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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A rei.d.10: Collinear Points

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This task leads students through a series of problems which illustrate a crucial interplay between algebra and geometry. Aligns with A-REI.D.10.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: F if.c.7.a, a sse.b.3, F if.c.7: Graphs of Quadratic

For Teachers 9th - 10th
During this task, students will realize that equivalent expressions produce the same graph. The lesson will lead to discussions about the value of different forms of equations. Aligns with F-IF.C.7.a, A-SSE.B.3, and F-IF.C.7.
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Other

Platonic Realms: Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Resource provides an introduction to conics. A picture of each conic, the definition, and a brief discussion about the standard form of conic equations are given, along with encouragement to master conics.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Conic Sections

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Hotmath provides 26 practice problems relating to conic sections. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving their conic.
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PBS

Pbs: String Product: Finding the Y Intercept

For Students 6th - 8th
Examine how a giant piece of art at the National Museum of Mathematics reveals some unexpected relationships between coordinates on a parabola. This video focuses on the relationship between negative and positive points on the parabola...
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Conics: An Overview

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Introduces the basics of conics in algebra, including a flow-chart for determining which sort of conic is represented by a given equation.
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra: Common Graphs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Students investigate how to graph a wide variety of equations and functions. Topics explored are lines, rational functions, parabolas, ellipses, and transformations. Class notes, definitions, and examples with detailed solutions are...
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Other

Edwin's Animated Images: Hyperbola

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site gives the focus/directrix definition of a conic. Also includes specific definition for the parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Includes equations for the conics in both rectangular and polar coordinates.
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Other

Edwin's Animated Images: Hyperbola

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This animated tutorial gives the focus/directrix definition of a conic. Also includes specific definition for the parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola. Includes equations for the conics in both rectangular and polar coordinates.
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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Terms Associated With Square Root Functions

For Students 9th - 10th
The basic terms of a square root function are defined in this video tutorial. The lesson provides examples of radical functions, power functions, and radicands. Students can check their understanding with an assessment.
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PBS

Pbs: String Product: Y = X^2

For Students 6th - 8th
Examine how a giant sculpture at the National Museum of Mathematics represents the solutions to the equation y=x^2. This video focuses on the basics of graphing quadratic functions and the relationship between x and y values along the...