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Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students graph quadratic equations on paper and check their results on the graphing calculator. They predict the direction of the graph and the vertex point. Students use the vertex, axis of symmetry and knowledge of which direction the...
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Solving Inequalities

For Students Higher Ed
In this college level algebra worksheet, students solve absolute value and quadratic inequalities.  The two page worksheet contains three problems.  Answers are not provided. 
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The Discriminant

For Students 9th
In this discriminant activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems related to determining the discriminant in each equation. First, they find the nature of roots in quadratic equations. Then, students determine whether each of the...
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Linear and Quadratic Approximations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore a linear, a parabolic, and a log function.  In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus instructional activity students investigate the graph a line, a parabola, and a log function.  Students examine the three graphs as...
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Find Minimum and Maximum

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners engage in a activity about finding the values of different graphs written in the vertex form. They rewrite each quadratic equation in vertex form while graphing the equation with the visual display of a parabola that matches the...
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Academic Algebra II 1st Semester Exam

For Students 9th - 12th
In the semester exam, students solve problems dealing the the discriminant of quadratic equations, systems of equations, linear equations and inequalities. Students also simplify radicals, complete squares, and find the inverse...
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Don't Let Parabolas Throw You

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify relation, function, patterns and range. For this algebra lesson, students factor and graph quadratic equations. They use transformation to move the parabola around and make predictions.
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Imaginary Unit & Standard Complex Form

For Students 11th - 12th
In this imaginary unit worksheet, students solve quadratic equations. They write fractional expressions in standard form and identify the values of a complex number. Six of the ten problems on this one-page worksheet contain imaginary...
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Sum and Product of the Roots

For Students 10th - 11th
In this root worksheet, students determine the sum and product of given roots. They write quadratic equations for specified roots. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Operations on Polynomials

For Students 9th
In this Algebra I instructional activity, 9th graders add, subtract, and multiply polynomials. Students factor polynomials and solve quadratic equations. The six page instructional activity contains thirty problems. Answers are not...
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Plastic Pollution

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars determine with math concepts how much plastic pollution is affecting marine life. In this plastic pollution lesson plan, students collect scientific data from a field trip to a water treatment plant.
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Worksheet 5 Math 126-Hyperbolas

For Students 12th - Higher Ed
In this Pre-calculus worksheet, students solve problems involving hyperbolas. The two page worksheet contains explanation and four multi-part questions. Answers are not included.    
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Worksheet 14

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve two problems where they must determine volume using the cylindrical shells method. This would be a great review sheet or warm up.
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Isosceles Triangles

For Students 9th - 12th
In this geometry worksheet, high schoolers set up equations to solve for the missing angle or side of an isosceles triangle. All the equations turn out to be linear and not quadratic. There are 15 questions. 
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Using Proportions

For Students 8th - 12th
In this similarities activity, students set up ratios and solve proportions using algebra. All of the equations turn out to be linear with no quadratics to solve. There are 20 questions.  
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SkyHighScrapers

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate quadratic functions.  In this Algebra I/Algebra II lesson, students determine the equation of a quadratic function that closely matches a set of points.  Students investigate the necessary information that...
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Windsail Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students fit quadratic models to windsail designs.  In this fitting quadratic models to windsail designs lesson, students compare quadratic models of sails with different measurements and mast size.  Students vary the a-value...
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Ict Activity 22

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use Excel to solve quadratic equations by trial and improvement. They enter formulas and try different solutions to improve their solutions more quickly. Afterwards, they report the solutions to different levels of accuracy.
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Telescope #2

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate parabolas as the shape of a telescopic lens.  In this Algebra I/Algebra II lesson, students explore the relationship between the coefficients of a quadratic function and the shape and position of the parabolic...
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Ball Toss Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
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...
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Parabolas

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find equations of parabolas in real world scenarios.  In this finding equations of parabolas in real world scenarios lesson, students find the equations of parabolas of US landmarks.  Students put a grid on landmarks...
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Mixed Factoring Review

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students solve quadratics by factoring. In this algebra instructional activity, students factor quadratic equations using two different methods. They solve the equations and graph using the intercepts.
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Polynomial Functions

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders use a graphing calculator to determine the regression equation of the given data, graph polynomial functions, factor polynomials, and determine the quotient and remainder in polynomial division....
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Eight Simplify Radical Expressions Problems

For Students 8th - 11th
In this radical expressions worksheet, students simplify eight expressions contains radicals, variables, and exponents.  Students should be familiar with factoring quadratics in order to complete this worksheet.

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