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Your Name: Angela Crone

CSU-Global Course: OTL545

Subject / Course:

Mathematics: Algebra II

Topic:

Quadratic Equations

Lesson Title:

Application of Quadratics Coin Fountain Project

Level:

High School

Lesson Duration:

3 days 58 min each

Common Core or State Standard(s) & Learning Objective(s):

Adapted from (Colorado Department of Education, 2010, p.26-27)
Analyze functions using different representations
i. Graph functions expressed symbolically and show key features of the graph. (CCSS:FIF.7)
ii. Graph quadratic functions and show intercepts, maxima, and minima. (CCSS: F-IF.7a)
iv. Graph polynomial functions, identifying zeros. (CCSS: F-IF.7c)
vi. Write a function defined by an expression in different but equivalent forms to reveal and
explain different properties. (CCSS: F-IF.8)
1.
Use factoring and completing the square to show zeros, extreme values, and
symmetry of the graph. (CCSS:F-IF.8a)

Target Audience
Knowing the Learner
My class encases all of the multiple intelligences. At least one students score highest in every
category. The categories where the students scored the highest percentages were linguistic,
logical-mathematical, and visual-spatial. The lowest scores were in naturalistic and intrapersonal.

Pedagogies
Pedagogies
(How are technology, content, and pedagogical knowledge working together in this lesson?)
This lesson is designed as a synthesis of information from the chapter (and parts of a previous
chapter). The students will be applying their knowledge in a group project. Theyll share ideas
and plans with each other. Theyll need to apply quadratic equations and interpret the results and
mathematical properties in terms of a real life object (a coin fountain). The project also requires
the group create a fountain mathematically and create a visual representation to show the class.

Technology Being Used by Students

Graphing Calculators
Computers
-Research coin fountains (with emphasis on ones with water arcs)
-Create a visual
-Organize project

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Technology Being Used by Teacher

SMARTBoard
-Outline the project
-Outline grading rubric
Graphing Calculator
-Remind students of procedural steps
Coin Fountain Project (https://mathprojects.com)
-Altered to fit my class and objectives

Lesson Strategy and Required Materials

Introduce the project (including the grading rubric)
-Explain the process
-Explain where points will be assigned
Group the students by four (one group of five)
-Assign each person a fountain part
-Decide what type of visual to create for the final presentation
-Research coin fountains (identify important parts/aspects)
Individual Work
-Mathematically solve their assigned quadratic equations
-Label and identify quadratic parts
Group Work
-Compare methods for solving the quadratic equations
-Fix mistakes/errors
-Create final fountain mathematically
-Create final fountain visually
-Present the completed representation
Materials:
-Coin Fountain Project and Rubric
-Computer Lab time
-Poster board/other craft supplies

Feedback Strategy:
Peer feedback (group)
-Group decision for best strategy
-Group help to check for mistakes/errors
Teacher feedback
-Walking from group to group answering questions and checking progress
-Daily check of progress what should be completed already and what should be accomplished
that day during class.
-Grading rubric
Peer feedback (class)
-Questions from presentation

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Assessments
Grading Rubric

Modifications/Enrichments
-More explanation for how to put the final coin fountain together mathematically.
-Adjust the fountain specifics for certain fountain parts to simply some of the calculations.
-Plan for a weekend to give the students slightly more time without affecting the class schedule.

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References
Colorado Department of Education. (2010). Mathematic academic standards. Retrieved from
www.cde.state.co.us/comath/statestandards

Shore, C. (2014). Coin fountain project. Retrieved from

https://mathprojects.com/?s=coin+fountain+project