Solving Quadratic Equations (All Methods)- Partner Activity "Make Compound Words"

This activity practices solving complete quadratic equations by all methods. All the equations have terms on both sides. Partners have similar type of problems so as to meet similar difficulties. They will each have their own set of three groups of six equations which must be solved by a specified method.The amusing part of this product is creating compound words corresponding to each solution set of the quadratic equations given.

Activity Directions: Partners start solving their own set of three groups of six equations by a specified method. Once students has found the solution set of each equation, they are given two tables to use. There is a word corresponding to each number written in table 1. Using this table, students find which two words correspond to each solution set of their equations and make compound words. They record the solution set of each quadratic equation and write down the compound word corresponding to it in table 2 .

Students show down detailed solutions on student recording sheets specially designed for this activity or they can solve the problems on a separate sheet of notebook paper. All answer keys are provided.

You can split this activity into two or three parts!