Integrated Math II · Week 9 · Quadratic Expressions, Equations, and Functions
Completing the Square
Completing the square step by step, with a breathing reset between steps.
- Students will
- Students solve a quadratic by completing the square and rewrite a quadratic in vertex form to find its minimum.
- SEL skill
- Use a short breathing reset between steps of completing the square
- What it looks like
- Students regulate stress with a short breathing reset between steps.
- Content focus
- Completing the square
- Format
- Think write pair share
Self-management
Self-management means managing your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors so you can reach your goals. More self-management activities
What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- A-SSE.3b: High School Algebra: Seeing Structure in Expressions, standard 3b
- A-REI.4a: High School Algebra: Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities, standard 4a
- Standard for Mathematical Practice: MP7 Look for and make use of structure
- CA Mathematics Framework (2023): Taking Wholes Apart, Putting Parts Together
- Traditional course: Algebra I
Fits these textbook chapters
- Carnegie Learning Integrated Math II, Module 4: Seeing Structure
- CPM Core Connections Integrated II, Chapter 5: Quadratic Functions
- Savvas enVision Integrated Mathematics II, Topic 4: Solving Quadratic Equations
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More self-management activities for Integrated Math II
- Powers and Patience Self-managementRational exponents through pattern work, with a calm strategy for confusing notation.
- Launch Day Self-managementModeling a projectile with a quadratic and planning a goal with a peak and a landing.
- Factoring Our Way Through Self-managementFactoring quadratics with a stuck plan and partner hints.
- Piecewise Days Self-managementPiecewise functions model a day that changes rules: school, work, rest.
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