Students use properties of exponents to solve equations. In this algebra lesson, students add, subtract, multiply and divide exponential functions. They graph and differentiate between exponential growth and decay.

When is finding the discriminant enough? Using the quadratic formula helps find solutions to quadratic equations, but there are times when just using the discriminant is appropriate. Use this algebra II activity to help classes see...

Change the way you teach about rewriting expressions. A diagnostic task asks learners to transform expressions in different ways. Given two linear expressions and two quadratic expressions, they rewrite them into the indicated forms.

Your learners analyze a table of real-life data in order to write an equation that best models the information. Exponential, quadratic, and linear rates of changes are all possibilities in this task.

A TI technology activity that helps learners to recognize and use the characteristic of a perfect square quadratic to complete the square. Additionally, they apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems.

Explore logarithms and logarithmic regression. Young mathematicians first learn about inverse functions and about the logarithm function family. They take their newfound knowledge to use logarithmic functions to model situations and...

High schoolers generate the equation of a polynomial given its roots and the end behavior of the function. They need to apply theorems concerning the multiplicity of roots, conjugates of irrational or imaginary roots to find a...

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.

In this quadratic equation worksheet, students solve quadratic equations by graphing. They identify the exact roots or state consecutive integers between which the roots lie. This one-page worksheet contains seven problems.

In this algebra instructional activity, students solve systems of equations using linear and quadratics. They graph their solutions on a coordinate plane. There are 5 questions with an answer key.

In this graphing quadratic inequalities worksheet, students graph eight quadratic inequalities.  Cartesian coordinate systems and solutions are provided.

Pupils collect data from tossing a ball into the air. Using a data collection device, they graph the data, set a window, and analyze the height of the toss, how long the ball was in the air, etc. They then find an equation that models...

In this algebra worksheet, students find the roots of graphs. They factor and solve quadratic equations. There are 2 questions.

For this factoring to solve quadratic equations worksheet, learners solve twenty-five multiple choice and free response questions in preparation for the math regents exam.  The solutions are provided.

In this United States population worksheet, students solve word problems about the United States population by using the quadratic formula. Students complete 6 problems.

In this quadratic system worksheet, students solve systems of linear equations. This one-page worksheet contains two story problems where students write their own system of equations and then solve. The remaining eight problems are...

Students use a spreadsheet to find sequences of numbers. In this algebra lesson, students find the values for c of a quadratic written in standard form. They relate the behavior of the graph to the values of the equation.

In this Algebra II lesson, high schoolers explore the connection between the factored form of a quadratics and the zero of a function. Students use a graphing calculator to verify factoring numerically and graphically.

Mixing math and art is done in this lesson by applying graphing knowledge to create a unique piece of art. This lesson varies acording to the graphing knowledge of the artist. First, learners identify and review various types of graphing...

Students explore the concept of quadratic equations.  In this quadratic equations lesson plan, students find the roots or zeros of quadratic equations using the quadratic formula.  Students give examples of functions with 2...

Investigation of a nomograph teaches young scholars to determine the rule of a function by examining the input and output values.  Students use a nomograph on their Ti-Nspire to determine the function rule.  Young scholars make...

High schoolers organize data from the USA TODAY Snapshot, "Is leisure time really shrinking?" into two scatter plots and determine the quadratic model for each scatter plot. They determine if these graphs intersect and learn the concept...

In this solving quadratic equations instructional activity, students solve 60 multiple choice and short answer problems. Students complete the square, factor, multiply, and solve quadratic equations.

In exploring the concept of complex roots, students find the axis of symmetry and roots of parabolas.  Then, they discuss what makes a solution complex and how to identify functions with complex roots.