Digital Unit Plan Template

Unit Title: Quadratic Formula Introduction Name: Summer Simaan

Content Area: Math Grade Level: 9th
CA Content Standard(s)/Common Core Standard(s):

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.B.4: Solve quadratic equations in one variable.

Big Ideas/Unit Goals:

Understanding and using the quadratic functions
Where does the quadratic formula come from?
Where can we see traces of quadratic functions used in daily life?
How are each of the methods used to solve quadratic functions different?

Unit Summary:

The purpose of this lesson is to learn the use and meaning of a quadratic function. The students will learn how to graph, factor, complete the square, and
finally, use the Quadratic Formula. The students will be given a graphic organizer at the beginning of the unit, which they will fill out three times: Once
before reading, once after reading, and once after the discussion. Students will engage in group discussions and individual work. My role is to facilitate
discussion, explain the topic, and clarify any confusion. As a class, we will discuss how quadratic functions are important to real life situations. Then, the
students will complete an online quiz, testing them only on graphing, completing the square, and factoring. After, the students will use their prior
knowledge to derive the quadratic formula. We will solve some problems together and then, they will solve some problems on their own. Finally, they will
complete a graphic organizer, and will also be given a worksheet with problems to complete in class.

Assessment Plan:
Entry-Level: Formative:
*Class discussion on quadratic functions *Webercise on characteristics of quadratic functions
*Rating Vocabulary graphic organizer *Rating Vocabulary graphic organizer, next column
*Discussion on uses of quadratic functions
*Quiz on graphing, completing the square, and
factoring
Lesson 1 (Teacher Lecture)
Summative:
*Classwork: Solving quadratic functions using the
most appropriate method
*Exit cards: Rating Vocabulary final column and
quadratic formula written on the back

Student Learning Objective: Acceptable Evidence Lesson Activities:

*Discuss quadratic functons (Assessments): I will hand out a rating vocabulary graphic organizer, and the students will complete the first column.
*Understand why they are *Rating vocabulary graphic It will all be based on their prior knowledge.
important organizer first column Then, as a class, we will discuss why the quadratic formula is important to everyday life. I would ask all
*I will monitor the students as students to think to themselves about somewhere theyve seen a parabola in real life, and be prepared

Lesson 2 (Webercise/ iPad Lesson)
Student Learning Objective:
Understanding the characteristics
of quadratic functions, the various
methods used to solve them, and
their uses in daily life
Lesson 3 (Graphic Organizer)
Student Learning Objective:
*Derive the quadratic formula
*Understand the difference in uses
of the quadratic formula,
completing the square, factoring,
and graphing
*Use each of these methods
correctly
Unit Resources:
Learn how quadratic functions are used in everyday life
https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/quadratic-equation-real-world.html
they give their ideas on the
importance of quadratic
functions, and their ability to give
real life examples of its use.
Acceptable Evidence:
*I will walk around the class and
monitor the progress of students
as they complete the webercise
*Score on their quiz
*answers in the second column of
the graphic organizer
Acceptable Evidence:
*Participation in class discussion
*Completed graphic organizer
*Completed classwork
to give their scenario when its their turn to speak.
Lesson Activities:
Students will use the webercise provided to answer questions about characteristics of quadratic
functions, and get a deeper understanding.
Students will then complete the second column, after reading on their graphic organizer
The students will then take a quiz on graphing, factoring, and completing the square.
Lesson Activities:
As a class, we will derive the quadratic formula from prior knowledge
Students will complete this graphic organizer and write the quadratic formula on the back, from
memory. The graphic organizer will be used as their exit card.
The students will do classwork to prove that they can differentiate the uses and efficiencies of the
multiple methods and strategies that can be employed to solve a quadratic function.

Video on how to solve by factoring

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/algebra/quadratics/solving-quadratic-equations-by-factoring/v/example-1-solving-a-quadratic-equation-by-factoring

Learn how to complete the square

https://www.ixl.com/math/algebra-1/solve-a-quadratic-equation-by-completing-the-square

Learn how to solve a quadratic function by graphing

http://www.mathhelp.com/how_to/graphing_quadratic_functions/solving_quadratic_equations_by_graphing/?
id=2095&utm_campaign=purplemath&utm_source=solvquad5.htm&utm_medium=banner

Learn how to solve a quadratic function by using the quadratic formula

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/solvquad4.htm

Cool interactive tool that shows you how everything in a quadratic function affects its graph
http://www.intmath.com/quadratic-equations/interactive-quadratic-function-graph.php

Tips on how to decide which method is best for solving a quadratic function in each scenario.
http://www.umsl.edu/~defreeseca/intalg/ch7extra/quadmeth.htm
Useful Websites:
Step by step derivation of the quadratic formula
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zThTk2FbdLY

Remember the Quadratic formula with this easy song!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lbABbfU6Zc

Graphic organizer for various methods to solve quadratics

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B0qBZf1WPfF1eWlxVmk0cUJpWWc/edit

Get help solving your homework with step by step instructions on this website
http://www.webmath.com/quadform.html

Real life explanations and problems using the quadratic formula

https://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/quadratic-equation.html

Interact with the quadratic functions and see how they change with every edit
http://www.mathwarehouse.com/quadratic/parabola/interactive-parabola.php

Watch this fun math movie with Hector the droid

http://www.intmath.com/blog/videos/friday-math-movie-how-to-use-the-quadratic-formula-by-hector-the-battle-droid-1248

Interactive exercises to help you master quadratics

http://www.shmoop.com/functions/quadratic-functions-exercises.html

Play this game and save the planet by using your quadratic algebra skills
https://www.mangahigh.com/en-us/games/saveourdumbplanet

Play Math Balloons with Quadratics

http://www.mathnook.com/math/math-balloons-quadratic.html