Integrated Math II · Week 10 · Quadratic Expressions, Equations, and Functions
The Quadratic Formula
Choosing the best solving method and explaining the decision.
- Students will
- Students solve quadratic equations with the quadratic formula and decide which method fits best.
- SEL skill
- Explain why one solving method fits better than another
- What it looks like
- Students practice careful decision-making by using the discriminant and explaining a choice.
- Content focus
- The quadratic formula and choosing a method
- Format
- Collaborative analysis
Responsible decision-making
Responsible decision-making is choosing what to do by weighing safety, fairness, and what is likely to happen next. More responsible decision-making 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.4b: High School Algebra: Reasoning with Equations and Inequalities, standard 4b
- Standard for Mathematical Practice: MP6 Attend to precision
- 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 5: Quadratic Functions
- Savvas enVision Integrated Mathematics II, Topic 4: Solving Quadratic Equations
- Savvas enVision Integrated Mathematics II, Topic 5: Quadratic Equations and Complex Numbers
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More responsible decision-making activities for Integrated Math II
- Rational or Not? Responsible decision-makingStudents argue whether sums and products are rational, practicing evidence over gut feeling.
- Comparing Growth Responsible decision-makingExponential eventually beats linear; comparing two savings plans.
- Conditional Thinking Responsible decision-makingGiven that changes probability; how context changes the meaning of a claim.
- Fair Games Responsible decision-makingStudents design games and test whether they are fair.
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