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Conics Introduction and Parabolas

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Where did conic sections get their name? The equation and graph of a parabola are developed from the definition of the conic section. Teacher examples on graphing the equation and writing an equation from the graph round out the plan.
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Worksheet 3 Math 126: Ellipses and Hyperbolas

For Students 9th - 12th
In this ellipses and hyperbolas learning exercise, students solve 8 short answer and graphing problems. Students graph ellipses, hyperbolas, and parabolas given an equation. Students identify the foci of an ellipse or hyperbola.
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Chapter 11 - Objective 6.1 Parabola

For Students 11th - 12th
For this parabolic exercise, students find the vertex and axis of symmetry of parabolas, hyperbolas, and ellipses. They sketch the graph. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.
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Conic Sections

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve problems involving ellipses, parabolas, circles, and hyperbolas.  The one page worksheet contains nineteen problems.  Answers are included. 
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Using the Distance Formula

For Students 10th - 11th
In this distance formula activity, learners solve and complete 30 various types of problems. First, they find the exact distance between each pair of points and make a sketch of the situation. Then, students find the center, horizontal...
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Definitions of Parabolas

For Students 11th
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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Parabola Reflection Property

For Students 10th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students analyze proofs for parabola and questions about each step of a parabola. They also review elliptical properties. There is an answer key with these 2 problems.
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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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Conic Sections

For Students 11th - 12th
In this conic sections learning exercise, learners solve and complete 8 different problems identifying various types of conic sections. First, they write each equation given in standard form. Then, students determine whether the graph of...
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Circling

For Students 11th - 12th
Come full circle in learning about conic sections. Learners first look at the type of conic section formed when concentric circles intersect a standard coordinate plane. They then see which type forms when two sets of concentric circles...
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Graphs and Equations of Conic Sections Practice Test

For Students 10th - 12th
In this conic section worksheet, students complete a thirty-one question practice test containing matching and problem solving conic equation and conic graph problems.  The solutions are provided.
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Special Graph Paper

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students explore the different graphs of conics such as ellipse, hyperbola and parabola. They use special graph paper to graph. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Conic Sections Applications and Properties

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders graph parabolas and figure out the major axis and minor axis of the graph. They also find the focus. There are 4 problems on this worksheet.
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Hyperbolas: Sketching from the Equation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this algebra worksheet, students sketch graphs of hyperbolas after solving equations to standard form and interpreting the center, vertices, foci, axis, asymptotes, and eccentricity from the equation. There are 58 questions.
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Introduction to Conics

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Just exactly where does the name conic come from? This brief hands-on exploration explains it all. Have your class cut cones to create their own conics, then assess their understanding with a few identification problems. Consider making...
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Classifying Conic Sections

For Students 10th - 11th
In this conic section worksheet, students classify 8 conic sections. They write the standard form of 8 conic sections. Students sketch the graph of six shapes. For the graphs, students are directed to find either vertex and focus, or...
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Hyperbolas

For Students 8th - 11th
For this algebra worksheet, students identify the graphs of hyperbolas. They find the center and directrix. There are 10 questions.