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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Graphing Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Once you know how to graph y = b^x, the sky's the limit. Young mathematicians learn to graph basic exponential functions and identify key features, and then graph functions of the form f(x) = ab^(x – h) + k from the function f(x) = b^x.
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Parabola

For Students 10th
In this parabolas worksheet, 10th graders solve and graph 12 different problems related to various types of parabolas. First, they determine the vertex and the y-intercept based on the graph illustrated for each. Then, students write a...
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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.
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Parabolas

For Students 8th - 9th
In this parabolas activity, students solve and complete 12 different types of problems. First, they draw a sketch of each equation shown. Then, students write the vertex form of each graph on the line provided.
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Confocal Conics

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars describe conic sections from an equation or graph. They examine a family of conics that share a vertex, describe their relationship and write an equation. Students interpret the relationship between conic sections and...
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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...
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Quadratic Modeling Of Canada's Baby Boom

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students model quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students are given data to graph using a function. They investigate vertex and transformation of quadratic functions.  
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Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this quadratic equations worksheet, students answer 15 questions about quadratic equations.  Students complete the square, use the quadratic formula, write equations in vertex form, and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
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Area and Volume

For Students 10th
In this area and volume worksheet, 10th graders solve and complete 6 different types of problems. First, they find the numbers if the product of one of the numbers with the square of the other number is to be as large as possible. Then,...
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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.
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Maximum and Minimum Points

For Students 11th - 12th
In this maximum and minimum points instructional activity, students solve and complete 12 various types of problems. First, they find the area of the smallest triangle given the point of intersection. Then, students find the volume of a...
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Hyperbolas: Sketching from the Equation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this algebra worksheet, students sketch graphs of hyperbolas after solving equations to standard form and interpreting the center, vertices, foci, axis, asymptotes, and eccentricity from the equation. There are 58 questions.
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Worksheet 6, Graphing Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet pupils graph a given function by completing the square. They analyze a function and tell the axis of symmetry, the intercepts, and vertex. Students identify the maximum or minimum of a graph. Pupils identify...
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"Ball Bounce" Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars manipulate a ball and explore quadratic functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students analyze the graph of a quadratic function. They identify quadratic properties.
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Hyperbolas

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students find the center, foci, vertices, and asymptotes of hyperbolas. They graph hyperbolas and determine the equation of a hyperbola with a horizontal transverse axis. They derive general coordinates for the foci of a hyperbola with a...
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Hyperbolas

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students locate and identify the center, foci, vertices, and asymptotes fo hyperbolas. They graph equations involving asymptotes and hyperbolas. Finally, students determine the equation of a hyperbola with a horizontal transverse axis.
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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...
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Don't Fence Me In: Prisms

For Students 9th - 12th
In this prism instructional activity students explore the best way to divide a rectangular region into four areas using parallel lines.  This one-page instructional activity contains 1 problem.  The answer is provided.
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Algebra Exam

For Teachers 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders graph, parabolas, absolute value and cubic functions. They factor polynomials and simplify roots. There are 75 questions.
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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.
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Hyperbolas

For Students 8th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the graphs of hyperbolas. They find the center and directrix. There are 10 questions.
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Modeling With Quadratics

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners investigate quadratics through word problems. In this algebra instructional activity, students models the number of registered males in apprenticeship programs. They investigate the transformation of quadratic function on a...
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Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students factor and solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students identify the domain and range of the quadratic function. They graph the parabola and identify the vertex.
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Additional Context Problems for Quadratic Models

For Students 8th - 9th
Working with real world applications of quadratic models, students solve four practical problems requiring the use of the quadratic equation. They are guided through the process by a series of questions following each problem.