Eighth graders find connections between numbers in a table; use Pythagoras' theorem in a general algebraic form; and measure accurately from a scale drawing to find a method that might enable the helicopter to land inside a rectangular...

Includes lesson, practice exercise, and teacher resource on how to factor quadratic equations. You'll find examples for using the factoring and graphing methods for solving, a twelve-question quiz with hints and answers, and a suggested...

Students solve quadratic equations by factoring and finding square roots, as well as by graphing.

In this activity, students explore the standard form of a quadratic equation, y = ax 2 + bx + c. They explore how the x-intercepts (zeros), y-intercept, and vertex are related to the graph of the standard form of a quadratic function.

Students will generate parabolas using the motion sensor. They will then determine the vertex form of the equation and compare it to the regression equation from the calculator.

Students will submit equations in vertex form that will match the roller coaster using activity center. They will also find the intersection point of two roller coasters.

Uses the movie "October Sky" as an introduction to the study of free fall motion functions. Acts a summation activity to a quadratic unit in Algebra. Solve quadratic equations by graphing, factoring, and the quadratic formula.

Starting with y=x^2 going all the way to (in part 2)y=ax^2+bx+c, how do changes in the quadratic equation/function change the appearance of the parabola.

In this activity, students will plot the graphs of systems of equations and determine the number of real solutions of the system. Then find the solution of the system algebraically.

This lesson introduces students to Activity Center and is intended to help students write systems of equations in standard form in slope intercept form to solve the system using tables and graphs.

In this activity, students will create a Height-Time plot for a bouncing ball and use a quadratic equation to describe the ball's motion.

In this adventure , students will make a Height-Time plot of a bouncing ball using the CBR 2. They graph height as a function of time. They identify and understand the vertex form of a quadratic equation that is generated to describe the...

Students will try to find the right quadratic equation to make a basket.

Students use their knowledge of the vertex form of a quadratic equation to graph parabolas, given a specific move to make.

A lesson, practice exercise, and resource for use when planning classroom instruction on linear quadratic systems. Find definitions, example equations and graphs, a four-question quiz with solutions, and an activity through which...

In Spanish. In this interactive activity you can learn to recognize quadratic equations, solve quadratic equations with one unknown in graphical and numerical form, and solve practical problems.

Students explore y=ax^2+bx+c using the transform graphing application. Teacher calculator is used with Navigator to send device settings, the equation format and initial coefficient values to all students. Worksheet includes all student...

This tutorial shows you how to factor quadratic functions using the graph screen.

This activity allows students to use real data obtained by them to model quadratic equations. students can use the TI-83 and/or TI-84 and a motion detector to collect their data. The students will then manually fit both quadratic and...

Students produce a sequence, explore patterns and find a linear or quadratic equation for a given pattern. They use inductive reasoning to make conjectures about patterns. Students also find the Y-value of a function if the X-value is...

Students are able to have an on line quiz where the score and time elapsed is recorded on various level of solving equation problems.

Examine the changes in a graph of a quadratic function that occur when different transformations are applied to the vertex form of the equation. Students will need to have the transformation graphing application on their TI-83+...

In this activity, students explore the linear and quadratic approximations of a logarithmic function and find properties the functions have in common.

Students are introduced to quadratic functions. The tutorial explores the equation of a quadratic function, intercepts, graphing, and points of intersection. The activity consists of examples with detailed solutions.