Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Vertex and Factored Form of Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers graph quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratic equations by factoring. They identify the end behavior of the graph.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Discovery Research of Quadratics

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate the properties behind the quadratic equation. In this algebra lesson, students identify quadratic equation in the real world. They graph the parabola and identify the vertex and intercepts.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratics: vertex form

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students practice graphing quadratic equations to find the vertex of quadratic functions. They determine if the graph opens upward or downward as well as convert quadratic equations to vertex form from polynomial form. A lab version is...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this quadratic functions worksheet, students solve and complete 16 various types of problems. First, they find the information for each equation and graph each problem on a grid. Then, students write the quadratic functions in...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parabolic Paths

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners 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
Virginia Department of Education

Transformational Graphing

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Find relationships between the structure of a function and its graph. An engaging lesson plan explores seven parent functions and their graphs. Learners match functions to their graphs and describe transformations.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Transforming Parabolas

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders examine the affects of changing h and k in the vertex form of the parabola.  The three page worksheet provides explanation of topic, worked examples, and four practice problems. ...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

"Ball Bounce" Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars manipulate a ball and explore quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, young scholars analyze the graph of a quadratic function. They identify quadratic properties.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Toothpicks and Transformations

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners investigate quadratic functions using geometric toothpick designs. They review transformations of quadratic functions-vertical and horizontal shifts, and stretches and shrinks. Students match the symbolic form of the function to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Curve Ball

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Learners explore the concept of parabolas by collecting quadratic data on a bouncing ball as it is falling using a motion detector. They plot the data and determine the equation of the quadratic in vertex form, then determine the values...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Lesson Plan 1: Up, Down, Right, Left - Function Families

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students work in small groups to draw the trajectory of several scenarios. They label parts of the resulting parabola (vertex, axis of symmetry). Students complete four stations to explore quadratic functions.
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Curated OER

Quadratic Rules and Graphs

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

Quadratic and Linear Functions

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders review and apply the basic concepts for solving linear and quadratic equation. The one page worksheet contains twelve problems. Solutions are not provided. 
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Curated OER

Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor and solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify the domain and range of the quadratic function. They graph the parabola and identify the vertex.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratics Quiz

For Students 11th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, solve 3 multi-step problems involving various quadratic functions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic Functions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students perform transformations on quadratic functions. They describe the different properties of quadratic functions. There are 12 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratics: Vertex Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers practice graphing quadratic equations. They work to solve and equation involving finding the vertex using given formulas. Once their points have been graphed, students determine the direction in which the angle opens....
Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 1 (module 4)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Performance task questions are the most difficult to write. Use this assessment so you don't have to! These questions assess factoring quadratics, modeling with quadratics, and key features of quadratic graphs. All questions require...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Additional Practice Problems with Skills for Quadratic Functions and Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
Challenge your students' graphing and factoring skills with these sets of problems for quadratic functions and equations. Here, students plot the y-intercept and vertex of 7 parabolas. They factor and solve 9 quadratic equations....
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Curated OER

Writing in the Math Classroom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine the vertex, y-intercept and direction of a parabola and write an explanation of how to graph a parabola. They collect and graph data using a calculator.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Maximum and Minimum Values

For Teachers 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders complete the square to write a quadratic equation in Standard form.  Students identify the vertex, sketch the graph and state the maximum or minimum value of the functions.  The one...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Parabolas 7-2

For Students 8th - 10th
In this parabola worksheet, 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...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Parabolas

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve parabolas using the standard and vertex forms. They find the vertex and asymptote and graph the parabola. There are 64 problems.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Kitchen Paraboloids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students solve quadratic equations and identify functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph parabolas and identify properties describing the shape of the parabola. They find the vertex and rewrite the equation in standard form.