Solving Quadratic Equations Teacher Resources

With his trusty graphing calculator, Sal begins his lecture on solving quadratic functions by graphing. The video is a good way to show young mathematicians not only how to use the graphing calculator (which Sal describes as "archaic"...

Introducing square roots into the quadratic equation mix, Sal addresses the ways viewers might solve the problems, both correctly and incorrectly. The video is an integral step in not only Sal's algebra series but also in developing math...

"The neat thing about completing the square is that it will always work," Sal explains, "no matter how crazy the problem is." This video provides a basic overview of how to complete the square and provides a good background for both...

Many learners find completing the square the preferred approach to solving quadratic equations. Class members combine their skills of using square roots to solve quadratics and completing the square. The resource incorporates a...

Need a solving quadratic equations with factoring instructional activity? Here it is! A page worth of problems all with a leading coefficient of 1 gives your class a beginners level approach to the topic. 

There's more than one way to solve quadratic equations. Scholars learn how to solve quadratic equations using alternate methods. They use completing the square by making the linear coefficient even and the leading coefficient a perfect...

In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve quadratic equations by graphing and by taking the square root of both sides.  The two page worksheet contains a combination five multiple choice and free response...

In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic equations by factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula.  Application problems are included.  The two page worksheet contains seventy-two...

Not having an x term makes things so much easier. The second of five installments in Algebra I Unit 11 focuses on solving quadratic equations by taking square roots. Scholars learn to solve equations of the form ax^2 + c = d by watching...

For this solving quadratic equations worksheet, students select the best method to solve a quadratic equation and then solve five quadratics.  Fully worked examples  are provided.

In this ways to solve quadratic equations worksheet, learners solve 19 equations using five different methods, then solve four more using the method of their choice.

In this quadratic equation instructional activity, students solve quadratic equations by graphing on a coordinate plane. Given the roots and maximum or minimum points, students graph a quadratic equation. This one-page instructional...

This problem is sure to get your young mathematicians thinking. The idea sounds simple: one equation, solve it as many ways as you can. This is meant to get at a deeper understanding of solving quadratic equations, including some more...

Practice solving different types of quadratic equations with these three worksheets. Problems include equations already factored, simple square root problems, and problems requiring different factoring techniques where the highest degree...

Students solve quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students factor and graph linear and quadratic functions. They identify the standard and linear form of each equation.

In this factoring to solve quadratic equations worksheet, students solve twenty-five multiple choice and free response questions in preparation for the math regents exam.  The solutions are provided.

For this solving quadratic equations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 9 different types of problems. First, they graph each quadratic equation by factoring. Then, students find the axis of symmetry and the vertex. They also find...

In this Algebra I/Algebra Ii worksheet, students use factoring to solve quadratic equations.  The three page worksheet contains a combination of thirty-one multiple choice and free response questions.  Answer key is...

In this algebra activity, students solve quadratic equations by factoring and foiling. There are 20 problems, including 2 real world application problems.

In this quadratic equations worksheet, students solve quadratic equations containing square roots. They combine like terms and solve for the unknown. This four-page worksheet contains 28 problems. Answers are provided on the last two pages.

Develop conceptual knowledge of a quadratic equation and its solutions in your classes. The third algebra lesson in a series of four introduces learners to solving quadratic equations slowly. The first activity explores the zero product...