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,...
eBook
Rice University

Algebra and Trigonometry

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Move on into trigonometry. An informative eBook takes the content of a College Algebra course and adds more relating to trigonometry and trigonometric functions. The content organization allows pupils to build upon their learning by...
eBook
Rice University

Precalculus

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Take a step beyond Algebra 2. Learners use the eBook to learn concepts from the typical Precalculus course. Content starts off with a short review of functions in general and moves on to the basic functions, finishing up with more...
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,...
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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dorothy and Kansas: A Volume Problem

For Students 10th
This worksheet contains 1 Algebra II scenario where students must determine the volume of a tornado, Kansas, and the space needed to take all of Kansas to OZ. Full explanation with equations are included.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parabolic Paths

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers investigate properties of parabolas. In this algebra lesson, students identify the different paths of a parabola. They use the navigator to make observations of the parabola.
Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

Let's Play Ball with Families of Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore quadratic equations in this Algebra II lesson plan. They investigate families of quadratic functions by graphing the parent function and family members on the same graph. Additionally, they write the equation of the...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing Polynomial Functions

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders graph polynomial functions using quadratics and other exponential functions. They identify the vertex and other properties of a parabola. There are 8 problems with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Conic Sections Applications and Properties

For Students 11th
For this algebra worksheet, 11th graders graph parabolas and figure out the major axis and minor axis of the graph. They also find the focus. There are 4 problems on this worksheet.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Conics

For Teachers 12th - Higher Ed
Young scholars explore conics using four different graphs. For this calculus lesson, students analyze parabola, hyperbolas, circles and ellipses. They find the directrix and discuss how they relate to each type of graph.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Maxima Minima Problems

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students find the maxima and the minima of the parabola. They calculate the maximum and minimum area and apply the formulas of polygons to help them solve equations. There are 8 questions with an answer key.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Maxima and Minima

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students discuss the origin of maxima and minima. They solve problems using the maxima and minima and graph parabolas and other functions containing a maxima and minima.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic Functions

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students factor quadratic equations and graph their resulting parabola. They relate quadratics to real life scenario. There are 20 questions with an answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sign of the Derivative

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn how to investigate the change in a graph by dragging the cursor to observe the change in the function. They use the TI calculator to graph their parabola.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphic Designing with Transformed Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Teach your class how to transform a graph! By identifying the domain and range of the functions, young scholars can observe the parabola and find the vertex of the transformed graph.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parabolas in Flight

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers utilize a trajectory formula in order to discover the physics of a thrown ball.  For this physics lesson, students videotape the trajectory of a thrown ball or basketball shot and analyze the action by breaking the...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Translating Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students make informed choices among technology systems, resources, and services. They select and apply technology tools for research, information analysis, problem solving, and decision making in content learning.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson 5: The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students plot quadratic curves to distinguish how different values of a affect a graph. They solve quadratic equations by completing the square. Student's recognize the connection between the roots and the corresponding graph's...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mathematical Relationships

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Young scholars practice graphing a linear equation and a parabolic equation. They work cooperatively to select numbers, including fractions, which they will put into ordered pairs. Students explain their process to the class, discussing...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratic Rules and Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the properties of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students find the vertex and intercepts of a parabola. They factor quadratics and identify the zeros of the equations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Linear and Quadratic Approximations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore a linear, a parabolic, and a log function.  In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus lesson students investigate the graph a line, a parabola, and a log function.  Students examine the three graphs as they compare and...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students graph quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, students identify the vertex and intercepts of a quadratic equations and graph the parabola. They find the axis of symmetry and make a table to find the values of the parabola.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Minimum and Maximum of a Graph

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students find the solutions of polynomials through graphing. In this algebra activity, students identify the maximum and minimum of each polynomial function. They ind the vertex, domain and range of a parabola.

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