Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson 1: Exploring Quadratic Graphs

For Teachers 8th - 10th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Effects of Parameter Changes

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define properties of a quadratic equation. In this algebra lesson, students graph and factor quadratic functions. They write equations for polynomials, given a graph.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Ten Word Problems Solved Using Systems of Equations

For Students 8th - 10th
In this quadratic linear systems of equations worksheet, students solve ten word problems using systems of equations.  The solutions are provided.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Sequences

For Students 9th - 12th
For this sequences worksheet, students find the limit of a sequence.  They explore Ulam's sequence.  Students calculate differences for terms in a quadratic sequence.  this four-page worksheet contains approximately 20...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet 32 - Fall 1995

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math worksheet, students find the area enclosed by the parabola’s arch and the x-axis. They are asked about the highest point of the parabola in terms of a.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Division Problems with 0 and 1

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore beginning division. In this division number properties lesson, students solve simple division story problems using cookies. Students create models that represent the identity and zero properties, then write explanations...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Square-Root Functions and Radical Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
This practice worksheet includes simple radical equations, and some quadratic equations that can be solved by the square root method. There is good practice here in checking the solutions, and a few graphing problems. 
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

College Prep Algebra Semester Review Worksheet

For Teachers 8th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students review the concepts taught in an algebra 1 course. The review includes radical expressions, quadratic equations, scientific notation, rational expressions, factoring and simplifying expressions,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Chapter 10 - Objective 2.1 Completing the Square

For Students 8th - 11th
This instructional activity contains 10 problems that have a variety of different quadratic equations that can be solved by completing the square. Answers are not included.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who Shares My Function?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students differentiate between linear and quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students write equations of graphs and graph a function from an equation. They also move the graph around on the coordinate plane.    
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Solving Polynomial Equations by Factoring

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students factor polynomial equations. In this algebra activity, students apply the zero product property to factor quadratic equations. They solve real life scenarios by apply the concepts of parabolas.
Assessment
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Balanced Assessment

Para-Ball-A

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Analyze the flight of a thrown ball. Learners determine the maximum height of a thrown ball and the time it takes to hit the ground given its initial speed. They continue to review different scenarios with different maximums or...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Discriminant

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Discriminate between the types of roots. The interactive root introduces the discriminant and its connection to the types and number of roots. Pupils use a slider to view graphically the effect of the sign of the discriminant on a...
Performance
Radford University

Throwing a Football

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Use mathematics to help the football team. Pairs brainstorm how to approach finding a solution to a problem to help the quarterback complete more passes. By researching and collecting data, the teams derive an equation to represent the...
Performance
Radford University

Saving the US from a Missile Crisis

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Mathematically shoot down an incoming missile. Given information about the Cuban Missile Crises, learners calculate the equation of the trajectory of an imaginary missile launched from Cuba toward Washington, D.C. Scholars determine the...
eBook
Rice University

Intermediate Algebra

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Algebra concepts are all wrapped up in one nice bow. The resource combines all the concepts typically found in Algebra I and Algebra II courses in one eBook. The topics covered begin with solving linear equations and move to linear...
Assessment
Illustrative Mathematics

Medieval Archer

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Class members determine the distance a video game character must move to shoot an arrow over a castle wall. Players determine the new equation to enter to represent the trajectory of the arrow and find all the distances the character can...
Performance
Radford University

How High Can You Throw?

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Find heights by measuring time. Teams collect data to determine the height that a tennis ball is thrown. Classmates measure the height of the initial release of the ball and how long it stays aloft. Using a projectile motion equation,...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

A Surprising Boost from Geometry

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Working with imaginary numbers — this is where it gets complex! After exploring the graph of complex numbers, learners simplify them using addition, subtraction, and multiplication. 
Assessment
Mathematics Assessment Project

Functions

For Students 8th - 9th Standards
Studying function means more than simply learning a formula. Learners must use functions to think through four problems and find solutions. Each task utilizes a different concept from a study of functions. Class members might...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra Tic-Tac-Times

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Use the strategy of working backwards to practice factoring polynomials and multiplying binomials in a game format. Play, and work to find which products combined with the available factors will result in the placement of four tokens in...
Activity
Noyce Foundation

Miles of Tiles

For Students K - 12th Standards
Create number sentences and equations to solve geometric problems. Each activity in the series of five asks young mathematicians to consider different-sized tiles to build structures according to specific criteria. The first activities,...
Assessment
Concord Consortium

Gravity

For Students 9th - 11th Standards
Weight is a function of the distance from sea level. Learners explore the many implications of this fact in an inquiry-based task. Given the function, pupils answer questions before manipulating the function to rewrite the distance...
eBook
Rice University

College Algebra

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Is there more to college algebra than this? Even though the eBook is designed for a college algebra course, there are several topics that align to Algebra II or Pre-calculus courses. Topics begin with linear equation and inequalities,...

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