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= = = Quadratic Investigation Project =

ALEKS.com for extra credit, two points for each section passed.
> > **Slide 2: Factoring and the Zero-Product Property (__Zero Product Property__: If a*b = 0, then a = 0 or b = 0. Demonstrate solving your quadratic equation using the __Zero-Product Property__. Include reference source(s) information on the slide)** > = T2 2013 DELETE SLIDE 3 = > **Slide 4: The Quadratic Formula (1 slide - the quadratic formula - image or example). Demonstrate solving your quadratic equation using the __Quadratic Formula.__. Include reference source(s) information on the slide)** >> **Slide 5: Graphing (1 slide - graphic showing a quadratic graph - image or example). Include reference source(s) information on the slide)** >> graph(s) and use it to illustrate the concept. > **Slide 6 and 7: List two uses of quadratics. Include graphic representations. (2 slides minimum). Include reference source(s) information on the slide)** =** Your PowerPoint will include a minimum of 7 slides. **= =** You MUST list the resources that you used for full credit. **=
 * = Create a factor-able quadratic equation (leading coefficient not equal to 1) =
 * = Research quadratics =
 * = Use your quadratic equation to demonstrate three ways of solving quadratic equations =
 * = Create a PowerPoint that includes: =
 * **Slide 1: The standard form and definition of a quadratic equation, your quadratic equation, your name, and your block. Include reference source(s) information on the slide)**
 * [[image:Duink Quadratics_Page_1.jpg width="337" height="270"]]
 * =[[image:Duink Quadratics_Page_2.jpg width="348" height="272"]]=
 * Slide 3: Completing the Square (make a quadratic into a perfect square, c = (b/2)2). Demonstrate solving your quadratic equation by Completing the Square. Include reference source(s) information on the slide)
 * [[image:Duink Quadratics_Page_3.jpg width="371" height="291"]]
 * Click on the __INSERT__ tab on the top of PowerPoint
 * Toward the right of the bar, select EQUATION
 * Select RADICAL. Select the QUADRATIC FORMULA (lower left corner).
 * The formula will insert in your PowerPoint. Edit as needed for your equation.[[image:Duink Quadratics_Page_4.jpg width="376" height="288"]]
 * You will not be able to graph your example problem. Find an example of quadratic
 * [[image:Duink Quadratics_Page_5.jpg width="376" height="289"]]
 * [[image:Duink Quadratics_Page_6.jpg width="390" height="301"]]
 * [[image:Duink Quadratics_Page_7.jpg width="388" height="301"]]


 * **Day 1 - Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Begin PowerPoint. Complete slide 1. Work on slides 6 and 7.**
 * **Day 2 - Wednesday, April 24, 2013, Continue to develop PowerPoint. See Ms. Duink for a quadratic equation to use as an example throughout. Complete slides 2, 5, 6 and 7**
 * **Day 3 - Wednesday, May 1, 2013, complete slides 4 and 5. Email PowerPoint to** **jduink**@chadmail.us

=** 40 points total - **= =** 5 points for the content of each slide and 5 points for graphics **=

=Resources:=
 * Textbook, websites listed below, Google Image, other appropriate websites that you may find.**


 * General**
 * http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/quadratic-equation.html**
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 * Your Textbook: __Algebra 1__; Boswell, Larson, Kanold, Stiff; McDougal Littell; Evanston, Ill; 2007.**


 * History:**
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 * Factoring and the Zero-Product Property:**
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 * __Algebra 1__: Chapter 9.4**


 * Completing the Square:**
 * http://www.intmath.com/quadratic-equations/2-solving-quadratic-equations-completing-square.php**
 * http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/completing-square.html**
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 * __Algebra 1__: Chapter 10.5**


 * The Quadratic Formula:**
 * http://www.intmath.com/quadratic-equations/3-quadratic-formula.php**
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 * __Algebra 1__: Chapter 10.6**


 * Graphing quadratic equations**
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 * http://www.intmath.com/quadratic-equations/4-graph-quadratic-function.php**
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 * __Algebra 1__: Chapter 10.3**

= = = You may find other resources. Include a reference on your PowerPoint. =
 * How are quadratics used?**
 * http://plus.maths.org/content/101-uses-quadratic-equation-part-ii **
 * http://www.mathworksheetscenter.com/mathtips/quadraticequation.html**
 * http://www.ehow.com/info_8711999_careers-use-quadratic-equations.html**
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