Math: Quadratic Formula

Solving Equations Using the Quadratic Formula
The Word document in this box outlines the entire assignment.

Each COLUMN on this page outlines ONE STEP of this assignment.

Lesson Objectives:
* Students will use the quadratic formula to solve problems.
* Students will memorize the quadratic formula.

Background:
* You have learned to solve quadratic equations using the Zero Product Property
(i.e.  Set the quadratic equation equal to zero.  Then factor the equation to find the roots).                                                 Example:              

* You will now learn to solve quadratic equations using the Quadratic Formula.

Step 1:
* What is the quadratic formula?

Watch the videos in the colmun below.  Each video details how the quadratic formula can be used.

THIS STEP MUST BE COMPLETED ON TUESDAY, MAY 19th.

a.) How do you use what I know to solve quadratic equations?

b.) Use the SMART Notebook file images in the column below to see a step-by-step example for solving these equations.

c.) Ask the teacher for the practice worksheet and complete the problems using the steps shown below.

THIS STEP MUST BE COMPLETED ON
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20th.

Final Product:

1. Create a song, comic strip, story, or video (<3 minutes) about the quadratic formula. 
   
   
2. The formula must be presented in its correct form, with every variable used, in your final project.                                 If you decide to create a comic strip or story, make sure you emphasize the quadratic formula throughout. 
   
   
3. DUE DATE: Friday, May 29th.  WORK ON THIS STEP MUST BEGIN ON THURSDAY, MAY 21, DURING CLASS.
   
   
4. Use the videos below to gather some ideas for your final product!
   
   
5. You will complete an 8-point quiz to demonstrate that you have mastered the mathematical concepts involved with the Quadratic Formula.  QUIZ DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 22nd!