Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

Properties of Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore the properties of parabolas in this lesson. Construct a parabola given a focus and a directrix on the Ti-Nspire. Write equations of parabolas in vertex form and determine the a value of a parabola given a focus and directrix.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learn to identify the properties of parabolas. High schoolers define parabola as the locus of all points equidistant from a fixed point and a fixed line. Also, interpret the equation for a parabola in vertex form and gain a visual...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Properties of Parabolas

For Students 9th - 11th
In this properties of parabolas worksheet, students identify the vertex and the minimum and maximum value of each parabola. They graph parabolas on a coordinate plane. This four-page worksheet contains 14 problems. Answers are provided...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Properties of Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Have your learners investigate parabolas. In this Algebra II lesson, high schoolers explore the basic definition of a parabola by using Cabri Jr. to create a parabola given the focus and directrix.  Students interpret the equation...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Graphing and Properties of Parabolas

For Students 9th - 12th
In this graphing worksheet, high schoolers identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, and direction of the opening of a parabola.  They graph given equations.  This four-page worksheet contains 18 problems.  Answers are...
Lesson Plan
Mathematics Assessment Project

Representing Quadratic Functions Graphically

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Sometimes being different is an advantage. An engaging activity has scholars match cards with quadratic functions in various forms. Along the way, they learn about how each form highlights key features of quadratic functions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Applications of Parabolas

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They relate parabolas to the real world and calculate the breaking distance using the distance formula they come up with. There is answer key.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigating Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify properties of parabolas. For this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations and identify the properties of parabolas. They find the roots, vertex and intercepts of a parabola.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Properties of a Parabola

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the properties of a parabola. They factor and graph quadratic equations. There are 18 questions.
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Mathematics Vision Project

Circles and Other Conics

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Through a variety of hands-on activities and physical scenarios, this far-reaching unit leads learners through an exceptionally thorough exploration of circles and parabolas as conic sections. Geometric construction techniques are used...
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Geometric Constructions of Parabolas

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners 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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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...
Worksheet
CPM

Zero Product Property And Quadratics

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
In this quadratics worksheet, students identify and solve 24 different problems and graphs that include using the Zero Product Property to complete. First, they define the Zero Product Property and its relation to quadratic equations....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphs and Functions

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Middle schoolers describe plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They solve functions on paper and using an online tool to plot points on a Cartesian coordinate plane creating lines and parabolas.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Curves from Geometry

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Escape to investigate hyperbolas. Pupils take a look at what happens to the elliptical orbital path of a satellite that exceeds escape velocity as the opener to the eighth instructional activity in a unit of 23. Scholars analyze basic...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Effects of Parameter Changes

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define properties of a quadratic equation. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph and factor quadratic functions. They write equations for polynomials, given a graph.
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...
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Exploring Quadratics and Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Young mathematicians first graph a series of quadratic equations, and then investigate how various parts of the equation change the graph of the function in a predictable way.
Worksheet
CPM

Unit 3, Worksheet 1, Exponents and Algebraic Expressions

For Students 7th - 9th Standards
Need exponentt practice? Then this exponent activity will be helpful to have learners evaluate exponent expressions and algebraic expressions. They use the distributive property to solve equations. This three-page activity contains...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parabola (Lab Version)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parabola

For Teachers 9th - 12th
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...
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.