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Graphing Quadratic Equations from the Vertex Form Lesson PlanGraphing Quadratic Equations from the Vertex Form Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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9th - 10th
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Math
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2015
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English, Arabic
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Graphing Quadratic Equations from the Vertex Form

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  • Graphing Quadratic Equations from the Vertex Form (Doc)
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Graphing doesn't need to be tedious!  When pupils understand key features and transformations, graphing becomes efficient. This lesson connects transformations to the vertex form of a quadratic equation. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

vertex form of an equation, vertex, quadratic equations, transformations

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Use board work or pair-and-share strategies to check for understanding
  • Have individuals make a table of values comparing the parent function to a translated function

Classroom Considerations

  • Students should be be familiar with transformations prior to this lesson
  • The 17th installment of a 26-part series

Pros

  • Progression of the lesson is well designed
  • Handouts, keys, and a detailed teacher guide are included
  • Opener and exit ticket are provided

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 MP4 MP7 MP8

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