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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Football and Braking Distance: Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars engage in a lesson that is about the concept of data analysis with the use of quadratics. They use a Precalculus text in order to give guidance for independent practice and to serve as a source for the teacher to use. The...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Factoring Extended to the Complex Realm

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
A solution will work one way or another: find solutions, or use solutions to find the function. Learners use polynomial identities to factor polynomials with complex solutions. They then use solutions and the Zero Product Property to...
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Assessment
Del Mar College

Algebra Assessment Review

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Jam packed with problems, this advanced Algebra activity focuses on topics such as domain, solving quadratics, solving rationals, and function notation.  
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Performance
Radford University

Saving the US from a Missile Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Mathematically shoot down an incoming missile. Given information about the Cuban Missile Crises, learners calculate the equation of the trajectory of an imaginary missile launched from Cuba toward Washington, D.C. Scholars determine the...
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Multiple Representations of Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
class members first work through finding the equation, table of values, graph, and key features of a linear function expressed verbally. Individuals then work through several more problems given different representations.
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eBook
Rice University

College Algebra

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Is there more to college algebra than this? Even though the eBook is designed for a college algebra course, there are several topics that align to Algebra II or Pre-calculus courses. Topics begin with linear equation and inequalities,...
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Unit Plan
Intel

Choreographing Math

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Leaners investigate families of linear functions through dance. They choreograph dance moves to model nine unique linear functions of their choosing. Using their dance moves, teams create a video presentation complete with music and...
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Newton's Method

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
Does the accuracy of the first guess make a difference down the line? Learners investigate the effects of the iterative process of finding roots, using Newton's Method. By moving the initial guess of a root on a graph, pupils observe the...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratics Introduction

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate quadratic functions graphically and algebraically.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Polynomial Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners explore polynomial functions.  In this Algebra II lesson plan, students explore graphs of polynomial functions as classify the functions as linear, quadratic, cubic, or quartic.  Learners determine the regression equation for...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students factor and solve quadratic equations.For this algebra lesson, students identify the roots of an equation using the quadratic formula. They graph and identify the properties of a parabola.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this logarithmic function worksheet, young scholars solve and graph logarithmic and exponential functions. Variables are included in the exponential and logarithmic functions. There are 18 problems to solve on this two-page worksheet....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Functions and the Vertical Line Test

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept of functions. In this function instructional activity, students determine if the graph is a function by using the vertical line test. Students use an applet to explore the vertical line test on a variety of...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Functions

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students explore a variety of functions. They recognize and describe functions and use linear functions to describe situations. Students find the domain and range of linear functions and graph rational expressions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this quadratic equations worksheet, high schoolers answer 15 questions about quadratic equations.  Students complete the square, use the quadratic formula, write equations in vertex form, and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Iterating the Function and Complex Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students identify the end behavior of polynomial graphs. In this algebra lesson, students factor and solve quadratic and complex equations. They factor out negative roots and identify the real and imaginary parts of an equation.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Standard Form of A Quadratic Equation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parent Functions Reference

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
In this functions worksheet, students explore the graphs of fifteen parent functions.  This worksheet is meant as a reference for students.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra II Review: Exponential Functions and Logarithms

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra II review:  exponential functions and logarithms instructional activity, students solve 19 problems, including making graphs, simplifying and evaluating.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Math 32 Worksheet: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this quadratic equations worksheet, high schoolers solve 12 short-answer problems.  Students find real and irrational solutions to given functions.  High schoolers raise irrational numbers to irrational powers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Composition of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students solve problems using the composition of functions. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the graph of a quadratic equation for its vertex and intercepts. they find the inverse of the function using addition, subtraction,...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Integrating Functions

For Students 6th - 8th
In this math activity, students find the answers to the functions that includes integration and trigonometry. They use the examples for help with the special functions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have your learners investigate parabolas. In this Algebra II lesson, students explore the basic definition of a parabola by using Cabri Jr. to create a parabola given the focus and directrix.  Students interpret the equation for a...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th
In this factoring polynomials worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 33 different multiple choice problems. First, they determine the equation that best represents a simplified form after factoring out the GCF. Then, students...