Alberta Curriculum: 20-1 Relations and Functions
This lesson addresses the process for "Completing the Square" in order to address the following outcome:
*Analyze quadratic functions of the form y=ax^2+bx+c to identify characteristics of the corresponding graph, including vertex, domain and range, direction of opening, axis of symmetry, x and y intercepts and to solve problems.
Students will use algebra tiles and the student handout (found in the attachments of the file), guided by the teac