Making Connections Between Forms of Quadratic Equations

Developed as part of the Math Circles of Inquiry project, the goal of this module is to help students in Algebra II become fluent in the various forms of a parabola equation based on the information that they are given. Students sometimes fail to understand that there are multiple ways to find an equation of a parabola. This module incorporates multiple activities both in the learning packet and using Desmos activities online to encourage students to discover and practice writing equations of parabolas in their various forms. At the end of this activity students will work more efficiently with equations of parabolas and recognize that these equations can be written in multiple forms.

Geometry

Integrates Technology
Problem Sets

MP1 - Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
MP4 - Model with mathematics.
MP5 - Use appropriate tools strategically.
MP7 - Look for and make use of structure.
MP8 - Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.