Solving Quadratic Equations Teacher Resources

How can baseball and skeet-shooting be modeled mathematically? Sports lovers and young mathematicians learn how to use quadratic equations and systems of equations to model the flight paths of various objects.

Complex doesn't have to mean harder! Learners experiment with online software to determine the quadratic equations with complex solutions. They use the quadratic formula to solve equations with both real and complex solutions.

Challenge: Sketch a graph of a quadratic function without making a table of values. High schoolers learn how different parameters affect the graph of a quadratic function. The problem video focuses on dilations of quadratic graphs.

Study Fibonacci sequences and see a related set of numbers. Learn and review Lucas numbers and use of quadratic equations to find a general term of a sequence of numbers that is generated by a recurrence relation similar to Fibonacci's.

Imaginary numbers are a real thing. Scholars learn about complex numbers, real numbers, and imaginary numbers. They classify given numbers as strictly complex, strictly real, or strictly imaginary in an individual or group activity.

A solution will work one way or another: find solutions, or use solutions to find the function. Learners use polynomial identities to factor polynomials with complex solutions. They then use solutions and the Zero Product Property to...

The mechanics of using the quadratic formula are clearly detailed in this example-full presentation, along with how to identify and walk through the algorithm. Step-by-step attack methods are provided with examples of several different...

Show your class how to use properties to make graphing easier with a resource that explores the graphs of quadratics. Using tables to determine the points to graph, pupils discover the symmetry of parabolas in...

Help learners recognize the characteristics of a quadratic graph and how changes affect them. An informative video uses a graphing calculator in order to find out what happens when the leading coefficient of a quadratic...

Mathematicians use an inquiry method to solve linear equations. In this linear equations activity, students practice solving equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They solve multi-step equations and...

Solve polynomial equations of degree using different theorems and apply the zero factor theorem for unknown numbers in a quadratic equation. Also use the discriminate to find out the kind of solutions to given quadratic equations shown.

In this trigonometry activity, students solve quadratic trigonometric equations. The seven page activity contains explanation, examples, and sixteen multi-part questions. Answers are not included.

Relate factors to zeros and x-intercepts. Scholars first graph quadratics in both standard and factored forms to see that they are the same. They go on to use the graphs to see the relationship between factors and x-intercepts.

In this implicit differentiation worksheet, pupils differentiate expressions and identify the derivative of a function. This one-page worksheet contains six multi-step problems.

In this math worksheet, students find y' both implicitly and explicitly for given relations. They find y' using implicit differentiation for a given relation. Students prove the Pythagorean Theorem

Investigate simplifying rational expressions. Learners define rational expressions, review how numerators and denominators are polynomials and complete several problems using a checklist to ensure they don't skip any steps. Work can be...

Introduce your middle and high schoolers to the correct use of quotation marks. They identify examples of correct and incorrect quotations in magazines and edit a paragraph in groups. Use this lesson as a way to reinforce proofreading...

For this quadratic formula worksheet, 9th graders identify and solve 20 different problems by applying the quadratic formula to each one. First, they read the lesson and examples to identify the quadratic formula. Then, students use the...

In this algebra worksheet, students are guided to choose the best method to solve problems using graphing, factoring, completing the square, and quadratic formula. There are 4 problems with an answer key.

In this quadratic formula activity, students 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...

In this quadratic formula activity, students solve 5 multiple choice quadratic equations.  Students use the quadratic formula to find the roots or solutions of each equation.

In this quadratic formula activity, students use the quadratic formula to determine the roots of quadratic equations.  This two-page activity contains 5 multi-step problems.  Answers are listed on the second page.

Students solve quadratics using factoring. For this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems and use properties of quadratic equations to solve.

Factor quadratic equations by teaching your students how to identify the zeros of the quadratic function. They use the TI to see where the graph will intercept the coordinate plane.