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Lesson PlanStudent Teacher:
Mike Pearson
School:
Kapaa High School
Course Title:
Algebra I
Grade Level:
9
h
Unit Title:
Factoring and Finding the Zeros of Quadratics
Lesson Title:
Finding the vertex of a quadratic equation, determining if it is aminima or maxima.
Unit Objectives
The student will be able to:1. Multiply binomials using the Box method2. Finding the axis of symmetry of a quadratic function.3. Finding the vertex of a quadratic.4. Determining if the vertex is a maxima or a minima5. Factoring a quadratic equation with the X-Box method6. Finding the zeros of a quadratic function.7. Use a graphing calculator to find the zeros of a quadratic function.
Lesson Objective
The student will be able to find the vertex of a quadratic function and determine if it is a maxima or minima.
Standards
NCTM: Algebra:1) analyze functions of one variable by investigating rates of change, intercepts,zeros, asymptotes, and local and global behavior 2) understand and compare the properties of classes of functions, includingexponential, polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and periodic functions.HCPS:
MA.AI.9.3 Determine the zeros of a linear or quadratic function algebraically andgraphicallySample performance Assessment : The student: Shows/explains how touse an algebraic method (or graph, or graphing calculator) to findthe zeros of a functionGLO:1. Self-directed learner.2. Complex Thinking.3. Effective communicator
Materials
ElmoPrepared quadratic functions for investigation on sheets for the ElmoWhiteboards for students
Introduction to the problem
Bellwork:Find the axis of symmetry of y = 2x
2
+ 4x – 6, y = -3x
2
-7x + 4, y = 5x
2
– 20x + 3Project the problems on the board and have students attempt to solve the problems.As students work on the problems, walk about the room to see how they are doing.Have volunteers come forward to solve the Bellwork problems. Add explanationsto make their work more understandable, if necessary.Give students another problem to do: y = -3x
2
-12x + 2Have them write the answer on their white boards and show it to me on command.Remind students that the formula is a simple one: axis of symmetry is x = -b/2a
NEW INFORMATION
Students have previously learned how to find the axis of symmetry for a quadraticof standard form (y = ax
2
+ bx +c). They have also learned that the graph of theequation opens upward if a is positive and downward if negative.Show the graph of y = 2x
2
+ 4x – 1
Explain what the vertex is, and how it always lies on the axis of symmetry, andthat it is the y value of the vertex is the result of plugging the x-value of the axis of symmetry into the function. Emphasize that the vertex is a point, with the x-valuebeing the axis of symmetry and the y value as the result. The vertex is always onthe axis of symmetry. Calculate the y-value of the vertex for the class, label thepoint on the graph. Comment that a vertex on an open-upward quadratic function isthe lowest value of the function, the
minima
.Repeat for y = -3x
2
+12x – 4Comment that the vertex on an open-downward quadratic function is the highestvalue of the function – the maxima.Make a rule, the vertex is a
maxima
for a < 0 (negative) and a minima for a > 0(positive)Work 2 more problems on the Elmo to calculate the axis of symmetry and thevertex and indicate if it is a maxima or a minima.
CHECK FOR UNDERSTANDING
I will give them the following 4 problems to do, one at a time, as quickly as theycan, with their answers circled on their white boards:Find the axis of symmetry, the vertex, and indicate if it is a maxima or minima.y = -x
2
+ 4x -2y = 12x
2
+ 24x – 8y = -4x
2
– 8x + 12y = x
2
+ 6x - 4I will explain it on the ELMO when they are finished.
GUIDED PRACTICE
Assign the first 12 problems on Worksheet 9.4A for classwork. Give assistance asneeded.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
Assign the remaining problems for homework.
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