SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, ST.

AUGUSTINE
MATHEMATICS LESSON PLAN

Teacher: Linda Deonath School: St. Joseph’s Convent, St. Joseph

Date: Class/Form: 4 Additional Mathematics Time: 70 minutes
Unit: Quadratic Functions
Lesson Topic: Sketching quadratic formula
Pre-knowledge related to this lesson:
Concept of quadratic function, Factorization of a quadratic expression, completing the square of a quadratic
expression, solving a quadratic function by factorization, completing the square and quadratic formula, finding
stationary points of a quadratic equation, concept of discriminant, finding discriminant, types of roots of a
quadratic equation

OBJECTIVES: By the end of this session learners will be able to: Classification
1. Sketch the graph of a quadratic function PS
2. Appreciate the use of games for learning, in the classroom Aff

LEARNING OUTCOMES: By the end of this session learners would have demonstrated Associated
their competence and learning by their ability to: Objective
1. Sketch the graph of a given quadratic function 1
1. Identify one benefit of using games to facilitate learning in the classroom 2

SET INDUCTION: (Time: 3 minutes) Resources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2zfx5hQ3CE Students watch a short video on fantasy Laptop, projector
game

SECTION 1 (Time: 45 minutes)

Content to be taught in this section: There is always a solution to a problem. Deriving the Associated
quadratic formula. Objective(s): 1, 2
Teaching Points:
No matter how tough the situation, a solution can always be found.
We can find a different way to solve a quadratic equation, other than factorization.
1. Identify coefficient of x2, a, coefficient of x, b and the constant value, c in the given quadratic equation.

𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0

2. Determine whether the curve is ∩ shaped or U shaped.

3. Determine the type of roots

 4. Find the x-ordinate(s) where the curve cuts the x-axis, by solving the quadratic equation.

5. Find the y-ordinate where the curve cuts the y-axis.

6. Determine the type of stationary point

7. Find the coordinates of the stationary point.

8. Plot the points found in the steps above.

9. Connect the points with an appropriate curve to sketch the graph of the quadratic equation.

Method
Teaching Strategy Student Activity/Task Resources
Students in their “kingdoms” follow the Worksheets, game
Game Based Learning – teacher puts instructions to sketch the graphs of the quadratic map, game
students into “kingdoms” / groups and functions. First kingdom to correctly sketch all instructions
gives students instructions for game. graphs wins the war.
Students discuss and share one thing they liked
about playing a game in the class.
Questions to pose to students to develop understanding:

1. Is the curve ∩ shaped or U shaped? Give a reason.

2. Does the curve cut the x-axis? What is this called?

3. If yes to 2, how many places does it cut the x-axis?

4. Where does the curve cut the y-axis?

5. What is this point called?

6. What type of stationary point does the curve have?

7. What method will you use to solve the quadratic function?

Associated
Sectional Review (Assessment): (Time: 5 minutes) Outcome(s): 1, 2
Students share “maps” of quadratic curves. Students share one benefit of playing games in the classroom.
CLOSURE: (Time: 5 minutes)
Students outline steps taken to sketch a quadratic curve

FINAL ASSESSMENT TASK/ACTIVITY: (Time: 10 minutes)

Sketch the quadratic curve: 𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 + 3𝑥 − 7
Associated
Reasonable level of Achievement: Outcome(s):
29/29 students will be able to use the quadratic formula to solve the quadratic equation 1

CONTINUOUS EVALUATION:
Additional Mathematics, Pure & Applied, 6th Edition. JF Talbert & HH Heng pg. 97, no 10 b, 19 a Sketch the
curves

TEACHER EVALUATION OF THE LESSON:

TUTOR’S COMMENTS:
 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES, ST. AUGUSTINE
MATHEMATICS CONCEPT ANALYSIS FORM

Teacher Name: Linda Deonath School Name: St. Joseph’s Convent Class: 4 AM

Target Task: Sketching the quadratic Function

Pre-requisite skill: Concept of quadratic function, Factorization of a quadratic expression,

completing the square of a quadratic expression, solving a quadratic function by factorization,
completing the square and quadratic formula, finding stationary points of a quadratic equation,
concept of discriminant, finding discriminant, types of roots of a quadratic equation

Behavior Chain

Teaching Points:
No matter how tough the situation, a solution can always be found.
We can find a different way to solve a quadratic equation, other than factorization.
1. Identify coefficient of x2, a, coefficient of x, b and the constant value, c in the given

quadratic equation. 𝑎𝑥 2 + 𝑏𝑥 + 𝑐 = 0

2. Determine whether the curve is ∩ shaped or U shaped.

3. Determine the type of roots

4. Find the x-ordinate(s) where the curve cuts the x-axis, by solving the quadratic equation.

5. Find the y-ordinate where the curve cuts the y-axis.

6. Determine the type of stationary point

7. Find the coordinates of the stationary point.

8. Plot the points found in the steps above.

9. Connect the points with an appropriate curve to sketch the graph of the quadratic

equation.
Task for Game Based Learning Strategy Lesson
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The five nations of Oaktown, Stonehaven, Millcastle, Waterwick and Fairgate are

warring with each other. As members of your Nation’s Wizarding Guild you must each

work quickly to sketch the curves the spells follow.

There are 4 spells in the form of quadratic equations. By sketching the curves of each

quadratic function, match which nations are casting spells between them.

Your lower-level mages report the following quadratic equations.

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• 𝑦 = − 4 𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 + 5

• 𝑦 = 0.11𝑥 2 − 0.4𝑥 + 2.8

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• 𝑦 = − 10 (𝑥 2 − 2𝑥 − 8)

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• 𝑦 = 5 (𝑥 2 − 3𝑥 − 11)
Task for Activity Based Learning Lesson

Objective: Sketching the curve of the quadratic equation.

1. Decide whether the curve is ∩ shaped or U shaped. Give a reason.

2. Does the curve cut the x-axis? What is this called?

3. If yes to 2, how many places does it cut the x-axis?

4. Find the x-ordinate(s) where the curve cuts the x-axis, by solving the quadratic

equation.

5. Where does the curve cut the y-axis?

6. Find the y-ordinate where the curve cuts the y-axis. What is it called?

7. What type of stationary point does the curve have?

8. Find the coordinates of the stationary point.

9. Plot the points found in the steps above.

10. Connect the points with an appropriate curve to sketch the graph of the quadratic

equation.

I have learnt that in order to sketch the curve of a quadratic function, I need to:

I liked playing the game in class because _____________________________________