Decision 7: Extended Thinking Lesson:

Title:
Why is the discriminant of a quadratic equation important?

Time (in days):
-1

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Culminating Activities:

1. Untitled Culminating Activity

Student Assessment(s):

1. Untitled Student Assessment

Acquisition Lesson(s):

1. How is data modeled with a Quadratic function?2. How are quadratic functions graphed in both standard and vertex form?3. How are the minimum and maximum values of a quadratic function found?4. What methods are used to factor a quadratic expression or higher order polynomial?5. How are quadratic equations solved by completing the square, factoring, and the Quadratic Formula?

Extended Thinking Lesson(s):

1. How is data modeled with a Quadratic function?2. How can the minimum and maximum values of a quadratic function be used to solve real-world problems?3. What methods are used to factor a quadratic expression or higher order polynomial?4. Why is the discriminant of a quadratic equation important?