day picture featuring cute holiday gnomes

This engaging, low-prep activity is perfect for reinforcing factoring skills while keeping students motivated during the busy month of March.

📚 What’s Included:

✔️ 12 factoring trinomials problems (a = 1)
✔️ Student recording sheet
✔️ St. Patrick’s Day gnome color-by-number page
✔️ Modified version for differentiation
✔️ Complete answer key

✏️ Skills Covered:

• Factoring trinomials when a = 1
• Finding two numbers that multiply to c and add to b
• Writing binomial factors
• Checking factored expressions
• Building algebra confidence through practice

🎨 Why Students Love It:

As students correctly factor each quadratic, they reveal a fun St. Patrick’s Day gnome design. The color-by-number format keeps students engaged and encourages accuracy because incorrect answers will change the picture!

🍀 Why Teachers Love It:

✅ Self-checking format
✅ Differentiated modified version included
✅ Great for Algebra 1 or review in higher courses
✅ Perfect for centers, partner work, early finishers, or sub plans
✅ Low prep — just print and go
✅ Seasonal engagement without sacrificing rigor

🌈 Perfect For:

• St. Patrick’s Day week
• Factoring review
• End-of-unit practice
• Test prep
• March math centers

Make factoring trinomials fun and festive while reinforcing essential algebra skills. Your students will love coloring the cute gnomes — and you’ll love the meaningful practice built into every problem!