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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Kitchen Paraboloids

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students solve quadratic equations and identify functions. For 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.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Curve Ball

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
Learners explore the concept of parabolas by collecting quadratic data on a bouncing ball as it is falling using a motion detector. They plot the data and determine the equation of the quadratic in vertex form, then determine the values...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Chapter 5 Solving Problems

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the concept of algebra topics. In this algebra topics lesson, students solve linear and quadratic equations. Young scholars solve systems and factor equations. Students practice problems involving perfect square...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Solving Polynomial Equations

For Students 11th
In this solving polynomial equations activity, 11th graders solve and complete 9 different problems. First, they write each equation in quadratic form. Then, students solve each polynomial equations by applying various quadratic techniques.
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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

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 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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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Algebra: Graph Quadratic Curves of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will find the best-fit quadratic model for the given points
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Activity
Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments: How High Will It Bounce?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this activity, students collect the height versus time data of a bouncing ball using the CBR 2. They find the relationship between the bounce number and the bounce height. They learn to graph scatter plots, calculate the maximum value...
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Activity
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Quadratic Formula

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of the quadratic formula. Examples are given and clearly explained.
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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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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Analysis: Quadratic Formula and Complex Sums

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers solving quadratic equations when the answers are complex numbers. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice and attempt practice...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Solve Equations Using Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
Solve advanced equations by strategically using quadratic factorization methods.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Quadratics by Taking Square Roots

For Students 9th - 10th
Solve quadratic equations of the form (x+a)^2-b=0. These can be solved using square roots. For example, solve (x-5)$2-4=0.
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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.