Pupils determine equations that match the graphs of transformations and the parent quadratic function. The resource requires class members to attend to precision and think abstractly.

A six-page test covers content from several different high school math courses. It incorporates a few short answer, graphing, and word problems. It also allows room for mathematical reasoning and analysis.

No suspension here, the resource is good to go. Using graphing calculators, scholars explore how transformations affect the graphs of quadratic functions. They consider how the changes relate to the context of suspension bridges.

Collaborative pairs develop functions that model a graph from a context using the modeling cycle. They then analyze their function models in order to answer questions about the scenario.

This problem is sure to get your young mathematicians thinking. The idea sounds simple: one equation, solve it as many ways as you can. This is meant to get at a deeper understanding of solving quadratic equations, including some more...

Pupils graph the factors of a quadratic as linear equations and graph the parabolic equation in factored form. Also, they investigate the relationship between the x-intercepts of the lines and the zeros of the parabola.

In this graphing activity, students identify the vertex, axis of symmetry, and direction of the opening of a parabola.  They graph given equations.  This four-page activity contains 18 problems.  Answers are provided on...

Students investigate the properties behind the quadratic equation. In this algebra lesson, students identify quadratic equation in the real world. They graph the parabola and identify the vertex and intercepts.

Quadratics and height application problems go hand in hand like teenagers and sleeping in. High schoolers must look at the equation of a diver's height and calculate such features as the height of dive board, time entering the water, and...

Ever wonder why that computer image takes so long to load? Well, math is involved and provides the algorithms needed to compute the measure in nanoseconds. Young mathematicians plug the image measures into the formulas and compare the...

High schoolers explore a variety of ways of solving quadratic equations. Students choose from graphing, factoring, finding square roots, completing the square and using the Quadratic formula. They ponder in the end on polynomial equations.

In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve quadratic functions using the quadratic formula. They take the square roots of both side of each equation then graph both the linear and quadratic functions. There are a total of 84 problems...

Eleventh graders explore quadratic equations.  In this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders use Geometer’s Sketchpad to explore the properties of quadratics and the connections with polynomials and linear equations.  The lesson is...

In this algebra worksheet, students solve quadratic equations and linear equations. They graph their points and identify where the 2 intersect. There are 10 questions with an answer key.

In this quadratic equations activity, 8th graders solve and complete 7 various types of problems. First, they find the area for each rectangle with a given perimeter. Then, students describe the shape of the graph and use the equation to...

In this quadratic inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and graph 10 different problems that include various forms of inequalities. First, they solve each equation shown algebraically. Then, students state the solution set of the...

Students explore the concept of quadratic equations.  In this quadratic equations worksheet, students determine what shifts of a parent graph will look like by describing in sentences.  Students factor quadratic expressions and...

In this graphing rational functions worksheet, students answer 18 multiple choice problems about rational functions.  Students determine values for a which a function is undefined given the equation of the function.

A baseball trajectory and a parabola seem to make the best pair in real-world quadratic applications. Here is a current baseball resource with questions, discussions, and explorations regarding a quadratic function and home run...

In this math worksheet, students find the solutions of the problems for quadratic equations. They graph the parabolas and find the missing sides of the triangles.

In this quadratic review worksheet, students work with an overview on how to solve and graph quadratic equations.  Twelve fully worked examples are shown.

Students solve quadratic problems by factoring. Using a specified website, or an interactive CD-ROM, students graph quadratic equations. Together, on the computer, students work example problems. Students observe the link between...

Students graph quadratic functions. In this algebra lesson plan, students perform transformation on the TI calculator as they create a visual. They identify the vertex and intercepts of the parabola.

Explore how real-world applications can be parabolic in nature and how to find quadratic functions that best fit data. A number of different examples of modeling parabolas are explored including a student scavenger hunt, the exploration...