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Writing Equations of Parabolas in Vertex Form
Pupils use their knowledge of the vertex form of a quadratic equation to graph parabolas using a graphing calculator, given a specific move to make. this lesson may be used as a review or as extra practice, in groups or individually.
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The Standing Long Jump
Students apply the quadratic equation to real-life applications. Students compare sporting events where an object travels through the air and returns to ground to form a parabola. In groups, students perform long jumps. They measure...
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Lesson Plan 1: Up, Down, Right, Left - Function Families
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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As The World Curves
Students partisipate in a web scavenger hunt on an introductory lesson for conic sections. They become familiar with general forms of the equations, what they look like, and how they are used in the real-world.
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Easy Worksheet: Writing Equations of Functions
In this writing equations of functions instructional activity, learners solve 4 short answer problems. Students write equations of transformed parabolas and absolute value equations given a stretch/shrink factor and vertical horizontal...
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Don't Let Parabolas Throw You
Students identify relation, function, patterns and range. In this algebra lesson plan, students factor and graph quadratic equations. They use transformation to move the parabola around and make predictions.
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Conic Sections
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve problems involving ellipses, parabolas, circles, and hyperbolas. The one page worksheet contains nineteen problems. Answers are included.
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Transforming Parabolas
For 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. Answers are...
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Academic Algebra II 1st Semester Exam
In the semester exam, students solve problems dealing the the discriminant of quadratic equations, systems of equations, linear equations and inequalities. Students also simplify radicals, complete squares, and find the inverse of a...
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Mathematics B: High School Exam
In this mathematics worksheet, students solve problems about numerous high school topics including trigonometry, algebra, and pre-calculus. This worksheet contains, but is not limited to, radicals, inverse functions, transformations, and...
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Extra Practice 11.1: Parabolas
In this parabolas worksheet, students solve 28 short answer problems. Students find the focus, directrix, axis, and equations of parabolas. Students match the equation of a parabola with it's correct graph.
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Graphs and Equations of Conic Sections Practice Test
In this conic section worksheet, learners complete a thirty-one question practice test containing matching and problem solving conic equation and conic graph problems. The solutions are provided.
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Algebra 2 Test
In this algebra worksheet, students solve problems involving functions, systems and conics. They simplify radicals and graph parabolas identifying the focus and ellipse. There are 20 questions.
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Applications of Parabolas
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They relate parabolas to the real world and calculate the breaking distance using the distance formula they come up with. There is answer key.
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Drawing Three Parabolas from Lines and Circles
In this parabola worksheet, students draw three parabolas by connecting points. The points are formed at the intersection of circles and lines.
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High School Examination: Mathematics B
In this high school examination worksheet, 12th graders solve problems dealing with parabolas, coordinates, probability, dialations, intervals, and trignomeric ratios. This worksheet is designed as a end of course examination. This...
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Parabolas
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 such as the...
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Graphing Review
in this graphing review worksheet, students solve a variety of problems such as interpreting parabolas, identifying intercepts and asymptotes, and identifying functions. They solve piecewise functions and rational functions. This twenty...
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I Spy
Students take photos of objects and write an equation. In this equations with photos lesson, students take pictures of objects around the school that have the shape of mathematical items learned in class. Students also draw in an x-axis...
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Area and Volume
In this area and volume instructional activity, 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...
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Parabolas
In this parabolas worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 7 different problems. First, they write each equation in the given form. Then, students name the coordinates of the vertex and focus. They also name the equation of the axis of...
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Parabolas 7-2
In this parabola activity, 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 problems...
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Parabolas
For this parabolas worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 12 different problems. First, they use the graph to write the equation of each parabola. Then, students name the vertex for each and write their responses on the line provided.
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Conic Sections
In this conic sections worksheet, students solve and complete 8 different problems identifying various types of conic sections. First, they write each equation given in standard form. Then, students determine whether the graph of each of...