This document provides instructions on factoring polynomials using the greatest common factor (GCF) method. It includes examples of factoring various polynomials, such as 6x3 - 18x and 4a5 + 8a3 - 2a2. The goal of factoring is stated as finding the roots of a polynomial, which can be demonstrated by graphing the polynomial on a calculator. Students are assigned odd problems from homework sheet #1-15 as practice.