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Parabolas

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students define a parabola through hands on creation. For this algebra lesson, students analyze the directrix and focus of a parabola. They create a paper parabola and identify the vertex with points equal distance apart from the vertex.
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Parabolic Paths

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers investigate properties of parabolas. For this algebra lesson, students identify the different paths of a parabola. They use the navigator to make observations of the parabola.
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Curve Ball

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Learners explore the concept of parabolas by collecting quadratic data on a bouncing ball as it is falling using a motion detector. They plot the data and determine the equation of the quadratic in vertex form, then determine the values...
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Solving Equations

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve linear equations and quadratic equations by factoring, distribution and evaluating. There are 12 questions with an answer key.
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Standard Form of Equations

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Learners complete the square and identify different parts of a quadratic equation. In this algebra lesson, pupils graph conics using the TI calculator. They rewrite equations by completing the square.
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Chapter 5 Solving Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the concept of algebra topics. In this algebra topics lesson, students solve linear and quadratic equations. High schoolers solve systems and factor equations. Students practice problems involving perfect square...
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Using the Quadratic Formula

For Students 8th - 10th
Students solve 18 trinomial equations using the quadratic formula. In this quadratic formula worksheet, students use the formula to find both answers to the trinomial equations.
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Quadratics Equations

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, learners define the equations and discuss how many and what kinds of roots there will be. There are 6 questions dealing with roots, complex numbers and quadratics.
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The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 9th - 10th
 Students derive the quadratic formula. In this algebra lesson, 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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Maximum and Minimum Values

For Teachers 11th
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...
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Quadratic Relations and Functions

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra activity, students find the roots of graphs. They factor and solve quadratic equations. There are 2 questions.
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Graphing Quadratic Functions

For Students 8th - 10th
In this graphing quadratic equations worksheet, students graph 8 quadratic functions. Coordinate grids are included on the worksheet.
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Algebra 2 Test

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, students solve problems involving functions, systems and conics. They simplify radicals and graph parabolas identifying the focus and ellipse. There are 20 questions.
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Lesson 5: The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students plot quadratic curves to distinguish how different values of a affect a graph. They solve quadratic equations by completing the square. Student's recognize the connection between the roots and the corresponding graph's...
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Zero Product Principle

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Some lessons feature videos, some interactive practice problems, and some have notes and activities. This comprehensive look at factoring and solving polynomial equations using the zero product principle has all of this and more. Though...
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The Graph of a Quadratic Function

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II activity, students graph quadratic functions.  The five page activity contains a combination thirteen multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers are included. 
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Celebrating the Fourth of July!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students model projectile motion algebraically and graphically; and make predictions based on the quadratic algebraic model.
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Wrapping It All Up

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Through learning how to examine linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, students explore the effects of changes in parameters on the graphs of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions.  The lesson is designed to be a...
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Properties of Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have your learners investigate parabolas. In this Algebra II lesson plan, students explore the basic definition of a parabola by using Cabri Jr. to create a parabola given the focus and directrix.  Students interpret the equation...
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Linear and Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic functions using the quadratic formula. They take the square roots of both side of each equation then graph both the linear and quadratic functions. There are a total of 84 problems...
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Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
In this worksheet, learners identify the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. They solve polynomial functions and simplify expressions and equations. 
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Quadratics and Parabola

For Teachers 11th
For this algebra worksheet, 11th graders graph parabolas using the vertex and axis of symmetry. They apply parabolas to word problems as it applies to paths taken. There are 4 problems with an answer key.
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Graphing Calculator Investigation - Second Degree Polynomial Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers solve quadratic functions. In this solving quadratic functions lesson, students determine the height of an object at a given time. High schoolers determine the time at which an object hits the ground. Students answer...
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Algebra Skills Sections 23

For Students 9th - 12th
In this algebra skills worksheet, students solve/simplify 20 short answer problems. Students solve/simplify quadratic, absolute value, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, and radical equations/expressions.