Demo Lesson Plan Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring Grade 11 - American Curriculum Presented by: Mr. Anwar Saad
1. Introduction Hook Question: When do two objects meet if they move at different speeds? Learning Objective: Solve quadratic equations by factoring. Example: x² - 5x + 6 = 0
2. Direct Instruction Steps to solve x² - 7x + 12 = 0: - Find two numbers that multiply to 12 and add to -7: -3 and -4 - Factor: (x - 3)(x - 4) = 0 - Solutions: x = 3 or x = 4
3. Guided Practice (IXL) Go to IXL → Algebra 2 → J.4 Solve two problems as a class. Ask students: - What’s the first step before factoring? - How to choose correct factors?
4. Exit Ticket Solve on board or slide: x² + 2x - 15 = 0 Ask a student to explain the steps.
5. Differentiation Strategies - Visual: Color coding and slides - Auditory: Verbal prompts and questions - Kinesthetic: Interactive IXL practice - Support: Hints and scaffolded steps - Challenge: Let students create their own equation
6. Closure Factoring is used in physics, finance, and real life. Great job today! Extension: Apply to motion problems or graphs.
Learning Objectives - Solve quadratic equations by factoring. - Identify the roots of quadratic equations. - Apply factoring to real-world problems. - Use IXL to reinforce problem-solving skills.
Graph of a Quadratic Equation Standard Form: y = ax² + bx + c Key Features: - Vertex (maximum or minimum point) - Axis of symmetry - x-intercepts (solutions/roots) - y-intercept Example: y = x² - 4x + 3 → Roots: x = 1, x = 3