Learners engage in a lesson that is about finding the vertex of a parabola while using symmetry. They use the symmetry to find out where the two lines meet. The line is displayed with the help of a graphing calculator. The lesson...

In this Algebra II activity, 11th graders examine the affects of changing h and k in the vertex form of the parabola.  The three page activity provides explanation of topic, worked examples, and four practice problems.  Answers...

In this physics learning exercise, students model the position, velocity and acceleration using mathematical formulas and a computer program. Then they interpret the parameters in each of the models. Students also complete the experiment...

In this functions worksheet, students explore the graphs of fifteen parent functions.  This worksheet is meant as a reference for students.

In this algebra worksheet, 11th graders rewrite word problems using algebraic symbols. They relate parabolas to the real world and calculate the breaking distance using the distance formula they come up with. There is answer key.

In this polynomial worksheet, students write polynomial equations, determine the discriminant of equations, and find zeros of functions. This two-page worksheet contains 16 problems.

Young scholars take photos of objects and write an equation. In this equations with photos instructional activity, students take pictures of objects around the school that have the shape of mathematical items learned in class. Young...

Students get up close and personal with principles of motion. For this physics lesson, students collect and analyze acceleration data on amusement park rides. Students use CBLs to collect data in this lesson.

First graders explore patterns. They look for patterns in number problems and use algebra as a means of solving general problems. Students devise a strategy to solve the number problem.

In this graphing parabolas activity, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include graphing various parabolas using the given information. First, they determine the equation of the axis of symmetry for a parabola with a given...

In this algebra worksheet, students identify and label functions as linear or not. They find the domain and range of each function. There are 15 multiple choice questions.

Tenth graders study graphing exponential functions. In this transformations lesson, 10th graders apply inquiry to determine how changes to a parent function affect its graph. Students analyze transformed graphs and generate the function...

In this algebra worksheet, students rewrite a word problem using algebraic expressions to calculate the cost of the chicken and the goose. There is an answer key.

In this math worksheet, students practice graphing ordered pairs, linear equations, or quadratic equations using this graph with the x and y axis.

In this graph using transformations worksheets, high schoolers solve 4 graphing problems. Students graph each transformation given an equation in vertex form. 

Middle schoolers practice plotting functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane, see several categories of functions, including lines and parabolas, and read a graph, answering questions about the situation described by the graph

In this system of equations worksheet, students 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.

In this pre-calculus worksheet 3D, students determine if a function is even or odd. They sketch graphs of functions and find the inverse of functions. This two-page worksheet contains 18 problems.

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...

In this parabolic exercise, students find the vertex and axis of symmetry of parabolas, hyperbolas, and ellipses. They sketch the graph. This one-page activity contains ten problems.

In this parabola activity, students write the equation for a parabola using a specified focus, directrix or vertex. This one-page activity contains ten problems.

In this parabolas worksheet, 10th graders solve and draw 10 different problems with figures related to various parabolas. First, they determine the vertex, focus, and the directrix in each equation. Then, students draw the parabola on a...

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...

In this parabolas learning exercise, 10th graders solve 10 different problems that include determining various types of parabolas. First, they isolate the x squared term from the rest of the equation. Then, students determine whether the...