Goals of the Unit

1. recognize the patterns of change for quadratic relationships
2. write equations for quadratic relationships represented in tables, graphs and problem situations
3. connect quadratic equations to the patterns in tables and graphs of quadratic relationships
4. use a quadratic equation to identify the maximum or minimum value, the x- and y- intercepts, and other important features of the graph of the equation
5. recognize equivalent quadratic expressions
6. use the Distributive Property to write equivalent quadratic expressions in factored and expanded form
7. use tables, graphs, and equations of quadratic relationships to solve problems in a variety of situations from geometry, science and business
8. compare properties of quadratic, linear, and exponential relationships

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Vocabulary

constant term                            maximum value                                      triangular numbers
expanded form                          minimum value                                      
factored form                            parabola
function                                     quadratic expressions
line of symmetry                       term