Activity

Angry Bird Quadratics

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Launch your classes into a modeling lesson. Young scholars watch angry bird trajectories and make predictions based on their knowledge of quadratic functions. The lesson includes a series of questioning strategies to lead learners to the concept of quadratic regression.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use as an introduction to quadratic regression
  • Have pupils work in collaborative groups to answer questions
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a strong understanding of the graphs of quadratic functions
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Pros
  • Encourages higher order thinking 
  • Provides motivation by using a popular game 
Cons
  • None