tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post8262190988816012991..comments2024-03-27T21:47:21.816-07:00Comments on Flipping with Kirch: Algebra 1 Inquiry Activity - Factoring TrinomialsCrystal Kirchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12701759790348069890noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-19392477287564243532013-05-23T13:01:53.599-07:002013-05-23T13:01:53.599-07:00Hi Kim,
Thanks for commenting. Interesting that y...Hi Kim,<br />Thanks for commenting. Interesting that you start with roots - I actually like it. We always teach "operations with polynomials" (adding, subtracting, multiplying) and then factoring BEFORE we even introduce parabolas graphically. I like the idea of making the connection sooner. If you don't mind, could I take a look at the GoogleDoc your students put together? It would give me a better visual of what you had them do.<br />All the ideas always seem to come AFTER I've taught it... i'm already on maternity leave so I can't even try any of this fun stuff out until next Spring!!<br /><br />Thanks for following along my crazy journey :)Crystal Kirchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701759790348069890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3826033856235063878.post-55275976003027487262013-05-23T10:26:58.903-07:002013-05-23T10:26:58.903-07:00Kim Stichnote - Missouri
We taught factoring in A...Kim Stichnote - Missouri<br /><br />We taught factoring in Algebra 1 by talking about what the roots are. Translating that into factors. Our science department teaches a Punnet Square for genetic traits and I hooked up with that to teach them to multiply their two factors. I had students pick two integer roots, make those into factors and a quadratic and put them on a Google Spread Sheet. They listed their roots, factors, quadratic and a relationship between the roots and the quadratic. Because it was on a Google Doc, they could view each other's work and begin to make group comparisons on the relationships. It has been very powerful. Just like you I have always taught this as a skill, not as a relationship. The geometry teachers will have to be the judge for retention. I am hopeful. I love watching your journey. You have been an inspiration on my own travels. kstichnotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16806552296551061192noreply@blogger.com