Completing the Square Teacher Resources

Feel like you're going in circles? The fifteenth lesson in a series of 29 videos gives pupils a resource for writing equations of circles in standard form. Once in standard form, the instructor graphs the circle.

Through a variety of hands-on activities and physical scenarios, this far-reaching unit leads learners through an exceptionally thorough exploration of circles and parabolas as conic sections. Geometric construction techniques are used...

Determine the quickest process for solving quadratics. Pupils compare the number of steps in the process of solving quadratics using three different methods. Scholars determine which situations lend themselves to the different solving...

Scholars apply knowledge learned over their high school math courses in order to determine their college readiness. The 20-page resource emphasizes applied problem solving.

Sometimes it's important to stop and take the time to review. Pupils look back at the second half of the unit and consider what they have learned about integration. They complete a instructional activity of review problems that assesses...

Structure makes everything easier — even math. A helpful resource contains five short problems that require pupils to use the structure of the expressions in order to answer the questions. 

Use context to explain the importance of the key features of a graph. When context is introduced, the domain and range have meaning, which enhances understanding. Pupils use application questions to explore the key features of the graph...

Relevance is key! The resource applies quadratic modeling by incorporating application of physics and business. Pupils work through scenarios of projectile motion and revenue/profit relationships. By using the key features of the graph,...

Use equivalent expressions to reveal information about their graphs. Pupils verify that two quadratic functions are equivalent. By comparing the two expressions, they determine the vertex, the zeros, the y-intercept, and the...

Here's the antidote to ignorance on antiderivatives. Pupils try a set of problems that require finding the antiderivative. They choose from different techniques they already know to determine the indefinite integral or the definite...

Eighth graders take a short quiz on genotypes and phenotypes. As a class, they are introduced to the concept of Punnett Squares and listen to a description of Gregor Mendel's pea experiment. In groups, they complete Punnett Squares to...

Students work together in groups to assemble squares by using cut pieces of poster board. In this cooperative learning lesson, students each have their own pieces that match with other group members pieces to create a square. They may...

Learners complete the square and identify different parts of a quadratic equation. For this algebra lesson, pupils graph conics using the TI calculator. They rewrite equations by completing the square.

In this solving quadratics worksheet, 10th graders write radicals in the simplest form. They solve quadratics by factoring, completing the square, and through the use of the quadratic formula. Students determine the vertex and axis of...

In this algebra worksheet, students are guided to choose the best method to solve problems using graphing, factoring, completing the square, and quadratic formula. There are 4 problems with an answer key.

In this genetics practice worksheet, students answer fifteen questions about homozygous and heterozygous genotypes and simple monohybrid crosses of traits. They determine genotype and phenotype ratios by completing Punnett squares for...

In this algebra worksheet, learners calculate the discriminant of a quadratic equation identifying the number of real solution for each equation. They complete the square and use the quadratic function to solve equations. There are 12...

In this algebra activity, students factor quadratic functions using nay methods they want. They can use complete the square, quadratic formula or factoring. There are 26 questions with an answer key.

In this algebra learning exercise, students solve quadratic equations and factor using complete the square. There are 20 problems. 

In this algebra worksheet, learners define the word "quad" and solve problems with quadratics. They factor polynomials by the quadratic formula and completing the square.

In this algebra worksheet, students factor trinomials by completing the square and the AC method. There are five questions with an answer key.

In this algebra learning exercise, students solve word problems using algebra. They factor using the quadratic formula and complete the square. There are 4 problems with an answer key.

Students solve polynomial problems. In this algebra lesson, students multiply polynomial equations using FOIL and quadratic formula. They complete the square and factor by grouping.

In this counting in increments worksheet, students study the given numbers in the number square and fill in the missing numbers by counting in increments of 2.