Thursday 1/30/20
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Test .
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Wednesday 1/29/20
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Success Criteria
engaged in formative assessment on Quadratic Unit
finished and understood all problems on Quadratics Unit Practice Test
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- review problems on parabola properties (10 min)
- factor with a = 1
- solve by factoring
- find the vertex
- solve using quad formula
- Finish Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Wednesday (25 min)
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- answer key
Tuesday 1/28/20
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- factoring review problems (6 min)
- inequality problem
using Geogebra....
what are the solutions to the inequality -2x^2 + 13x - 15 > 0
- Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Wednesday (25 min)
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Monday 1/27/20
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Success Criteria
engaged in quadratic inequalities notes
engaged in formative assessemnt on quadratic inequalities
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- class pictionary (8 min)
- pythagorean theorem quadratic problem (10 min)
- of the two legs on a right triangle, one leg is 2 units longer than the other. The hypotenuse on this triangle measures 10 units. Find the length of the two legs.
- Quadratic Inequalities Notes (10 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... work on C.11 (12 min)
- Solve some of these Quadratic Inequalities (10 min)
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Friday 1/24/20
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on Quadratic Functions
Success Criteria
Complete Quadratic Formula Quiz
Work on Braking Distance Problem
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Quadratic Formula Quiz (35 min)
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
- due on Monday
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Thursday 1/23/20
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Students will find the vertex of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- another quadratic problem...use mini whiteboards (6 min)
- IXL Agebra 2....put problem from J.13 on the board and have students come to put in answers
- finish using the quadratic formula practice quiz quiz Friday (20 min)
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
- due on Monday
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Wednesday 1/22/20
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (15 min)
- do one vertex problem on mini whiteboard...find maximum height of a projectile
h(t) = 20 + 30t -5t^2
use calculator to find and interpret the vertex and roots of this function
- solve ... x^2 - 4x = 8 ... using quadratic formula (4 min)
- using the quadratic formula practice quiz quiz Friday (25 min)
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
- in groups of 3
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Tuesday 1/21/20
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (4 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- Projectile Problem in groups of 3 (10 min)
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (15 min)
- do one vertex problem on mini whiteboard...find maximum height of a projectile
h(t) = 20 + 30t -5t^2
use calculator to find and interpret the vertex and roots of this function
- Braking Distance Problem (if time)
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Friday 1/17/20
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 2 problems from J.11 as a class (7 min)
- Vertical Whiteboard Problems (15 min)
- give equation...students find roots and sketch a graph of the function...do two
y = 3x^2-7x-6 ..... y = 3x^2-2x-5
- give equation that has one root ... y = 4x^2-4x+1
- give equation that has no roots ... y=3x^2+x+1
- finish Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (20 min)
- two word game (if time)
- Projectile Problem
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Thursday 1/16/20
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Success Criteria
engaged in formative assessment on properties of parabolas
completed "Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions"
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Look at properties of parabolas on Geogebra (10 min)
- how does changing "a" affect the parabola
- relate value of "c" to the y-intercept
- Parabola properties Kahoot! (10 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (20 min)
- in groups of 3
- show for a grade when completed
- two word team building (8 min)
- in Geogebra (if time)
- graph a quadratic with two integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula on mini whiteboards
- graph a quadratic with two non-integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula
- graph a quadratic with no roots...verify with quad. formula
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Wednesday 1/15/20
Learning Targets
Students will fit a parabola to a quadratic situation
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Success Criteria
completed "Using the Quadratic Formula"
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- Look at properties of parabolas on Geogebra (10 min)
- how does changing "a" affect the parabola
- relate value of "c" to the y-intercept
- Parabola properties Kahoot! (10 min)
Finish Using the Quadratic Formula sheet as a class (15 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (10 min)
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Tuesday 1/14/20
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on factoring and roots of quadratic functions
Students will explore using the quadratic formula to solve equations
Success Criteria
completed "Factoring and Solving Quadratics Quiz"
put my best effort forth on Using Quadratic Formula sheet
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Factoring and Solving Quadratics Quiz (35 min)
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet (15 min)
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Monday 1/13/20
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on factoring and roots of quadratic functions
Students will explore using the quadratic formula to solve equations
Success Criteria
finished "Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz"
collaborated on Using Quadratic Formula sheet
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- finish Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz...quiz Tuesday (20 min)
- students present answers
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet (25 min)
- in groups of 3
- due on Wednesday
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Friday 1/10/20
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on graphing quadratics
Collaborated on and finished "Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz"
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- give 3 points on the graph
y = (x - 1)(x - 3)
y = (3x + 2)(x - 2)
- Some More with Factoring notes (10 min)
- Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz...quiz Monday (15 min)
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Thursday 1/9/20
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on graphing quadratics
Collaborated on "Factoring and Graphing Trinomials" sheet
Agenda
opening problem (5 min)
Practice with factoring problems (6 min)
- if (x - 3) is a factor of 2x^2 - x - 15 what is the other factor...what are the roots of this function
- graphing and factoring practice
- factor y = x^2 + 3x - 4 ... then graph
- graph y = (2x + 3)(x - 2)
- IXL Algebra...work on AA.4 Factor quadratics (10 min)
- work on Factoring and Graphing Trinomials (20 min)
- #6 we will do together as a class in 15 minutes
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Wednesday 1/8/20
Learning Targets
- Students will factor quadratic expressions using GCF
- Students will factor quadratic expressions by "unfoiling"
Agenda
- opening problem
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes (10 min)
- example on board factor out GCF then unfoil (3 min)
- IXL Algebra...work on AA.4 Factor quadratics (10 min)
- Functions and Factoring (15 min)
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Tuesday 1/7/20
Learning Targets
- Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
- Students will factor quadratic functions to find the roots
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on graphing quadratics
Colaborated on "Solve Quadratics by Graphing 2" sheet
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.3 do ten questions (4 min)
- go over one on board
- Graphing quadratic practice (20 min)
do one easier one together using Geogebra (e.g. y = (x - 2)(x + 3))
do one easier one on graph paper on own
do one more difficult one together using Geogebra (e.g. y = (2x - 6)(x + 2)
do one more difficult one on graph paper on own
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing 2 sheet (20 min)
in groups of 3
show when completed
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Monday 1/6/20
Learning Targets
- Students will graph and analyze quadratic functions
Success Criteria
Engaged in reteach of interim assessment
Engaged in team building activity/learned something new about a classmate
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- reteach of interim 2 (15 min)
- survey for students
- team building (guessing game)
- Graphing quadratic practice (20 min)
do one easier one together using Geogebra (e.g. y = (x - 2)(x + 3))
do one easier one on graph paper on own
do one more difficult one together using Geogebra (e.g. y = (2x - 6)(x + 2)
do one more difficult one on graph paper on own
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Unit 1 Exam Rev ... answer keys
page 1
page 2
page 3
Unit 3 Exam Rev
page 1
page 2
page 3
Unit 4 Exam Rev
page 1
page 2
page 3
Monday 12/16/19
Learning Targets
- Students will review concepts for Semester Exam
Success Criteria
Completed Unit 2 and Unit 3 Exam Reviews
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- review solving equations and inequalities unit
- solve equation
- solve inequality
- solve abs value equations
- solve abs value inequality
- Unit 3 Exam Review (25 min)
- team building activity (if time)
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Friday 12/13/19
Learning Targets
- Students will review concepts for Semester Exam
Success Criteria
Completed Unit 2 and Unit 3 Exam Reviews
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- ball toss teambuilding...say name of person throwing to...how many balls can be going at once
- Unit 2 Exam Review (15 min)
- Unit 3 Exam Review (25 min)
- team building activity (if time)
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Thursday 12/12/19
Learning Targets
- Students will review concepts for Semester Exam
Success Criteria
Completed Unit 1 and Unit 2 Exam Reviews
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Unit 1 Exam Review (15 min)
- Unit 2 Exam Review (25 min)
- have finished for tomorrow
- team building activity (if time)
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Wednesday 12/11/19
Learning Targets
- Students will graph and analyze quadratic functions
Success Criteria
Completed Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet with my group
Completed Unit 1 Exam Review
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes (10 min)
- Unit 1 Exam Review
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Tuesday 12/10/19
Learning Targets
- Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
- Students will factor quadratic functions to find the roots
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on graphing quadratic functions
Completed Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet with my group
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- Use Geogebra to graph quadratics...do two of these (8 min)
- give quadratic equation
- what are the roots...what are two other points on the function?
