Summit Math Algebra 2 Book 3: Quadratic Equations and Parabolas (Algebra 2 Series - 2nd Edition)

This textbook series supports both independent study and classroom learning, empowering students to learn at their own pace, whether working individually or collaboratively. The author makes each concept easy to understand and actively engages students in a step-by-step process of building genuine understanding, rather than memorizing formulas without knowing why they work. With careful pacing, clear explanations, and a detailed answer key for timely feedback and helpful guidance, the uniquely scaffolded approach allows students to learn math anywhere, at school or at home.Written by a teacher with over 20 years of experience, each feature is designed to benefit students. Published as separate books instead of a single textbook, students feel a sense of achievement when they finish each book, making learning feel less intimidating. Each lightweight book has 2 parts. The first half uses small steps to guide students through the process of constructing each concept, while the second half provides additional practice to reinforce learning and improve retention. Every section includes an answer key to provide teacher-like feedback that helps students keep moving forward. This curriculum is named Summit Math to reflect the author's belief that learning is like hiking. Anyone can reach the summit, at their own pace, if they keep taking small steps.Book description:Discover how to solve quadratic equations that cannot be factored and then learn about parabolas. In this book, you first learn the method of Completing the Square and then the quadratic formula. You then learn how to graph a parabola by finding its vertex and intercepts. Near the end of the book, you will apply what you have learned about quadratics to analyze a variety of real-world scenarios. The final topic is an introduction to quadratic inequalities. This book builds on Algebra 1: Books 5 and 7 and Algebra 2: Book 1.Book 3 Contents:Introduction to quadratic functionsFactoring reviewReview radical expressionsThe imaginary numberQuadratic equationsSolving quadratic equations by completing the squareSolving quadratic equations with the Quadratic FormulaThe vertex of a parabolaGraphing parabolasScenarios that involve quadratic functionsGraphing quadratic inequalitiesCumulative ReviewAnswer Key Read more