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The football and Braking Distance; Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use the quadratic formula to solve application problems. The first problem relates to the path of a football thrown from the top of the bleachers. Students compute the time it will take the football to reach certain heights. In...
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Curated OER

Algebra—Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use given information on wind speed with the quadratic formula to determine the pressure of the wind on a building. In this quadratic equations lesson, students compute the pressure of the wind from two data tables. They graph...
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Curated OER

Quadratics: Polynomial Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how to use the polynomial form of a quadratic equation to find the location of the vertex on a graph. They determine how changes in the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its vertex on a graph. Students find...
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Curated OER

Collecting And Fitting Quadratic Data

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the concept of using quadratic data to plot coordinates on a plane. They also apply the quadratic formula for a variety of problems with the help of a graphing calculator to draw the parabola for given coordinates.
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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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Transformations of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Learners graph quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students perform transformation on the TI calculator as they create a visual. They identify the vertex and intercepts of the parabola.
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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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Curated OER

Discovering Math: Concepts in Algebra

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students learn that speed is a function of time and distance, a quadratic equation can be used to figure out the path of fireworks, a photographer can use Algebra to figure out how many rolls he can afford if he needs twice as much of...
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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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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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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 4: Factoring to Solve Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students solve quadratic problems by factoring. Using a specified website, or an interactive CD-ROM, students graph quadratic equations. Together, on the computer, students work example problems. Students observe the link between...
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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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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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Curated OER

Leap Into Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Studens identify the properties of exponents. In this algebra lesson, students grapha nd solve equaitons of exponential functions. They add, subtract, multiply and divide using exponents.
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Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this system of equations worksheet, young scholars solve nonlinear systems of equations using the substitution method. An example of how to solve is given prior to the assignment. Twenty problems are available on this two-page worksheet.
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Curated OER

Rainbows, Bridges & Weather, Oh My!

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Explore how real-world applications can be parabolic in nature and how to find quadratic functions that best fit data. A number of different examples of modeling parabolas are explored including a student scavenger hunt, the exploration...
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Off to College

For Teachers 9th - 11th
High schoolers investigate linear, quadratic and exponential equations using the TI calculator. They identify relation and functions using ordered pairs, graph the data, analyze the data, and relate it to real-world situations.
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Inequalities 7.3

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Graph inequalities and discuss the difference in their slopes. Learners observe rate of change as they compare linear, quadratic, and cubic functions.
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Mathalicious

Pic Me!

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Finally! Math and Instagram have come together to discuss the correlation between likes and followers. High schoolers can't help but want to discover what makes one account more popular than another by developing a line of best fit and...
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EngageNY

Successive Differences in Polynomials

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Don't give your classes the third degree when working with polynomials! Teach them to recognize the successive differences and identify the degree of the polynomial. The lesson leads learners through a process to develop an understanding...
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Mathematics Assessment Project

Generalizing Patterns: Table Tiles

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
As part of a study of geometric patterns, scholars complete an assessment task determining the number of tiles needed to cover a tabletop. They then evaluate provided sample responses to see different ways to solve the same problems.
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Writing in the Math Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the vertex, y-intercept and direction of a parabola and write an explanation of how to graph a parabola. They collect and graph data using a calculator.
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Elementary Algebra Study Guide

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Middle and high schoolers solve problems involving linear equations, inequalities, quadratics, radicals, systems of equations, exponents, and polynomials. Many of the problems encompass a review of Algebra I. This 10-page worksheet...