A series of assessment tasks require learners to process information and communicate solutions. Topics include graphing parabolas, solving linear-quadratic systems, factoring polynomials, and solving polynomial equations. 

Concepts

solving equations, polynomial equations, factoring polynomials, complex roots, fundamental theorem of algebra, parabolas, conic sections, graphing conic sections

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Create collaborative groups and use the tasks as a group assessment
• Use the tasks as lesson openers throughout the lesson

Classroom Considerations

• Designed as an assessment for lessons 22 through 40 in the unit

Pros

• Questions require higher-level thinking
• Provides a worked-out solution key and rubric

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSN-Q.A.2 HSA-SSE.A.2 HSA-APR.A.1 HSA-APR.B.2 HSA-APR.B.3 HSA-APR.C.4 HSA-APR.D.6 HSA-REI.A.1 HSA-REI.A.2 HSA-REI.B.4.b HSA-REI.C.6 HSA-REI.C.7 HSF-IF.C.7.c HSG-GPE.A.2