Integrated Math II · Week 5 · Quadratic Expressions, Equations, and Functions
The Shape of a Parabola
Students interpret vertex and intercepts on a parabola tracking the arc of a hard week.
- Students will
- Students find and interpret the vertex, intercepts, and axis of symmetry of a quadratic function in context.
- SEL skill
- Describe a hard week as a curve with a peak and a low point without judging yourself
- What it looks like
- Students recognize that a hard week has a peak and a low point and that perspective helps.
- Content focus
- Parabolas: vertex, intercepts, and meaning
- Format
- Think write pair share
Self-awareness
Self-awareness means knowing your own feelings, thoughts, and strengths and understanding how they affect your behavior. More self-awareness 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
- F-IF.4: High School Functions: Interpreting Functions, standard 4
- F-IF.7a: High School Functions: Interpreting Functions, standard 7a
- Standard for Mathematical Practice: MP2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively
- CA Mathematics Framework (2023): Exploring Changing Quantities
- Traditional course: Algebra I
Fits these textbook chapters
- CCSS Integrated Pathway Mathematics II, Unit 2: Quadratic Functions and Modeling
- Carnegie Learning Integrated Math II, Module 3: Exploring Functions
- CPM Core Connections Integrated II, Chapter 5: Quadratic Functions
- CPM Core Connections Integrated II, Chapter 9: Modeling with Functions
- Savvas enVision Integrated Mathematics II, Topic 3: Quadratic Functions
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More self-awareness activities for Integrated Math II
- Back to the Starting Line Self-awarenessStudents review exponents and expressions while setting intentions for the year.
- When There Is No Real Answer Self-awarenessComplex solutions; sitting with questions that do not have easy answers.
- Semester Reflection Self-awarenessChoose your challenge review and measure growth.
- Right Triangle Ratios Self-awarenessDiscovering sine, cosine, and tangent through measurement patterns.
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