Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratic Relation and Parabola

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the vertex and intercepts of a parabola. In this algebra activity, students graph parabolas and factor quadratic equations. They perform transformation on the parabolas.
Worksheet
Kuta Software

Imaginary Numbers

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Here is a instructional activity that takes all aspects of quadratic functions and incorporates imaginary numbers into the problems. The problems range from simplifying to graphing and solving by using a variety of methods with imaginary...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Stretching and Shrinking Graphs of Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Why is that graph wider? Pupils learn about stretching and shrinking graphs of square root, absolute value, cubic, and quadratic functions. They study both vertical and horizontal stretches and shrinks in addition to reflections. 
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Number Towers

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Number towers use addition or multiplication to ensure each level is equal. While this is common in factoring, it is often not used with algebraic equations. Solving these six questions relies on problem solving skills and being able to...
Lesson Plan
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Introduction to Inverse Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Ready to share the beauty of the inverse function with your classes? This algebra II lesson guides the discovery of an inverse function through a numerical, graphical, and an algebraic approach. Connections are made between the three,...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Road Trip

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Help plan a road trip with linear equations. Scholars consider two different rental car companies and write equations representing the cost for each company. They graph the system of equations to determine the conditions under which each...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Solve for the Unknown

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
How can shapes help solve literal equations? Scholars first learn to replace variables with shapes to aid in solving literal equations. A worksheet of practice problems helps hone the skill.
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EngageNY

Solving Inequalities

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Do properties of equations hold true for inequalities? Teach solving inequalities through the theme of properties. Your class discovers that the multiplication property of equality doesn't hold true for inequalities when multiplying by a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebraic Solution of a Quadratic, Linear System

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve systems of equations using linear and quadratics. They graph their solutions on a coordinate plane. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear-Quadratic Inequalities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students graph linear and quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students create graph with specific coordinate points. They use the Ti to visualise and differentiate between the two functions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Factoring

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High Schoolers engage in a study of quadratic functions and focus upon the finding of equivalence and its connection between functions. They also practice factoring using the FOIL method while manipulating the equation. The lesson also...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Factor Connection

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils investigate the connection between factors, zeros, and graphs of quadratic functions.  The lesson requires the TI-nspire handheld.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

System of Two Quadratic Inequalities

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Young scholars graph a quadratic inequality and describe its solution set. They solve a system of quadratic equalities graphically and symbolically and as related to a real-world context.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ball Toss Activity

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils collect data from tossing a ball into the air. Using a data collection device, they graph the data, set a window, and analyze the height of the toss, how long the ball was in the air, etc. They then find an equation that models...
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Longest Home Run

For Students 9th - 12th
In this real-life math worksheet, students utilize the provided trajectory equation, which is quadratic, and solve for the greatest height and farther distance. There are 2 questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 10 - Objective 2.1 Completing the Square

For Students 8th - 11th
This instructional activity contains 10 problems that have a variety of different quadratic equations that can be solved by completing the square. Answers are not included.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing System of Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students solve system of equation. In this algebra lesson, students graph, substitute and eliminate to solve system of equation. They identify the point of intersection and how many solution each system will have.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Windsail Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students fit quadratic models to windsail designs.  In this fitting quadratic models to windsail designs lesson, students compare quadratic models of sails with different measurements and mast size.  Students vary the a-value...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Explore Graphs and Factors

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Pupils graph the factors of a quadratic as linear equations and graph the parabolic equation in factored form. Also, they investigate the relationship between the x-intercepts of the lines and the zeros of the parabola.
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Mathematics Vision Project

Module 3: Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
An informative module highlights eight polynomial concepts. Learners work with polynomial functions, expressions, and equations through graphing, simplifying, and solving. 
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Factoring Extended to the Complex Realm

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
A solution will work one way or another: find solutions, or use solutions to find the function. Learners use polynomial identities to factor polynomials with complex solutions. They then use solutions and the Zero Product Property to...
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Graphs (2004)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Show your pupils that perimeter is linear and area is quadratic in nature with a short assessment task that requests learners to connect the graph and equation to a description about perimeter or area. Scholars then provide a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 14

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve two problems where they must determine volume using the cylindrical shells method. This would be a great review sheet or warm up.