Worksheet
Curated OER

Parabolic Equations

For Students 11th - 12th
In this parabolic activity, students write an equation of a parabola which satisfies given conditions. They match equations to the correct graph. Students identify the vertex, domain and range of an equation. This one-page activity...
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

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

The football and Braking Distance; Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students use the quadratic formula to solve application problems. The first problem relates to the path of a football thrown from the top of the bleachers. Students compute the time it will take the football to reach certain heights. In...
Worksheet
Shmoop

Functions Worksheet 5

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
To the point and deeper thinking are both types of questions included in the worksheet. Begin the practice of solving quadratics and then finish with five questions asking quadratic and exponential application problems. 
Assessment
Illustrative Mathematics

Building a General Quadratic Function

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Rewrite a quadratic function to easily see the transformations involved. The instructional task takes a general quadratic function and rewrites it into a form that shows the translations and scaling of the parent quadratic function. The...
Assessment
Charleston School District

Pre-Test Unit 5: Solving Equations

For Students 8th Standards
Your pupils just may know more than you think they do! A pre-test assesses their ability to solve and write equations. It includes simple quadratic and cubic equations as well. 
Assessment
Concord Consortium

Writing and Sketching I

For Students 9th - 12th
Writing and sketching functions—what more could you want to do? Learners write and sketch functions that meet certain conditions as they complete a short task. They find a parabola that encompasses three quadrants of the coordinate plane...
Lesson Plan
Texas Instruments

Let's Play Ball with Families of Graphs

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners explore quadratic equations in this Algebra II lesson. They investigate families of quadratic functions by graphing the parent function and family members on the same graph. Additionally, they write the equation of the parabola...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Completing the Square

For Teachers 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders respond to a journal prompt in which they write their own quadratic equation and solve it by completing the square.  The one page worksheet contains three questions. Possible answers are...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebraic Equations

For Students 9th
In this algebraic equations worksheet, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include solving various types of algebraic equations. First, they determine the equation of a line and solve the absolute value of an inequality shown....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring

For Students 11th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve quadratic equations and factor using complete the square. There are 20 problems. 
Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Sorting Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Graph A goes with equation C, but table B. The short assessment task requires class members to match graphs with their corresponding tables, equations, and verbalized rules. Pupils then provide explanations on the process they used to...
Assessment
1
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Balanced Assessment

Local and Global Behavior

For Students 11th - 12th Standards
Create rules for numerical sequences. Pupils develop local rules and recursive rules for number sequences. The sequences are linear, quadratic, and cubic in nature. Scholars find that some local rules do not work, no matter where in...
Assessment
Mathematics Assessment Project

Multiple Solutions

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
So many different kinds of equations and inequalities! Learners solve equations and inequalities with quadratics and other higher-order polynomials. They then classify the equations based on the number of solutions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Sandia Aerial Tram

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your learners analyze a table of real-life data in order to write an equation that best models the information. Exponential, quadratic, and linear rates of changes are all possibilities in this task.
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Quadratic Functions and Equations

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The form of a quadratic function paints a picture of its graph. Young mathematicians explore this connection by locating key features on a graph and then writing the corresponding equations. The interactive tutorial highlights key...
Assessment
1
1
Balanced Assessment

Number Game

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
It's all in the numbers! Create a mathematical model to analyze a number game and develop a winning strategy. Using a given numerical pattern, scholars write an expression to model the scenario. They then interpret the pattern of the...
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Conics Introduction and Parabolas

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Where did conic sections get their name? The equation and graph of a parabola are developed from the definition of the conic section. Teacher examples on graphing the equation and writing an equation from the graph round out the plan.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Piecewise Modeling with Multiple Functions: Federal Debt

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars analyze data on debt and write an equation. In this statistics lesson, students are given data from different time periods, and are asked to graph and analyze the data. They work in groups, and are assigned different parts...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Introductory Algebra Chapter 10 Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, students solve the problems for the quadratic equations. They factor the equations and determine the probability of the two solutions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students model data using quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students simplify and factor quadratic equations. They graph the function using collected data and analyze the parabola.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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...
Worksheet
Curated OER

The Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th
In this quadratic formula activity, learners use the quadratic formula to solve given problems. Examples and explanations are given at the beginning of the activity. This one-page activity contains 20 problems. Answers are provided at...