Equations, Parabolas, and All Things Quadratic: A Survey of Quadratic Topics
This 4-day class discusses characteristics of quadratic equations/functions, how to graph them, transformations to them, forms of them, and how to solve them.
Dr. Kerri Lookabill
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(22)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 9 - 11
This 4 day class discusses quadratic topics such as the definition of what quadratic is, characteristics of quadratic equations and their graphs, forms of quadratic functions and the information they provide, and methods of solving quadratic equations. Students will listen to some basic information given by me and practice a few problems from each subtopic as we go through the material. On Day 1, I will give the definition and basic characteristics of quadratic equations/functions, how to graph quadratic functions, and how to describe transformations on them. Day 2 covers forms of quadratics i.e. standard form, factored form, and vertex form and the information that can be gleaned from the form. Day 3 covers solving quadratic equations by graphing and by factoring. Day 4 covers solving quadratic equations by the quadratic formula and completing the square. Activities from Desmos.com will be utilized.
Learning Goals
Students will identify an equation as quadratic or not. Students will graph quadratic functions and identify their important features. Students will describe transformations to quadratic graphs. Students will identify forms of quadratic functions and what information can be determined by the form. Students will solve quadratic equations algebraically and graphically. .
Other Details
Supply List
The students will need pencil, paper, graph paper and possibly a graphing calculator if necessary.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Desmos.com
Khan Academy
Joined July, 2020
5.0
22reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
4 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Education from Marshall University
Master's Degree in Education from Marshall University
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Concord University
Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Concord University
Hi! My name is Kerri Lookabill, and I have been a math teacher for 32 years. I have taught mainly at the high school and college levels (and a brief semester at the middle school level). I have a Bachelor of Science in Education and Mathematics, a master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Mathematics, and an Educational Doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Mathematics Education. I have taught high school math classes in General Math, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Probability & Statistics, Trig, and Calculus. I have taught college math classes of General Mathematics, Beginning Algebra, College Algebra, and Probability & Statistics. I love for my students to feel a need to learn math and to enjoy learning math. I live in southern WV with my husband Jimmy and my children Caden (21) and Colleen (18). We are big sports fans and love to watch local athletics.Reviews
Live Group Class
$50
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-17
5-10 learners per class
