4490 Unit Plan Summary

Unit Title: Quadratic Relations

Course: Mathematics Grade 10 Applied
Code: MFM2P
Curriculum Document: The Ontario Curriculum, Grades 9 and 10,
Mathematics, 2005, revised
Total Time: 20 periods (72min.) / 4 weeks approx.
Author: Jacques Pierre

Unit Description:
Students will explore and interpret graphs of quadratic relations.
Students will consolidate their mathematical skills as they solve
problems and communicate their thinking.
Expectations:
Strands

Overall Expectations

Specific Expectations

Quadratic
Relations of
the Form
y = ax2+bx+c

manipulate algebraic
expressions, as needed to
understand quadratic
relations

Quadratic
Relations of
the Form
y = ax2+bx+c

identify characteristics of
quadratic relations

expand and simplify second-degree

polynomial expressions involving one
variable that consist of the product of
two binomials or the square of a
binomial, using a variety of tools and
strategies
factor binomials and trinomials
involving one variable up to degree two,
by determining a common factor using a
variety of tools and strategies
factor simple trinomials of the form x2 +
bx + c, using a variety of tools and
strategies
factor the difference of squares of the
form x2 a2
collect data that can be represented as a
quadratic relation, from experiments
using appropriate equipment and
technology, or from secondary sources;
graph the data and draw a curve of best
fit, if appropriate, with or without the use
of technology
determine, through investigation using
technology, that a quadratic relation of
the form y = ax2 + bx + c (a 0) can be

solve problems by
interpreting graphs of
quadratic relations

Quadratic
Relations of
the Form
y = ax2+bx+c

graphically represented as a parabola,

and determine that the table of values
yields a constant second difference
identify the key features of a graph of a
parabola, using a given graph or a graph
generated with technology from its
equation, and use the appropriate
terminology to describe the features
compare, through investigation using
technology, the graphical
representations of a quadratic relation in
the form y = x2 + bx + c and the same
relation in the factored form y = (x r)(x
s), and describe the connections
between each algebraic representation
and the graph
solve problems involving a quadratic
relation by interpreting a given graph or
a graph generated with technology from
its equation
solve problems by interpreting the
significance of the key features of
graphs obtained by collecting
experimental data involving quadratic
relations

Lessons (Activities/Topics): Time and Sequence

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Length (pds)

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Title/Description
Going Around the Curve
Making a Difference
Features of Parabolic Graphs
Canadas Baby Boom
The x Tiles
Multiply a Binomial by a Binomial Using a Variety of
Methods
Find the y-Intercept of Quadratic Equations
Finding x-Intercepts and Introduction to Factoring
Quadratic Equations
Factoring Quadratic Relations of the Form
y = ax2 + bx + c, Where a Is a Common Factor
Use Intercepts to Graph Quadratic Equations
We Have a Lot in Common
Whats the Difference?

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15

1
2
5

Quick Sketches of Parabolas

Solve Problems Involving Quadratic Relations
Culminating Activity Bouncing Ball

Prior Knowledge Required for Unit:

(Include expectations covered in previous grades.)

Linear Relations covered in grade 9

Modelling Linear Relations covered in previous unit in grade 10
Number sense and Algebra covered in grade 9

Culminating Activity
The culminating activity is a 5-period experiment involving the use of the TI-83/84
calculator where different bouncing balls will be tested and their graphs plotted. Different
characteristics will be extracted from these graphs.

Rationale for Unit / Special Considerations

There are many real life phenomena that display a quadratic relation behaviour, so
understanding quadratic relations and being able to extract important information from
them is important.