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Day1 Lesson Plan

This lesson plan aims to teach students about quadratic functions, including their representation, calculation of roots and vertex, and graphing. It includes objectives, materials needed, anticipatory set, modeled practice, guided practice, independent practice, common areas of struggle, and closure activities. The plan emphasizes engaging students in discussions and providing ample practice to solidify their understanding of quadratic functions.

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Day1 Lesson Plan

This lesson plan aims to teach students about quadratic functions, including their representation, calculation of roots and vertex, and graphing. It includes objectives, materials needed, anticipatory set, modeled practice, guided practice, independent practice, common areas of struggle, and closure activities. The plan emphasizes engaging students in discussions and providing ample practice to solidify their understanding of quadratic functions.

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Lesson Plan:

Aim
The aim of this lesson is for students to be able to identify and explain the different aspects of a
quadratic function, including how to represent it in various forms, calculate its roots and vertex,
and graph it.

Objectives
1. Students will be able to identify and describe a quadratic function.
2. Students will be able to explain the different ways in which a quadratic function can be
represented (e.g. in a graph, equation, table, etc).
3. Students will be able to explain the concept of roots and how to calculate them.
4. Students will be able to explain the concept of a vertex and how to calculate it.
5. Students will be able to graph a quadratic function.

Possible Materials Needed


1. Textbook or educational handouts on quadratic functions
2. Quadratic Function Vocabulary Sheet
3. Quadratic Function Powerpoint Presentation
4. Short video on quadratic functions
5. Graph paper
6. Calculators

Anticipatory Set
1. Begin the lesson by engaging the class in a discussion on the definition of a quadratic
function. Ask the class to consider what makes a quadratic function different from other types
of functions. Discuss the properties of a quadratic function and how it can be used to model
real-world situations.

2. Introduce the different ways in which a quadratic function can be represented (e.g. in a graph,
equation, table, etc). Ask the class to consider how a quadratic function looks in each of these
different forms and how they might be used to analyze the function.

3. Introduce the concept of roots and how to calculate them. Ask the class to consider how the
roots of a quadratic function can be used to identify the x-intercepts of the function.

4. Lastly, introduce the concept of a vertex and how to calculate it. Ask the class to consider
how the vertex of a quadratic function can help identify the maximum or minimum value of the
function.
Modeled Practice
1. The teacher can provide an example of a quadratic function and demonstrate how to
represent the function in various forms. The teacher can then ask the class to identify the
x-intercepts of the function, calculate the roots, and identify the vertex.

2. The teacher can provide an example of a graph of a quadratic function and ask the class to
identify the roots and vertex of the function. The teacher can then ask the class to identify the
x-intercepts of the graph and explain how the roots and vertex are related.

3. The teacher can provide an example of a table of a quadratic function and ask the class to
identify the roots and vertex of the function. The teacher can then ask the class to explain how
the roots and vertex can be used to identify the x-intercepts of the function.

Guided Practice
1. Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a quadratic function. Ask each
group to create a graph of the function by plotting the points on graph paper. Once the groups
are finished plotting the points, ask them to identify the x-intercepts, calculate the roots, and
identify the vertex.

2. Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a quadratic function equation. Ask
each group to plot the points of the equation on graph paper and then identify the x-intercepts,
calculate the roots, and identify the vertex.

3. Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a table of a quadratic function.
Ask each group to identify the x-intercepts, calculate the roots, and identify the vertex. Ask
each group to explain how the roots and vertex can be used to identify the x-intercepts of the
function.
Independent Practice
1. Ask students to create a graph of a quadratic function and identify the x-intercepts, calculate
the roots, and identify the vertex.

2. Ask students to create an equation of a quadratic function and plot the points on graph paper.
Ask students to identify the x-intercepts, calculate the roots, and identify the vertex.

3. Ask students to create a table of a quadratic function and identify the x-intercepts, calculate
the roots, and identify the vertex. Ask students to explain how the roots and vertex can be used
to identify the x-intercepts of the function.

Common Areas of Struggle


When it comes to learning about quadratic functions, the most common struggle is understand-
ing how to represent a quadratic function in various forms (e.g. in a graph, equation, table,
etc). Students may also have difficulty understanding the concept of roots and how to calculate
them. Additionally, students may have difficulty understanding the concept of a vertex and how
to calculate it.

Ensure that students are given plenty of opportunity to practice representing a quadratic
function in various forms and graphing the function. Provide plenty of examples and visuals
to help students better understand the concepts. Encourage students to ask questions and
engage in discussions about the different aspects of a quadratic function.

Closure
At the end of the lesson, the teacher can ask the class to complete a writing prompt that asks
them to describe the different aspects of a quadratic function, including how to represent it in
various forms, calculate its roots and vertex, and graph it. The teacher can also assign a quiz
to assess the students' understanding of the concepts discussed in the lesson. It is important
to provide students with feedback on their work so that they can understand what areas they
need to focus on and improve.

Be sure to ask questions often related to the common areas of struggle.

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