- what is the y-intercept of the function?
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes (10 min)
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Monday 12/9/19
Learning Targets
Students will explore and graph quadratic functions
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- IXl Algebra 1...work on BB.1 (6 min)
- Vertex and Roots of Functions and discuss (25 min)
- in groups of 3
- show results on board
- create a graph on board
- in Geogebra
- students find points on a function
- functions in the form y = (x - a)(x - b)
- exit ticket
- on a sheet of graph paper
- graph y = x - 3
- graph y = (x - 3)(x + 1)
- what are the x-intercepts of these funtions?
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2018-19
Wednesday 2/27/19
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Test .
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Tuesday 2/26/19
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- review problems on parabola properties (10 min)
- factor with a = 1
- solve by factoring
- find the vertex
- solve using quad formula
- Finish Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Wednesday (25 min)
- answer key
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Monday 2/25/19
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- factoring review problems (6 min)
- intersection problem (6 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Wednesay (25 min)
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Friday 2/22/19
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Students will find the vertex of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- class pictionary (8 min)
- pythagorean theorem quadratic problem (10 min)
- of the two legs on a right triangle, one leg is 2 units longer than the other. The hypotenuse on this triangle measures 10 units. Find the length of the two legs.
- Quadratic Inequalities Notes (10 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... work on C.11
- Solve some of these Quadratic Inequalities (15 min)
- Solve one of these quadratic inequality word problems (10 min)
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Thursday 2/21/19
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on Quadratic Functions Unit
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Quadratic Formula Quiz (35 min)
- quadratic application problems (10 min)
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Wednesday 2/20/19
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Students will find the vertex of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- another quadratic problem...use mini whiteboards (6 min)
- pythagorean theorem quadratic problem (10 min)
- of the two legs on a right triangle, one leg is 2 units longer than the other. The hypotenuse on this triangle measures 10 units. Find the length of the two legs.
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
- in groups of 3
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Tuesday 2/19/19
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (15 min)
- do one vertex problem on mini whiteboard...find maximum height of a projectile
h(t) = 20 + 30t -5t^2
use calculator to find and interpret the vertex and roots of this function
- solve ... x^2 - 4x = 8 ... using quadratic formula (4 min)
- find the value of the vertex
- using the quadratic formula practice quiz quiz Friday (25 min)
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
- in groups of 3
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Monday 2/11/19
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (4 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- Projectile Problem in groups of 3 (10 min)
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (15 min)
- do one vertex problem on mini whiteboard...find maximum height of a projectile
h(t) = 20 + 30t -5t^2
use calculator to find and interpret the vertex and roots of this function
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
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Tuesday 2/5/19
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- in Geogebra (15 min)
- graph a quadratic with two integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula on mini whiteboards
- graph a quadratic with two non-integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula
- graph a quadratic with no roots...verify with quad. formula
- Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (20 min)
- Projectile Problem
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Monday 2/4/19
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Explore Quadratics with this interactive (3 min)
- Do Using the Quadratic Formula sheet as a class (15 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (10 min)
- in Geogebra (15 min)
- graph a quadratic with two integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula on mini whiteboards
- graph a quadratic with two non-integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula
- graph a quadratic with no roots...verify with quad. formula
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Friday 2/1/19
Learning Targets
Students will fit a parabola to a quadratic situation
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- Look at properties of parabolas on Geogebra (10 min)
- how does changing "a" affect the parabola
- relate value of "c" to the y-intercept
- IXL Algebra 2...work on J.1...ten problems (6 min)
- Parabola properties Kahoot! (10 min)
Finish Using the Quadratic Formula sheet as a class (15 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (10 min)
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Friday 2/1/19
Learning Targets
Students will fit a parabola to a quadratic situation
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- Look at properties of parabolas on Geogebra (10 min)
- how does changing "a" affect the parabola
- relate value of "c" to the y-intercept
- IXL Algebra 2...work on J.1...ten problems (6 min)
- Parabola properties Kahoot! (10 min)
Finish Using the Quadratic Formula sheet as a class (15 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (10 min)
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Friday 1/25/18
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on factoring and roots of quadratic functions
Students will explore using the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Factoring and Roots of Quadratics Quiz (30 min)
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet (10 min)
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Thursday 1/24/19
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on factoring and roots of quadratic functions
Students will explore using the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- opening problem (6 min)
- finish Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz...quiz Friday (20 min)
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet (25 min)
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Tuesday 1/22/19
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- give 3 points on the graph
y = (x - 1)(x - 3)
y = (3x + 2)(x - 2)
- Some More with Factoring notes (10 min)
- Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz...quiz Monday (15 min)
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Friday 1/18/19
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
opening problem (5 min)
- if (x - 3) is a factor of 2x^2 - x - 15 what is the other factor...what are the roots of this function
- graphing and factoring practice
- factor y = x^2 + 3x - 4 ... then graph
- graph y = (2x + 3)(x - 2)
- go over and finish Factoring and Graphing Trinomials (20 min)
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Thursday 1/17/19
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- check out Cool Math Website (12 min)
- do some factoring problems (a = 1)
- do some factoring problems (a not equal 1)
- students come to board to give answer then check
- IXL Algebra 2...work on I.3 Factor quadratics (10 min)
- Factoring and Graphing Trinomials (20 min)
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Monday 1/14/19
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem on mini whiteboard (5 min)
- 3 problems on factoring on mini whiteboards (12 min)
- graph a function then factor (GCF) to see relationship
- factor a quadratic function (GCF) then graph it using the roots
- factor a quadratic function (unFOIL) then graph it using the roots
- 2 problems on factoring a quadratic (a = 1) (6 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...work on I.3 Factor quadratics (10 min)
- Functions and Factoring (15 min)
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- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes 2 (15 min)
- Example of factoring a quadratic with "a" not equal to one...5x^2 - 8x + 3 (4 min)
- check out Cool Math Website (12 min)
- do some factoring problems (a = 1)
- do some factoring problems (a not equal 1)
- students come to board to give answer then check
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Friday 1/11/19
Learning Targets
- Students will factor quadratic expressions using GCF
- Students will factor quadratic expressions by "unfoiling"
Agenda
- opening problem
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes (10 min)
- example on board factor out GCF then unfoil (3 min)
- IXL Algebra...work on AA.4 Factor quadratics (10 min)
- Functions and Factoring (15 min)
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Thursday 1/10/19
Learning Targets
- Students will factor quadratic expressions using GCF
- Students will factor quadratic expressions by "unfoiling"
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Factoring with GCF notes (6 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...work on I.1 Factor quadratics (10 min)
- work on...Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
- due on Friday
- copy leader game (if time)
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Wednesday 1/10/19
Learning Targets
- Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
- Students will factor quadratic functions to find the roots
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.3 do ten questions (4 min)
- go over one on board
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes (10 min)
- Use Geogebra to graph quadratics...do two of these (8 min)
- give quadratic equation
- what are the roots...what are two other points on the function?
