Curated OER
Discriminant Testing
The class works to identify solutions using the discriminant.They use part of the quadratic formula to find the number of solutions a quadratic equation will have. They calculate how-many times the quadratic function will cut the x-axis....
Curated OER
Factoring Trinomials
Have the class factor and solve trinomials of integers in the form x2 + bx + c, where b and c are positive. They relate factoring to area and then follow a specific format to factor their trinomials. Tiles are used to help them...
Curated OER
Factoring Trinomials
Students factor trinomials. In this algebra instructional activity, students identify the different integers making up the trinomial and use the special pattern to factor them. They continue to model the equations and how to factor...
Curated OER
Connecting Factors and Zeros
In this Algebra II lesson, young scholars explore the connection between the factored form of a quadratics and the zero of a function. Students use a graphing calculator to verify factoring numerically and graphically.
Curated OER
Evaluation Expressions
High schoolers explore algebraic expressions in this Algebra I instructional activity. They evaluate expressions using paper and pencil and then use the TI-83 to provide immediate reinforcements.
Curated OER
Discriminating Against the Zero
Learners explore the concept of quadratic equations. In this quadratic equations lesson, students find the roots or zeros of quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. Learners give examples of functions with 2 real,...
Curated OER
Exploring Quadratic Equations
By stretching and translating the parabola given and determining the effects on the equation, students explore finding the vertex and zeros of a parabola and relate them to the equation. Students also view the intercept form to determine...
Curated OER
Complex Roots: A Graphical Solution
Using their Ti-Nspire to determine the solutions of parabolas, students explore the concept of complex roots. Students determine if parabolas have real or complex roots. Students determine the the axis of symmetry and the...
Curated OER
Exploring Complex Roots
In exploring the concept of complex roots, students find the axis of symmetry and roots of parabolas. Then, they discuss what makes a solution complex and how to identify functions with complex roots.
Curated OER
Extra Review
In this quadratic formula worksheet, learners solve and complete 22 different types of problems. First, they solve each equation by completing the square and applying the quadratic formula. Then, students graph each function provided and...
Texas Instruments
Exploring Quadratics in Factored Form
Young mathematicians explore quadratics equations in this lesson. They investigate the relationship between the standard form and factored form of quadratic equations. Learners then examine the relationship between the factoring form of...
Curated OER
The Standard Form of A Quadratic Equation
Students investigate equations that are in the standard form of a quadratic equation represented as Y=ax2+bx+c. They factor the equations into linear factors to determine the x intercepts. The graph is also used to determine the x...
Curated OER
Factoring
High Schoolers engage in a study of quadratic functions and focus upon the finding of equivalence and its connection between functions. They also practice factoring using the FOIL method while manipulating the equation. The lesson also...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Factoring by Mack
Learners explore the concept of factoring trinomials. For this factoring trinomials lesson, students use the Mack Method to factor trinomials. Learners watch a video on how to factor a trinomial with a coefficient of 1 with...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Solving Quadratic Equations Using Algebraic Methods
Given a quadratic equation, the student will solve the equation by factoring, completing the square, or by using the quadratic formula.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Solving Quadratic Equations by Finding Square Roots
Twenty problems present a variety of problems working with various aspects of solving quadratic equations by finding the square roots. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Solving Quadratic Equations With Complex Roots
These examples use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations. Learn what to do when the solution includes a complex number. Use the practice page and teacher resource page to enhance the lesson.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Quadratic Equations
Defines root of a quadratic equation. Portrays graphically what quadratic roots look like. Tutorial includes two basic examples where roots are discovered, and links to pertinent topics elsewhere on the site and a math forum organized by...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Quadratic Equations, Discriminant, Quadratic Formula
A wealth of resources for teachers planning classroom instruction on quadratic equations, discriminant, and the quadratic formula: six lessons covering various ways to solve equations, complete with definitions and step-by-step solutions...
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Quadratic Equations Part Ii
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that illustrate how to solve quadratic equations using complete the square then use that to derive the quadratic formula.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Algebra 1 for Ccss
This is a complete, full-year Algebra 1 course with interactivity included in every lesson. Some lessons include videos, and all include interactives and inline questions that offer instant, per-answer feedback. Every lesson also has...
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Quadratic Formula
This MathWorld site provides the quadratic formula, giving the roots of a quadratic equation, as well as an alternative form of the equation.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Quadratic Equation
This MathWorld site shows how to derive the quadratic formula.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Connecting Factors and Zeros
Students will determine if a quadratic formula is factorable, then they will factor the equation, set each factor equal to 0, and solve for x.