Lesson Plan
Curated OER

NUMB3RS Activity: Fresh Air and Parabolas

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore parabolas and investigate linear and quadratic functions to solve problems symbolically and graphically. Also use parametric functions to display trajectories on a graphing calculator.
Performance
Radford University

Maximizing Light Through a Window

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Let there be plenty of light. For a perimeter of 10 feet, scholars determine the maximum area of a window composed of a rectangle and a semicircle. They draw diagrams and then write and solve equations to find the height and radius for...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Polynomial Functions

For Students 11th
In this polynomial functions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 8 different problems that include various polynomial functions. First, they define a polynomial function. Then, students write the polynomial part in standard form...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Lesson 10-6: Using the Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 12th
In this quadratic formula worksheet, students solve 5 quadratic problems.  Students use the quadratic formula to find maximums, minimums, roots, and y-intercepts.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Factoring Polynomials

For Students 9th
In this factoring polynomials learning exercise, 9th graders solve and complete 33 different multiple choice problems. First, they determine the equation that best represents a simplified form after factoring out the GCF. Then, students...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Algebra II: Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect and organize data, make a scatterplot, fit a curve to the appropriate parent function, and interpret the results. Students translate among the various representations of the quadratic function, formulate equations, use a...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 12th
In this quadratic equations worksheet, learners answer 15 questions about quadratic equations.  Students complete the square, use the quadratic formula, write equations in vertex form, and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Algebra II Calculator Lab

For Students 9th - 11th
In this quadratic functions worksheet, students use their graphing calculators to solve the 9 problems on the page. The questions ask students to graph functions, compare graphs, find the vertex and axis of symmetry and more.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this algebra worksheet, students solve 11 quadratic equations for the given variable. Four problems require students to multiply two binomials. The final 5 problems students are to solve by completing the square.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Functions

For Students 11th
In this functions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 30 various types of multiple choice problems that include reading and interpreting functions and patterns. First, they determine the table that best represents a function....
Lesson Plan
Ohio Department of Education

The Solution is Complex

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Consider complex numbers, roots, and quadratic equations. Use the discriminate as a way to determine the nature of a quadratic's roots. Then discuss the similarities and differences between quadratics with two, one, or no real roots....
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fibonacci II

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Study Fibonacci sequences and see a related set of numbers. Learn and review Lucas numbers and use of quadratic equations to find a general term of a sequence of numbers that is generated by a recurrence relation similar to Fibonacci's.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratic and Linear Equations

For Teachers 11th
For this algebra worksheet, 11th graders solve a variety of problems using linear and quadratic properties as it pertains to functions. There are 12 questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students model data using quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students simplify and factor quadratic equations. They graph the function using collected data and analyze the parabola.
Assessment
Los Angeles County Office of Education

California State Standards: Algebra I

For Students 8th - 10th Standards
Starting a year of Algebra I? This mighty packet practices all of the major topics with different ranges of difficulty. Standards include everything from linear to quadratic to rational expressions. Use it in a...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Functions and Inverses

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Students solve problems identifying the functions and inverses. In this algebra lesson, students identify a one-to-one function, and perform the horizontal line test. They analyze data and graph their results on a graph.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Kitchen Paraboloids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students solve quadratic equations and identify functions. In this algebra lesson, students graph parabolas and identify properties describing the shape of the parabola. They find the vertex and rewrite the equation in standard form.
Activity
Curated OER

Tale of the Tape

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
How can baseball and skeet-shooting be modeled mathematically? Sports lovers and young mathematicians learn how to use quadratic equations and systems of equations to model the flight paths of various objects.
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Curated OER

Completing the Square

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Solve equations by completing the square. The pupils factor quadratic equations and graph the parabola. They also identify the different terms in the equation and look for patterns.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Real-World Linear Programming

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Explore linear programming on a website game. Partners solve a real-world problem by setting up an objective function and a linear inequality. They graph their results on chart paper and also using a calculator before presenting their...
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

Roman Bernardo: Solving Linear Equations

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
Mathematicians use an inquiry method to solve linear equations. In this linear equations instructional activity, students practice solving equations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. They solve multi-step...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Exploring Quadratic Graphs

For Teachers 7th - 10th
Students solve quadratic equations using graphs. In this algebra lesson, students factor quadratic equations and graph their answer. They discuss the shape of their graph based on the function.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Quadratic Inequalities

For Students 8th - 10th
In this quadratic inequalities worksheet, students graph six quadratic inequalities. They solve two quadratic inequalities to identify one solution. In this quadratic inequalities worksheet, students draw the parabola and shade inside or...