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Cool Math

Coolmath: Graphing Polynomials Absolute Maximums and Minimums

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
This algebra lesson explains how to find the absolute maximums and minimums (extrema) of a polynomial.
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Unit Plan
Math Planet

Math Planet: The Graph of Y = Ax^2 + Bx + C

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A nonlinear function that can be written on the standard form ax^2 + bx + c,where a is not = 0, is called a quadratic function. All quadratic functions hava a U-shaped graph called a parabola.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Finding Parabolas Through Two Points

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
For this task, students are asked to find the quadratic functions that pass through two given points on a coordinate grid and to describe how their graphs are related. Aligns with F-LE.A.2.
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Handout
University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Quadratic, Cubic and Quartic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives a history of quadratic functions.
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Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Graphing Quadratic Functions: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The most basic quadratic is y = x2. The general technique for graphing quadratics is the same as for graphing linear equations. The quadratics graph as curvy lines (called "parabolas"), rather than the straight lines generated by linear...
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Graph Quadratics in Vertex Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Graph quadratic functions that are given in the vertex form. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Relative Maxima and Minima

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given the graph of a function, find all of its relative maximum and minimum points. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Graph Quadratics in Factored Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Graph quadratic functions that are given in factored form. For example, graph y=(x-4)(x+2). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Absolute Maxima and Minima

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given the graph of a function, find its absolute maximum and minimum points. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Activity
Analyze Math

Analyze Math: Quadratic Functions (1)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students are introduced to quadratic functions. The tutorial explores the equation of a quadratic function, intercepts, graphing, and points of intersection. The activity consists of examples with detailed solutions.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Identification of Quadratic Models

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers fitting a data set to a quadratic equation.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphing Calculator to Graph Quadratic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to use a graphing calculator to graph quadratic equations. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, and attempt practice problems.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn the anatomy of the graph of a quadratic function.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Graphs of Quadratic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students review of quadratic function graphing methods. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Factor Quadratics: Methods for Solving Quadratic Functions

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A review of the three major methods of solving quadratic functions for "x" intercepts.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Quadratic Functions in Intercept Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the x-intercepts and vertex of a quadratic function by writing it in intercept form and solve real-world problems. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Quadratic Functions in Intercept Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Understanding the graphs of a parabola given equations. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.
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Activity
Integrated Publishing

Integrated Publishing: Graphical Interpretation of Roots

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site compares the graphs of three quadratic functions, and explains how certain characteristics of the graph relate to properties of the equations and their solutions. Contains practice problems, including real-world examples.
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Activity
Integrated Publishing

Integrated Publishing: Graphical Solution

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site explains how graphing can be used to solve (find the roots of) a quadratic equation. Practice problems are included.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Absolute Maxima and Minima

For Students 9th Standards
Given the graph of a function, find its absolute maximum and minimum points.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Relative Maxima and Minima

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given the graph of a function, find all of its relative maximum and minimum points.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Features of Quadratic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find the zeroes ('roots') of quadratic functions and the vertex of their parabolas. Functions are given in standard, vertex, and factored form.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Range of Quadratic Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Given the equation of a quadratic function, determine its range.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Features of Quadratic Functions: Strategy

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Identify the form of a quadratic function that immediately reveals a given feature of that function. Features in question are the y-intercept of the graph, the zeroes ('roots') of the function, and the vertex of the parabola.