Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Solving Systems With Quadratic Equations: Systems of Conics
In this activity, students will plot the graphs of systems of equations and determine the number of real solutions of the system. Then find the solution of the system algebraically.
Other
Sierra College: Conics
Provides the locus of points, dominant axis and equation, discriminant, center, vertex, focus, directrix, and asymptotes for the parabola, the ellipse, and the hyperbola.
Math Aids
Math Aids: Algebra 2 Worksheets
Great resource to practice and strengthen math skills pertaining to Algebra 2. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Equation of an Ellipse
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students are provided with an introduction to conic sections and sketching ellipses. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Lessons on Parabolas
Nine lessons on parabolas are presented here. The lessons progress from the basics of parabolas (definition, algebraic representation of parabolas) to more advanced topics (ie. tangents to parabolas, parabolas in polar form).
Integrated Publishing
Web Algebra: The Ellipse
A lengthy example on how to formulate the equation of an ellipse.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Completing the Square
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers completing the square when the leading coefficient is not equal to one.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Systems of Inequalities
Hotmath provides 21 practice problems dealing with systems of equations and inequalities. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving their algebraic problem.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Ellipse
This lesson plan is designed for an Algebra II through Pre-Calculus classes and introduces the conic section- an ellipse. In this lesson plan students explore an ellipse, the set of points in a plane such that the sum of the distances...
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 2: Distance Between Two Points and the Midpoint
Gain an understanding of how to find the distance between two points and the midpoint by viewing examples and a video lesson.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Parabola
This is an excellent site on parabolas. Examples and formulas are given.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Hyperbola Equations and the Focal Property
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students learn by exploring the focal property and graphing hyperbolas. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Focal Property of Ellipses
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn the focal property and the standard form for ellipses not centered at the origin. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
Math2
Math2
This is a site for students and teachers of all grade levels. If you are looking for math tables, general information about math topics, or you would like to ask a question, this is the site to visit.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: Angle of Shot
At what angle should you release the shot to break Olympic records? This activity gives students the opportunity to investigate projectile motion in a real-life context, and is aimed at A-level students (grades 10, 11, and 12).
Purple Math
Purplemath: Graphing Quadratic Functions: Introduction
The most basic quadratic is y = x2. The general technique for graphing quadratics is the same as for graphing linear equations. The quadratics graph as curvy lines (called "parabolas"), rather than the straight lines generated by linear...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Geometry: Circles in the Coordinate Plane
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the standard equation of a circle. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Parabolas and Analytic Geometry
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students gain an understanding of parabolas using analytic geometry, by exploring guided notes, watching a video and attempting practice problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Graphing Calculator to Analyze Polynomial Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson uses a graphing calculator to graph polynomial functions. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt...