Integrated Math II · Week 11 · Quadratic Expressions, Equations, and Functions
When There Is No Real Answer
Complex solutions; sitting with questions that do not have easy answers.
- Students will
- Students use the imaginary unit i to solve quadratic equations with no real solutions and write answers as a plus bi.
- SEL skill
- Stay curious and ask a new question when a problem has no real answer
- What it looks like
- Students practice curiosity by sitting with a question that has no easy answer.
- Content focus
- Complex solutions of quadratic equations
- Format
- Structured discussion
Self-awareness
Responsible decision-making means making caring, constructive choices, which starts with staying curious and open minded before deciding what an answer means. 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
- N-CN.1: High School Number and Quantity: The Complex Number System, standard 1
- N-CN.7: High School Number and Quantity: The Complex Number System, standard 7
- Standard for Mathematical Practice: MP3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others
- CA Mathematics Framework (2023): Taking Wholes Apart, Putting Parts Together
- Traditional course: Algebra II
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 self-awareness activities for Integrated Math II
- Back to the Starting Line Self-awarenessStudents review exponents and expressions while setting intentions for the year.
- The Shape of a Parabola Self-awarenessStudents interpret vertex and intercepts on a parabola tracking the arc of a hard week.
- 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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