- what is the y-intercept of the function?
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
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Tuesday 1/8/19
Learning Targets
Students will graph quadratic functions
Agenda
- opening problem (4 min)
- "Is it a Quadratic Function?" assessment...stand on side of room (4 min)
- Graphing Functions in Google Sheets (12 min)
- in groups of 3
- look at results on Geogebra
- IXl Algebra 2...work on D.1 and D.2...5 problems each (10 min)
- Vertex and Roots of Functions and discuss (20 min)
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Monday 1/7/19
Learning Targets
Students will explore and graph quadratic functions
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- reteach of interim #2 (20 min)
- review why we are doing this
- in groups of 3 or 4
- spokesperson is someone who missed the problem
- recorder is another person that missed the problem
- third person is constable
- record 2 things "what is the correct method/answer?" and "why was this problem commonly missed?"
- if time create a new problem that covers the same concept as this one...use as practice for the class
- Graphing Functions in Google Sheets (12 min)
- IXl Algebra 2...work on D.1 and D.2...5 problems each (10 min)
- Vertex and Roots of Functions and discuss (20 min)
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Monday 12/11/17
Learning Targets
- Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
- Students will factor quadratic functions to find the roots
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.1 do five questions (4 min)
- go over one on board
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.5 do five questions (4 min)
- go over one on board
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
- finish Vertex and Roots of Functions
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2017-18
Friday 1/27/17
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on Quadratic Functions Unit
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Test (40 min)
- Simplifying Radicals Explore (10 min)
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Tuesday 1/23/18
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- review problems on parabola properties (10 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Wednesay (25 min)
- pictionary (if time)
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Monday 1/22/18
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- factoring review problems (6 min)
- intersection problem (6 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Wednesay (25 min)
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Friday 1/19/18
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on Quadratic Functions Unit
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- intersection problem (8 min)
- y = -x^2 + 2x + 8 and . 2y + x = 4
- quadratic application problems (10 min)
- do #2
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Wednesday 1/17/18
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Students will find the vertex of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- another quadratic problem...use mini whiteboards (6 min)
- pythagorean theorem quadratic problem (10 min)
- of the two legs on a right triangle, one leg is 2 units longer than the other. The hypotenuse on this triangle measures 10 units. Find the length of the two legs.
- Quadratic Inequalities Notes (10 min)
- Graphing Quadratic Inequalities (15 min)
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Tuesday 1/16/18
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- quadratic formula quiz (30 min)
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
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Friday 1/12/18
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- (2x -1) is a factor of the function f(x). What do we know about the table, function notation and graph (3 min)
- solve ... x^2 - 4x = 8 ... using quadratic formula (4 min)
- find the value of the vertex
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- using the quadratic formula practice quiz quiz Tuesday (25 min)
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Thursday 1/11/18
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (4 min)
- Projectile Problem in groups of 3 (10 min)
- solve quadratic equation problem on mini whiteboards
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (15 min)
- do one vertex problem on mini whiteboard...find maximum height of a projectile
h(t) = 20 + 30t -5t^2
use calculator to find and interpret the vertex and roots of this function
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
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Wednesday 1/10/18
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- relating roots to factors problem
- if (x + 3) is a factor of f(x) what do we know?
- Explore Quadratics with interactive (3 min)
- in Geogebra (15 min)
- graph a quadratic with two integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula on mini whiteboards
- graph a quadratic with two non-integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula
- graph a quadratic with no roots...verify with quad. formula
- Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (20 min)
- Projectile Problem
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Tuesday 1/9/18
Learning Targets
Students will fit a parabola to a quadratic situation
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...work on J.1...ten problems (6 min)
- Look at properties of parabolas on Geogebra (10 min)
- how does changing "a" affect the parabola
- relate value of "c" to the y-intercept
- Parabola properties Kahoot! (10 min)
Finish Using the Quadratic Formula sheet as a class (15 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (10 min)
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Monday 1/8/18
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on factoring and roots of quadratic functions
Students will explore using the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Factoring and Roots of Quadratics Quiz (30 min)
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet (10 min)
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Friday 1/5/18
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Some More with Factoring notes (10 min)
- Factoring Gallery Walk (15 min)
- Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz...quiz Monday (15 min)
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Thursday 1/4/17
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem on mini whiteboards (6 min)
- Example of factoring a quadratic with "a" not equal to one...5x^2 - 8x + 3 (6 min)
- show grouping method
- graph the function associated with this expression to examine roots (3 min)
- check out Cool Math Website (12 min)
- do some factoring problems (a = 1)
- do some factoring problems (a not equal 1)
- students come to board to give answer then check
- Factoring and Graphing Trinomials (20 min)
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Wednesday 1/3/18
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem on mini whiteboard (5 min)
- Something meaningful or important you did over break activity (5 min)
- 3 problems on factoring on mini whiteboards (12 min)
- graph a function then factor (GCF) to see relationship
- factor a quadratic function (GCF) then graph it using the roots
- factor a quadratic function (unFOIL) then graph it using the roots
- 2 problems on factoring a quadratic (a = 1) (6 min)
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes 2 (15 min)
- Example of factoring a quadratic with "a" not equal to one...5x^2 - 8x + 3 (4 min)
- check out Cool Math Website (12 min)
- do some factoring problems (a = 1)
- do some factoring problems (a not equal 1)
- students come to board to give answer then check
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Exam Review Answer Keys
Tuesday 12/13/16
Learning Targets
Students will Review Unit 1 and Unit 2 material
Agenda
- opening problem
- Functions and Factoring
- Unit 1 (simplify expressions) Exam Review...answer key
- Unit 2 (solve equations) Exam Review
- Unit 3 (linear functions) Exam Review
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Tuesday 12/12/17
Learning Targets
- Students will factor quadratic expressions using GCF
- Students will factor quadratic expressions by "unfoiling"
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Factoring with GCF notes (6 min)
- Factor GCF problems on mini white boards (4 min)
- Factoring GCF sheet (10 min)
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes (10 min)
- example on board factor out GCF then unfoil (3 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...work on I.3 Factor quadratics (10 min)
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Monday 12/11/17
Learning Targets
- Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
- Students will factor quadratic functions to find the roots
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.1 do five questions (4 min)
- go over one on board
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.5 do five questions (4 min)
- go over one on board
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
- finish Vertex and Roots of Functions
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Friday 12/8/17
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
Agenda
- opening problem
- "Is it a Quadratic Function?" assessment...stand on side of room
- Graphing Quadratic Functions Explore
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet
- finish Vertex and Roots of Functions
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Thursday 12/7/17
Learning Targets
Students will explore and graph quadratic functions
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Factoring and Quadratic Functions Unit Pre-Test (10 min)
- Graphing Functions in Google Sheets (12 min)
- IXl Algebra 2...work on D.1 and D.2...5 problems each (10 min)
- Vertex and Roots of Functions and discuss (20 min)
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Wednesday 1/17/18
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Students will find the vertex of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- another quadratic problem...use mini whiteboards (6 min)
- pythagorean theorem quadratic problem (10 min)
- of the two legs on a right triangle, one leg is 2 units longer than the other. The hypotenuse on this triangle measures 10 units. Find the length of the two legs.
