Algebra II Assignment

Mr. Ferrara

Task: For this assignment, you will write a letter to a relative, friend, or pen pal

in the eighth grade who loves math and is interested in what you have been

learning recently in Algebra II. In your letter, talk about everything you have

learned about quadratic equations in your own words in a way such that an eighth

grade student can get a general idea of the concepts. Be sure to include a definition

of quadratic equations, a description of what one looks like on a graph, and brief

explanations of each of the three methods of solving quadratics (factoring,

completing the square, and the quadratic formula).

Rubric:

4 Points 3 Points 2 Points 1 Point

Each of the five All of the five Some areas are Multiple topics
main points were main points were more developed missing or very
thoroughly and discussed than others, and underdeveloped
evenly discussed satisfactorily, but could use more in the letter.
Content with little to no perhaps too development to
extraneous broadly in certain evenly cover
information. areas; contains each topic. No
little irrelevant more than one
information. topic missing.
No inaccuracies A couple of Several minor Many
Accuracy within the letter; minor errors in inaccuracies
each definition and inaccuracies definitions or ranging from
of
procedure was found within the procedures, or at conceptual
Information precise and letter that do not most two errors fallacies to
mathematically prevent the that contradict computational
sound. reader from the main points errors inhibit a
understanding and prevent full comprehensive
the general understanding. understanding of
concept. the content.