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Quadratics: Polynomial Form
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Which Function?
Throw some logic into quadratics and see if learners can match a vague graph to multiple equations. Young mathematicians must look at quadrant location, vertices, and intercepts to best match the graph to one or more equations.
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Make Up Test on Solving Quadratics
In this solving quadratics worksheet, 10th graders write radicals in the simplest form. They solve quadratics by factoring, completing the square, and through the use of the quadratic formula. Students determine the vertex and axis of...
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Exploring Quadratic Equations
By stretching and translating the parabola given and determining the effects on the equation, students explore finding the vertex and zeros of a parabola and relate them to the equation. Students also view the intercept form to determine...
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Discovery Research of Quadratics
Students investigate the properties behind the quadratic equation. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify quadratic equation in the real world. They graph the parabola and identify the vertex and intercepts.
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Quadratics: vertex form
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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Quadratic Functions
In this quadratic functions worksheet, learners solve and complete 16 various types of problems. First, they find the information for each equation and graph each problem on a grid. Then, students write the quadratic functions in...
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Bouncing Ball : Function Families
A bouncing ball serves as more than entertainment when learning to apply quadratic functions to real-world events. This is the second of a two-part lesson, which can also be accessed from the website. The instructions say to measure the...
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Completing the Square
Learners review how to use the completing-the-square method to identify maximum and minimum values of a quadratic function by watching a video. They see how the vertex form relates to the extreme values of a quadratic function, and use...
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Curve Ball
Learners explore the concept of parabolas by collecting quadratic data on a bouncing ball as it is falling using a motion detector. They plot the data and determine the equation of the quadratic in vertex form, then determine the values...
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Properties of Parabolas
Have your learners investigate parabolas. In this Algebra II lesson plan, learners 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...
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 7: Structure of Expressions
The structure of an expression is a descriptive feature. Learners build a solid understanding of quadratic functions using an analysis of expressions in different forms. The seventh module in a series of nine includes 12 lessons...
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Building a General Quadratic Function
Learners rewrite a general quadratic function by completing the square to see a new form of the function that more easily identifies the x-coordinate of the vertex and the two roots of the function.
CCSS Math Activities
Smarter Balanced Sample Items: High School Math – Target E
Pupils rewrite expressions in equivalent forms to identify key features. They use the vertex and factored forms of quadratic expressions to identify the extrema and intercepts. To finish the installment of the Claim 1 Item Slide Show...
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Quadratic and Linear Functions
In this Algebra II learning exercise, 11th graders review and apply the basic concepts for solving linear and quadratic equation. The one page learning exercise contains twelve problems. Solutions are not provided.
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Quadratics Quiz
In this algebra worksheet, solve 3 multi-step problems involving various quadratic functions.
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Quadratic Functions
In this algebra worksheet, students perform transformations on quadratic functions. They describe the different properties of quadratic functions. There are 12 problems.
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Standard Form of Quadratic Functions
Students factor quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the factors and use them to graph the parabola. They find the parameters and vertex of each graph.
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Quadratic Equations and Parabolas
Students graph and solve quadratic equations. In this functions lesson, students analyze a quadratic equation using three points on a curve to define the graph of a quadratic function. They find the vertex and intercepts of the graph.
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Quadratics: Vertex Form
Students 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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Weightless Wonder
A video of the weightless wonder provides a setting for the math to follow. Groups analyze the graph of a quadratic function that models the path of the C-9 as it gives astronauts the experience of weightlessness. Using a graphing...
Illustrative Mathematics
Springboard Dive
Quadratics and height application problems go hand in hand like teenagers and sleeping in. High schoolers must look at the equation of a diver's height and calculate such features as the height of dive board, time entering the water, and...
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Additional Practice Problems with Skills for Quadratic Functions and Equations
Challenge your students' graphing and factoring skills with these sets of problems for quadratic functions and equations. Here, students plot the y-intercept and vertex of 7 parabolas. They factor and solve 9 quadratic equations....
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Out of Left Field
A baseball trajectory and a parabola seem to make the best pair in real-world quadratic applications. Here is a current baseball resource with questions, discussions, and explorations regarding a quadratic function and home run...