Applying the Quadratic Formula to Situations in Life

Today, we looked at how we can use math to determine if certain situations will be able to happen, and if so, how long it will take for them to happen. Specifically, we talked about the path of a firework rocket, slam dunking a basketball, and diving off a 12 foot diving board into a pool (poor Pam!). Students were asked to use the quadratic formula or the discriminant to determine answers to the questions posed in class.

Tonight's Homework: None for period 2 and finish the 4 questions we started in class for period 6. The test for concept 13 will be given in class this week. Be sure to prepare for it now.

Note to track athletes: Be sure to come in to take the EasyCBM test sometime this week, since you will be missing it on Thursday. Your concept test will be given in class on Friday.