Unit: Quadratic Equations

Students will be learning about quadratic equations in an Algebra II class at Wahluke High School in Mattawa, Washington. The students will learn how to graph quadratic equations by evaluating x values, in standard form, and vertex form. The Common Core Math Standards aligned to this learning progression are CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.A.2CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.C.7.A, and CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.C.7. The students will also be demonstrating three Mathematical Practices of MP1, MP4, and MP6 through the group collaboration, peer support, and formal and informal assessments. The students will be given a worksheet. The students will be working with a partner to complete the worksheet. A sample problem is shown below:

  1. Given f(x)=3x^2-5x-2 answer the questions below.
    1. What is a, b, and c?
    2. Will f(x) be open upward or downward? Why?
    3. What is the value? Will the f(x) be wide or narrow? Why?
    4. Find the vertex coordinate point. Show your work.
    5. Find the axis of symmetry. Make sure to state what the axis of symmetry.

The students will be assessed on the amount of points that are correct on the worksheet. The points will be counted as part of the students’ grade in the class. The students’ score will be used as feedback that will be implemented in the next lesson.

Below is the Learning Progression and the lesson plan:

Math 499E Learning Progression

Math 499E Lesson Plan edTPA

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