Integrated Math II · Week 12 · Quadratic Expressions, Equations, and Functions
Systems with Curves
A line and a parabola meet; partners find where two plans intersect.
- Students will
- Students solve systems of a linear and a quadratic equation algebraically and interpret the intersection points.
- SEL skill
- Combine two plans and decide together where they meet
- What it looks like
- Students practice teamwork by combining two plans and finding where they meet.
- Content focus
- Systems of a line and a parabola
- Format
- Small group problem-solving
Relationship skills
Relationship skills mean building and keeping healthy relationships through clear communication, careful listening, cooperation, and working through conflict. More relationship skills 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-REI.7: High School Algebra: Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities, standard 7
- Standard for Mathematical Practice: MP4 Model with mathematics
- CA Mathematics Framework (2023): Exploring Changing Quantities
- Traditional course: Algebra I
Fits these textbook chapters
- CCSS Integrated Pathway Mathematics II, Unit 3: Expressions and Equations
- CPM Core Connections Integrated II, Chapter 5: Quadratic Functions
- CPM Core Connections Integrated II, Chapter 9: Modeling with Functions
- CPM Core Connections Integrated II, Chapter 10: Circles and More
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More relationship skills activities for Integrated Math II
- Multiplying Possibilities Relationship skillsPartners multiply polynomials with area models, explaining each region aloud.
- Inverse Thinking Relationship skillsInverse functions undo each other; repair undoes harm.
- Circles Everywhere Relationship skillsCircle relationships; mapping your circle of support.
- Proving Theorems Together Relationship skillsPartner proofs with kind feedback stems.
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