Algebra II - 3rd, 4th, & 7th hours

Quadratic Formula (5.9) notes and helpful links

5.9 The Quadratic Formula and the Discriminant

VOCABULARY

Quadratic Formula

The Quadratic Formula is the formula that gives you the solutions of ANY quadratic equation. 

 

Standard Form

 

Discriminant

type
 
two real
two imaginary
one real
Number

 

 

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/quadform.htm

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/quadform2.htm

if you like a sick joke..... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_7lNT9oDzI (be thankful he's not your teacher)

if you can stand the "droid" voice and "stupid human" jokes, this one is great!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE0jbYVpekE&feature=related

 

Links to help with Factoring Trinomials:

Video1: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=6419fad9677dcd6adb94 This one is about 12 minutes. (I'm going to try to embed this one, cause I like it so much! BUT I have to learn how to first so hopefully by the end of the day)

 

Video2:  http://www.learner.org/resources/series66.html?pop=yes&pid=168#  You will need to create a user ID and PW. Then click on #4 Factoring Polynomials. Video is about 30 minutes.

Notes (not by Mrs. Sturgeon): section 5.3 Algebra2/fact_trinomials1.pdf         section 5.4/5.5    Algebra2/fact_trinomials2.pdf

2008-2009 Syllabus                                                                            Answer Keys

Online Textbook    (You will need to create a user name the first time.)

                                    Make sure that you select our green book that says "Algebra 2 Concepts and Skills" You will need the information below to create your own user name. Please contact me if there are any issues with the codes below!

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   Product Name: Algebra 2: Concepts and Skills - eEdition        ISBN #: 9780547007694

 

 

Podcast    -  This link I will use to post things from home.