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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Telescope #2

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students investigate parabolas as the shape of a telescopic lens.  In this Algebra I/Algebra II lesson, students explore the relationship between the coefficients of a quadratic function and the shape and position of the parabolic...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Windsail Design

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students fit quadratic models to windsail designs.  In this fitting quadratic models to windsail designs instructional activity, students compare quadratic models of sails with different measurements and mast size.  Students...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Physics Motion

For Students 9th - 12th
In this physics worksheet, students identify and locate vocabulary terms related to high school physics motion, including projectile motion. There are 46 words located in the puzzle.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ict Activity 22

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students use Excel to solve quadratic equations by trial and improvement. They enter formulas and try different solutions to improve their solutions more quickly. Afterwards, they report the solutions to different levels of accuracy.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Football and Braking Distance: Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils engage in a lesson that is about the concept of data analysis with the use of quadratics. They use a Precalculus text in order to give guidance for independent practice and to serve as a source for the teacher to use. The data is...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Math: Solving Area and Perimeter Problems

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars visit www.explorelearning.com/ Website to solve problems in area and perimeter. Next, they locate the vertex of a quadratic equation. In groups, students construct application problems and exchange them with other...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratics: vertex form

For Teachers 2nd - 5th
Students practice graphing quadratic equations to find the vertex of quadratic functions. They determine if the graph opens upward or downward as well as convert quadratic equations to vertex form from polynomial form. A lab version is...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratics: Vertex Form

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers 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....
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Reflections of a Quadratic Function

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students are asked to explain the relationship between f(s) and f (-x). They are asked to determine how the equation of f(x) differs from the equation of f(-x). Students determine the conditions when f(x) is the same as f(-x). They graph...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Quadratics Introduction

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students investigate quadratic functions graphically and algebraically.
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Lesson Plan
Student Achievement Partners

Student Achievement Partners: Looking for and Making Use of Structure [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students solve quadratic equations and make use of the structure.
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Unit Plan
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Linear Quadratic Systems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Resources to use when planning instruction on linear-quadratic systems. Find lessons on solving systems algebraically and graphically, a practice quiz with solutions, and a worksheet through which students investigate and solve systems.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Completing the Square

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve quadratic equations by completing the square.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Solving for Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th
Solve for x using the quadratic formula and complete practice problems. Assess learning with a quiz.
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Quadratic Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of the quadratic equations. An example is given and clearly explained.
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Solving Quadratic Equations With Square Roots

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation for how to solve quadratic equations using square roots. An example is given and clearly explained.