Visual Algebra for Teachers Activity Set 3.3 CLASS PPTX

REAL NUMBERS AND QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS Visual Algebra for Teachers Chapter 3 REAL NUMBERS AND QUADRATIC FUNCTIONS

Visual Algebra for Teachers Activity Set 3.3 Algebra Pieces and Quadratic Functions

MATERIALS Black and red tiles, white and opposite white n-strips and black and red x-squares Graphing calculator with table functions (recommended)

Question #2: Class discussion

Question #2: Class discussion Evaluate the following rectangle. Set up the edge sets, do they work? Is there a better rectangle formed with this same set of pieces? Why does Figure 1 have regions labeled +x-strips OR –x-strips and a region labeled black OR red tiles?

Question #2: Class discussion Is the statement “You should use a minimal collection of algebra pieces when forming a quadratic rectangle” true? Explain why or why not.

Classwork (in teams, as assigned) #3 #4a - g #4h #5a #5b #5c #5d

Homework Chapter 2 Exam is Wednesday this week See Chapter 2 Practice Exam (coursepack) HW Quiz (3.3) due before 2 p.m. IN ONE WEEK See Moodle for HW questions (to study) and quiz Prep PPT/Quiz (3.5i) due before 2 p.m. IN ONE WEEK See Moodle for posted PPTX (to read) and quiz Turn in hw (3.3) due 2 p.m. WEDNESDAY, WEEK 7 See HW schedule