Qualitative Quadratics 1

I taught Algebra 1 for 10 years and am now teaching Math Models.  Much of the content is the same but being non-intial instruction, I've been able to develop some different notes and activities for Quadratics.  Below I will share my first few days of Quadratic materials from both MMA and Algebra 1.  Disclaimer.... a couple of my resources were bought from Teachers Pay Teachers but I let you know where to get them.

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This year, since all my kids have already learned and applied quadratic material, I decided to create a quick accordion note foldable that had all the basics.  Inspired by the blog post here from hoppe ninja math (great name right?!?!?).

Here is the key:

Quick and easy summary and a unique note page for the students.  Get it FREE here!

The accompanying assignment I used was a modified by me version of 

Identifying the Parts of a Quadratic Functions Worksheet:

Several years ago, I purchased her whole Algebra 1 Curriculum from some grant money I earned and it has been the most amazing resource.  Her name is Marie De Los Reyes and I also receive all updates to the curriculum.  She has occasionally put it on sale, so if you are interested, keep an eye out.  It is worth EVERY. SINGLE. PENNY. regardless.

I also created a quick 4 to a page warm-up for later in the week just having them name the attributes.  It can be done as a positive or negative graph too!  

Get it for FREE here!

I followed it up with solving quadratics by graphing.  You may get the note page without t-charts here, which is how we do Algebra 1 because we are wanting them to find the vertex or 'Oreo' in the table with the calculator.  Calculator directions are for TI84s.  I am very emphatic about the pattern being an Oreo and not a hamburger!  I usually have to tell why every year to a bunch of eye rolling but nods when they realize that an Oreo is exactly symmetrical but a hamburger is not!!  You can get the one below with t-charts pre-filled here.

And here is my key.  I do not always do all examples, it depends on need and sometimes I split between days of instruction.

The assignment I completed with this was another fabulous Teachers Pay Teachers resource from Algebra Accents.  

I did the following activity, Identifying the Parts of the Quadratic Equation Matching Activity. 

I used different colored paper to print all the attributes on and one copy of each Problem Mat.  After the notes, I gave each pair of students one of each attribute to find around the room.  My first class had a lot of absences and I quickly learned they needed the equation on each problem or they could not complete without more attributes than just the Axis of Symmetry or roots.  I put all the problems on and the kids did great!  They did use the calculator but everyone was wandering from problem to problem and working.  They would also call out to the class when they found a vertex and such.  

Every class finished for the most part and students even found mistakes and worked to fix misplaced pieces.  It was very worthwhile and I plan on using it again.  Well worth the $3 investment if you purchase it. 

In prior years, for Algebra 1 we also used this worksheet:

You may get it for FREE here!

For attributes with Algebra 1 we got a lot more detailed and used this fabulous resource developed from Carla Walters, our Instructional Specialist, now High School Math Teacher in Pearland.  

Get it for FREE here!  Last year since the great State of Texas decided to put additional transformations in, we also created one for the 'b' value of the quadratic equation.  Get it here for FREE!!

For any keys, please feel free to email me at camfan54@att.net from your school or professional account.  I've had students try and email for keys in the past but luckily their email said student! 

Thank you,

Lisa