Solving Quadratic Equations by Completing the square

Students will model the process of completing the square (leading coefficient of 1) with algebra tiles, and then practice solving equations using the completing the square method. This lesson provides a discovery opportunity to conceptually see why the process of squaring half of the b value is considered completing the square.

Resource ID#: 163910 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, Microsoft Office

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)

Keywords: Algebra Tiles, complete square, complete the square, factoring, quadratic, square root

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Instructional Design Framework(s): Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Algebra 2016

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