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Derivation of the Quadratic Formula WorksheetDerivation of the Quadratic Formula Worksheet
Publisher
West Contra Costa Unified School District
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Grade
9th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Hands-on Activity
Year
2011
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Derivation of the Quadratic Formula

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What connection does the quadratic formula have with a quadratic equation? Using a matching activity, pupils construct the algebraic derivation of the quadratic formula in this Algebra II lesson task. The task provides two variations of the proof, one where the directions need to be matched to the algebraic representation and one where the algebraic representation needs to be matched to the directions.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

quadratic formula, quadratic equations, solving quadratics

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Pieces can be laminated for continued use
  • Have pairs work independently where one places the directions and the other places the algebraic representations; once finished, the pairs compare their sheets to verify the correctness

Classroom Considerations

  • Scissors are needed along with glue or tape

Pros

  • Provides two options for the same proof
  • Engaging way to work through the algebraic derivation of the quadratic formula

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSA-REI.B.4.a MP3 MP6

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