Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
This comprehensive lesson plan reviews solving and graphing quadratic functions and functions of higher degree.  Using the vertex form of a quadratic functions, one finds the vertex, minimum or maximum, and axis of symmetry. A few...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Linear Systems in Three Variables

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Put all that algebra learning to use! Using algebraic strategies, learners solve three-variable systems. They then use the three-variable systems to write a quadratic equation given three points on the parabola.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parabolas

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find equations of parabolas in real world scenarios.  In this finding equations of parabolas in real world scenarios instructional activity, students find the equations of parabolas of US landmarks.  Students put a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Writing Equations of Parabolas

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students are given the vertex and focus of each parabola and asked to write the equation of the parabola. They are given the directrix and vertex and asked to write the equation of the parabola. There are 24...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed Standards
By stretching and translating the parabola given and determining the effects on the equation, young scholars explore finding the vertex and zeros of a parabola and relate them to the equation. Students also view the intercept form to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn to identify the properties of parabolas. High schoolers define parabola as the locus of all points equidistant from a fixed point and a fixed line. Also, interpret the equation for a parabola in vertex form and gain a visual...
Performance
Radford University

“FUN-ctions” Find the Equation of a Scream

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Take a function along for a ride. Given the graph of a roller coaster track, pupils determine key features of the graph such as the maximum, minimum, intervals of increase and decrease, and roots. They figure out the equation of the...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Zero Product Principle: Mysterious Parabolas

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Be a hero, not a zero! Help your classes understand how to solve quadratic equations with the zero product property using an animated simulation. Using the controls, scholars manipulate the zeros and watch as the function and its factors...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Stretching the Quads

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Scholars investigate transforming parabolas.  In this transforming parabolas lesson, they take the parent graph y=x^2 and transform it by shifting left, right, up, and down and shrinking and stretching. The class finds maximums,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Unit Plan On Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore a variety of ways of solving quadratic equations. Students choose from graphing, factoring, finding square roots, completing the square and using the Quadratic formula. They ponder in the end on polynomial equations.
Activity
101 Questions

Will It Hit The Hoop?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Basketball and math go hand in hand, even before one considers creating statistics. Viewers see a basketball player attempt multiple shots, but they do not see whether it goes in. They solve for which shots earned points as well as which...
Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Graphing

For Students 8th - 11th Standards
So many methods and so little time! The efficient method of graphing a linear equation depends on what information the problem gives. Pupils learn three different methods of graphing linear equations. They graph equations using...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate parabolas and their equations.  In this parabolas and their equations lesson plan, students graph quadratic equations on their graphing calculator.  Students find the axis of symmetry of a parabola. ...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphs of Parabolas

For Students 10th
In this graphs of parabolas activity, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include the graphs of various parabolas. First, they graph the parabola given the equation to determine which way the parabola opens. Then, students...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parabolas

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve parabolas using the standard and vertex forms. They find the vertex and asymptote and graph the parabola. There are 64 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, learners 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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Parabolic Equations

For Students 11th - 12th
In this parabolic worksheet, students write an equation of a parabola which satisfies given conditions. They match equations to the correct graph. Students identify the vertex, domain and range of an equation. This one-page worksheet...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Parabolas

For Students 11th
In this parabolas activity, 11th graders solve and complete 9 different problems. First, they graph each parabola given and all of the other information asked. Then, students use each graph shown to write the equation for each parabola...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have your learners investigate parabolas. In this Algebra II lesson, 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 for a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Circles and Parabolas

For Students 9th - 12th
In this circles and parabolas, students write and graph equations for 14 problems. Students locate the center and radius for 8 circles. Students write equations for 4 parabolas.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 11th
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Investigating Parabolas

For Students 9th
For this investigating parabolas worksheet, 9th graders solve and graph 7 different problems that include graphing various equations that represent parabolas. First, they sketch their graphs to each problem. Then, students determine what...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing and Properties of Parabolas

For Students 9th - 12th
In this graphing worksheet, students identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, and direction of the opening of a parabola.  They graph given equations.  This four-page worksheet contains 18 problems.  Answers are provided on...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving a System of Equations

For Students 11th
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. ...