Algebra I
Activity:
Quadratic Formula
Posted on Mar 26, 2009
Topic: Quadratic Functions
Students make connections between the visual ways to find zeros of a parabola and algebraic ways with an emphasis on the quadratic formula.
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Students will finally make the connection with the values for the discriminant, and how it is related to the type of solutions found for a quadratic function.
Students will finally make the connection with the values for the discriminant, and how it is related to the type of solutions found for a quadratic function.
A flow chart is presented to stimulate discussion that will tie the entire concept together. Students should discuss with a peer, and be able to make sketches of the four different scenarios.