Be a hero, not a zero! Help your classes understand how to solve quadratic equations with the zero product property using an animated simulation. Using the controls, scholars manipulate the zeros and watch as the function and its factors change. 

Concepts

zero product property, quadratic equations, solving equations, factoring quadratics

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Flip your classroom and assign the video as homework; use class time for the interactive portion of the lesson
• Have your classes develop a description of the zero product property in words

Classroom Considerations

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Pros

• Challenge questions guide learners to appropriate conclusions
• Students can explore the interactive as quickly or as slowly as they would like

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSA-SSE.B.3.a