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Algebra I

Suggested grades 9–10 · Unit 3: Quadratics and discrete patterns

Quadratic Roots and a Frame Design

Use factoring and a contextual domain to choose a meaningful quadratic solution.

▷ 2 teacher video choices: Quadratic Roots and a Frame Design
Preview lesson: Quadratic Roots and a Frame Design

Goal: Solve a factorable quadratic and reject a root that violates the stated measurement domain.

Before this: Factoring trinomials Zero-product property

Try together: Solve x²−x−12=0 and check both roots.

Subject-content contributionHSA.REI.B.4.bHigh school · Algebra
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Algebra I

Suggested grades 9–10 · Unit 3: Quadratics and discrete patterns

Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

Translate recursive patterns into explicit formulas with a stated first index.

▷ 2 teacher video choices: Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
Preview lesson: Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences

Goal: Write recursive and explicit rules for two sequences and evaluate a later term.

Before this: Function notation Integer exponents

Try together: Write both rule forms for 10,7,4,1 and 5,15,45,135, with first index 1.

Subject-content contributionHSF.BF.A.2High school · Functions
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