Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Quadratic Equations

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Review the multiple methods of solving quadratic equations through an analysis of the discriminant. Scholars use the discriminant to determine the best solution method and then solve various equations. As a challenge, learners build...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

Nonlinear Systems of Equations

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
Explore nonlinear systems through graphs and algebra. High schoolers begin by examining the different types of quadratic functions and their possible intersections. They then use algebraic methods to solve systems containing various...
Lesson Plan
West Contra Costa Unified School District

Polynomial Division

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Multiply the ways your scholars can find the quotient with polynomial division. A lesson introduces polynomial division via long division, synthetic division, generic area model, and using the definition of division. Learners then...
Lesson Plan
Virginia Department of Education

How Much is that Tune?

For Teachers 7th - 10th Standards
Tune in for savings! Scholars investigate pricing schemes for two different online music download sites. After comparing the two, they determine the numbers of songs for which each site would be cheaper.
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Other

Quick Math: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Complete step-by-step investigation of quadratic functions, allowing the user to input the function. Each step, from solving f(x) = 0 to graphing and finding extreme points, is covered in depth, via links for each step (requires...
Handout
Purple Math

Purplemath: Completing the Square: Solving Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Purplemath gives several examples which clearly show the process of completing the square to find the maximum and minimum solutions to a quadratic equation.
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Solving Quadratic Equations by Factoring

For Students 9th - 10th
Demonstrates how to solve quadratics using factoring (that is/the Zero-Product Property). Provides worked examples/and warnings about common mistakes.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Graphing Quadratic Equations Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review graphing quadratic equations. Examples are included.
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Cuemath

Cuemath: Range in Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Explore the world of range in Algebra in this mini-lesson. Provides a definition and examples that help with understanding how to find the range of a function and domain. Includes solved examples and interactive questions with answers.