eBook
Rice University

Algebra and Trigonometry

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Move on into trigonometry. An informative eBook takes the content of a College Algebra course and adds more relating to trigonometry and trigonometric functions. The content organization allows pupils to build upon their learning by...
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Rice University

Precalculus

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Take a step beyond Algebra 2. Learners use the eBook to learn concepts from the typical Precalculus course. Content starts off with a short review of functions in general and moves on to the basic functions, finishing up with more...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Maxima Minima Problems

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students find the maxima and the minima of the parabola. They calculate the maximum and minimum area and apply the formulas of polygons to help them solve equations. There are 8 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
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Parabolas in Flight

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students utilize a trajectory formula in order to discover the physics of a thrown ball.  In this physics lesson, students videotape the trajectory of a thrown ball or basketball shot and analyze the action by breaking the video...
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Curated OER

Quadratic Rules and Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the properties of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students find the vertex and intercepts of a parabola. They factor quadratics and identify the zeros of the equations.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Four Graphs of Transformations Problems

For Students 10th - Higher Ed
In this transformations worksheet, students sketch transformations of given graphs in four problems.  In one of these problems students match graphs to equations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Representing Quadratics

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students represent quadratic equations using different methods. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratics using substitution, elimination and graphing. They relate quadratics to the real world.
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Graphing Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students graph quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the vertex and intercepts of a quadratic equations and graph the parabola. They find the axis of symmetry and make a table to find the values of the...
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Quadratic Modeling Of Canada's Baby Boom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students model quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students are given data to graph using a function. They investigate vertex and transformation of quadratic functions.  
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Hang Time

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the equation to calculate the vertical distance an object fall during 1 second in 1/10 second increments. (The acceleration due to gravity on the Earth=a= 9.8 m/s2) Using a graphing calculator, students plot the path of a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reading Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students plot functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They explore lines and parabolas. Students analyze graphs and answer questions about the information presented on the graph using an online program.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Minimum and Maximum of a Graph

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students find the solutions of polynomials through graphing. In this algebra lesson, students identify the maximum and minimum of each polynomial function. They ind the vertex, domain and range of a parabola.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Exploring Quadratic Graphs

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve quadratic equations. They factor and graph their solutions. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra Exam

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders graph, parabolas, absolute value and cubic functions. They factor polynomials and simplify roots. There are 75 questions.
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Curated OER

Introduction to Slope Fields

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students plot slope fields. In this introduction to slope fields lesson, students plot 12 slope fields for given differential equations.
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The Doctrine of Signatures

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students use the graphing calculator and the core equation: y=Ax^2+Bx+C where A = the acceleration of gravity/2, B = the initial velocity, and C = initial height above ground to graph parabolas for Earth and Mars. They experiment with...
Lesson Plan
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The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic function by completing the square. In this algebra lesson plan, students use the quadratic formula to factor quadratics and find the roots. They graph the parabola and identify its properties.
Activity
101 Questions

Let's Jump This Jump!

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Jump at the chance to use a crazy fun resource. After viewing a short movie clip of a motorcycle stunt, scholars determine whether the motorcyclist will clear a row of buses. They'll likely use a graph of a quadratic function to make...
Lesson Plan
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The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 9th - 10th
 Young scholars derive the quadratic formula. In this algebra instructional activity, students use the quadratic formula to solve equations and identify the roots of a quadratic equation. They graph their parabola and analyze it.
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Graphs And Ellipses

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students become acquainted with linear graphs, the parabola and the rectangular hyperbola. Also prepare tables of paired values as preparation for plotting a line. They study the cartesian equation of an ellipse, with a worked example.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Applications of Quadratic Functions

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math learning exercise, students investigate the quadratic functions. They solve the word problems while writing the new algebra expressions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Storefront Signs

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Learners practice finding the areas and patterns within a square and explore the concept of quadratic functions. They observe and record the area values in a table, plot a graph of Area versus Distance and complete a variety of student...
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Curated OER

Hang Time

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students discuss how all objects fall at the same rate and vertical motion is independent of the horizontal motion. Students apply this information to center of mass activities before solving equations.
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Graphs and Functions

For Teachers All
Students are introduced to plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane seen several categories of functions, including lines and parabolas