Quadratic Formula, Factoring Quadratics, & Graphing Quadratic Functions Activity
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This pack includes all the major concepts of working with quadratics in standard form! Engage students as they collaborate and learn about quadratic functions.
At each station, a guide sheet leads students through a new concept. Then, task cards provide practice. You could use the centers as review, or let students teach themselves each concept following the guide sheet.
Answers for task cards are provided.
Here's an overview of each center:
Center 1: Finding the Vertex
Students use the formula for axis of symmetry to find the vertex. They also think about what the vertex means for real world situations.
Center 2: Observations on the Graphing Calculator
Students practice entering equations into a graphing calculator and finding the vertex and intercepts.
Center 3: Finding the Zeros by Factoring
Students use their factoring skills to find the x-intercepts of quadratic functions.
Center 4: Finding Zeros by Completing the Square
Students use the method of completing the square to find the x-intercepts of quadratic functions.
Center 5: Finding Zeros using the Quadratic Formula
Students use the quadratic formula to find the x-intercepts of quadratic functions.
Center 6: Throwing Stuff and Dropping Stuff
Students see how quadratic functions can be used to model items thrown or dropped. They match stories, equations, and graphs.
Center 7: Parent Function
Students see the parent function of quadratics and experiment to see how changing the equation changes the graph.
Center 8: Whatβs the Difference?
Students find the second difference of quadratic tables of values and use it to distinguish quadratic and linear functions.
Students do not need to proceed through the centers in order. I recommend prepping the centers and then letting groups rotate through each one over a few class periods. (That way you only need to prep one set for each center!)
Each center will take about 20 minutes.
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