Integrated Math II · Week 8 · Quadratic Expressions, Equations, and Functions
Factoring Our Way Through
Factoring quadratics with a stuck plan and partner hints.
- Students will
- Students factor quadratic expressions and use the factors to find the zeros of the function.
- SEL skill
- Use a stuck plan and ask a partner for a hint when a factoring problem stalls
- What it looks like
- Students practice self-motivation by getting unstuck with a plan and a partner hint.
- Content focus
- Factoring quadratics to find zeros
- Format
- Partner exchange
Self-management
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What you get
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Standards
- A-SSE.2: High School Algebra: Seeing Structure in Expressions, standard 2
- A-SSE.3a: High School Algebra: Seeing Structure in Expressions, standard 3a
- 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
- CCSS Integrated Pathway Mathematics II, Unit 3: Expressions and Equations
- Carnegie Learning Integrated Math II, Module 4: Seeing Structure
- CPM Core Connections Integrated II, Chapter 4: Factoring and More Trigonometry
- CPM Core Connections Integrated II, Chapter 5: Quadratic Functions
- Savvas enVision Integrated Mathematics II, Topic 2: Polynomials and Factoring
- 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.
- Completing the Square Self-managementCompleting the square step by step, with a breathing reset between steps.
- Piecewise Days Self-managementPiecewise functions model a day that changes rules: school, work, rest.
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