Quadratic Equation (I)

Grade 11 · Mathematics

Semester 1 | Period 2 | Week 11

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Subject: Mathematics

Semester: 1

Period: 2

Week: 11


WEEK 11
Class: Grade 11
Age: 16 years
Duration: 40 minutes of 5 periods
Subject: Mathematics
Topic: Quadratic Equation (I)
Focus:
i. Revision of factorization
ii. Finding what should be added to an algebraic expression to make it a perfect square
iii. Quadratic equation using the completing the square method
iv. Deducing the quadratic formula from completing the square and its application to solving problems

 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. Revise the factorization of perfect squares.
  2. Find what should be added to an algebraic expression to make it a perfect square.
  3. Solve quadratic equations using the completing the square method.
  4. Deduce the quadratic formula from completing the square and apply it to solve problems.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

  • Question and answer
  • Guided demonstration
  • Discussion
  • Practice exercises
  • Analogy and real-life connections

 

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

  • Quadratic equation box
  • Completing the square sheet
  • Whiteboard and markers