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Exploring Geometric Constructions of Parabolas
Students are introduced to the construction geometrically of parabolas. Using a software program, they identify lines, segments and midpoints. They label the parabolas properties and characteristics and use a formula to determine the...
Flipped Math
Unit 10 Review: Quadratics
Everything one wanted to know about parabolas in one place. Pupils work 27 problems as a review of the unit on quadratics. Problems range from determining key features of the function and using that information to graph the parabola, to...
Curated OER
Quadratics and Graphing
Students use the Nspire software to graph. In this algebra lesson, students graph quadratic equations using technology and graphs. They identify the maximum and minimum of each graph.
Illustrative Mathematics
Identifying Quadratic Functions
Put your high schoolers to the test and see how well they know their quadratic functions. With excellent thought-provoking questions, learners use what they know about creating quadratic equations based off different pieces of...
Illustrative Mathematics
Building a Quadratic Function Form
A simple tweak in the equation can mean big things for a quadratic graph. High school mathematicians look at the parent graph of a quadratic and incorporate three different changes to the function. The problems require explanations of...
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Sum and Product
From linear to quadratic with a simple operation. An exploratory lesson challenges learners to find two linear functions that, when multiplied, produce a given parabola. The task includes the graph of the sum of the functions as well as...
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Solving a System by Substitution
Solving systems by substitution can be a challenging topic in algebra I. Here is a lesson that builds on learners' understanding of intercepts to begin the process of substitution, and all work is reinforced graphically to build...
Curated OER
Special Graph Paper
In this algebra worksheet, students explore the different graphs of conics such as ellipse, hyperbola and parabola. They use special graph paper to graph. There is an answer key with this problem.
Curated OER
Using the Distance Formula
In this distance formula activity, learners solve and complete 30 various types of problems. First, they find the exact distance between each pair of points and make a sketch of the situation. Then, students find the center, horizontal...
Curated OER
Lesson Plan 1: Up, Down, Right, Left - Function Families
Students work in small groups to draw the trajectory of several scenarios. They label parts of the resulting parabola (vertex, axis of symmetry). Students complete four stations to explore quadratic functions.
Curated OER
Curve Ball
Learners explore the concept of parabolas by collecting quadratic data on a bouncing ball as it is falling using a motion detector. They plot the data and determine the equation of the quadratic in vertex form, then determine the values...
Curated OER
Make Up Test on Solving Quadratics
In this solving quadratics worksheet, 10th graders write radicals in the simplest form. They solve quadratics by factoring, completing the square, and through the use of the quadratic formula. Students determine the vertex and axis of...
Curated OER
Graphing Conics
Students explore conics using four different graphs. In this calculus lesson, students analyze parabola, hyperbolas, circles and ellipses. They find the directrix and discuss how they relate to each type of graph.
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
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...
Curated OER
Parabola
Students complete a worksheet and explore the parabola conic section during a web based activitiy. They answer questions based on their work as they make changes in the features of the parabola.
Curated OER
Parabola With Horizontal Directrix
Students find the vertex, directrix, and focus of a parabola and graph parabolic functions. They solve problems involving parabolas after a demonstration lesson plan by the teacher.
Curated OER
Parabola with Horizontal Directrix
Students find the vertex, directrix, and focus of a parabola. They graph parabolic functions and solve application problems involving parabalas.
Curated OER
Parabola
In this parabolas worksheet, 10th graders solve and graph 12 different problems related to various types of parabolas. First, they determine the vertex and the y-intercept based on the graph illustrated for each. Then, students write a...
Curated OER
Parabolas Exist Where?
Students recognize how parabolas are used in architecture and calculate a constant of variation.
Curated OER
Lesson 1: Exploring Quadratic Graphs
Students, using a specified website, plot quadratic curves to distinguish how different values of a affect a graph. They investigate how the constant and the absolute value of a function affects the graph. They identify the parabola...
Curated OER
Lesson #151 Circles, Parabolas, and Lines
Students 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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Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships
This assessment pair goes way beyond simple graphing, factoring and solving polynomial equations, really forcing learners to investigate the math ideas behind the calculations. Short and to-the-point questions build on one another,...
Flipped Math
Intro to Quadratics
Quadratics need no introduction, but here is one anyway. Learners watch a video that introduces them to quadratics. The pupils learn what a quadratic is, its key features, and how to sketch a graph of the parabola it defines. Then, they...