Lesson: 9-7: Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the Square Instructor: Robert Elzer Length: 2 Periods Standards: 14.

0 Students solve a quadratic equation by completing the square. Benchmarks: GLOs: Materials: Presentation 9-7. Student white boards. Parabola group project. Results Goals: Students will demonstrate Essential Questions: How can I solve a understanding by solving a quadratic quadratic equation by creating a perfect equation by completing the square. square trinomial? Objectives: Students will determine the zeros/roots of a quadratic equation by completing the square. Assessment 1. HW p595 #1-10. 2. HW p595 #18-26, 30, 32. 3. Parabola group project. 4. Chapter 9 Test. 5. Teacher observation of responses on white boards. Procedure 1. Day 1: 1. Anticipatory/Introduction (10 min) Review perfect square trinomials and practice forming perfect square trinomials by calculating the c term. 2. Developmental (20 min) 1 example of completing the square with check. 3 examples of completing the square using student white boards. 3. Individual Practice (15 min) HW 1. 2. Day 2: 1. Warm up (10 min) 2. Homework review (10 min) 3. Group project, Robotics club parabola activity and determining the equation of a parabola from its x-intercepts. (30 min) 4. HW 2 Reflection

Assessment Rubric Student task Exceeds Standard

Solve a quadratic equation by completing the square with a term of 1. Determine the equation of a parabola from its x-intercepts in a physical science application. Task + solve quadratic by completing the square with a term other than 1. Task + can determine the vertex of the parabola.

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