Activity Overview
Students solve quadratic equations by factoring and finding square roots, as well as by graphing.
This Activity comes from Prentice Hall's© 2007 Algebra 2 textbook.
Before the Activity
- Review the lesson PDF files.
- Make copies of the lesson PDF files for your class.
- Using LearningCheck Creator, review the LearningCheck™ EDC files prior to class. They include Check Skills You'll Need and Check Understanding questions from the lesson.
- Make sure the LearningCheck App is on all student calculators.
- Transfer the LearningCheck EDC files and Program file to student calculators using one of these methods:
- LearningCheck Creator "send to device" feature with a connectivity cable and unit-to-unit cables
- TI Connect, a connectivity cable and unit-to-unit cables
- TI-Navigator "send to class" feature
During the Activity
Students will:
Learn to solve quadratic equations by factoring and finding square roots.
Learn to solve quadratic equations by using tables and graphing.
Directions:
Distribute the student activity sheets.
Follow the procedures as outlined.
After the Activity
As a class, review student progress, discussing questions that appeared to be more challenging, and re-teaching as needed.