- Quadratic Inequalities Notes (10 min)
- Graphing Quadratic Inequalities (15 min)
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2016-17
Friday 1/27/17
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on Quadratic Functions Unit
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Test (40 min)
- Simplifying Radicals Explore
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Thursday 1/26/17
Learning Targets
Students will be review factoring quadratics
Students will review Unit 6 material
Agenda
- opening problem (7 min)
- factoring review problems (8 min)
- work on Unit 6 Practice Test ... test Friday (35 min)
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Wednesday 1/25/17
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- factoring review problems (6 min)
- intersection problem (6 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Friday (25 min)
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Tuesday 1/24/17
Learning Targets
Students will graph and analyze quadratic inequalities
Students will analyze quadratic functions
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- graphing quadratic inequalities notes video ... take notes along with video (7 min)
- Graphing Quadratic Inequalities (20 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Friday (20 min)
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Monday 1/23/17
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Students will find the vertex of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- another quadratic problem...use mini whiteboards (6 min)
Math Writing Prompt (20 min)
- witing prompt sheet
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (10 min)
- Quadratic Inequalities Notes (10 min)
- Graphing Quadratic Inequalities (10 min)
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Friday 1/20/17
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)- quadratic formula quiz (25 min)
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Thursday 1/19/17
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (4 min)
- opening problem (8 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- using the quadratic formula practice quiz quiz Friday (25 min)
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (15 min)
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Wednesday 1/18/17
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Projectile Problem in groups of 3 (10 min)
- two more quadratic formula problems
- Quadratic Formula notes (12 min)
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
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Friday 1/13/17
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem
- Explore Quadratics with interactive
- in Geogebra
- graph a quadratic with two integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula on mini whiteboards
- graph a quadratic with two non-integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula
- graph a quadratic with no roots...verify with quad. formula
- Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet
- Projectile Problem
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Wednesday 1/11/17
Learning Targets
Students will fit a parabola to a quadratic situation
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- Look at properties of parabolas on Geogebra (10 min)
- how does changing "a" affect the parabola
- relate value of "c" to the y-intercept
- Parabola properties Kahoot! (10 min)
Finish Using the Quadratic Formula sheet as a class (15 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (10 min)
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Monday 1/9/17
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on factoring and roots of quadratic functions
Students will explore using the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- opening problem
- Factoring and Roots of Quadratics Quiz (30 min)
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet (10 min)
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Friday 1/6/17
Learning Targets
Students will fit a parabola to a quadratic situation
Agenda
- opening problem
- Graphing Parabola problems on mini whiteboard
- find y-intercept of function
- graph y = x^2 and y = -x^2
- graph y = x^2 and y = (x - 2)^2
- ball thrown in air exploration
- get video of ball thrown in air
- graph in Geogebra the height vs. time
- fit a function to this data and analyze
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet
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Thursday 1/5/17
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Some More with Factoring notes (10 min)
- Factoring Gallery Walk (15 min)
- Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz...quiz Friday (15 min)
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Wednesday 1/4/17
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem on mini whiteboards (6 min)
- Examples of factoring a quadratic with "a" equal to one (5 min)
- Example of factoring a quadratic with "a" not equal to one...5x^2 - 8x + 3 (6 min)
- check out Cool Math Website (12 min)
- do some factoring problems (a = 1)
- do some factoring problems (a not equal 1)
- students come to board to give answer then check
- Factoring and Graphing Trinomials (10 min)
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Tuesday 1/3/17
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem on mini whiteboard (5 min)
- Something meaningful or important you did over break activity (5 min)
- 3 problems on factoring on mini whiteboards (12 min)
- graph a function then factor (GCF) to see relationship
- factor a quadratic function (GCF) then graph it using the roots
- factor a quadratic function (unFOIL) then graph it using the roots
- 2 problems on factoring a quadratic (a = 1) (6 min)
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes 2 (15 min)
- Functions and Factoring (10 min)
Tuesday 12/20/16
Learning Targets
students will apply equilateral triangles and inscribed triangles to creating a christmas ornament
Agenda
Ken Ken Puzzles on USA Today
- christmas ornament instructions
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Thursday 12/15/16
Learning Targets
Students will review Unit 2 and Unit 3 material
Agenda
- Unit 1 Exam Review... answer key
- Unit 2,3 and 4 Exam Review...answer keys
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Wednesday 12/14/16
Learning Targets
Students will review Unit 2 and Unit 3 material
Agenda
- opening problem
- Unit 1 Exam Review... answer key
- Unit 2,3 and 4 Exam Review...answer keys
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Tuesday 12/13/16
Learning Targets
Students will Review Unit 1 and Unit 2 material
Agenda
- opening problem
- Functions and Factoring
- Unit 1 Exam Review...answer key
- Unit 2 Exam Review
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Friday 12/9/16
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- Opening Problem
- Factoring GCF sheet
- Factoring Puzzle
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes 2
- Functions and Factoring
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Thursday 12/8/16
Learning Targets
- Students will factor quadratic expressions using GCF
- Students will factor quadratic expressions by "unfoiling"
Agenda
- opening problem
- Multiply Expressions sheet
- Factoring with GCF notes
- Factor GCF problems on mini white boards
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes
- examle on board factor out GCF then unfoil
- IXL Algebra 2...work on I.3 Factor quadratics3 Factor quadratics
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Wednesday 12/7/16
Learning Targets
- Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
- Students will factor quadratic functions to find the roots
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.1 do five questions (4 min)
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes (10 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.5 do five questions (4 min)
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
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Tuesday 12/6/16
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
Agenda
- opening problem
- "Is it a Quadratic Function?" assessment...stand on side of room
- Graphing Quadratic Functions Explore
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet
- finish Vertex and Roots of Functions
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Monday 12/5/16
Learning Targets
Students will explore and graph quadratic functions
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Factoring and Quadratic Functions Unit Pre-Test (10 min)
- Graphing Functions in Google Sheets (12 min)
- IXl Algebra 2...work on D.1 and D.2...5 problems each (10 min)
-
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Test .
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Wednesday 1/29/20
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Success Criteria
engaged in formative assessment on Quadratic Unit
finished and understood all problems on Quadratics Unit Practice Test
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- review problems on parabola properties (10 min)
- factor with a = 1
- solve by factoring
- find the vertex
- solve using quad formula
- Finish Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Wednesday (25 min)
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- answer key
Tuesday 1/28/20
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- factoring review problems (6 min)
- inequality problem
using Geogebra....
what are the solutions to the inequality -2x^2 + 13x - 15 > 0
- Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Wednesday (25 min)
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Monday 1/27/20
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Success Criteria
engaged in quadratic inequalities notes
engaged in formative assessemnt on quadratic inequalities
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- class pictionary (8 min)
- pythagorean theorem quadratic problem (10 min)
- of the two legs on a right triangle, one leg is 2 units longer than the other. The hypotenuse on this triangle measures 10 units. Find the length of the two legs.
