Solving Quadratic Equations Error Analysis Activity

Help your students master solving quadratic equations with this fun, engaging, and collaborative activity! Students have the opportunity to solve 10 quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, and applying the quadratic formula.. Students use their work to evaluate the given work of another student. Students identify the error and explain the error and/or justify/prove why their answer in accurate.
 
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This activity aligns well with: 
CCSS:
A-REI.4a: Use the method of completing the square to transform any quadratic equation in x into an equation of the form (x-p)2 = q that has the same solutions
A-REI.4b: Solve quadratic equations by inspection (e.g., for x2 =49), taking square roots, completing the square, the quadratic formula and factoring, as appropriate to the initial form of the equation
 
NGLS:
AI-A.REI.4a: Use the method of completing the square to transform any quadratic equation in x into an equation of the form (x - p)2 = q that has the same solutions
AI-A.REI.4b: Solve quadratic equations by: i) inspection, ii) taking square roots, iii) factoring, iv) completing the square, v) the quadratic formula, and vi) graphing.
 
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