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Writing in the Math Classroom
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.
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Reading Graphs
Students practice plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane, see several categories of functions, including lines and parabolas, and read a graph, answering questions about the situation described by the graph
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Lesson #150 Parabolas
Students investigate graphing. In this parabola lesson plan, students review finding the vertex, focus, and diretex of a parabola. An assignment is listed, but not included with the lesson plan.
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Parabolas
In this parabolas worksheet, 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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Parabola
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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Review For Test On Chapter 8
Students engage in a study that is intended to be a review for a calculus exam. They practice using a review study sheet to go over some of the major concepts. The review includes using parabolas, length of arc, and volume of solids of...
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Mathematical Relationships
Students practice graphing a linear equation and a parabolic equation. They work cooperatively to select numbers, including fractions, which they will put into ordered pairs. Students explain their process to the class, discussing what...
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Lesson #151 Circles, Parabolas, and Lines
Students write equations for parabolas, circles and lines. In groups, they use computer software to play a game with circles, lines and parabolas. Students play games on the computer to find the equations for the given shape.
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Exploring Geometric Constructions of Parabolas
Pupils are introduced to the construction geometrically of parabolas. Using a software program, they identify lines, segments and midpoints. They label the parabolas properties and characteristics and use a formula to determine the...
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Confocal Conics
Students 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 write...
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Lesson 1: Exploring Quadratic Graphs
Students, using a specified website, plot quadratic curves to distinguish how different values of a affect a graph. They investigate how the constant and the absolute value of a function affects the graph. They identify the parabola...
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Lesson 5: The Quadratic Formula
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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Parabola With Horizontal Directrix
Students find the vertex, directrix, and focus of a parabola and graph parabolic functions. They solve problems involving parabolas after a demonstration lesson by the teacher.
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Parabola (Lab Version)
Students develop definition for parabola, explain relationship between properties of the graph of a parabola and its equation, explain how the equation of a parabola can be written in different forms, and solve problems that relate the...
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Parabola with Horizontal Directrix
Students find the vertex, directrix, and focus of a parabola. They graph parabolic functions and solve application problems involving parabalas.
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Parabola
Young scholars develop a definition of parabola and explain the relationship between the properties of the graph of a parabola and its equation. They explain how the equation of a parabola can be written in different forms and solve...
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Parabola
Students complete a worksheet and explore the parabola conic section during a web based activitiy. They answer questions based on their work as they make changes in the features of the parabola.
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Parabolas Exist Where?
Students recognize how parabolas are used in architecture and calculate a constant of variation.
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Graphs and Ellipses
Students explore linear graphs, the parabola and the rectangular hyperbola.