Finding Meaning in the Quadratic Formula

Connecting the formula to the graphic representation of quadratic functions makes the mathematics meaningful to students.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:The Mathematics teacher 2019-01, Vol.112 (4), p.258-260
Main Authors: Edwards, Thomas G, Chelst, Kenneth R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algebra
FEATURES
Graph representations
High School Students
Linear equations
Mathematical Concepts
Mathematical Formulas
Mathematical functions
Mathematical Logic
Mathematics education
Mathematics Instruction
Quadratic formulas
Secondary School Mathematics
Simplification
Teaching Methods
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Summary:Connecting the formula to the graphic representation of quadratic functions makes the mathematics meaningful to students.
ISSN:0025-5769
2330-0582
DOI:10.5951/mathteacher.112.4.0258