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Parabolas
In this parabolas worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining various types of parabolas. First, they isolate the x squared term from the rest of the equation. Then, students determine whether the...
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Parabola - Equations and Graphs
In this parabola worksheet, students match graphs of parabolas to the correct equation. This one-page worksheet contains ten matching problems.
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Lesson 2: The Quadratic Equation
Students graph quadratic equations. They use interactive graphs, on CD-ROM, to answer specific equations. Students identify the vertex of a parabola and the axis of symmetry.
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Conic Sections and Nonlinear Systems of Equations
In this conic sections and nonlinear equations worksheet, students solve 25 multiple choice problems. The worksheet is a review of the conic sections and nonlinear systems chapter of an intermediate algebra course, so the topics vary...
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Lesson #151 Circles, Parabolas, and Lines
Young scholars write equations for parabolas, circles and lines. In groups, they use computer software to play a game with circles, lines and parabolas. Students play games on the computer to find the equations for the given shape.
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Out of Left Field
A baseball trajectory and a parabola seem to make the best pair in real-world quadratic applications. Here is a current baseball resource with questions, discussions, and explorations regarding a quadratic function and home run...
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Parabolas
Learn how to evaluate the derivatives of polynomials. Mathematicians find the derivative of a quadratic function and determine the value at a given value. Students compare the slope of the secant line through two points with...
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Parabola (Lab Version)
Students develop definition for parabola, explain relationship between properties of the graph of a parabola and its equation, explain how the equation of a parabola can be written in different forms, and solve problems that relate the...
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Parabola
Students develop a definition of parabola and explain the relationship between the properties of the graph of a parabola and its equation. They explain how the equation of a parabola can be written in different forms and solve problems...
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Quadratic Relation and Parabola
Students identify the vertex and intercepts of a parabola. In this algebra lesson, students graph parabolas and factor quadratic equations. They perform transformation on the parabolas.
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Linear Quadratic Systems
In this linear quadratic system worksheet, learners explore a system with a linear and a quadratic equation. With the given equations, students graph the parabola. They identify the axis of symmetry, the slope, points of intersection,...
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Circles and Other Conics
Through a variety of hands-on activities and physical scenarios, this far-reaching unit leads learners through an exceptionally thorough exploration of circles and parabolas as conic sections. Geometric construction techniques are used...
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Quadratic Functions
For this graphing quadratic equations worksheet, students find the vertex and graph the parabola for 24 quadratic equations. The final four are factored into binomials to increase accuracy of the x intercepts.
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Rocket Quads
How high will it fly? Pairs build straw rockets and launch them at different angles and determine the height and horizontal distance of the flight path. Teams make conjectures about how the angle affects the measured distances and use...
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Horizontal parabolas
In this horizontal parabola worksheet, high schoolers draw the graph for the horizontal parabola given to them. Students complete 10 problems.
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Investigating Parabolas
Students identify properties of parabolas. In this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations and identify the properties of parabolas. They find the roots, vertex and intercepts of a parabola.
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Application of Parabolas
Students graph quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students relate the parabola to real life applications. They identify the maximum and minimum of the parabola.
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Graphing Nonlinear Equations
Learners graph non-linear equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students investigate different polynomial functions and their shapes. They identify the different powers and zeros.
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Introduction to Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring
Students solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students factor and graph linear and quadratic functions. They identify the standard and linear form of each equation.
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Quadratic Equations and Binomial Square Theorem
Students factor quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students apply the binomial square theorem to solve quadratics. They complete the square and use the complex number system to solve for the roots.
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Quadratic Equations and Functions
Young scholars factor and solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the domain and range of the quadratic function. They graph the parabola and identify the vertex.
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Up, Down, Right, Left - Function Families
Students explore quadratic functions. In this function family worksheet, students examine the quadratic function and the family of functions. They identify the affects of the shape of the parabola and its position on the coordinate...
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Complex Roots: A Graphical Solution
Using their Ti-Nspire to determine the solutions of parabolas, high schoolers explore the concept of complex roots. Students determine if parabolas have real or complex roots. High schoolers determine the the axis of symmetry...
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Further Differentiation
In this further differentiation worksheet, students solve and complete 7 various types of problems. First, they sketch the graph of each equation using a stationary point. Then, students find the stationary points of each and describe...