1.7: Linear vs Quadratic 

Learning Goals:

By the end of this lesson I will be able to :

• Determine the number of zeros (i.e., x-intercepts) of a quadratic function, using a variety of strategies  [A2.1]*

• Determine, through investigation, the transformational relationship among the family of quadratic functions that have the same zeros, and determine the algebraic representation of a quadratic function. [A2.4]*

*The learning goals descriptions are taken and reworded/simplified from Ontario Curriculum booklet. Codes inside the brackets refer to the sections of Ontario Curriculum Document.

Success Criteria:

1. How to graph a quadratic function?

2. how to solve a quadratic equation?

Time: 3 hours