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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Conics Introduction and Parabolas

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Where did conic sections get their name? The equation and graph of a parabola are developed from the definition of the conic section. Teacher examples on graphing the equation and writing an equation from the graph round out the plan.
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Eccentricity of Conic Sections

For Students 11th
In this conic sections activity, 11th graders solve and complete 26 various types of problems. First, they identify the eccentricity of each equation shown. Then, students use the information provided to write the standard form equation...
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Classifying Conic Sections

For Students 10th - 11th
In this conic section worksheet, students classify 8 conic sections. They write the standard form of 8 conic sections. Students sketch the graph of six shapes. For the graphs, students are directed to find either vertex and focus, or...
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Conic Sections

For Students 11th - 12th
In this conic sections learning exercise, learners solve and complete 8 different problems identifying various types of conic sections. First, they write each equation given in standard form. Then, students determine whether the graph of...
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Hyperbolas: Sketching from the Equation

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
In this algebra worksheet, students sketch graphs of hyperbolas after solving equations to standard form and interpreting the center, vertices, foci, axis, asymptotes, and eccentricity from the equation. There are 58 questions.
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Graphs and Equations of Conic Sections Practice Test

For Students 10th - 12th
In this conic section worksheet, students complete a thirty-one question practice test containing matching and problem solving conic equation and conic graph problems.  The solutions are provided.
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Conics and Graphing

For Students 11th - 12th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve equations by graphing an ellipse, circle and hyperbola. They match equations to graphs and define each type of function. There are 20 questions total.
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Conic Sections

For Students 11th
In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders solve problems involving ellipses, parabolas, circles, and hyperbolas.  The one page worksheet contains nineteen problems.  Answers are included. 
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Special Graph Paper

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students explore the different graphs of conics such as ellipse, hyperbola and parabola. They use special graph paper to graph. There is an answer key with this problem.
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Introduction to Conics

For Teachers 9th - 11th Standards
Just exactly where does the name conic come from? This brief hands-on exploration explains it all. Have your class cut cones to create their own conics, then assess their understanding with a few identification problems. Consider making...
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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.
Assessment
Concord Consortium

The Line and the Ellipse

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
What do a line and an ellipse have in common? Maybe zero, one, or two points! Learners consider the equation of an ellipse and a line to determine if their graphs have any shared points. They then write a system of equations, including...
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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.