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Algebra 2 Std 4: Determine approximate real zeros of functions graphically and numerically and exact real zeros of polynomial functions. Using completing the square, the zero product property, and the quadratic formula

Lesson Plans Chicago Public Schools This is a structured lesson that includes activities, worksheets, and assessment (Day 65). Eject! Eject! A lesson that models the path of an ejected pilot. It has details on ejection seats with pictures and trivia. This covers quadratic formula and graphing. Fashion Design: Patterns and Weaving Students investigate patterns in weaving to arrive at a quadratic relationship. Understanding Algebraic Factoring Factoring using Algebra Tiles. Great for an overhead projector. Factoring a Difference of Squares A lesson that demonstrates the geometric representation of factoring of a difference of squares. Chicago Public Schools This is a structured lesson plan that provides strategies for teaching, examples, worksheets, and assessments. (Day 133-141 9 days of lesson plans)

Resources: Quadratic Solver An online applet that solves using the quadratic formula. Graphing Quadratics Functions This is a link to a site that explains algebra 2 and Precalculus concepts. It is by a Precalculus teacher. Send students for extra help! Algbrahelp.com This is an online algebra tutor that has lessons and online worksheets that give students feedback. SOS Math This site is an online tutorial that explains many of the concepts in Algebra 2. It includes exercises. Interactive Completing the Square This site contains explanation and an applet that shows the steps to completing the square for randomly generated problems.
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