Centre for Distance Learning and Innovation

Outcomes

In this lesson you will

use algebra tiles to complete the square of quadratic expressions
use completing the square to develop the transformational form of the quadratic function
use the transformational form to identify the properties of the corresponding parabola.

By the end of this section students will be able to:

analyze and describe the characteristics of quadratic functions
solve problems involving quadratic equations
analyze scatter plots, and determine and apply the equations of best fit, using appropriate technology
describe and translate between graphical, tabular, written, and symbolic representations of quadratic relationships
demonstrate an understanding of the relationships that exist between arithmetic operations and the operations used when solving equations
translate between different forms of quadratic equations
describe and interpret domains and ranges using set notation
demonstrate an understanding of how parameter changes affect the graphs of quadratic functions

To be successful in this lesson, it would be helpful to know the following: