3. Student Learning Map

  • Topic:05-Quadratics
  • Subject(s):Math
  • Days:26
  • Grade(s):11
Key Learning:

A variety of strategies exist when solving quadratic equations with solutions being real or complex numbers, including factoring, completing the square, extracting square roots, quadratic formula, and graphing.

Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 

How do I solve and represent quadratic functions?

   
Concept:

Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing and Factoring (5.4 and 5.5)

Concept: Complex Numbers (5.6)

Concept:

Solve Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square (5.7)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

How do I factor quadratic expressions? (A)

(ET)

How do I solve quadratic equations by graphing and by factoring?

(ET)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What are the two parts of a complex number and what is the significance of complex numbers in relation to the real number system?

(A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How do I solve quadratic equations by completing the square?

(A)
Concept:

Solve Quadratic Equations Using the Quadratic Formula (5.8)

Concept: Modeling Data with Quadratic Functions (5.1)

Concept:

Parabolas (5.2, 5.3, and 10.2)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

How is the discriminant related to the graph of a quadratic function?

(A)

How do I use the Quadratic Formula to solve quadratic functions?

(A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What real life situations can be modeled by a quadratic equation? (A)

(ET)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How can I use properties of parabolas to graph a parabolic function?

(A)

How is the vertex form of a parabola related to its graph?

(A)
Additional Information:

Also include Language Arts Benchmarks LA.910.1.6.1 (use of vocabulary) and LA.910.4.2.1 (write in a variety of informational/expository forms, including a variety of technical documents (e.g., how-to-manuals, procedures, assembly directions)), when appropriate.

Prentice Hall Algebra II: (5.4-5.8, 5.1-5.3)

Suggested materials: Graphing calculators

Resources:

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Vocabulary Report

  • maximum value -
  • greatest common factor -
  • quadratic function -
  • discriminant -
  • imaginary number -
  • complex number -
  • difference of squares -
  • parabola -
  • Quadratic Formula -
  • minimum value -
  • perfect square trinomial -
  • vertex form -
  • axis of symmetry -
  • standard form -
  • vertex -
  • Zero Product Property -