- Quadratic Inequalities Notes (10 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... work on C.11 (12 min)
- Solve some of these Quadratic Inequalities (10 min)
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Friday 1/24/20
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on Quadratic Functions
Success Criteria
Complete Quadratic Formula Quiz
Work on Braking Distance Problem
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Quadratic Formula Quiz (35 min)
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
- due on Monday
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Thursday 1/23/20
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Students will find the vertex of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- another quadratic problem...use mini whiteboards (6 min)
- IXL Agebra 2....put problem from J.13 on the board and have students come to put in answers
- finish using the quadratic formula practice quiz quiz Friday (20 min)
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
- due on Monday
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Wednesday 1/22/20
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (15 min)
- do one vertex problem on mini whiteboard...find maximum height of a projectile
h(t) = 20 + 30t -5t^2
use calculator to find and interpret the vertex and roots of this function
- solve ... x^2 - 4x = 8 ... using quadratic formula (4 min)
- using the quadratic formula practice quiz quiz Friday (25 min)
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
- in groups of 3
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Tuesday 1/21/20
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (4 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- Projectile Problem in groups of 3 (10 min)
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (15 min)
- do one vertex problem on mini whiteboard...find maximum height of a projectile
h(t) = 20 + 30t -5t^2
use calculator to find and interpret the vertex and roots of this function
- Braking Distance Problem (if time)
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Friday 1/17/20
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 2 problems from J.11 as a class (7 min)
- Vertical Whiteboard Problems (15 min)
- give equation...students find roots and sketch a graph of the function...do two
y = 3x^2-7x-6 ..... y = 3x^2-2x-5
- give equation that has one root ... y = 4x^2-4x+1
- give equation that has no roots ... y=3x^2+x+1
- finish Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (20 min)
- two word game (if time)
- Projectile Problem
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Thursday 1/16/20
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Success Criteria
engaged in formative assessment on properties of parabolas
completed "Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions"
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Look at properties of parabolas on Geogebra (10 min)
- how does changing "a" affect the parabola
- relate value of "c" to the y-intercept
- Parabola properties Kahoot! (10 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (20 min)
- in groups of 3
- show for a grade when completed
- two word team building (8 min)
- in Geogebra (if time)
- graph a quadratic with two integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula on mini whiteboards
- graph a quadratic with two non-integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula
- graph a quadratic with no roots...verify with quad. formula
_______________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 1/15/20
Learning Targets
Students will fit a parabola to a quadratic situation
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Success Criteria
completed "Using the Quadratic Formula"
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- Look at properties of parabolas on Geogebra (10 min)
- how does changing "a" affect the parabola
- relate value of "c" to the y-intercept
- Parabola properties Kahoot! (10 min)
Finish Using the Quadratic Formula sheet as a class (15 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (10 min)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday 1/14/20
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on factoring and roots of quadratic functions
Students will explore using the quadratic formula to solve equations
Success Criteria
completed "Factoring and Solving Quadratics Quiz"
put my best effort forth on Using Quadratic Formula sheet
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Factoring and Solving Quadratics Quiz (35 min)
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet (15 min)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Monday 1/13/20
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on factoring and roots of quadratic functions
Students will explore using the quadratic formula to solve equations
Success Criteria
finished "Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz"
collaborated on Using Quadratic Formula sheet
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- finish Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz...quiz Tuesday (20 min)
- students present answers
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet (25 min)
- in groups of 3
- due on Wednesday
_______________________________________________________________________________
Friday 1/10/20
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on graphing quadratics
Collaborated on and finished "Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz"
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- give 3 points on the graph
y = (x - 1)(x - 3)
y = (3x + 2)(x - 2)
- Some More with Factoring notes (10 min)
- Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz...quiz Monday (15 min)
________________________________________________________________________________
Thursday 1/9/20
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on graphing quadratics
Collaborated on "Factoring and Graphing Trinomials" sheet
Agenda
opening problem (5 min)
Practice with factoring problems (6 min)
- if (x - 3) is a factor of 2x^2 - x - 15 what is the other factor...what are the roots of this function
- graphing and factoring practice
- factor y = x^2 + 3x - 4 ... then graph
- graph y = (2x + 3)(x - 2)
- IXL Algebra...work on AA.4 Factor quadratics (10 min)
- work on Factoring and Graphing Trinomials (20 min)
- #6 we will do together as a class in 15 minutes
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Wednesday 1/8/20
Learning Targets
- Students will factor quadratic expressions using GCF
- Students will factor quadratic expressions by "unfoiling"
Agenda
- opening problem
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes (10 min)
- example on board factor out GCF then unfoil (3 min)
- IXL Algebra...work on AA.4 Factor quadratics (10 min)
- Functions and Factoring (15 min)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday 1/7/20
Learning Targets
- Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
- Students will factor quadratic functions to find the roots
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on graphing quadratics
Colaborated on "Solve Quadratics by Graphing 2" sheet
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.3 do ten questions (4 min)
- go over one on board
- Graphing quadratic practice (20 min)
do one easier one together using Geogebra (e.g. y = (x - 2)(x + 3))
do one easier one on graph paper on own
do one more difficult one together using Geogebra (e.g. y = (2x - 6)(x + 2)
do one more difficult one on graph paper on own
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing 2 sheet (20 min)
in groups of 3
show when completed
_______________________________________________________________________________
Monday 1/6/20
Learning Targets
- Students will graph and analyze quadratic functions
Success Criteria
Engaged in reteach of interim assessment
Engaged in team building activity/learned something new about a classmate
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- reteach of interim 2 (15 min)
- survey for students
- team building (guessing game)
- Graphing quadratic practice (20 min)
do one easier one together using Geogebra (e.g. y = (x - 2)(x + 3))
do one easier one on graph paper on own
do one more difficult one together using Geogebra (e.g. y = (2x - 6)(x + 2)
do one more difficult one on graph paper on own
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Unit 1 Exam Rev ... answer keys
page 1
page 2
page 3
Unit 3 Exam Rev
page 1
page 2
page 3
Unit 4 Exam Rev
page 1
page 2
page 3
Monday 12/16/19
Learning Targets
- Students will review concepts for Semester Exam
Success Criteria
Completed Unit 2 and Unit 3 Exam Reviews
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- review solving equations and inequalities unit
- solve equation
- solve inequality
- solve abs value equations
- solve abs value inequality
- Unit 3 Exam Review (25 min)
- team building activity (if time)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Friday 12/13/19
Learning Targets
- Students will review concepts for Semester Exam
Success Criteria
Completed Unit 2 and Unit 3 Exam Reviews
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- ball toss teambuilding...say name of person throwing to...how many balls can be going at once
- Unit 2 Exam Review (15 min)
- Unit 3 Exam Review (25 min)
- team building activity (if time)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Thursday 12/12/19
Learning Targets
- Students will review concepts for Semester Exam
Success Criteria
Completed Unit 1 and Unit 2 Exam Reviews
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Unit 1 Exam Review (15 min)
- Unit 2 Exam Review (25 min)
- have finished for tomorrow
- team building activity (if time)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 12/11/19
Learning Targets
- Students will graph and analyze quadratic functions
Success Criteria
Completed Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet with my group
Completed Unit 1 Exam Review
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes (10 min)
- Unit 1 Exam Review
_______________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday 12/10/19
Learning Targets
- Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
- Students will factor quadratic functions to find the roots
Success Criteria
Engaged in formative assessment on graphing quadratic functions
Completed Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet with my group
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- Use Geogebra to graph quadratics...do two of these (8 min)
- give quadratic equation
- what are the roots...what are two other points on the function?
