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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Quadratic Equations, Discriminant, Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
A wealth of resources for teachers planning classroom instruction on quadratic equations, discriminant, and the quadratic formula: six lessons covering various ways to solve equations, complete with definitions and step-by-step solutions...
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Other

Algebra Class: Solving and Graphing a Quadratic Equation

For Students 9th - 10th
Math teacher provides a unit on quadratic equations in which she explains the concepts of solving and graphing quadratic equations through numerous examples and graphs. Hyperlinks are available to each step that ultimately leads to...
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Discovery Education

Discovery Education: Web Math: Using the Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This WebMath site provides interactive problem solvers to understand the quadratic formula and solve quadratic equations by factoring. In addition to providing answers, these 'solvers' show the step-by-step method in which to get there.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Prodigious! Quadratics and Free Fall Motion

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Uses the movie "October Sky" as an introduction to the study of free fall motion functions. Acts a summation activity to a quadratic unit in Algebra. Solve quadratic equations by graphing, factoring, and the quadratic formula.
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Other

Mathway: Algebra Formulas

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Comprehensive resource provides algebra formulas for exponents, absolute value, factoring Pythagorean Theorem, linear equations, quadratic formula, distance formula, midpoint formula, and slope of a line through two points.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Trigonometry: Trigonometric Equations Using Factoring

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving trigonometric equations using factoring, square roots, and the quadratic formula.
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Math Notes and Math Tests

Pre Calculus Notes: The "Qf" Method for Factoring Quadratics [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Learners examine the quadratic formula method for factoring quadratics. Examples with detailed solutions are included.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization Using Perfect Square Trinomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor perfect square trinomials and the difference of two squares and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Factorization of Quadratic Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Factor quadratic polynomial expressions of the form ax^2 + bx + c.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Real World Examples of Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides examples of how quadratic equations can be used in real-world scenarios, and the different methods used to solve them.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: Sample Problems From Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
Check for college math readiness using this problem sampler. Problems cover high school algebra topics, including linear and quadratic equations, factoring, radicals, rational expressions, synthetic division, complex numbers and more....
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Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article gives a definition of quadratic equations, then demonstrates how to solve them. Factoring, completing the square and the quadratic formula are the methods described. The examples are accompanied by lists of steps for solving...
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Stefan Warner and Steven R. Costenoble

Finite Mathematics & Applied Calculus: Polynomial Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
The tutorial investigates how to solve polynomial equations. Students learn about the concept through class notes, examples, and practice problems. Topics include solving quadratic equations, factoring, and the quadratic formula.
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Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
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Other

Cre: Ecuaciones Cuadraticas

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Clear step by step directions, explanations and example problems of quadratic equations. Explains factorization, the quadratic formula, and completing the square.
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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Connecting Factors and Zeros

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students will determine if a quadratic formula is factorable, then they will factor the equation, set each factor equal to 0, and solve for x.
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
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Paul Dawkins

Paul's Online Notes: Algebra Cheat Sheet [Pdf]

For Students 6th - 8th
An algebra "cheat sheet" to use as a reference when completing algebra homework. Lists basic facts, properties, operations, formulas, and functions, as well as common errors.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Algebra Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Purplemath contains about 40 different lessons on various algebra topics. The lessons are divided into five different sections: preliminary topics, beginning algebra, intermediate algebra, advanced algebra, and word problems. The lessons...
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University of Saskatchewan (Canada)

University of Saskatchewan: Algebra 1 Review

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A more advanced review of algebra concepts and practice review problems ranging from the basic rules of algebra to polynomials. A good test of readiness for higher level math courses.