Title of Unit Curriculum Area Developed By

Quadratic Functions Advanced Algebra 2 Brittney Hartley

Grade Level Time Frame

11th grade 12 days

Identify Desired Results (Stage 1) Content Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-CED.A.2 Create equations in two or more variables to represent relationships between quantities; graph equations on coordinate axes with labels and scales. CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-SSE.B.3a Factor a quadratic expression to reveal the zeros of the function it defines. CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-APR.B.3 Identify zeros of polynomials when suitable factorizations are available, and use the zeros to construct a rough graph of the function defined by the polynomial. 2 CCSS.Math.Content.HSN-CN.A.1 Know there is a complex number i such that i = 1, and every complex number has the form a + bi with a and b real. 2 CCSS.Math.Content.HSN-CN.A.2 Use the relation i = 1 and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to add, subtract, and multiply complex numbers. CCSS.Math.Content.HSN-CN.A.3 (+) Find the conjugate of a complex number; use conjugates to find moduli and quotients of complex numbers. CCSS.Math.Content.HSN-CN.B.4 (+) Represent complex numbers on the complex plane in rectangular and polar form (including real and imaginary numbers), and explain why the rectangular and polar forms of a given complex number represent the same number. CCSS.Math.Content.HSN-CN.C.7 Solve quadratic equations with real coefficients that have complex solutions. 4 4 2 2 2 2 CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-SSE.A.2 Use the structure of an expression to identify ways to rewrite it. For example, see x y as (x ) (y ) , thus recognizing 2 2 2 2 it as a difference of squares that can be factored as (x y )(x + y ). CCSS.Math.Content.HSF-IF.C.8a Use the process of factoring and completing the square in a quadratic function to show zeros, extreme values, and symmetry of the graph, and interpret these in terms of a context. 2 CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-REI.B.4b Solve quadratic equations by inspection (e.g., for x = 49), taking square roots, completing the square, the quadratic formula and factoring, as appropriate to the initial form of the equation. Recognize when the quadratic formula gives complex solutions and write them as a bi for real numbers a and b.

Understandings
Overarching Understanding Students will know how to solve quadratics algebraically using multiple strategies. They will also know how to represent these quadratic functions graphically. Students will understand what strategy is the best choice when solving any given quadratic. Students will also know what imaginary numbers are, as well as how to perform basic arithmetic on complex numbers. Related Misconceptions Students might not understand that the solutions of a quadratic function are also the zeros/x intercepts of the quadratic. This lack of connection could create confusion while working through problems. Another misconception students may face is differentiating the difference between the different forms of a quadratic function. This could lead to some struggle when they are asked to create a graphical representation of a quadratic.

Essential Questions
Overarching How is a quadratic function similar and different to a linear function? What is different about a complex number in comparison to a real number? What does it mean to solve a quadratic? When we ask for the zeros of a function, what are we asking for? How is that represented graphically? Topical Which form is this quadratic function written as? How can we represent this quadratic in a graph? What are we doing when we solve a quadratic? What does that mean graphically? Which method should we use to solve this quadratic? What operations can we perform on complex

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Knowledge
Students will know

Objectives Skills
Students will be able to Distinguish the different forms of a quadratic function and be able to find the vertex, axis of symmetry, and x intercepts of those three different forms. Use those different forms to create a graphical representation. Solve quadratic functions by factoring, using square roots, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula. Have an understanding of how to plot, add, subtract, multiple, divide and find the absolute value of complex numbers. Rewrite one form of a quadratic function in a different form. Be able to distinguish which method is the best to use when solving different forms of quadratics Understand that solving a quadratic function means to find the zeros of that function and also that the zeros of a quadratic function are the x intercepts

The three different forms of a quadratic function How these forms are represented in a graph How to solve a quadratic function using four different strategies; factoring, using square roots, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula Basic arithmetic of complex numbers That solving a quadratic function means to find the zeros of that function, and further more that the zeros of a function are the x intercepts of that function How to determine which method of solving will be the best strategy for any given quadratic formula

Assessment Evidence (Stage 2) Performance Task Description

Goal Role Audience Situation Product/Performance Assess the students understanding of solving quadratic functions as well as representing them graphically. The students will also be assessed on their understanding between finding zeros, solving, and finding the x intercepts of a quadratic function. Also, assess the students understanding of complex numbers. Finally, assess the students ability to decide a productive method for solving quadratic functions of any form. Chapter Test Ms. Hartley and Mrs. Richardson Written classroom test; regular class time Completed Test

Unit Objectives:

Students will be able to distinguish the difference between standard, vertex, and intercept form of quadratic functions Students will be able to recognize how to find the vertex, x intercepts and axis of symmetry of a quadratic function in any form and create a graphical representation of the quadratic using that information. Students will be able to rewrite a quadratic in a different form. Students will be able to solve quadratic functions either by factoring, using square roots, completing the square, or by using the quadratic formula. Students will understand that a zero of a quadratic function is the x intercept of that function Students will have an understanding of the imaginary numbers and will be able to perform basic arithmetic using complex numbers. Students will understand how to determine what is the best method to use when solving any form of quadratic formula.