Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Modeling from a Sequence

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Building upon previous knowledge of sequences, collaborative pairs analyze sequences to determine the type and to make predictions of future terms. The exercises build through arithmetic and geometric sequences before introducing...
Assessment
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Balanced Assessment

Transformation I

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Rewriting expressions in different forms is an essential algebra skill. Support the development of this skill by using a task that asks scholars to begin with a linear, quadratic, and rational expression and then manipulate...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Are All Parabolas Similar?

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Congruence and similarity apply to functions as well as polygons. Learners examine the effects of transformations on the shape of parabolas. They determine the transformation(s) that produce similar and congruent functions.
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Solving Equations with Radicals

For Students 8th Standards
Show learners how to develop a procedure for solving equations using radicals with the fifth instructional activity of the 25-part module that challenges learners to use properties to solve multi-step quadratic and cubic equations....
Activity
PBL Pathways

Arch Project

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Model real-life structures with mathematics. A project-based lesson presents a problem situation requiring classes to develop a function to model the St. Louis Arch and the Rainbow Bridge in Arizona. They create their models by...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Throwing Horseshoes

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Collaborative learners interpret a quadratic expression written in different forms in this task centered on throwing horseshoes.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Using Factoring to Solve Equations

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders use factoring to solve 44 different problems involving area, intercepts, quadratic equations, and functions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratics: Vertex Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students practice graphing quadratic equations. They work to solve and equation involving finding the vertex using given formulas. Once their points have been graphed, students determine the direction in which the angle opens. Worksheets...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

System of Two Quadratic Inequalities

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students set up and solve a system of quadratic inequalities related to real-world situations.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Additional Context Problems for Quadratic Models

For Students 8th - 9th
Working with real world applications of quadratic models, students solve four practical problems requiring the use of the quadratic equation. They are guided through the process by a series of questions following each problem.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders review algebraic methods of solving quadratic equations. Students discuss several methods of solving quadratic equations. They practice factoring and finding the roots of an equation for solving. A calculator is used to...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Classifying Functions

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders sort different types of functions including rational, periodic, exponential, polynomial, quadratic, logarithmic and linear using "function cards." The functions are displayed in multiple representations including...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Explore the Transformations of Linear and Absolute Value Functions Using Graphing Utilities

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students explore the concept of transformations.  For this transformation instructional activity, students use an applet that is an interactive absolute value graph applet.  Students manipulate the applet to examine the change...
Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

There's Gold in Them There Hills

For Teachers 8th - 11th Standards
Need to build a laser fence on Mars?  For this cute maximizing-area lesson, young explorers pretend to be prospectors on Mars and must determine the best way to use 20 meters of fencing in order to maximize their area. In addition,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reading Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Working independently or in teams, your class practices connecting graphs, formulas and words. This instructional activity includes a guided discussion about distance vs. time graphs and looking at how velocity changes over time.  
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Mathematics Assessment Project

College and Career Readiness Mathematics Test A1

For Students 9th - 12th
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.
Assessment
Del Mar College

Algebra Assessment Review

For Students 10th - Higher Ed Standards
Jam packed with problems, this advanced Algebra instructional activity focuses on topics such as domain, solving quadratics, solving rationals, and function notation.  
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EngageNY

The Special Role of Zero in Factoring

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Use everything you know about quadratic equations to solve polynomial equations! Learners apply the Zero Product Property to factor and solve polynomial equations. They make a direct connection to methods they have used with quadratic...
Lesson Plan
EngageNY

Relationships Between Two Numerical Variables

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Working in small groups and in pairs, classmates build an understanding of what types of relationships can be used to model individual scatter plots. The nonlinear scatter plots in this activity on relationships between two numerical...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Going Back to Your Roots

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed Standards
Investigate the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra and explore polynomial equations to determine the number of factors, the number of roots, and investigate multiplicity of roots.
Activity
Curated OER

Logistic Growth Model, Explicit Version

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Via the concrete setting of estimating the population of the US, your algebra learners are introduced to a logistic growth model. Comparing and contrasting logistic, exponential, linear and quadratic models, to see which fits the data...
Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Zero Product Principle: Mysterious Parabolas

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Be a hero, not a zero! Help your classes understand how to solve quadratic equations with the zero product property using an animated simulation. Using the controls, scholars manipulate the zeros and watch as the function and its factors...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

How Long Can You Go?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the usefulness of a line of best fit by collecting and graphing data, using a graphing calculator to determine the line of best fit, and making a variety of predictions. They watch a video, then design a...

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