- what is the y-intercept of the function?
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes (10 min)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Monday 12/9/19
Learning Targets
Students will explore and graph quadratic functions
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- IXl Algebra 1...work on BB.1 (6 min)
- Vertex and Roots of Functions and discuss (25 min)
- in groups of 3
- show results on board
- create a graph on board
- in Geogebra
- students find points on a function
- functions in the form y = (x - a)(x - b)
- exit ticket
- on a sheet of graph paper
- graph y = x - 3
- graph y = (x - 3)(x + 1)
- what are the x-intercepts of these funtions?
_______________________________________________________________________________
2018-19
Wednesday 2/27/19
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Test .
_______________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday 2/26/19
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- review problems on parabola properties (10 min)
- factor with a = 1
- solve by factoring
- find the vertex
- solve using quad formula
- Finish Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Wednesday (25 min)
- answer key
_______________________________________________________________________________
Monday 2/25/19
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- factoring review problems (6 min)
- intersection problem (6 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Wednesay (25 min)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Friday 2/22/19
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Students will find the vertex of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- class pictionary (8 min)
- pythagorean theorem quadratic problem (10 min)
- of the two legs on a right triangle, one leg is 2 units longer than the other. The hypotenuse on this triangle measures 10 units. Find the length of the two legs.
- Quadratic Inequalities Notes (10 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... work on C.11
- Solve some of these Quadratic Inequalities (15 min)
- Solve one of these quadratic inequality word problems (10 min)
______________________________________________________________________________
Thursday 2/21/19
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on Quadratic Functions Unit
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Quadratic Formula Quiz (35 min)
- quadratic application problems (10 min)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday 2/20/19
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Students will find the vertex of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- another quadratic problem...use mini whiteboards (6 min)
- pythagorean theorem quadratic problem (10 min)
- of the two legs on a right triangle, one leg is 2 units longer than the other. The hypotenuse on this triangle measures 10 units. Find the length of the two legs.
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
- in groups of 3
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Tuesday 2/19/19
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (15 min)
- do one vertex problem on mini whiteboard...find maximum height of a projectile
h(t) = 20 + 30t -5t^2
use calculator to find and interpret the vertex and roots of this function
- solve ... x^2 - 4x = 8 ... using quadratic formula (4 min)
- find the value of the vertex
- using the quadratic formula practice quiz quiz Friday (25 min)
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
- in groups of 3
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Monday 2/11/19
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (4 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- Projectile Problem in groups of 3 (10 min)
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (15 min)
- do one vertex problem on mini whiteboard...find maximum height of a projectile
h(t) = 20 + 30t -5t^2
use calculator to find and interpret the vertex and roots of this function
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
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Tuesday 2/5/19
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- in Geogebra (15 min)
- graph a quadratic with two integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula on mini whiteboards
- graph a quadratic with two non-integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula
- graph a quadratic with no roots...verify with quad. formula
- Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (20 min)
- Projectile Problem
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Monday 2/4/19
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Explore Quadratics with this interactive (3 min)
- Do Using the Quadratic Formula sheet as a class (15 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (10 min)
- in Geogebra (15 min)
- graph a quadratic with two integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula on mini whiteboards
- graph a quadratic with two non-integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula
- graph a quadratic with no roots...verify with quad. formula
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Friday 2/1/19
Learning Targets
Students will fit a parabola to a quadratic situation
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- Look at properties of parabolas on Geogebra (10 min)
- how does changing "a" affect the parabola
- relate value of "c" to the y-intercept
- IXL Algebra 2...work on J.1...ten problems (6 min)
- Parabola properties Kahoot! (10 min)
Finish Using the Quadratic Formula sheet as a class (15 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (10 min)
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Friday 2/1/19
Learning Targets
Students will fit a parabola to a quadratic situation
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- Look at properties of parabolas on Geogebra (10 min)
- how does changing "a" affect the parabola
- relate value of "c" to the y-intercept
- IXL Algebra 2...work on J.1...ten problems (6 min)
- Parabola properties Kahoot! (10 min)
Finish Using the Quadratic Formula sheet as a class (15 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (10 min)
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Friday 1/25/18
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on factoring and roots of quadratic functions
Students will explore using the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Factoring and Roots of Quadratics Quiz (30 min)
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet (10 min)
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Thursday 1/24/19
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on factoring and roots of quadratic functions
Students will explore using the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- opening problem (6 min)
- finish Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz...quiz Friday (20 min)
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet (25 min)
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Tuesday 1/22/19
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- give 3 points on the graph
y = (x - 1)(x - 3)
y = (3x + 2)(x - 2)
- Some More with Factoring notes (10 min)
- Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz...quiz Monday (15 min)
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Friday 1/18/19
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
opening problem (5 min)
- if (x - 3) is a factor of 2x^2 - x - 15 what is the other factor...what are the roots of this function
- graphing and factoring practice
- factor y = x^2 + 3x - 4 ... then graph
- graph y = (2x + 3)(x - 2)
- go over and finish Factoring and Graphing Trinomials (20 min)
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Thursday 1/17/19
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- check out Cool Math Website (12 min)
- do some factoring problems (a = 1)
- do some factoring problems (a not equal 1)
- students come to board to give answer then check
- IXL Algebra 2...work on I.3 Factor quadratics (10 min)
- Factoring and Graphing Trinomials (20 min)
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Monday 1/14/19
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem on mini whiteboard (5 min)
- 3 problems on factoring on mini whiteboards (12 min)
- graph a function then factor (GCF) to see relationship
- factor a quadratic function (GCF) then graph it using the roots
- factor a quadratic function (unFOIL) then graph it using the roots
- 2 problems on factoring a quadratic (a = 1) (6 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...work on I.3 Factor quadratics (10 min)
- Functions and Factoring (15 min)
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- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes 2 (15 min)
- Example of factoring a quadratic with "a" not equal to one...5x^2 - 8x + 3 (4 min)
- check out Cool Math Website (12 min)
- do some factoring problems (a = 1)
- do some factoring problems (a not equal 1)
- students come to board to give answer then check
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Friday 1/11/19
Learning Targets
- Students will factor quadratic expressions using GCF
- Students will factor quadratic expressions by "unfoiling"
Agenda
- opening problem
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes (10 min)
- example on board factor out GCF then unfoil (3 min)
- IXL Algebra...work on AA.4 Factor quadratics (10 min)
- Functions and Factoring (15 min)
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Thursday 1/10/19
Learning Targets
- Students will factor quadratic expressions using GCF
- Students will factor quadratic expressions by "unfoiling"
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Factoring with GCF notes (6 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...work on I.1 Factor quadratics (10 min)
- work on...Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
- due on Friday
- copy leader game (if time)
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Wednesday 1/10/19
Learning Targets
- Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
- Students will factor quadratic functions to find the roots
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.3 do ten questions (4 min)
- go over one on board
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes (10 min)
- Use Geogebra to graph quadratics...do two of these (8 min)
- give quadratic equation
- what are the roots...what are two other points on the function?
