In Algebra 2, we just finished a quick unit on graphing quadratics in factored form. The unit went pretty fast because my students already had a pretty solid understanding that "inside is opposite" from our work with vertex form functions. They picked up on finding the zeros instead of the vertex pretty quickly, and I gave them a reference sheet to help with remembering the steps.
We completed the unit with a 12-question graphing activity where students needed to graph factored form quadratics and then find either the y-intercept or vertex of each graph.
This activity really seemed to solidify graphing quadratics in factored form for my students.
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There are a bunch more ideas for teaching quadratics in the post Fun with Quadratics.
You can find the graphing quadratics in factored form cheat sheet here in my dropbox.
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Love the poster but the file is gone. Where can i find it?
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tim. I fixed the links that were broken.
ReplyDeleteI can't find my downloaded copy of this cheat sheet (Graphing Quadratics in factored form) and I've searched here and on TPT, but I can't seem to find the download. Can you please send me the link. (It isn't for lack of trying, I promise! :-))
ReplyDeletePlease delete that last comment, as I am apparently stupid and found it right after I sent the message!! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh gosh, you're not stupid! Whenever I need to find something in the house, I look for it for about 10 minutes, then ask my husband if he's seen it. Halfway through my question, I see the thing I'm trying to find. It's a tactic--a smart one!
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