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Algebra—Quadratic Equations and Functions

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use given information on wind speed with the quadratic formula to determine the pressure of the wind on a building. In this quadratic equations instructional activity, students compute the pressure of the wind from two data...
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Quadratics: Polynomial Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students determine how to use the polynomial form of a quadratic equation to find the location of the vertex on a graph. They determine how changes in the coefficients in a quadratic function affect its vertex on a graph. Students find...
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The Standard Form of A Quadratic Equation

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students investigate equations that are in the standard form of a quadratic equation represented as Y=ax2+bx+c. They factor the equations into linear factors to determine the x intercepts. The graph is also used to determine the x...
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Additional Practice Problems with Skills for Quadratic Functions and Equations

For Students 8th - 9th
Challenge your students' graphing and factoring skills with these sets of problems for quadratic functions and equations. Here, kids plot the y-intercept and vertex of 7 parabolas. They factor and solve 9 quadratic equations. Students...
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Collecting And Fitting Quadratic Data

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers investigate the concept of using quadratic data to plot coordinates on a plane. They also apply the quadratic formula for a variety of problems with the help of a graphing calculator to draw the parabola for given...
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Quadratic Functions

For Students 8th - 10th
In this quadratic functions activity, students complete a variety of activities, first reading explanations and examples, then solving 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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Transformations of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 10th - 11th
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.
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Quadratic-Linear Systems 2: Solve Systems of Equations Involving One Linear Equation and One Quadratic Equation Algebraically

For Students 10th - 12th
In this solving systems of quadratic and linear equations, students complete three problems. The first problem asks students to solve a system of two equations. One of the equations is a quadratic and the other is linear. The second two...
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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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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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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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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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Iterating the Function and Complex Numbers

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars identify the end behavior of polynomial graphs. In this algebra instructional activity, students factor and solve quadratic and complex equations. They factor out negative roots and identify the real and imaginary parts of...
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Graphing Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

For Teachers 10th - 12th
In this logarithmic function worksheet, students solve and graph logarithmic and exponential functions. Variables are included in the exponential and logarithmic functions. There are 18 problems to solve on this two-page worksheet. Graph...
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Lesson 4: Factoring to Solve Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 8th - 12th
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...
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Functions

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Young scholars explore a variety of functions. They recognize and describe functions and use linear functions to describe situations. Students find the domain and range of linear functions and graph rational expressions.
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Composition of Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners solve problems using the composition of functions. In this algebra lesson, students analyze the graph of a quadratic equation for its vertex and intercepts. they find the inverse of the function using addition, subtraction,...
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Chapter 3 - Worksheet 3E - Functions

For Students 11th - 12th
In this function worksheet, students observe graphs and determine if the function of the graph is odd or even. They find the inverse of a function and determine the horizontal asymptote of a function. This four-page worksheet contains...
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Unit 11 - Worksheet 3 - Function

For Students 9th - 10th
In this function activity, students observe graphs and determine whether the graph is a function based on a given table. They identify graphs of functions. This two-page activity contains 12 problems.
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Inverse of a Function

For Students 10th
In this inverse of function worksheet, 10th graders solve and graph 10 different problems that include graphically represented inverse functions. First, they solve each of the problems involving graphs and their inverses. Then, students...
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Leap Into Exponential Functions

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Studens identify the properties of exponents. In this algebra lesson, students grapha nd solve equaitons of exponential functions. They add, subtract, multiply and divide using exponents.
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Solving Nonlinear Systems of Equations

For Teachers 10th - 11th
In this system of equations worksheet, learners solve nonlinear systems of equations using the substitution method. An example of how to solve is given prior to the assignment. Twenty problems are available on this two-page worksheet.
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Easy Worksheet: Writing Equations of Functions

For Students 9th - 12th
For this writing equations of functions worksheet, students solve 4 short answer problems. Students write equations of transformed parabolas and absolute value equations given a stretch/shrink factor and vertical horizontal shift.