- what is the y-intercept of the function?
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
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Tuesday 1/8/19
Learning Targets
Students will graph quadratic functions
Agenda
- opening problem (4 min)
- "Is it a Quadratic Function?" assessment...stand on side of room (4 min)
- Graphing Functions in Google Sheets (12 min)
- in groups of 3
- look at results on Geogebra
- IXl Algebra 2...work on D.1 and D.2...5 problems each (10 min)
- Vertex and Roots of Functions and discuss (20 min)
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Monday 1/7/19
Learning Targets
Students will explore and graph quadratic functions
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- reteach of interim #2 (20 min)
- review why we are doing this
- in groups of 3 or 4
- spokesperson is someone who missed the problem
- recorder is another person that missed the problem
- third person is constable
- record 2 things "what is the correct method/answer?" and "why was this problem commonly missed?"
- if time create a new problem that covers the same concept as this one...use as practice for the class
- Graphing Functions in Google Sheets (12 min)
- IXl Algebra 2...work on D.1 and D.2...5 problems each (10 min)
- Vertex and Roots of Functions and discuss (20 min)
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Monday 12/11/17
Learning Targets
- Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
- Students will factor quadratic functions to find the roots
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.1 do five questions (4 min)
- go over one on board
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.5 do five questions (4 min)
- go over one on board
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
- finish Vertex and Roots of Functions
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2017-18
Friday 1/27/17
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on Quadratic Functions Unit
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Test (40 min)
- Simplifying Radicals Explore (10 min)
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Tuesday 1/23/18
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- review problems on parabola properties (10 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Wednesay (25 min)
- pictionary (if time)
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Monday 1/22/18
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- factoring review problems (6 min)
- intersection problem (6 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Wednesay (25 min)
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Friday 1/19/18
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on Quadratic Functions Unit
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- intersection problem (8 min)
- y = -x^2 + 2x + 8 and . 2y + x = 4
- quadratic application problems (10 min)
- do #2
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Wednesday 1/17/18
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Students will find the vertex of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- another quadratic problem...use mini whiteboards (6 min)
- pythagorean theorem quadratic problem (10 min)
- of the two legs on a right triangle, one leg is 2 units longer than the other. The hypotenuse on this triangle measures 10 units. Find the length of the two legs.
- Quadratic Inequalities Notes (10 min)
- Graphing Quadratic Inequalities (15 min)
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Tuesday 1/16/18
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- quadratic formula quiz (30 min)
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
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Friday 1/12/18
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- (2x -1) is a factor of the function f(x). What do we know about the table, function notation and graph (3 min)
- solve ... x^2 - 4x = 8 ... using quadratic formula (4 min)
- find the value of the vertex
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- using the quadratic formula practice quiz quiz Tuesday (25 min)
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Thursday 1/11/18
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (4 min)
- Projectile Problem in groups of 3 (10 min)
- solve quadratic equation problem on mini whiteboards
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (15 min)
- do one vertex problem on mini whiteboard...find maximum height of a projectile
h(t) = 20 + 30t -5t^2
use calculator to find and interpret the vertex and roots of this function
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
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Wednesday 1/10/18
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- relating roots to factors problem
- if (x + 3) is a factor of f(x) what do we know?
- Explore Quadratics with interactive (3 min)
- in Geogebra (15 min)
- graph a quadratic with two integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula on mini whiteboards
- graph a quadratic with two non-integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula
- graph a quadratic with no roots...verify with quad. formula
- Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (20 min)
- Projectile Problem
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Tuesday 1/9/18
Learning Targets
Students will fit a parabola to a quadratic situation
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...work on J.1...ten problems (6 min)
- Look at properties of parabolas on Geogebra (10 min)
- how does changing "a" affect the parabola
- relate value of "c" to the y-intercept
- Parabola properties Kahoot! (10 min)
Finish Using the Quadratic Formula sheet as a class (15 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (10 min)
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Monday 1/8/18
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on factoring and roots of quadratic functions
Students will explore using the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Factoring and Roots of Quadratics Quiz (30 min)
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet (10 min)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Friday 1/5/18
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Some More with Factoring notes (10 min)
- Factoring Gallery Walk (15 min)
- Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz...quiz Monday (15 min)
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Thursday 1/4/17
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem on mini whiteboards (6 min)
- Example of factoring a quadratic with "a" not equal to one...5x^2 - 8x + 3 (6 min)
- show grouping method
- graph the function associated with this expression to examine roots (3 min)
- check out Cool Math Website (12 min)
- do some factoring problems (a = 1)
- do some factoring problems (a not equal 1)
- students come to board to give answer then check
- Factoring and Graphing Trinomials (20 min)
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Wednesday 1/3/18
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem on mini whiteboard (5 min)
- Something meaningful or important you did over break activity (5 min)
- 3 problems on factoring on mini whiteboards (12 min)
- graph a function then factor (GCF) to see relationship
- factor a quadratic function (GCF) then graph it using the roots
- factor a quadratic function (unFOIL) then graph it using the roots
- 2 problems on factoring a quadratic (a = 1) (6 min)
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes 2 (15 min)
- Example of factoring a quadratic with "a" not equal to one...5x^2 - 8x + 3 (4 min)
- check out Cool Math Website (12 min)
- do some factoring problems (a = 1)
- do some factoring problems (a not equal 1)
- students come to board to give answer then check
_____________________________________________________________________________
Exam Review Answer Keys
Tuesday 12/13/16
Learning Targets
Students will Review Unit 1 and Unit 2 material
Agenda
- opening problem
- Functions and Factoring
- Unit 1 (simplify expressions) Exam Review...answer key
- Unit 2 (solve equations) Exam Review
- Unit 3 (linear functions) Exam Review
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Tuesday 12/12/17
Learning Targets
- Students will factor quadratic expressions using GCF
- Students will factor quadratic expressions by "unfoiling"
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Factoring with GCF notes (6 min)
- Factor GCF problems on mini white boards (4 min)
- Factoring GCF sheet (10 min)
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes (10 min)
- example on board factor out GCF then unfoil (3 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...work on I.3 Factor quadratics (10 min)
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Monday 12/11/17
Learning Targets
- Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
- Students will factor quadratic functions to find the roots
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.1 do five questions (4 min)
- go over one on board
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.5 do five questions (4 min)
- go over one on board
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
- finish Vertex and Roots of Functions
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Friday 12/8/17
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
Agenda
- opening problem
- "Is it a Quadratic Function?" assessment...stand on side of room
- Graphing Quadratic Functions Explore
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet
- finish Vertex and Roots of Functions
________________________________________________________________________________
Thursday 12/7/17
Learning Targets
Students will explore and graph quadratic functions
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Factoring and Quadratic Functions Unit Pre-Test (10 min)
- Graphing Functions in Google Sheets (12 min)
- IXl Algebra 2...work on D.1 and D.2...5 problems each (10 min)
- Vertex and Roots of Functions and discuss (20 min)
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Wednesday 1/17/18
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Students will find the vertex of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- another quadratic problem...use mini whiteboards (6 min)
- pythagorean theorem quadratic problem (10 min)
- of the two legs on a right triangle, one leg is 2 units longer than the other. The hypotenuse on this triangle measures 10 units. Find the length of the two legs.
