Quadratics! Equations, Functions, Formula, Factoring - Creative Teaching Ideas
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Holiday Inn Portland, Glisan Room, Lower level
Graph quadratic functions in 3 forms: standard, vertex, factored, by recognizing patterns and using the “parabola” dance. Utilize graphing technology to discover and apply transformations, to recognize factors, and to use the quadratic formula to solve applied problems. See 5 different ways to solve quadratic equations – with and without technology. Learn to state the equation in all 3 forms of a parabola given its graph.
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Holiday Inn Portland, Glisan Room, Lower level
Workshop
Focus
9-12
Presented by
Math teacher
Fitch High School / Youngstown State University
Tom has taught mathematics for 35 years at Fitch High School in northeast Ohio where he earned National Board Certification, the Presidential Award, and other recognition. He is the past president of CPAM, Council of Presidential Awardees in Mathematics. Tom also taught mathematics, computer science, and mathematics education as an adjunct instructor at Youngstown State University for 40 years. Since 2009 he has been working full time as a Senior Math Advisor for Texas Instruments in Product Development and Strategy. Tom has been providing professional development nationally and internationally since 1995, traveling to 49 states and 7 countries.
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Holiday Inn Portland, Glisan Room, Lower level
Workshop
Focus
9-12