Functions require an input in order to get an output, which explains why the answer always has at least two parts. After only three multi-part questions, the teacher can analyze pupils' strengths and weaknesses when it comes to quadratic equations.

Concepts

quadratic functions, quadratic formula, factoring quadratics, graphing quadratics

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Read Thinking Mathematically by Carpenter, Franke, and Levi

Classroom Considerations

• Use the Hexagon worksheet for Algebra II before this one
• Requires prior knowledge of how to square numbers and how to use negative numbers in an equation

Pros

• All questions are nationally normed, so you know exactly where your class and each student would fit
• Provides sample answers and the proper grading and instructional anaysis for each

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-REI.B.4.a HSA-REI.B.4.b HSF-IF.B.4 HSF-IF.C.7.a HSF-IF.C.7.c HSF-IF.C.8.a MP1 MP5