Quadratic Equations Project Mrs. Shirk’s Integrated Math 3

Due Date: March 5, 2013

Your project may be completed in one of the following formats: poster, scrapbook, PowerPoint, prezi(http://prezi.com/), tri-fold brochure(using Microsoft office or by hand), online glogster web site(http://www.glogster.com) to create an on-line poster. Each project must include the following:

·  Cover page

o  For a brochure, this must include a title for your brochure and your name

o  For a PowerPoint presentation, this must include a title for your slide show and your name

o  For an on-line poster, this must include a title for your poster and your name

o  For a scrapbook, this must include a title for your book and your name

·  Vocabulary Section: These vocabulary terms must be defined in your own words. The definitions can be placed on one panel of a brochure, can be placed on one slide of a PowerPoint, can be placed in a section of the poster, or can be integrated into the presentation in some way.

o  Axis of symmetry

o  Discriminate (include irrational, rational, and complex explanation

o  Maximum/minimum point

o  Maximum/minimum value

o  Quadratic formula

o  Standard form

o  Vertex

o  Vertex form

o  Zeros/roots/intercepts(x and y)

·  Description Sections:

o  How to Graph a quadratic equation in standard form, including finding the axis of symmetry, the vertex, making a small table, and an example.

o  How to graph a quadratic equation in vertex form, including finding the vertex, the axis of symmetry, making a table, and an example

o  How to solve a quadratic equation by use of the square roots method, including examples with both real and imaginary roots

o  How to solve a quadratic equation by factoring, including examples.

o  How to solve a quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula, including examples with both real and imaginary roots.

o  Create a fun and creative word problem that involves a quadratic equation. Include a picture, graph, and solution for your situation.

You may use your textbook, notes, and the internet to remind you how to graph and solve a quadratic equation. See the rubric for details.

This project is worth 100 points and will be counted as a test grade using the attached rubric. You will be given limited time in class to work on your project. Please plane to complete much of this project outside of class.

This project is a chance for you to be creative and to improve your grade. It would be a wise decision to take this project seriously and complete all parts on time. This project takes time and you should not wait until the last minute.

The quadratic project rubric need to be attached with the project in order to receive credit. There will be an electronic copy on my wiki page for you.

Late projects will lose 5 points for each school day that it is late. If you are absent it is due the day you return to school.

Quadratic Project Rubic:

Graphing standard form
Total: 15 pts / Explanation of standard form and finding the x and y intercepts (6 pts) / Explanation of finding axis of symmetry (3 pts) / Explanation of finding the vertex (3 pts) / Clear & correct example of graphing in standard form (3pts)
Graphing vertex form
Total: 12 pts / Explanation of vertex form
(3 pts) / Explanation of finding axis of symmetry (3 pts) / Explanation of finding the vertex (3 pts) / Clear & correct example of graphing in vertex form (3 pts)
Solving quadratic equation w/ square root method
Total: 14 pts / Explanation of what a “root” or “zero” is
(2 pts) / Explanation of how square roots can be used to solve quadratics
(3 pts) / 2 Examples of solving quadratic equation using square roots (6 pts) / Example of solving quadratic equation using square roots with complex solution ( 3 pts)
Solving quadratic equation by factoring
Total: 11 pts / Explanation of factoring methods
(3 pts) / 3 Examples of solving quadratic equation factoring (8 pts)
Solving quadratic equation with quadratic formula
Total: 18 pts / Correct formula
(3 pts) / Correctly identifies a,b, and c (3 pts) / 2 Examples of solving quadratic equation using the quadratic formula (6 pts) / 2 Examples of solving quadratic equation using the quadratic formula with complex solutions (6 pts)
Vocabulary
Total: 10 pts / Give clear and consise definitions
(5 pts) / Defines the vocabulary in your own words
(5 pts) / 2 Examples of solving quadratic equation using the quadratic formula with complex solutions (6 pts)
Word Problem
Total: 10 pts / Clear and creative word problem that uses a quadratic equation (3 pts) / Step- by- step solution to problem
(3 pts) / Interpretation of answer in context of problem (2 pts)
Overall Project
Total: 10 pts / Is the project clear, easy to read, colorful, neat, and shows considerable effort?
(10 pts) / Graph of situation
(2 pts)