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Completing the Square (part 1) Lesson PlanCompleting the Square (part 1) Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
1 hr
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Presentation
Year
2015
Language
English, Arabic
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Completing the Square (part 1)

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Avoid the trap of memorizing steps when completing the square with a resources that provides a conceptual approach to completing the square. Learners that are able to recognize a perfect square trinomial are ready to complete the square.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

vertex form of an equation, quadratic functions, completing the square

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask class members to use mini white boards to complete problems to check for understanding

Classroom Considerations

  • Learners must be proficient with factoring quadratics prior to this lesson
  • Be sure pupils are comfortable recognizing perfect square polynomials before attempting completing the square examples
  • Twelfth installment in a 26-part series

Pros

  • Approaches completing the square from a strategic scaffolding approach
  • Handouts, keys, and a detailed teacher guide are provided
  • Opener and exit ticket are included

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSN-RN.B.3 HSA-SSE.A.1.a HSA-SSE.A.2 HSA-SSE.B.3.a HSA-SSE.B.3.b HSA-APR.B.3 HSA-CED.A.1 HSA-CED.A.2 HSA-REI.B.4.a HSF-IF.B.4 HSF-IF.B.6 HSF-IF.C.7.a HSF-IF.C.8.a MP7 MP8

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