The Quadratic Formula
Contributor Information
Name: Rodney Perry
Date: 5/1/00
Email Address: Rodney_perry@places.pinellas.k12.fl.us
School: Boca Ciega High School
Lesson Plan:
1. Derive the Quadratic Formula given the Quadratic Equation. Click Here to see a Power Point presentation of the derivation of the Quadratic Formula.
2. Show the four examples of the application of the Quadratic Formula. Click on the following:
3. Students will work a few problems themselves. Click on Problems.
4. Check the answers. Click on Solutions.
The evaluation Rubric is in the Power Point presentation of the solutions.
To find the NCTM Math Standards go to the MCTM Web Site.
To find the Sunshine State Standards go to the Sunshine State Standards Web Site.
To find the NET Standards go to the NET Web Site.
The following are a few more web site that relate to Math.
The link to history of the Quadratic Equation.
The link to Florida State University Virtual Library for Mathematics.
The link to Algebra Online.
The link to Introduction To Algebra on the Math League Web Site.
The link to the Math League Home page.
A link to Algebra Problems links.