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Lesson Plan: Completing the Square for Quadratic Equations

Subject: Mathematics

Grade Level: 9

Duration: 30 Minutes

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand the concept of completing the square in quadratic equations.
2. Transform quadratic equations into vertex form using the completing the square method.
3. Identify the vertex of the quadratic function from its vertex form.

Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (optional for presentations)
• Handouts with practice problems and solutions

Introduction (5 minutes)

• Begin with a brief recap of quadratic equations and their standard form ( ax^2 + bx + c = 0 ).
• Introduce the concept of completing the square as a method to rewrite a quadratic equation in vertex form ( a(x - h)^2 + k ), where ( (h, k) ) is the vertex of the parabola.

Explanation and Steps (10 minutes)

• Step 1: Start with the standard form of the quadratic equation ( ax^2 + bx + c ).
• Step 2: If ( a \neq 1 ), factor out ( a ) from the first two terms:
  [ a(x^2 + \frac{b}{a}x) + c ]
• Step 3: Find the value to complete the square. Take half of the coefficient of ( x ) (which is ( \frac{b}{a} )), square it, and add/subtract it inside the parentheses.
  [ a(x^2 + \frac{b}{a}x + \left(\frac{b}{2a}\right)^2 - \left(\frac{b}{2a}\right)^2) + c ]
• Step 4: Simplify the expression to rewrite it in vertex form:
  [ a\left(x + \frac{b}{2a}\right)^2 + c - a\left(\frac{b}{2a}\right)^2 ]

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Work through an example on the whiteboard:
  Convert ( 2x^2 + 8x + 3 ) to vertex form.
  1. Factor out the coefficient of ( x^2 ):
     ( 2(x^2 + 4x) + 3 )
  2. Find the value to complete the square:
     Half of 4 is 2, and ( 2^2 = 4 ).
  3. Rewrite the equation:
     ( 2(x^2 + 4x + 4 - 4) + 3 )
     ( = 2((x + 2)^2 - 4) + 3 )
     ( = 2(x + 2)^2 - 8 + 3 )
     ( = 2(x + 2)^2 - 5 )
• Discuss the vertex ((-2, -5)) and its significance.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Distribute handouts with similar problems for students to complete individually.
  Example problems:

1. Complete the square for ( x^2 + 6x + 7 ).
2. Complete the square for ( 3x^2 - 12x + 4 ).
3. Convert ( -x^2 + 4x + 1 ) into vertex form.

Homework Assignment (5 minutes)

• Assign problems for homework.

1. Complete the square for ( x^2 + 10x + 21 ) and identify the vertex.
2. Convert ( 5x^2 - 20x + 10 ) to vertex form and find the vertex.
3. Rewrite ( -2x^2 + 8x - 6 ) in vertex form and state the vertex.

Homework Solutions

1. Problem: ( x^2 + 10x + 21 )
   Vertex form: ( (x + 5)^2 - 4 )
   Vertex: ( (-5, -4) )

2. Problem: ( 5x^2 - 20x + 10 )
   Vertex form: ( 5(x - 2)^2 -30 )
   Vertex: ( (2, -30) )

3. Problem: ( -2x^2 + 8x - 6 )
   Vertex form: ( -2(x - 2)^2 + 2 )
   Vertex: ( (2, 2) )

Conclusion (Optional, if time permits)

• Recap the importance of completing the square in various contexts, including its applications in calculus and graphing.

Assessment

• Monitor students during guided and independent practice to assess understanding and provide assistance as needed. Collect homework to evaluate comprehension of the topic.

Additional Notes

Make sure to adapt the lesson according to the students' pace and understanding. Adjust explanations and examples if needed to better suit their learning styles.