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Complex Numbers as Solutions to Equations
Quadratic solutions come in all shapes and sizes, so help your classes find the right one! Learners use the quadratic formula to find solutions for quadratic equations. Solutions vary from one, two, and complex.
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Systems of Equations
What do you get when you cross a circle and a line? One, two, or maybe no solutions! Teach learners to find solutions of quadratic and linear systems. Connect the visual representation of the graph to the abstract algebraic methods.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Polynomial Division
How do you apply the traditional division algorithm to polynomials? Here is an Algebra II activity that extends the use of the division algorithm to polynomials. After establishing the concept of long division, synthetic division and the...
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Obstacles Resolved—A Surprising Result
The greater the degree, the more solutions to find! Individuals find the real solutions from a graph and use the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra to find the remaining factors.
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Overcoming a Third Obstacle to Factoring— What If There Are No Real Number Solutions?
Time for pupils to use their imagination! Learners examine the relationship between a system with no real solution and its graph. They then verify their discoveries with algebra.
Point Pleasant Beach School District
Parabola Project
Class members select a picture that contains a parabola and construct a drawing of it using function graphs in the quadratic project. Individuals restrict the domains of the functions to create a more accurate drawing. They then submit a...
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Off to College
High schoolers investigate linear, quadratic and exponential equations using the TI calculator. They identify relation and functions using ordered pairs, graph the data, analyze the data, and relate it to real-world situations.
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Properties of Parabolas
Have your learners investigate parabolas. In this Algebra II lesson plan, learners explore the basic definition of a parabola by using Cabri Jr. to create a parabola given the focus and directrix. Students interpret the equation for a...
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Real World Equations!
Help your math class "get the picture" in a quadratic equation lesson that integrates digital photography. Individuals take pictures to help them model the shape of an item or situation using algebraic equations. They discover how to...
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Rainbows, Bridges & Weather, Oh My!
Explore how real-world applications can be parabolic in nature and how to find quadratic functions that best fit data. A number of different examples of modeling parabolas are explored including a student scavenger hunt, the exploration...
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The Special Role of Zero in Factoring
Use everything you know about quadratic equations to solve polynomial equations! Learners apply the Zero Product Property to factor and solve polynomial equations. They make a direct connection to methods they have used with quadratic...
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Writing Exponential Functions Based on Data
Give your class a concrete example of exponential growth and decay using this hands-on activity. These Algebra II lessons allow for the exploration of exponential growth and decay models, as well as the discovery of the patterns of each....
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Integrated Algebra Final Exam
In this integrated algebra worksheet, students solve problems involving system of equations, quadratic equations, inequalities, surface area, and radicals. This 28-page worksheet contains 39 multi-step problems.
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Quadratic equations
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations. The interactive lesson contains explanation and worked examples with five practice problems. Answers are not included.
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Quadratic Equation Calculator
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use an online quadratic equation solver to find the zeros of a quadratic. The one page interactive worksheet provides one worked example and the equation solver.
Mathematics Vision Project
Module 3: Numbers and Operations
Bring some concrete reasoning to the skills of multiplying and combining terms. Using various strategies, the six activities in the module provide practice for the skills of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and diving polynomials. The...
Georgia Department of Education
Analytic Geometry Study Guide
Are you looking for a comprehensive review that addresses the Common Core standards for geometry? This is it! Instruction and practice problems built specifically for standards are included. The material includes geometry topics from...
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Completing the Square
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders respond to a journal prompt in which they write their own quadratic equation and solve it by completing the square. The one page worksheet contains three questions. Possible answers are included.
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Definitions of Parabolas
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders identify parts of a parabola and circle. They solve systems of equations and answer questions about radius, foci and conics. There are 20 questions on this test.
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Solving a System of Equations
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders determine the solution to a system of one linear and one quadratic equation. The two page worksheet contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free response questions. Answers are...
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Factoring
In this algebra worksheet, students solve quadratic equations and factor using complete the square. There are 20 problems.
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Parabolas
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the vertex and the axis of symmetry of a parabola. The two page worksheet contains a combination of eleven multiple choice and free response questions. Answers are included.
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Parabolas
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students identify the vertex and the axis of symmetry of a parabola, given the equation. The two page worksheet contains a combination of ten multiple choice and free response questions. Answers...
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Completing the Square #1
For this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic equations by completing the square. The one page worksheet contains ten problems. Answers are provided.