Unit 4 - Applications of Quadratics
Now that we know what a quadratic relationship is and how they look (parabolas), we can start working with the algebra more to solve problems and connect to real-life scenarios.
Now that we know what a quadratic relationship is and how they look (parabolas), we can start working with the algebra more to solve problems and connect to real-life scenarios.
Heads-up, this is a shorter unit with only 5 lessons but they are more difficult in nature!! Attendance and practice are crucial. Also, we have the mock literacy test between some lessons. Check your cohort calendar!
Solving When it Doesn't Factor (Part 1)
A: Fri. Oct. 16thB: Mon. Oct. 19th4.1 Helpful Videos:
โถ Mr. Brash's Video
โถ Entire Playlist (Khan)
The "new" method. Also known as the pq-formula.
Breaking down the Quadratic Formula
A: Mon. Oct. 19thB: Tues. Oct. 20th4.2 Helpful Videos:
โถ Mr. Brash's Video
โถ Vertex Formula (Khan)
โถ The Discriminant (Khan)
Mr. Brash's Video Lesson | Video Written File
In-class Less File: Blank | Filled
4.3 Helpful Videos:
โถ Mr. Brash's Video
โถ Given the Vertex and a Point
โถ Given the Roots and a Point
Yay word problems!
In-class Less File: Blank | Filled
Text photocopies handed-out in class # 2, 4, 5*, 7 (read example 4), 11*, 12, 13*
* means challenging
Even More Extra Practice Questions (no answers yet)
Word Problems Helpful Videos:
โถ Helicopter from a Platform
โถ Restaurant Net Value
โถ Standard Form (ball shot)
โถ Factored Form (rocket launched)
โถ Vertex Form (object launched)
Practice Test (from Mrs. Strome)
Answers (from Mrs. Strome)