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Conics
For this precalculus worksheet, learners find the equations that correspond to the conics. They apply concepts of applied mathematics to 2 detailed problems.
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Conic Sections
Students, while using a graphing calculator, graph systems of conic sections as well as identify their solutions. They complete various word problems dealing with conic sections with their calculators. In addition, students sketch graphs...
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Map Projections
Students view examples of various map projections using a website. Students record differences between the map projections. Students discuss uses for the various map projections and the differences between the maps they viewed. ...
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Standard Conic Section
In this precalculus activity, students put the equations in standard form and solve the problems focusing upon finding the conic sections for the two questions.
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Translation and Rotation of Axes
Students rotate axes to eliminate the xy-term and illustrate the dissectible cone as needed. They also discuss the discriminant for the second degree equation in two variables, as well as the translation of axes and rotation of axes....
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Polar and Cartesian Coordinates
Students review polar coordinates, as well as translations and rotations in Cartesian Coordinates. They also watch a video on conics and write a summary of the video for a quiz grade. Students then find an equation after a...
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Parabola
Students complete a worksheet and explore the parabola conic section during a web based activitiy. They answer questions based on their work as they make changes in the features of the parabola.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Eccentricity in Polar Conics
Good site explaining Eccentricity in Polar Conics. The site is quite detailed.
University of Saskatchewan (Canada)
University of Saskatchewan: Geometry
The University of Saskatchewan's Department of Mathematics and Statistics provides high school students with online tutorials and exercises on what they deem some of the most important topics in geometry: Triangles, and Circles and Other...
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Platonic Realms: Function
Resource provides an introduction to conics. A picture of each conic, the definition, and a brief discussion about the standard form of conic equations are given, along with encouragement to master conics.
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Platonic Realms: Conics
This resource provides in depth information on the conic sections. Click on the underlined words for definitions and diagrams.
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Edwin's Animated Images: Hyperbola
This site gives the focus/directrix definition of a conic. Also includes specific definition for the parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Includes equations for the conics in both rectangular and polar coordinates.
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Edwin's Animated Images: Hyperbola
This animated tutorial gives the focus/directrix definition of a conic. Also includes specific definition for the parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Includes equations for the conics in both rectangular and polar coordinates.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Parabola
This is an excellent site on parabolas. Examples and formulas are given.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Introducing Conic Sections
Given a verbal description or a pictorial representation, the student will describe a conic section as the intersection of a cone and a plane.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Systems of Inequalities
Hotmath provides 21 practice problems dealing with systems of equations and inequalities. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving their algebraic problem.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Conic Sections
Hotmath provides 26 practice problems relating to conic sections. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving their conic.
Paul Dawkins
Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Hyperbolas
Detailed math tutorial features notes and examples that take a look at the process of graphing hyperbolas.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Biography of Menaechmus
This University of St. Andrews site contains biographical information on the mathematician Menaechmus.
Math2
Math2
This is a site for students and teachers of all grade levels. If you are looking for math tables, general information about math topics, or you would like to ask a question, this is the site to visit.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Conic Flyer
"This applet allows the user to create graphs of conic sections. Using slider bars, one can manipulate the function to change the constant values and view the effects of those changes."
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Parallel Lines and Conic Sections
Dr. Math and a couple of students discuss the possibility of whether parallel lines can be constructed as a degenerate case of conics.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Investigating Tangents: Rotation of Axes
An explanation of the rotation of axes and the equations involved in the process. Includes diagrams, explanations and formulas.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Uses of Conics
Wondering who uses conics and where they occur in our lives? Dr. Math provides some answers to how math concepts involving conic sections, perabolas, hyperbolas, and ellipses are applied practically.