Mathematics Assessment Project
Representing Quadratic Functions Graphically
Sometimes being different is an advantage. An engaging activity has scholars match cards with quadratic functions in various forms. Along the way, they learn about how each form highlights key features of quadratic functions.
Curated OER
Quadratic Inequalities
In this quadratic inequalities instructional activity, students graph six quadratic inequalities. They solve two quadratic inequalities to identify one solution. In this quadratic inequalities instructional activity, students draw the...
Curated OER
Parabolas
Students find equations of parabolas in real world scenarios. In this finding equations of parabolas in real world scenarios lesson, students find the equations of parabolas of US landmarks. Students put a grid on landmarks such as the...
Curated OER
Graphing Quadratic Functions
In this graphing quadratic equations worksheet, students graph 8 quadratic functions. Coordinate grids are included on the worksheet.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Parabolas
Students will learn about parabolas and how to graph them. Use the given lesson plan and examples to help support instruction and solve the practice problems.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Let's Play Ball With Families of Graphs
This activity is designed for students to use real-time data to generate a family of parabolic graphs. The data set will be generated by graphing the heights of a ball bounce with respect to time. Students will determine the regression...
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Dans Math: Lessons: Intermediate Algebra
College professor Dan Bach presents a review of algebra concepts, including factoring, quadratic equations, and graphing parabolas. The examples are detailed, but easy to follow. This is a good site for reviewing before tests and quizzes.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Quadratic Equations
Practice using your graphing calculator for solving and graphing quadratic equations. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Graphing Parabolas
Dr. Math helps a student with the plotting and with finding the vertex and line of symmetry of a parabola.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Vertex and Intercepts Parabola Problems
The tutorial explores the vertex and intercepts of parabolas. Some topics discussed are vertex form, vertical axis, intercepts, and graphing. The activity consists of examples with detailed solutions.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Graphing a Parabola
Dr. Math helps a student interpret the equation of a parabola so that the student understands how each part of the equation effects the graph.