Learning Objectives

Students will be able to factor quadratic expressions

Students will be able to solve quadratic equations by factoring

Students will understand the connection between factoring and solving quadratics

Students will be able to identify real-world situations that can be modeled using quadratic equations

Students will be able to set up and solve quadratic equations to model and solve real-world problems

Students will be able to interpret the solutions of quadratic equations in the context of the real-world problem

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to

Understand the graphical representation of quadratic equations.

Learn to plot and interpret the graph of a quadratic equation.

Develop skills to identify key features of quadratic graphs such as vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts.

Enhance reasoning and communication abilities related to graphing quadratic functions.