4.0 Quadratic Function Outline

 Comparing Quadratic Functions and Equations

  Quadratic Equation Frayer Model

  Chapter 4 Quadratic Equations Concept Review 

 Solving Quadraic Equations Practice

 Solving Quadratic Equations Assessment

 Quadratic Word Problems Extra Practice

PowerPoint Lesson Plans

Digital Resources to Support Visualization and Differentiate Instruction

The Seven Mathematical Processes [C,CN,T,V]

Parabolic Paths

  

 4.2 Factoring Quadratic Equations

 4.2A Factoring

TRANSFORM and Pedagogical Shifts

The two factoring activities below promote the Mathematical Processes of Reasoning and Problem Solving. After factoring the given trinomials, students must use the answers to create an image. Students must be competent with factoring but also be able to reason or problem solve to determine if their results are accurate for the creation of the image to make sense. I like these activities as a two step process.

The two activities also support TRANSFORM by shifting from memorization to Higher -Level Thinking (students must decide if the image they are creating makes sense, if it doesn't they need to determine where the errors are). These activities may also be used as a shift from summative assessment to Formative Assessment. 

 Factoring Simple Trinomials Search and Shade

 Tic-Tac-Toe Factoring General Trinomials

These activities originated from a blog at http://www.hoppeninjamath.com/teacherblog/?p=254 

 4.2B Solve Quadratic Equations by Factoring 

 Math 20-1 Factoring Warm Up New

Math 20-1 Factoring All Types

Formative Assessment

 Factoring Puzzle Activity New Sept 2012

 Check your Skills with Factoring Skills Review new

The Seven Mathematical Processes [C,CN,R,V]

   Quadratics in Factored Form

The Seven Mathematical Processes

[C,CN,R,T,V]

 Zeros of a Quadratic Function Activity

The Seven Mathematical Processes [C,CN,T,V]

 Roots of a Quadratic Gizmo

The Seven Mathematical Processes [C,CN, T,V]

 Discriminant Testing Activity 

  Discriminant Testing Student Worksheet