Texas Instraments
Getting Started Dilemma
Get out those thinking caps and apply graphing functions to a real-world problem. Use the TI-83 graphing calculator to evaluate algebraic expressions that are imbedded in a series of real-world scenarios. A great lesson!
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Stopping Distances
In 2016, one in every four fatal car crashes listed speeding as a contributing factor. Pupils view videos of a car trying to come to a quick stop from four different rates of speed. They use context clues to measure and determine the...
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Extra Practice 16: Graphs of Quadratic Functions
In this graphing worksheet, students determine the domain and graph quadratic functions. Coordinate planes are provided below each function. There are 36 problems on this four-page worksheet.
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Graphs of Quadratic Functions Section 11.6
For this graphing worksheet, students graph quadratic functions. They identify the maximum and minimum value of the function, determine the line of symmetry, and locate the vertex. Coordinate planes are provided for each function. There...
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Activity 11: Family of Functions
Students investigate linear, quadratic, and absolute value functions. In this Algebra II lesson, students observe and describe family traits that exist among functions as they use technology to graph several functions on the same...
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Parent Functions Reference
For this functions worksheet, students explore the graphs of fifteen parent functions. This worksheet is meant as a reference for students.
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Lesson 2: The Quadratic Equation
Students graph quadratic equations. They use interactive graphs, on CD-ROM, to answer specific equations. Students identify the vertex of a parabola and the axis of symmetry.
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Piecewise Modeling with Multiple Functions: Federal Debt
Students analyze data on debt and write an equation. In this statistics instructional activity, students are given data from different time periods, and are asked to graph and analyze the data. They work in groups, and are assigned...
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Square-Root Functions and Radical Equations
This practice learning exercise includes simple radical equations, and some quadratic equations that can be solved by the square root method. There is good practice here in checking the solutions, and a few graphing problems.
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Linear & Quadratic Functions: Solving Graphically
In this linear and quadratic function worksheet, students examine and solve a system of equations. They graph each function on a coordinate plane. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Quadratic Function Graph
Learnerss engage in a study of quadratic functions and how the coefficient of x^2 has on the graph of it. They study the quadratic function for review with the help of index cards. The lesson plan includes a resource link to align the it...
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Graphs of Functions
In this graphs of functions instructional activity, students identify the vertex, the x and y intercept and graph a quadratic function. This one-page instructional activity contains 1 multi-step problem.
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Using The Quadratic Formula
In this math worksheet, students solve for the quadratic equations while applying the Quadratic Formula. Then they simplify into the lowest terms.
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Parabolas
Students investigate parabolas and their equations. In this parabolas and their equations lesson plan, students graph quadratic equations on their graphing calculator. Students find the axis of symmetry of a parabola. Students discuss...
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Bouncing Ball
High schoolers collect height versus time data of a bouncing ball using the CBR 2™ data collection device. Using a quadratic equation they graph scatter plots, graph and interpret a quadratic function, apply the vertex form of a...
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End-of-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 1 (Module 4)
Critical thinking is an important aspect of mathematics — it's time to put your brain to work! Use this assessment to challenge pupils and test their skills. Concepts assessed include function notation, factoring, completing the square,...
Mathematics Vision Project
Structures of Expressions
This comprehensive unit investigates transformations of quadratics, having learners follow "Optima" through the development and growth of her quilting business. Deftly weaving the story into the mathematical mechanics, the unit gives...
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Profit of a Company
Your business executives choose which of three equivalent forms of a quadratic equation is the most useful for finding various pieces of information in this task centered on a company's profits.
Mathematics Assessment Project
College and Career Readiness Mathematics Test A1
A six-page test covers content from several different high school math courses. It incorporates a few short answer, graphing, and word problems. It also allows room for mathematical reasoning and analysis.
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Building a Playground
Scholars crave practical application. Let them use the different models of a quadratic function to plan the size and shape of a school playground. They convert between the different forms and maximize area.
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Thinking Outside the Box
Now this lesson plan sounds fun! Students throw a ball, film it as it soars through the air, and use a spreadsheet to collect data. A scatterplot is created to produce a quadratic regression equation, an equation in vertex form, and an...
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Skeleton Tower
Your algebra learners build a quadratic function in this task of counting the blocks used to build objects. The arithmetic sequence that shows up brings up a shortcut to the long addition using the Gauss Method. Eventually, learners...
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The Solution is Complex
Consider complex numbers, roots, and quadratic equations. Use the discriminate as a way to determine the nature of a quadratic's roots. Then discuss the similarities and differences between quadratics with two, one, or no real roots....
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Stretching the Quads
Explore parabolas in this algebra lesson with the graphing calculator. The class investigates what effects the changing of the parameters of the vertex form of a quadrati have to its graph. They find the zeros of a quadratic graphically...