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Discovering Math: Concepts in Algebra

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners learn that speed is a function of time and distance, a quadratic equation can be used to figure out the path of fireworks, a photographer can use Algebra to figure out how many rolls he can afford if he needs twice as much of...
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The Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic function by completing the square. In this algebra activity, students use the quadratic formula to factor quadratics and find the roots. They graph the parabola and identify its properties.
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Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this quadratic equations instructional activity, students answer 15 questions about quadratic equations.  Students complete the square, use the quadratic formula, write equations in vertex form, and solve quadratic equations by...
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Worksheet 6, Graphing Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet students graph a given function by completing the square. They analyze a function and tell the axis of symmetry, the intercepts, and vertex. Students identify the maximum or minimum of a graph. Students identify...
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Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II worksheet, students solve quadratic equations by graphing and by taking the square root of both sides.  The two page worksheet contains a combination five multiple choice and free response...
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Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra Ii worksheet, students use factoring to solve quadratic equations.  The three page worksheet contains a combination of thirty-one multiple choice and free response questions.  Answer key is...
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Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
In this worksheet, learners identify the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. They solve polynomial functions and simplify expressions and equations. 
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Quadratic Formula

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students factor and solve quadratic equations.In this algebra activity, students identify the roots of an equation using the quadratic formula. They graph and identify the properties of a parabola.
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Functions and the Vertical Line Test

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore the concept of functions. For this function lesson, students determine if the graph is a function by using the vertical line test. Students use an applet to explore the vertical line test on a variety of graphs.
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Products of Linear Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Pupils investigate the horizontal intercepts of functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students identify whether the factor of two functions results in a quadratic equation or not. They compare and contrast linear equations and higher...
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Inequalities 7.3

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Graph inequalities and discuss the difference in their slopes. Learners observe rate of change as they compare linear, quadratic, and cubic functions.
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Lesson 2: The Quadratic Equation

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students graph quadratic equations. They use interactive graphs, on CD-ROM, to answer specific equations. Students identify the vertex of a parabola and the axis of symmetry.
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SkyHighScrapers

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Pupils investigate quadratic functions.  In this Algebra I/Algebra II instructional activity, students determine the equation of a quadratic function that closely matches a set of points.  Pupils investigate the necessary...
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Mirror Curvature

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate parabolas as the shape of a telescopic mirror.  In this Algebra I/Algebra II instructional activity, students explore the relationship between the coefficients of a quadratic function and the shape and position...
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Telescope #2

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate parabolas as the shape of a telescopic lens.  In this Algebra I/Algebra II lesson plan, students explore the relationship between the coefficients of a quadratic function and the shape and position of the...
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Factoring

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Factor in this resource when teaching how to factor polynomials. Scholars use algebra tiles to factor linear and quadratic expressions. They practice their skill by working on example problems from a worksheet.
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Patchwork

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Patch up any misconceptions about writing functions. Scholars undertake a performance task that has them first examine a pattern in patchwork cushions. They represent the patterns in triangular and rectangular blocks using a table and as...
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Arch Project

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Model real-life structures with mathematics. A project-based lesson presents a problem situation requiring classes to develop a function to model the St. Louis Arch and the Rainbow Bridge in Arizona. They create their models by...
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Quadratics Introduction

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate quadratic functions graphically and algebraically.
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Introductory Algebra Chapter 10 Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
In this math worksheet, middle schoolers solve the problems for the quadratic equations. They factor the equations and determine the probability of the two solutions.
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Polynomial Functions

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 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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Polynomial Functions

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Learners explore polynomial functions.  In this Algebra II lesson, students explore graphs of polynomial functions as classify the functions as linear, quadratic, cubic, or quartic.  Learners determine the regression equation...
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Algebra II Review: Exponential Functions and Logarithms

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra II review:  exponential functions and logarithms worksheet, students solve 19 problems, including making graphs, simplifying and evaluating.
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Integrating Functions

For Students 6th - 8th
For this math worksheet, students find the answers to the functions that includes integration and trigonometry. They use the examples for help with the special functions.