Algebra 1/2 Week 5

Please Do These Lessons...

Day 1 (5/11 - 5/15/20)

When and Why Do We Write Quadratic Equations?

Use this activity to:

  • recognize the factored form of a quadratic expression and know when it can be useful for solving problems.

  • use a graph to find the solutions to a quadratic equation but also know its limitations.

1.Make a copy When and Why do we Write Quadratic Equations task set to record your answers while working through this interactive lesson.

2. If you need to review how to solve systems of equations by substitution, watch the video on the left.

Problem-Solving Task

Work on this task 10-15 minutes each day. It may take 3-5 days to find solutions.

Written Learning Reflection

On a piece of paper, write your answers to the following questions about your learning today. This can be used to have a conversation with your teacher.

  1. Today, something new I learned was...

  2. Questions, that I still have are....

Day 2

Completing the Square (Part 1)

Use this activity to:

  • can explain what it means to “complete the square” and describe how to do it.

  • can solve quadratic equations by completing the square and finding square roots.

1.Make a copy Completing the Square (Part 1) task set to record your answers while working through this interactive lesson.

2. If you need to additional help, watch the video on the left.

Problem-Solving Task

Work on this task 10-15 minutes each day. It may take 3-5 days to find solutions.

Written Learning Reflection

On a piece of paper, write your answers to the following questions about your learning today. This can be used to have a conversation with your teacher.

  1. Today, something new I learned was...

  2. Questions, that I still have are....