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Curated OER

Algebra—Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners 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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Lesson Plan
Explore Learning

Quadratics: Polynomial Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Throught this subscription-based sight, learners explore different aspects of the parabola by changing equations from standard to vertex form. Next, find the general form of the vextex based on the values of a, b, and c, and investigate...
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Interactive
Shodor Education Foundation

Function Flyer

For Students 8th - 12th Standards
Fly through graphing functions with the Function Flyer. Young mathematicians use an interactive to graph different types of functions. A set of exploration questions has users investigate patterns in functions.
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Curated OER

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

Activity 11: Family of Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
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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Curated OER

Celebrating the Fourth of July!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students model projectile motion algebraically and graphically; and make predictions based on the quadratic algebraic model.
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Curated OER

Quadratic Equations and Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students graph and solve quadratic equations. For 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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Curated OER

Reflections of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are asked to explain the relationship between f(s) and f (-x). They are asked to determine how the equation of f(x) differs from the equation of f(-x). Students determine the conditions when f(x) is the same as f(-x). They graph...
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Curated OER

Function Composition

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve two functions at once. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide composition functions. They use the correct notation and substitution to get their answer.
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Curated OER

Discovery Research of Quadratics

For Teachers 9th - 11th
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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Curated OER

Who Shares My Function?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students differentiate between linear and quadratic functions. In this algebra activity, students write equations of graphs and graph a function from an equation. They also move the graph around on the coordinate plane.    
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Curated OER

Quadratics: Polynomial Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how changes in the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its graph. They Solve a quadratic equations. Students Determine how to use the equation to determine the intercepts of a quadratic function. They...
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Curated OER

Another Way of Factoring

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Focusing on this algebra lesson, learners relate quadratic equations in factored form to their solutions and their graph from a number of different aspects. In some problems, one starts with the original equation and finds the solutions....
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Curated OER

Thinking Outside the Box

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Now this instructional activity 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...
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Worksheet
Kuta Software

Imaginary Numbers

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Here is a worksheet that takes all aspects of quadratic functions and incorporates imaginary numbers into the problems. The problems range from simplifying to graphing and solving by using a variety of methods with imaginary and complex...
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Curated OER

Vertex and Factored Form of Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers graph quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratic equations by factoring. They identify the end behavior of the graph.
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Curated OER

Finding the Vertex of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve quadratic equations and identify the vertex. In this algebra instructional activity, students factor quadratic equations and identify the different properties of a parabola. They graph the functions using the vertex and...
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Curated OER

Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students model data using quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students simplify and factor quadratic equations. They graph the function using collected data and analyze the parabola.
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Curated OER

The Kangaroo Conundrum: A Study of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Pupils play a game and collect data for their graph. For this algebra lesson, students solve quadratic equations and identify properties of their graph. They describe the pattern created by the graph and the game.
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Curated OER

A Study of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Learners factor and solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students play a game as the collect and graph data. they identify properties of their parabola and make predictions.
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Assessment
Los Angeles County Office of Education

California State Standards: Algebra I

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Starting a year of Algebra I? This mighty packet practices all of the major topics with different ranges of difficulty. Standards include everything from linear to quadratic to rational expressions. Use it in a variety of ways to...
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Curated OER

Fibonacci II

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Study Fibonacci sequences and see a related set of numbers. Learn and review Lucas numbers and use of quadratic equations to find a general term of a sequence of numbers that is generated by a recurrence relation similar to Fibonacci's.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratics: Polynomial Form

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

Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor and solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the domain and range of the quadratic function. They graph the parabola and identify the vertex.

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