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Explore innovative teaching strategies such as Choice-Driven Quiz, Sternberg Project, and Think-Tac-Toe to enhance understanding of quadratic equations and graphing. Engage students with self-selected group projects like Parallel Lines Menu and dynamic activities like creating rap songs or Jeopardy games. Discover how giving students choices boosts intrinsic motivation and fosters deep understanding in the math classroom.
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Bell-Ringer or Exit Slip Choose One to Complete • List the steps you would take to graph the equation y = ax2 + bx + c. • Draw the graph of y = 2x2 + 4x – 6, and label the important pieces of the graph. • Create your own quadratic equation and graph. (One idea of formative assessment)
Sternberg Project (used in place of traditional mid-chapter quiz)
Think-Tac-ToeChoose 3 tasks (either diagonally or horizontally) to complete. Mark the three you choose with X’s or O’s. You may use the bottom of this page or the back to complete your work.
Self-Selected Groups (Choices) (Used to introduce graphing inequalities in two variables)
Student Work Samples • Rap Song • Power Point • Skit/Presentation • Jeopardy Game • Posters, Etc…
Research Shows That… Choices vs. Required In process, product No student voice Groups, resources, environment Restricted resources Relevant vs. Irrelevant Meaningful impersonal Connected to learner out of context Deep understanding only to pass a test Engaging vs. Passive Emotional, energetic low interaction Hands on, learner input lecture, seatwork Equals Increased Intrinsic Increased Motivation Apathy and Resentment
Wrap-Up • Questions? • Ideas?