Unit Plan
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the quadratic equations, including how to solve them by factoring, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A detailed tutorial that will guide you through various methods for solving quadratic equations: factoring, square root, completing the square, and quadratic formula. Follow step-by-step examples, view video problem-solving...
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Special Factoring: Differences of Squares

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates how to use the formula for finding the differences of squares, and warns against trying to factor a sum of squares.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Polynomials: How To

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Demonstrates the steps involved in solving a general polynomial, including how to use the Rational Roots Test and synthetic division. Points out when using a graphing calculator can be very helpful.