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Discriminating Against the Zero
Students explore the concept of quadratic equations. In this quadratic equations lesson, students find the roots or zeros of quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. Students give examples of functions with 2 real,...
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Graphing at all Levels: It's a Beautiful Thing!
Mixing math and art is done in this lesson by applying graphing knowledge to create a unique piece of art. This lesson varies acording to the graphing knowledge of the artist. First, learners identify and review various types of graphing...
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Complex Roots: A Graphical Solution
Using their Ti-Nspire to determine the solutions of parabolas, students explore the concept of complex roots. Students determine if parabolas have real or complex roots. Students determine the the axis of symmetry and the...
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Exploring Complex Roots
In exploring the concept of complex roots, students find the axis of symmetry and roots of parabolas. Then, they discuss what makes a solution complex and how to identify functions with complex roots.
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Kitchen Paraboloids
Students solve quadratic equations and identify functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph parabolas and identify properties describing the shape of the parabola. They find the vertex and rewrite the equation in standard form.
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Academic Algebra II - 1st Semester Exam
In this solving quadratic equations worksheet, high schoolers solve 60 multiple choice and short answer problems. Students complete the square, factor, multiply, and solve quadratic equations.
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Graphical Analysis of a Graphical Analysis of a Function
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students analyze the graphs of two functions by determining the functional value from the graph and given the functional value, determine the x value. The one page worksheet contains nine...
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Look but Do Not Touch
We seem to keep missing each other. A short task provides pupils with a quadratic function, as well as a linear function with a missing coefficient. They must determine the value of the coefficient for which the graphs do not intersect.
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Modeling Population Growth
Students create linear, exponential, and quadratic models of U.S. population data to determine which function best represents U.S. population growth. They predict future populations based on each model.
Willow Tree
Fibonacci and Other Sequences
Fibonacci is an interesting sequence that forms some unique patterns. Learners explore sequences that do not have the typical arithmetic and geometric patterns. They identify the pattern and find the next consecutive terms....
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Throwing Horseshoes
Collaborative learners interpret a quadratic expression written in different forms in this task centered on throwing horseshoes.
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Properties of Parabolas
Have your learners investigate parabolas. In this Algebra II lesson plan, students explore the basic definition of a parabola by using Cabri Jr. to create a parabola given the focus and directrix. Students interpret the equation...
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Easy Worksheet: Graph Using Transformations
In this graph using transformations worksheets, students solve 4 graphing problems. Students graph each transformation given an equation in vertex form.
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"Ball Bounce" Quadratic Functions
Young scholars manipulate a ball and explore quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson, young scholars analyze the graph of a quadratic function. They identify quadratic properties.
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Discriminant and Quadratics
In this quadratic equation, students find the discriminant using the formula given and identify how many solutions a quadratic function will have. There are 3 problems with answers and examples.
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The Football and Braking Distance: Model Data with Quadratic Functions
Students engage in a lesson that is about the concept of data analysis with the use of quadratics. They use a Precalculus text in order to give guidance for independent practice and to serve as a source for the teacher to use. The data...
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Quadratics: Vertex Form
Students practice graphing quadratic equations. They work to solve and equation involving finding the vertex using given formulas. Once their points have been graphed, students determine the direction in which the angle opens. Worksheets...
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Quadratic Functions - Mental Tests
In this mental math activity, students calculate the answers to 20 quadratic functions problems on a sheet which includes the answers. They do not use calculators to find the answers.
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System of Two Quadratic Inequalities
Students set up and solve a system of quadratic inequalities related to real-world situations.
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Explore the Transformations of Linear and Absolute Value Functions Using Graphing Utilities
Students explore the concept of transformations. For this transformation instructional activity, students use an applet that is an interactive absolute value graph applet. Students manipulate the applet to examine the change...
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Math Regents Exam Questions: Surface Area and Volumes
In this surface area and volume worksheet, students solve 4 short answer and multiple choice problems. Students find the volume and surface area of cylinders and prisms.
Alabama Learning Exchange
There's Gold in Them There Hills
Need to build a laser fence on Mars? For this cute maximizing-area lesson, young explorers pretend to be prospectors on Mars and must determine the best way to use 20 meters of fencing in order to maximize their area. In addition,...
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Reading Graphs
Working independently or in teams, your class practices connecting graphs, formulas and words. This instructional activity includes a guided discussion about distance vs. time graphs and looking at how velocity changes over time.
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Completing the Square (part 1)
Avoid the trap of memorizing steps when completing the square with a resources that provides a conceptual approach to completing the square. Learners that are able to recognize a perfect square trinomial are ready to complete the...