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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Kitchen Paraboloids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars solve quadratic equations and identify functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph parabolas and identify properties describing the shape of the parabola. They find the vertex and rewrite the equation in standard form.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Academic Algebra II - 1st Semester Exam

For Students 9th - 12th
In this solving quadratic equations worksheet, high schoolers solve 60 multiple choice and short answer problems. Students complete the square, factor, multiply, and solve quadratic equations.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphical Analysis of a Graphical Analysis of a Function

For Students 9th - 11th
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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Assessment
Concord Consortium

Look but Do Not Touch

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
We seem to keep missing each other. A short task provides pupils with a quadratic function, as well as a linear function with a missing coefficient. They must determine the value of the coefficient for which the graphs do not intersect.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Modeling Population Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students create linear, exponential, and quadratic models of U.S. population data to determine which function best represents U.S. population growth. They predict future populations based on each model.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Throwing Horseshoes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Collaborative learners interpret a quadratic expression written in different forms in this task centered on throwing horseshoes.
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Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Fibonacci and Other Sequences

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
Fibonacci is an interesting sequence that forms some unique patterns. Learners explore sequences that do not have the typical arithmetic and geometric patterns. They identify the pattern and find the next consecutive terms....
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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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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Classifying Functions

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders sort different types of functions including rational, periodic, exponential, polynomial, quadratic, logarithmic and linear using "function cards." The functions are displayed in multiple representations including...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Easy Worksheet: Graph Using Transformations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this graph using transformations worksheets, students solve 4 graphing problems. Students graph each transformation given an equation in vertex form. 
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Ball Bounce" Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars manipulate a ball and explore quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the graph of a quadratic function. They identify quadratic properties.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Discriminant and Quadratics

For Students 10th - 12th
In this quadratic equation, students find the discriminant using the formula given and identify how many solutions a quadratic function will have. There are 3 problems with answers and examples.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Additional Context Problems for Quadratic Models

For Students 8th - 9th
Working with real world applications of quadratic models, learners solve four practical problems requiring the use of the quadratic equation. They are guided through the process by a series of questions following each problem.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratics: vertex form

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students practice graphing quadratic equations to find the vertex of quadratic functions. They determine if the graph opens upward or downward as well as convert quadratic equations to vertex form from polynomial form. A lab version is...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Football and Braking Distance: Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils 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 data is...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratics: Vertex Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners practice graphing quadratic equations. They work to solve and equation involving finding the vertex using given formulas. Once their points have been graphed, students determine the direction in which the angle opens. Worksheets...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic Functions - Mental Tests

For Students 9th - 10th
In this mental math worksheet, students calculate the answers to 20 quadratic functions problems on a sheet which includes the answers. They do not use calculators to find the answers.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

System of Two Quadratic Inequalities

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students set up and solve a system of quadratic inequalities related to real-world situations.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Explore the Transformations of Linear and Absolute Value Functions Using Graphing Utilities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of transformations.  For this transformation lesson, students use an applet that is an interactive absolute value graph applet.  Students manipulate the applet to examine the change in the function and how it...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Math Regents Exam Questions: Surface Area and Volumes

For Students 9th - 12th
In this surface area and volume learning exercise, learners solve 4 short answer and multiple choice problems.  Students find the volume and surface area of cylinders and prisms.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

e, pi, and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students investigate e, pi and exponents. In this calculus lesson, students define constants and non-constants using, pi, e and exponents as an example. They use the TI to work the problems in this lesson.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

There's Gold in Them There Hills

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Need to build a laser fence on Mars?  For this cute maximizing-area lesson, young explorers pretend to be prospectors on Mars and must determine the best way to use 20 meters of fencing in order to maximize their area. In addition, they...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reading Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 10th
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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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Completing the Square (part 1)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.