SHS3 Additional Mathematics · Semester 1, Week 8

Spatial Reasoning

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Curriculum details

Strand
Geometric Reasoning and Measurement (Strand 2)
Sub-strand
Spatial Reasoning (2.1)
Content standard
3.2.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of Parabola and its properties. 3.2.1.LO.1 Construct a parabola of a given quadratic equation (𝑦 = 𝑎𝑥 ) + 𝑏 + 𝑐) and explain its key features 3.2.1.LO.2 Sketch a parabola and use it to deduce the relation 𝑦 ) = 4𝑎 3.2.1.LO.3 Sketch a parabola given the directrix Communication: Provide learners the opportunity to engage and and focus. 3.2.1.LO.4 Deduce the equation of the tangent and normal to a parabola
Indicator
3.2.1.LI.1 - Describe the shape of the graphs of quadratic functions.
Suggested placement
Semester 1, Week 8 (Week 8 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
NaCCA curriculum document, p. 479

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Think-pair-share, Talk for Learning, Building on what others say.
Learning Experience: Learners work in pairs to describe the shape of the graphs of a quadratic function and provide real life instances and uses.
Activity 1: Shape of Quadratic functions Learners in pairs and recollect the shape of quadratic functions and state examples in real life objects or situations.
Example
- Kicking a ball upwards
- Arc bridges
- Satellite dishes
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- SHS Curriculum, Graph boards, mathematical set, ICT tools
Assessment (3.2.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall.