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Introduction to Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Students solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students factor and graph linear and quadratic functions. They identify the standard and linear form of each equation.
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The Quadratic Formula
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.
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Solving Quadratic Equations by Graphing
Pupils solve quadratic equation by graphing. In this algebra lesson, students use the TI calculator to get a visual of their graph. They create a table of values, plot their points and graph the parabola.
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Vertex and Factored Form of Quadratic Functions
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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Representing Quadratics
Students represent quadratic equations using different methods. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve quadratics using substitution, elimination and graphing. They relate quadratics to the real world.
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Solve Quadratic Equations: Complete the Square
In this quadratic equation worksheet, students complete a set of 10 problems, completing the squares. Answers are given o page 2; a reference web site is given for additional activities.
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Division Problems with 0 and 1
Learners explore beginning division. In this division number properties lesson, students solve simple division story problems using cookies. Learners create models that represent the identity and zero properties, then write explanations...
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Investigating the Discriminant
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 lesson plan to help classes see...
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Reading Graphs
Working independently or in teams, your class practices connecting graphs, formulas and words. This activity includes a guided discussion about distance vs. time graphs and looking at how velocity changes over time.
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Solving Equations with Radicals
Show learners how to develop a procedure for solving equations using radicals with the fifth lesson of the 25-part module that challenges learners to use properties to solve multi-step quadratic and cubic equations. Individuals round out...
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Factoring to Solve Quadratic Equations
Ninth graders solve quadratic equations. In this factoring instructional activity, 9th graders answer questions from the text and complete a worksheet.
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Properties of Parabolas
Explore the properties of parabolas in this lesson plan. Construct a parabola given a focus and a directrix on the Ti-Nspire. Write equations of parabolas in vertex form and determine the a value of a parabola given a focus and directrix.
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Using Factoring to Solve Equations
Eleventh graders use factoring to solve 44 different problems involving area, intercepts, quadratic equations, and functions.
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Elementary Algebra Study Guide
Middle and high schoolers solve problems involving linear equations, inequalities, quadratics, radicals, systems of equations, exponents, and polynomials. Many of the problems encompass a review of Algebra I. This 10-page worksheet...
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Doubling Up
Fifth graders explore the powers of two and substitute values into their own names by solving a math word problem. They perform calculations with powers of numbers, find square roots, and explain the relation between a square root and a...
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The Lunar Lander – Ascending from the Moon
What angle? Groups determine the height of the lunar lander as it ascends from the surface of the moon and calculate the angle of elevation of the lunar lander at specific times and distances. The provided series of questions lead the...
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More Equations - Week 8 (Consecutive Numbers)
In this consecutive numbers worksheet, students determine consecutive numbers in a sequence, solve problems using the quadratic equation, and examine coefficients. This two-page worksheet contains eight problems.
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Maximum and Minimum Values
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders complete the square to write a quadratic equation in Standard form. Students identify the vertex, sketch the graph and state the maximum or minimum value of the functions. The one page...
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Linear and Quadratic Approximations
Students explore a linear, a parabolic, and a log function. In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson students investigate the graph a line, a parabola, and a log function. Students examine the three graphs as they compare and contrast...
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Application of Parabolas
Students graph quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students relate the parabola to real life applications. They identify the maximum and minimum of the parabola.
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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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Displaying Postcards
High schoolers solve a problem in a systematic and mathematical way. The use of an equation is applied to a word problem situation. It is necessary that students be familiar with different types of equations.
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Ict Activity 22
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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Factoring Polynomials
For this Algebra II/college level worksheet, learners use the discriminate to determine if a polynomial has factors with integral coefficients and factor polynomials, including factoring by pulling out the GCF and factoring by grouping....