Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Factoring

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Uncover the relationship between factoring quadratics and higher degree polynomials. Learners develop their factoring skills through repetition. A comprehensive activity begins with quadratics and shows how to use the same patterns to...
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
High schoolers investigate parabolas and their equations.  In this parabolas and their equations lesson, students graph quadratic equations on their graphing calculator.  High schoolers find the axis of symmetry of a...
Activity
101 Questions

Stopping Distances

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
In 2016, one in every four fatal car crashes listed speeding as a contributing factor. Pupils view videos of a car trying to come to a quick stop from four different rates of speed. They use context clues to measure and determine the...
Assessment
Charleston School District

Pre-Test Unit 5: Solving Equations

For Students 8th Standards
Your pupils just may know more than you think they do! A pre-test assesses their ability to solve and write equations. It includes simple quadratic and cubic equations as well. 
Handout
Charleston School District

Solving Exponent Equations

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Show your class that not all equations are linear. The lesson asks learners to solve simple quadratic and cubic equations using square and cube roots. Problems include equations with no solutions. 
Activity
101 Questions

Falling Rocks

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Can you determine how far down a rock drops without visual clues? Viewers observe a clip from a movie testing vertical distance only based on sound. They must determine if it is safe to drop down themselves or if it is farther than their...
Activity
101 Questions

Falling Glowsticks

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
How can you determine the height of a drop off a cliff if you have nothing to measure it with? A movie clip sets up a sky-high challenge and solves it with a falling glow stick. Scholars must take the given information and decide how...
Assessment
Concord Consortium

Same Solution Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Group equations by their solutions. Given six different equations, pupils determine which have the same solutions. Scholars explain why some are the same and some are different.
Assessment
Del Mar College

Inequalities Assessment Review

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Enjoy this pre-made worksheet that practices polynomial and rational inequality problems. The problems are all multiple choice, and answers are written in interval notation. The best part? A separate page with all the problems...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphs

For Students 9th - 11th
In this graphs worksheet, students solve and complete 15 various types of problems. First, they determine the range of the function of the graph shown and write in interval notation. Then, students find the domain of the function in the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Is There a Limit to Which Side You Can Take?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Calculus learners find the limit of piecewise functions at a value. They find the limit of piecewise functions as x approaches a given value. They find the limit of linear, quadratic, exponential, and trigonometric piecewise functions.
Interactive
Curated OER

Discriminant and Quadratics

For Students 10th - 12th
In this quadratic equation, students find the discriminant using the formula given and identify how many solutions a quadratic function will have. There are 3 problems with answers and examples.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations.  The six page worksheet contains instruction on topic, worked examples and five practice problems.  Answers are not provided. 
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic Formula

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders use the discriminant to determine the nature of the roots of a quadratic equation, determine the best method to use when solving a quadratic, and practice using the quadratic formula to determine...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Ball Bounce" Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars manipulate a ball and explore quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, young scholars analyze the graph of a quadratic function. They identify quadratic properties.
Interactive
Curated OER

Quadratic equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations.  The interactive lesson contains explanation and worked examples with five practice problems.  Answers are not included. 
Interactive
Curated OER

Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students investigate the various methods that can be used to solve quadratic equations.  The one page interactive worksheet contains instruction, worked examples and five practice...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Factoring to Solve Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders solve quadratic equations. In this factoring lesson, 9th graders answer questions from the text and complete a worksheet. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

System of Two Quadratic Inequalities

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students set up and solve a system of quadratic inequalities related to real-world situations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratics: vertex form

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students practice graphing quadratic equations to find the vertex of quadratic functions. They determine if the graph opens upward or downward as well as convert quadratic equations to vertex form from polynomial form. A lab version is...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Additional Context Problems for Quadratic Models

For Students 8th - 9th
Working with real world applications of quadratic models, students solve four practical problems requiring the use of the quadratic equation. They are guided through the process by a series of questions following each problem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratics: Vertex Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice graphing quadratic equations. They work to solve and equation involving finding the vertex using given formulas. Once their points have been graphed, students determine the direction in which the angle opens. Worksheets...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Football and Braking Distance: Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students engage in a lesson that is about the concept of data analysis with the use of quadratics. They use a Precalculus text in order to give guidance for independent practice and to serve as a source for the teacher to use. The data...

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