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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Calculator Investigation - Second Degree Polynomial Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers solve quadratic functions. In this solving quadratic functions lesson, students determine the height of an object at a given time. High schoolers determine the time at which an object hits the ground. Students answer...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Pupils explore quadratic functions in this algebra activity. They investigate transformation of quadratic functions using the TI calculator. They use the vertex form for this activity.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Applications of Quadratic Functions

For Students 11th - Higher Ed
In this math activity, students investigate the quadratic functions. They solve the word problems while writing the new algebra expressions.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reciprocals of Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders investigate inverse functions.  In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders use their prior knowledge of linear, exponential,and quadratic functions to create a graph of an equation they have never seen before.
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Transformations of the Quadratic Parent Function

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Efficiently graph a quadratic function using transformations! Pupils graph quadratic equations by completing the square to determine the transformations. They locate the vertex and determine more points from a stretch or shrink and...
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Assessment
Illustrative Mathematics

Identifying Even and Odd Functions

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Is it even ... or odd? The task provides four functions to identify as being even, odd, or neither. Pupils use algebraic methods to make their decisions with select exponential, quadratic, and cubic functions.
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Lesson Plan
Mathematics Assessment Project

Representing Functions of Everyday Situations

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Functions help make the world make more sense. Individuals model real-world situations with functions. They match a variety of contexts to different function types to finish a helpful resource.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Graphing Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Review the form of a quadratic function, and the parabola it creates. Continue on with the whole group to work through a mini-lab, practicing how to graph quadratic equations with one variable. The goal of this activity is for the group...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
This comprehensive lesson plan reviews solving and graphing quadratic functions and functions of higher degree.  Using the vertex form of a quadratic functions, one finds the vertex, minimum or maximum, and axis of symmetry. A few word...
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Assessment
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Inside Mathematics

Quadratic (2009)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Functions require an input in order to get an output, which explains why the answer always has at least two parts. After only three multi-part questions, the teacher can analyze pupils' strengths and weaknesses when it comes to quadratic...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Matchstick Math: Using Manipulatives to Model Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Functions

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Playing with matches (unlit, of course) becomes an engaging learning experience in this fun instructional unit. Teach pupils how to apply properties of exponential functions to solve problems. They differentiate between quadratic and...
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Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Exploring Quadratics and Graphs

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Young mathematicians first graph a series of quadratic equations, and then investigate how various parts of the equation change the graph of the function in a predictable way.
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Assessment
1
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Inside Mathematics

Quadratic (2006)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Most problems can be solved using more than one method. A worksheet includes just nine questions but many more ways to solve each. Scholars must graph, solve, and justify quadratic problems.
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Lesson Plan
Texas Instraments

Getting Started Dilemma

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Get out those thinking caps and apply graphing functions to a real-world problem. Use the TI-83 graphing calculator to evaluate algebraic expressions that are imbedded in a series of real-world scenarios. A great instructional activity!
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Linear, Exponential, and Quadratic Models: Bernoulli Effect

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
How can an object as heavy as an airplane fly? Turns out the answer is quadratic! Your classes explore the Bernoulli Effect through an interactive graph representation. As a plane increases in speed, the lift force also increases. Young...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra—Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Learners use given information on wind speed with the quadratic formula to determine the pressure of the wind on a building. In this quadratic equations lesson, students compute the pressure of the wind from two data tables. They graph...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Integrated Algebra Practice - A.A.8 #1: Quadratic Word Problems

For Students 9th - 12th
In this quadratic word problems worksheet, students solve 6 short answer and multiple choice quadratic problems. Students write and solve quadratic equations given a word problem.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic Equations with Square Roots

For Students 8th - 11th
In this quadratic equation activity, students solve 16 equations by taking the square root of both sides.
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Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Nonlinear Systems of Equations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Explore nonlinear systems through graphs and algebra. High schoolers begin by examining the different types of quadratic functions and their possible intersections. They then use algebraic methods to solve systems containing various...
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Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Graphs (2007)

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Challenge the class to utilize their knowledge of linear and quadratic functions to determine the intersection of the parent quadratic graph and linear proportional graphs. Using the pattern for the solutions, individuals develop a...
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Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Graphing Quadratic Equations from the Vertex Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Graphing doesn't need to be tedious!  When pupils understand key features and transformations, graphing becomes efficient. This lesson plan connects transformations to the vertex form of a quadratic equation. 
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Assessment
EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task - Algebra 1 (module 4)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Performance task questions are the most difficult to write. Use this assessment so you don't have to! These questions assess factoring quadratics, modeling with quadratics, and key features of quadratic graphs. All questions require...
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eBook
Rice University

College Algebra

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Is there more to college algebra than this? Even though the eBook is designed for a college algebra course, there are several topics that align to Algebra II or Pre-calculus courses. Topics begin with linear equation and inequalities,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Profit of a Company

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Your business executives choose which of three equivalent forms of a quadratic equation is the most useful for finding various pieces of information in this task centered on a company's profits.