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Quadratic equations
This module from the AMSI 'The Improving Mathematics Education in Schools (TIMES) project' is for teachers who wish to consolidate their content knowledge on the topic of quadratic equations, including forming and solving using different methods. There are sections that provide history and context for the topic, as well as exercises and examples of how to present and explain the concepts to students.
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| Year level(s) | Year 9 |
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| Audience | Teacher, School Leader |
| Purpose | Content knowledge |
| Format | Downloadable resources |
| Keywords | quadratic equation, factorising, completing the square, solution, explicit teaching |
Curriculum alignment |
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| Strand and focus | Algebra |
| Topics | Non-linear relationships |
| AC: Mathematics (V9.0) content descriptions |
AC9M9A04
Identify and graph quadratic functions, solve quadratic equations graphically and numerically, and solve monic quadratic equations with integer roots algebraically, using graphing software and digital tools as appropriate |
| Numeracy progression |
Number patterns and algebraic thinking (P9)
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Copyright details |
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| Organisation | AMSI |
| Copyright | © The University of Melbourne. Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 3.0. |
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