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Vertex and Factored Form of Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Young scholars graph quadratic equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve quadratic equations by factoring. They identify the end behavior of the graph.
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Completing the Square

For Teachers 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders respond to a journal prompt in which they write their own quadratic equation and solve it by completing the square.  The one page worksheet contains three questions. Possible answers are...
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Curated OER

Completing the Square Algebraically

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Using TI-Nspire, scholars rewrite quadratic expressions by completing the square. They change the equation into vertex form.  By the end of this lesson, they should be able to change any quadratic equation into vertex form. 
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Curated OER

Definitions of Parabolas

For Students 11th
In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders identify parts of a parabola and circle. They solve systems of equations and answer questions about radius, foci and conics. There are 20 questions on this test. 
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Curated OER

Solving a System of Equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders determine the solution to a system of one linear and one quadratic equation.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of nine multiple choice and free response questions. ...
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Factoring

For Students 11th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve quadratic equations and factor using complete the square. There are 20 problems. 
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Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students determine the vertex and the axis of symmetry of a parabola.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of eleven multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers are...
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Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students identify the vertex and the axis of symmetry of a parabola, given the equation.  The two page worksheet contains a combination of ten multiple choice and free response...
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Completing the Square #1

For Teachers 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic equations by completing the square.  The one page worksheet contains ten problems.  Answers are provided. 
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Completing the Square #2

For Teachers 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders complete the square to solve quadratic equations.  The one page worksheet contains six problems.  Answers are provided. 
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Polynomial Functions

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders use a graphing calculator to determine the regression equation of the given data, graph polynomial functions, factor polynomials, and determine the quotient and remainder in polynomial division....
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Activity 11: Family of Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students investigate linear, quadratic, and absolute value functions.  In this Algebra II lesson, students observe and describe family traits that exist among functions as they use technology to graph several functions on the same...
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Linear and Quadratic Approximations

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students explore a linear, a parabolic, and a log function.  In this Algebra II/Pre-calculus instructional activity students investigate the graph a line, a parabola, and a log function.  Students examine the three graphs as...
Interactive
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Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students investigate the various methods that can be used to solve quadratic equations.  The one page interactive worksheet contains instruction, worked examples and five practice...
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Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use the quadratic formula to solve quadratic equations.  The six page worksheet contains instruction on topic, worked examples and five practice problems.  Answers are not provided. 
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Quadratic Formula

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders use the discriminant to determine the nature of the roots of a quadratic equation, determine the best method to use when solving a quadratic, and practice using the quadratic formula to determine...
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EngageNY

Factoring Extended to the Complex Realm

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
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...
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EngageNY

Successive Differences in Polynomials

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Don't give your classes the third degree when working with polynomials! Teach them to recognize the successive differences and identify the degree of the polynomial. The lesson leads learners through a process to develop an understanding...
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Factoring Polynomials

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
In this Algebra II/college level worksheet, learners use the discriminate to determine if a polynomial has factors with integral coefficients and factor polynomials, including factoring by pulling out the GCF and factoring by grouping....
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Parabolic Paths

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
High schoolers investigate properties of parabolas. For this algebra lesson, students identify the different paths of a parabola. They use the navigator to make observations of the parabola.
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Solving Quadratics

For Students 11th
In this algebra activity, 11th graders solve quadratic equations and simplify radicals in to their simplest form using a radical sign. They complete the square and factor equations. There are 13 questions on this activity.
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Algebra 2 Test

For Students 10th - 11th
In this algebra learning exercise, 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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Maximum and Minimum Values

For Teachers 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders complete the square to write a quadratic equation in Standard form.  Students identify the vertex, sketch the graph and state the maximum or minimum value of the functions.  The one...
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Virginia Department of Education

Factoring for Zeros

For Teachers 8th - 11th
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.