High schoolers find the roots of quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve radical equations and identify the positive and negative roots. They graph and analyze their functions.

Rewrite a quadratic function to easily see the transformations involved. The instructional task takes a general quadratic function and rewrites it into a form that shows the translations and scaling of the parent quadratic function. The...

Writing a general rule to model a specific pattern is a high-level skill. Your classes practice the important skill as they write rules describing the solutions to a system of equations with variable coefficients. As an added challenge,...

class members first work through finding the equation, table of values, graph, and key features of a linear function expressed verbally. Individuals then work through several more problems given different representations.

How many points are needed to define a unique parabola? Individuals work with data to answer this question. Ultimately, they determine the quadratic model when given three points. The concept is applied to data from a dropped...

Use equivalent expressions to reveal information about their graphs. Pupils verify that two quadratic functions are equivalent. By comparing the two expressions, they determine the vertex, the zeros, the y-intercept, and the...

Show your class that not all equations are linear. The lesson asks learners to solve simple quadratic and cubic equations using square and cube roots. Problems include equations with no solutions. 

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...

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...

In this quadratic formula worksheet, students solve 5 multiple choice quadratic equations.  Students use the quadratic formula to find the roots or solutions of each equation.

Using the method of completing the square, algebra learners rewrite quadratic equations from standard form to vertex form. They will also graph quadratics, stating the vertex and axis of symmetry.  Solutions are provided.

Students factor polynomial equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students apply the zero product property to factor quadratic equations. They solve real life scenarios by apply the concepts of parabolas.

In this linear and quadratic equations instructional activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems related to various linear and quadratic functions. First, they determine the value of a variable by equating linear and quadratic...

Students explore quadratic equations. They use interactive graphs (on the Internet) to verify and solve solutions. Students solve quadratic equations by using square roots. Students examine examples of inequalities.

In this quadratic equation worksheet, students solve quadratic equations by graphing. They identify the exact roots or state consecutive integers between which the roots lie. This one-page worksheet contains seven problems.

In this quadratic equation worksheet, students solve equations by factoring. They write quadratic equations that have a solution with a given pair of numbers. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.

When is finding the discriminant enough? Using the quadratic formula helps find solutions to quadratic equations, but there are times when just using the discriminant is appropriate. Use this algebra II activity to help classes see...

In this system of equations worksheet, students solve 5 graphing and short answer problems. Students graph quadratic and linear systems of equations to find the solutions to the system.

In this Algebra II worksheet, 11th graders use an online quadratic equation solver to find the zeros of a quadratic.  The one page interactive worksheet provides one worked example and the equation solver. 

Graph inequalities and discuss the difference in their slopes. Learners observe rate of change as they compare linear, quadratic, and cubic functions.

Young scholars explore how to solve any quadratic equation with a video about the quadratic formula. They then use the quadratic formula to solve a set of quadratic equations.

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 algebra worksheet, students solve quadratics using the quadratic formula and completing the square. There are 13 questions on this test.

Your algebra learners write linear, exponential, and quadratic equations containing the same two graph points in this collaborative task.