- Quadratic Inequalities Notes (10 min)
- Graphing Quadratic Inequalities (15 min)
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2016-17
Friday 1/27/17
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on Quadratic Functions Unit
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Test (40 min)
- Simplifying Radicals Explore
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Thursday 1/26/17
Learning Targets
Students will be review factoring quadratics
Students will review Unit 6 material
Agenda
- opening problem (7 min)
- factoring review problems (8 min)
- work on Unit 6 Practice Test ... test Friday (35 min)
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Wednesday 1/25/17
Learning Targets
Students will review quadratic functions unit
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- factoring review problems (6 min)
- intersection problem (6 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Friday (25 min)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday 1/24/17
Learning Targets
Students will graph and analyze quadratic inequalities
Students will analyze quadratic functions
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- graphing quadratic inequalities notes video ... take notes along with video (7 min)
- Graphing Quadratic Inequalities (20 min)
- Quadratic Functions Unit Practice Test ... test on Friday (20 min)
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Monday 1/23/17
Learning Targets
Students will problems solve with quadratic functions
Students will find the vertex of parabolas
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- another quadratic problem...use mini whiteboards (6 min)
Math Writing Prompt (20 min)
- witing prompt sheet
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (10 min)
- Quadratic Inequalities Notes (10 min)
- Graphing Quadratic Inequalities (10 min)
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Friday 1/20/17
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)- quadratic formula quiz (25 min)
_______________________________________________________________________________
Thursday 1/19/17
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (4 min)
- opening problem (8 min)
- IXL Algebra 2...do 10 problems from J.11 (6 min)
- using the quadratic formula practice quiz quiz Friday (25 min)
- Finding the Vertex of a Parabola (15 min)
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Wednesday 1/18/17
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Projectile Problem in groups of 3 (10 min)
- two more quadratic formula problems
- Quadratic Formula notes (12 min)
- Braking Distance Problem (15 min)
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Friday 1/13/17
Learning Targets
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem
- Explore Quadratics with interactive
- in Geogebra
- graph a quadratic with two integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula on mini whiteboards
- graph a quadratic with two non-integer roots...verify roots with quad. formula
- graph a quadratic with no roots...verify with quad. formula
- Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet
- Projectile Problem
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Wednesday 1/11/17
Learning Targets
Students will fit a parabola to a quadratic situation
Students will use the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (10 min)
- Look at properties of parabolas on Geogebra (10 min)
- how does changing "a" affect the parabola
- relate value of "c" to the y-intercept
- Parabola properties Kahoot! (10 min)
Finish Using the Quadratic Formula sheet as a class (15 min)
Finding the Roots of Quadratic Functions sheet (10 min)
________________________________________________________________________________
Monday 1/9/17
Learning Targets
Students will be assessed on factoring and roots of quadratic functions
Students will explore using the quadratic formula to solve equations
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- opening problem
- Factoring and Roots of Quadratics Quiz (30 min)
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet (10 min)
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Friday 1/6/17
Learning Targets
Students will fit a parabola to a quadratic situation
Agenda
- opening problem
- Graphing Parabola problems on mini whiteboard
- find y-intercept of function
- graph y = x^2 and y = -x^2
- graph y = x^2 and y = (x - 2)^2
- ball thrown in air exploration
- get video of ball thrown in air
- graph in Geogebra the height vs. time
- fit a function to this data and analyze
Using the Quadratic Formula sheet
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Thursday 1/5/17
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem (6 min)
- Some More with Factoring notes (10 min)
- Factoring Gallery Walk (15 min)
- Factoring and Solving Quadratics Practice Quiz...quiz Friday (15 min)
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Wednesday 1/4/17
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem on mini whiteboards (6 min)
- Examples of factoring a quadratic with "a" equal to one (5 min)
- Example of factoring a quadratic with "a" not equal to one...5x^2 - 8x + 3 (6 min)
- check out Cool Math Website (12 min)
- do some factoring problems (a = 1)
- do some factoring problems (a not equal 1)
- students come to board to give answer then check
- Factoring and Graphing Trinomials (10 min)
________________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday 1/3/17
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- opening problem on mini whiteboard (5 min)
- Something meaningful or important you did over break activity (5 min)
- 3 problems on factoring on mini whiteboards (12 min)
- graph a function then factor (GCF) to see relationship
- factor a quadratic function (GCF) then graph it using the roots
- factor a quadratic function (unFOIL) then graph it using the roots
- 2 problems on factoring a quadratic (a = 1) (6 min)
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes 2 (15 min)
- Functions and Factoring (10 min)
Tuesday 12/20/16
Learning Targets
students will apply equilateral triangles and inscribed triangles to creating a christmas ornament
Agenda
Ken Ken Puzzles on USA Today
- christmas ornament instructions
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Thursday 12/15/16
Learning Targets
Students will review Unit 2 and Unit 3 material
Agenda
- Unit 1 Exam Review... answer key
- Unit 2,3 and 4 Exam Review...answer keys
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Wednesday 12/14/16
Learning Targets
Students will review Unit 2 and Unit 3 material
Agenda
- opening problem
- Unit 1 Exam Review... answer key
- Unit 2,3 and 4 Exam Review...answer keys
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Tuesday 12/13/16
Learning Targets
Students will Review Unit 1 and Unit 2 material
Agenda
- opening problem
- Functions and Factoring
- Unit 1 Exam Review...answer key
- Unit 2 Exam Review
_____________________________________________________________________________
Friday 12/9/16
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic equations by factoring
Agenda
- Opening Problem
- Factoring GCF sheet
- Factoring Puzzle
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes 2
- Functions and Factoring
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Thursday 12/8/16
Learning Targets
- Students will factor quadratic expressions using GCF
- Students will factor quadratic expressions by "unfoiling"
Agenda
- opening problem
- Multiply Expressions sheet
- Factoring with GCF notes
- Factor GCF problems on mini white boards
- Factoring Quadratic Functions notes
- examle on board factor out GCF then unfoil
- IXL Algebra 2...work on I.3 Factor quadratics3 Factor quadratics
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Wednesday 12/7/16
Learning Targets
- Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
- Students will factor quadratic functions to find the roots
Agenda
- opening problem (8 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.1 do five questions (4 min)
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes (10 min)
- IXL Algebra 2... under J.5 do five questions (4 min)
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet (20 min)
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Tuesday 12/6/16
Learning Targets
Students will solve quadratic functions by graphing
Agenda
- opening problem
- "Is it a Quadratic Function?" assessment...stand on side of room
- Graphing Quadratic Functions Explore
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing notes
- Solve Quadratic Equations by Graphing sheet
- finish Vertex and Roots of Functions
________________________________________________________________________________
Monday 12/5/16
Learning Targets
Students will explore and graph quadratic functions
Agenda
- opening problem (5 min)
- Factoring and Quadratic Functions Unit Pre-Test (10 min)
- Graphing Functions in Google Sheets (12 min)
- IXl Algebra 2...work on D.1 and D.2...5 problems each (10 min)
-