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Using Quadratic Equations to Solve Problems: Construct a Soccer Field InteractiveUsing Quadratic Equations to Solve Problems: Construct a Soccer Field Interactive
Publisher
CK-12 Foundation
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Interactives
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For Teacher Use
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Duration
30 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Video
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Year
2014
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Using Quadratic Equations to Solve Problems: Construct a Soccer Field

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This Using Quadratic Equations to Solve Problems: Construct a Soccer Field interactive also includes:
  • Solving Real World Problems Using Quadratic Equations: An Application
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Determine whether the soccer field has the right area. Pupils create a virtual soccer field based upon constraints. They determine the equation that models the area and continue to investigate other potential areas.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

area, area of rectangles, quadratic applications, quadratic equations, solving quadratics, soccer

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide additional area problems that require solving a quadratic equation

Classroom Considerations

  • The class should be familiar with multiplying binomials
  • Individuals should know how to evaluate an algebraic expression
  • Interactive requires a free CK-12 account to access

Pros

  • The interactive requires mathematics to answer some of the questions
  • Allows the learners to view the correct response

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSA-REI.B.4.a HSA-REI.B.4.b

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