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Algebra 2 Test
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve problems involving functions, systems and conics. They simplify radicals and graph parabolas identifying the focus and ellipse. There are 20 questions.
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The Special Role of Zero in Factoring
Use everything you know about quadratic equations to solve polynomial equations! Learners apply the Zero Product Property to factor and solve polynomial equations. They make a direct connection to methods they have used with quadratic...
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Relationships Between Two Numerical Variables
Working in small groups and in pairs, classmates build an understanding of what types of relationships can be used to model individual scatter plots. The nonlinear scatter plots in this lesson on relationships between two numerical...
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Application of Completing the Square
A TI technology activity that helps learners to recognize and use the characteristic of a perfect square quadratic to complete the square. Additionally, they apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems.
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Half-Life
Scholars shake their way to understanding half-life with the help of candy. They observe and record which side candy lands on to graph the exponential decay in the fifth lesson of seven integrating chemistry and algebra. Combining...
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Polynomials and Linear Factors
This algebra instructional activity reviews writing polynomials in standard form from factored form, looks at the graphs of polynomials of degree higher than two, and identifies the zeros of polynomials using the Factor Theorem and...
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Who am I? Find A Polynomial From Its Roots
High schoolers generate the equation of a polynomial given its roots and the end behavior of the function. They need to apply theorems concerning the multiplicity of roots, conjugates of irrational or imaginary roots to find a...
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Polynomial Division
How do you apply the traditional division algorithm to polynomials? Here is an Algebra II lesson plan that extends the use of the division algorithm to polynomials. After establishing the concept of long division, synthetic division and...
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Logarithmic Modeling
Explore logarithms and logarithmic regression. Young mathematicians first learn about inverse functions and about the logarithm function family. They take their newfound knowledge to use logarithmic functions to model situations and...
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Algebraic Solution of a Quadratic, Linear System
In this algebra instructional activity, students solve systems of equations using linear and quadratics. They graph their solutions on a coordinate plane. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
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Graphing Eight Quadratic Inequalities
In this graphing quadratic inequalities activity, students graph eight quadratic inequalities. Cartesian coordinate systems and solutions are provided.
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Quadratic Relations and Functions
In this algebra activity, students find the roots of graphs. They factor and solve quadratic equations. There are 2 questions.
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Ball Toss Activity
Pupils collect data from tossing a ball into the air. Using a data collection device, they graph the data, set a window, and analyze the height of the toss, how long the ball was in the air, etc. They then find an equation that models...
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Twenty-Five Factoring to Solve Quadratic Equations in Preparation for the Math Regents Exam
In this factoring to solve quadratic equations worksheet, students solve twenty-five multiple choice and free response questions in preparation for the math regents exam. The solutions are provided.
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Connecting Factors and Zeros
For this Algebra II lesson, students 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.
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Graphing at all Levels: It's a Beautiful Thing!
Mixing math and art is done in this lesson by applying graphing knowledge to create a unique piece of art. This lesson varies acording to the graphing knowledge of the artist. First, learners identify and review various types of graphing...
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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.
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Quadratic Equations
In this algebra worksheet, students define the word "quad" and solve problems with quadratics. They factor polynomials by the quadratic formula and completing the square.
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Graphical Analysis of a Graphical Analysis of a Function
In this Algebra I/Algebra II instructional activity, students analyze the graphs of two functions by determining the functional value from the graph and given the functional value, determine the x value. The one page instructional...
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Reading Graphs
Working independently or in teams, your class practices connecting graphs, formulas and words. This lesson includes a guided discussion about distance vs. time graphs and looking at how velocity changes over time.
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Completing the Square (part 1)
Avoid the trap of memorizing steps when completing the square with a resources that provides a conceptual approach to completing the square. Learners that are able to recognize a perfect square trinomial are ready to complete the square.
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Modeling a Context from a Verbal Description (part 2)
I got a different answer, are they both correct? While working through modeling problems interpreting graphs, the question of precision is brought into the discussion. Problems are presented in which a precise answer is needed and others...
Balanced Assessment
Transformation I
Rewriting expressions in different forms is an essential algebra skill. Support the development of this skill by using a task that asks scholars to begin with a linear, quadratic, and rational expression and then manipulate them into a...
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Completing the Square Algebraically
Using TI-Nspire, scholars rewrite quadratic expressions by completing the square. They change the equation into vertex form. By the end of this lesson, they should be able to change any quadratic equation into vertex form.