Algebra 2- 4th period

More Factoring:  Special Products and Completing the Square

Essential Question:  What do we do when a quadratic function can't be factored?

Content Objectives:  The student will be able to...

• factor perfect square trinomials.
• factor the difference of two squares.
• factor expressions using the largest monomial.
• solve quadratics by completing the square.

Language Objective:  The student will be able to explain when it is necessary to use Completing the Square both orally and in written form.

Class Activities for January 17:
Cognitive Tutor (30 minutes)
Notes:  Completing the Square
Journal Quick Write:  Reflection on Graphing