Curated OER
Lesson 5: The Quadratic Formula
Students plot quadratic curves to distinguish how different values of a affect a graph. They solve quadratic equations by completing the square. Student's recognize the connection between the roots and the corresponding graph's...
Curated OER
Quadratics Introduction
Students investigate quadratic functions graphically and algebraically.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Solving Equations
This tutorial explains how to solve a variety of equations, from simple to complex, and gives examples and solutions. Students are asked to solve for x before looking at a solution.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Algebra
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
Student Achievement Partners
Student Achievement Partners: Looking for and Making Use of Structure [Pdf]
In this lesson, students solve quadratic equations and make use of the structure.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Algebra: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
An exercise on solving a quadratic equation by applying the method of factoring by grouping. Begin by clicking on "show scratchpad."
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Preparing to Study Chemistry
This resource provides a summary of some fundamental math and science concepts that will be helpful in learning chemistry. Links are provided to help you learn or review the material on Khan Academy.
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.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Solving Quadratic Equations Using Concrete Models
Given a quadratic equation, the student will use tiles to factor and solve the equation.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Solving Quadratic Equations Using Graphs
Given a quadratic equation, the student will use graphical methods to solve the equation.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Solving Word Questions
A tutorial that explains how to solve word problems. It points out key words that signal operations or what is being measured, and wording that is confusing and needs to be simplified. Presents lots of examples, both simple and complex,...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Graphs of Quadratic Equations
Twenty-one problems present a variety of problems working with various aspects of solving and graphing quadratic equations. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: The Discriminant
Thirty-eight problems present a variety of practice working with discriminant. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Polynomial and Rational Functions
Hotmath provides 20 practice problems that relate to polynomial and rational functions. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving.
Other
Algebra Class: Solving and Graphing a Quadratic Equation
Math teacher provides a unit on quadratic equations in which she explains the concepts of solving and graphing quadratic equations through numerous examples and graphs. Hyperlinks are available to each step that ultimately leads to...
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...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Quadratics: Connecting Roots, Zeros, and X Intercepts
Given a quadratic equation, the student will make connections among the solutions (roots) of the quadratic equation, the zeros of their related functions, and the horizontal intercepts (x-intercepts) of the graph of the function.
Other
Quick Math: Quadratic Equations
Complete step-by-step investigation of quadratic functions, allowing the user to input the function. Each step, from solving f(x) = 0 to graphing and finding extreme points, is covered in depth, via links for each step (requires...
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...
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Quadratic Equations
Includes lesson, practice exercise, and teacher resource on how to factor quadratic equations. You'll find examples for using the factoring and graphing methods for solving, a twelve-question quiz with hints and answers, and a suggested...
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.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Applications of Quadratic Equations
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that review applications involving solving a quadratic equation including distance/rate problems and work rate problems.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Quadratic Equations Part I
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that illustrate how to solve quadratic equations by factoring and the square root property.