Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Algebra (Class 77)
Announcements
CST Part 1, Tuesday May 15
CST Part 2, Thursday May 17
Overview
In today’s class we review our work for generalizing the process of solving quadratic equations by completing the square and put the final touches on creating our formula for solving quadratic equations-- the quadratic formula. We then practice putting this formula to work.
Textbook Sections
§12-3 (Txt. p.567) The Quadratic Formula
Key Attitudes
Mathematics is about generalizing and applying patterns.
Key Ideas
A process can be generalized by using variables.
Key Skills
Solving quadratic trinomial equations by completing the square.
Simplifying radicals.
Writing quadratics in standards form and identifying the coefficients.
Using the quadratic formula to solve a quadratic equation.
Turn In
§12-2 (Txt. p.566) #10-12, Mixed Review #5-7
Txt. p. 563 Mixed Review #1-4
CST Practice
Handouts
No Handouts Posted
Assignment
§12-3 (Txt. p.569)#1-3, 16-18
CST Practice
Disclaimer- The assignment as stated in class is the official assignment. Every effort is made to keep this posting accurate, but you should refer to what was stated in class as the final word.
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