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SkyHighScrapers

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

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate parabolas as the shape of a telescopic mirror.  For this Algebra I/Algebra II lesson, students explore the relationship between the coefficients of a quadratic function and the shape and position of the...
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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, students explore the relationship between the coefficients of a quadratic function and the shape and position of the parabolic...
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Windsail Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students fit quadratic models to windsail designs.  In this fitting quadratic models to windsail designs lesson, students compare quadratic models of sails with different measurements and mast size.  Students vary the a-value...
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Count the Differences

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students determine the degree of polynomials.  In this determining the degree of polynomials lesson, students find the difference between consecutive y-values.  Students find the degree of a linear, quadratic, and cubic...
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Parabola with Horizontal Directrix

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students find the vertex, directrix, and focus of a parabola. They graph parabolic functions and solve application problems involving parabalas.
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Parabola With Horizontal Directrix

For Teachers 8th - 9th
Students find the vertex, directrix, and focus of a parabola and graph parabolic functions. They solve problems involving parabolas after a demonstration lesson plan by the teacher.
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Arithmetic Complex Numbers

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students convert quadratic functions from standard form to vertex form. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve polynomials using synthetic and long division. They derive and apply the remainder theorem and factor theorem.
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Application of Parabolas

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students graph quadratic equations. In this algebra activity, students relate the parabola to real life applications. They identify the maximum and minimum of the parabola.
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Polynomials Degree and Finite Differences

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify polynomials and state the degree and rewrite it in standard form. There are 32 questions ranging from polynomials to graphing a quadratic.
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Effects of Parameter Changes

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students define properties of a quadratic equation. In this algebra lesson, students graph and factor quadratic functions. They write equations for polynomials, given a graph.
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Algebra I: Multiplying Polynomials and Factoring

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students use concrete models (algebra blocks) to demonstrate their processes for solving quadratic equations. They apply the commutative, associative, and distributive properties to simplify algebraic expressions and to solve quadratic...
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Will Exams Be Cancelled?

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
If the flu outbreak continues, exams will have to be canceled. Investigate the properties of exponential and logarithmic functions. In this algebra lesson, students use the TI to examine and differentiate between exponential growth and...
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Crossing the Asymptote

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students investigate graphs and their asymptotes. In this precalculus activity, students examine the numerator and denominator of their rational functions. This helps them identify where and when the graph will cross its asymptote.
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Introduction to Polynomials

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students analyze the graphs of polynomial functions, examine vocabulary associated with polynomials, and determine the maximum number of real roots possible for a polynomial
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Relating Distance and Velocity Over Time

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students calculate the distance and velocity over time. In this algebra instructional activity, students graph a linear function to represent the distance vers time travel. They interpret their graphs and draw conclusion.
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Minimum and Maximum of a Graph

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students find the solutions of polynomials through graphing. In this algebra lesson, students identify the maximum and minimum of each polynomial function. They ind the vertex, domain and range of a parabola.
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Get a Half Life!

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders use M&M's to experiment with data. They use a graphing calculator to determine the best equation for their data; linear, quadratic or exponential. They analyze the data to find the half-life of their M&M's.
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Ellipse

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore the concept of ellipses including finding the center, vertices's, foci and eccentricity. They assess how to graph elliptical functions and solve application problems involving ellipses. This assignment is to be completed...
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Factoring Trinomials

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Learners factor trinomials using patterns and their TI to graph their results and make predictions through this lesson. This is accomplished by solving quadratic equations through FOIL and algebra tiles.
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Solve-Real roots-Intersections

For Students 6th - 12th
In this math worksheet students complete a series of multiple choice questions including calculating intersections using x and y axis.
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Graphing Equations

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Young scholars differentiate between linear and quadratic functions. In this algebra instructional activity, students write equations of graphs and graph a function from an equation. They also identify the slope and y-intercept.
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Complex Number

For Students 8th - 10th
In this algebra worksheet, students identify the vertex of a quadratic functions. They identify complex numbers. There are 6 questions.
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Complex Numbers and Transformations

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Your learners combine their knowledge of real and imaginary numbers and matrices in an activity containing thirty lessons, two assessments (mid-module and end module), and their corresponding rubrics. Centered on complex numbers and...