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Circles and Parabolas

For Students 9th - 12th
In this circles and parabolas, high schoolers write and graph equations for 14 problems. Students locate the center and radius for 8 circles. High schoolers write equations for 4 parabolas.
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Graphing and Properties of Parabolas

For Students 9th - 12th
In this graphing learning exercise, students identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, and direction of the opening of a parabola.  They graph given equations.  This four-page learning exercise contains 18 problems.  Answers are provided on...
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Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students identify the vertex and the axis of symmetry of a parabola, given the equation.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of ten multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers...
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Graphs

For Students 9th - 11th
In this graphs worksheet, learners 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...
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Circles and Parabolas

For Students 6th - 11th
In this circles and parabolas worksheet, students follow directions to draw parabolas. They fold paper to represent a parabola. Students also use straight lines to create a circle. This one page worksheet contains three multi-step...
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Twenty-Seven Graphing Lines, Parabolas, and Absolute Value Problems

For Students 8th - 10th
Have learners find coordinates of point on a graph, find equations of graphs given, and graph given equations using in and out tables. There are 27 problems related to equations for lines, parabolas, and absolute value functions.
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Exploring Quadratic Data : Transformation Graphing

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers analyze the vertex form of a parabola and find an approximate fit of a model. They explain the quadratic parabola function and its properties by developing quadratic models. They use translation and dilation to change the...
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The "U's" Have IT!

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars explore the maximum and minimum values of parabola. In this exponential equations lesson, students use graphing calculators or TI Interactive Software to calculate values of parabola and graph x-intercepts of parabola.
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Bouncing Ball : Function Families

For Teachers 6th - 12th
A bouncing ball serves as more than entertainment when learning to apply quadratic functions to real-world events. This is the second of a two-part lesson, which can also be accessed from the website. The instructions say to measure the...
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Focus On The Lighthouse

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students explore the equation of a parabola. Given a real life situation concerning a light house and a boat, students use wax paper to model and observe a relationship among given points. They write an equation describing the possible...
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Bouncing Ball

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers collect height versus time data of a bouncing ball using the CBR 2™ data collection device. Using a quadratic equation they graph scatter plots, graph and interpret a quadratic function, apply the vertex form of a...
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Parabolas: Invisible Graph

For Students 11th - Higher Ed Standards
Envision the function as the point swings. Given a point connected to another point and a line, pupils trace through an invisible graph. Learners identify the name of the given point and the line and determine the type of conic section...
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Vertex Form of Parabolas

For Students 9th - 11th
Using the method of completing the square, algebra learners rewrite quadratic equations from standard form to vertex form. They will also graph quadratics, stating the vertex and axis of symmetry.  Solutions are provided.
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Introducing the Properties of Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Practice relating linear equations to quadratic equations and identify the properties of a quadratic equation. Draw a quadratic equation and assess how the coefficients a, b, and c affect the shape of a parabola. Create a model of each...
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NUMB3RS Activity: Fresh Air and Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore parabolas and investigate linear and quadratic functions to solve problems symbolically and graphically. Also use parametric functions to display trajectories on a graphing calculator.
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Parabolas

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students find equations of parabolas in real world scenarios.  In this finding equations of parabolas in real world scenarios lesson, students find the equations of parabolas of US landmarks.  Students put a grid on landmarks such as the...
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Quadratics and Parabola

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders graph parabolas using the vertex and axis of symmetry. They apply parabolas to word problems as it applies to paths taken. There are 4 problems with an answer key.
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Will It Hit The Hoop?

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Basketball and math go hand in hand, even before one considers creating statistics. Viewers see a basketball player attempt multiple shots, but they do not see whether it goes in. They solve for which shots earned points as well as which...
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National Woman's History Museum

Getting with the Program

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
A seven-step instructional activity introduces the emergence of computer sciences and the contributions women made to the profession after World War II. Several science experiments offer pupils a hands-on learning experience that...
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Find Parabolas through Two Points

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your learners will write quadratic functions whose graphs include specific points and explore how these graphs are related to each other.
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Parabolas

For Students 10th
In this parabolas worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 15 different problems related to parabolas. First, they define parabola and its information related to graphing one. Then, students write each equation in standard form. They...
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Graphing Parabolas

For Students 10th
In this graphing parabolas worksheet, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include graphing various parabolas using the given information. First, they determine the equation of the axis of symmetry for a parabola with a given...
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Parabolas

For Students 10th
In this parabolas activity, 10th graders solve and graph 10 different problems that include various types of parabolas. First, they determine the vertex and the y-intercept for each problem given the information. Then, students write the...
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Parabolas 7-2

For Students 8th - 10th
In this parabola activity, students define a parabola and all of its parts. They then solve 4 problems in which they change an equation into vertex form, identify the significant features, and graph it. Finally, students solve 3 problems...

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