Standard 3: Write, solve and graph quadratic equations, functions and inequalities in one and two variables.

Students are asked to compare two quadratic functions, one given by a table and the other by a function.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to write and solve an equation that models a given problem.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to graph a quadratic function and answer questions about the intercepts, maximum, and minimum.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to identify the zeros of polynomials, without the use of technology, and then describe what the zeros of a polynomial indicate about its graph.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to graph a function in two variables given in context.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to write an equation in two variables given a verbal description of the relationship among the variables.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to rewrite a quadratic expression in vertex form to find maximum and minimum values.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to find the zeros of a quadratic function in the context of a modeling problem.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to solve a quadratic equation by completing the square.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to rewrite a quadratic function in an equivalent form by completing the square and to use this form to identify the vertex of the graph and explain its meaning in context.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to factor and find the zeros of a polynomial function given in context.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to solve a quadratic equation by completing the square.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to solve a quadratic equation by completing the square.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are asked to explain how to recognize when the quadratic formula results in complex solutions.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are shown four quadratic equations and asked to choose the best method for solving each equation.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students will model the process of completing the square (leading coefficient of 1) with algebra tiles, and then practice solving equations using the completing the square method. This lesson provides a discovery opportunity to conceptually see why the process of squaring half of the b value is considered completing the square.

Type: Lesson Plan

Students will explore how different methods find the solutions (roots) to quadratic equations including, factoring, graphing, and the quadratic formula.

Type: Lesson Plan

• Teachers can use this resource to teach students how to derive the equation of a parabola in vertex form y = a(x – h)² + k, when given the (x, y) coordinates of the focus and the linear equation of the directrix.
• An additional interactive graphing spreadsheet can be used as a resource to aid teachers in providing examples.

Type: Lesson Plan

Students will learn the significance of a parabola's vertex and directrix. They will learn the meaning of what exactly a parabola is by physically representing a parabola, vertex, and directrix. Students will be able to write an equation of a parabola given only a vertex and directrix.

Type: Lesson Plan

In this lesson students will solve radical equations, showing how extraneous solutions may arise. Students will solve radical equations that model real-world relationships.

Type: Lesson Plan

This lesson is an introduction to completing the square. Students will learn what it means to "complete the square" with a quadratic trinomial expression. They will practice both with manipulatives and mathematically, and will then use that information to find the maximum or minimum value of an expression using the vertex form of a quadratic. This lesson moves through all levels of Concrete, Representational, Abstract instruction.

Type: Lesson Plan

This is an entry lesson into quadratic functions and their shapes. Students see some real-life representations of parabolas. This lesson provides important vocabulary associated with quadratic functions and their graphs in an interactive manner. Students create a foldable and complete a worksheet using their foldable notes.

Type: Lesson Plan

This lesson covers quadratic translations as they relate to vertex form of a quadratic equation. Students will predict what will happen to the graph of a quadratic function when more than one constant is in a quadratic equation. Then, the students will graph quadratic equations in vertex form using their knowledge of the translations of a quadratic function, as well as describe the translations that occur. Students will also identify the parent function of any quadratic function as .

Type: Lesson Plan

Students will sort various quadratic equations by the method they would use for solving (ie. factoring, quadratic formula). Then as a class they justify their placements and eventually discover that there are many ways to solve and that some make sense in different situations, however there is no real "correct" method for each equation type.

Type: Lesson Plan

Join us as we watch ball games and explore how the height of a ball bounce over time is represented by quadratic functions, which provides opportunities to interpret key features of the function in this interactive tutorial.

This is part 1 of a two-part series: Click HERE to open part 2.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn the process of completing the square of a quadratic function to find the maximum or minimum to discover how high a dolphin jumped in this interactive tutorial.

This is part 2 of a 2 part series. Click HERE to open part 1.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn the process of completing the square of a quadratic function to find the maximum or minimum to discover how high a dolphin jumped in this interactive tutorial.

This is part 1 of a 2 part series. Click HERE to open Part 2.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn how to solve rational linear and quadratic equations using cross multiplication in this interactive tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn to find the zeros of a quadratic function and interpret their meaning in real-world contexts with this interactive tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn to complete the square of a quadratic expression and identify the maximum or minimum value of the quadratic function it defines. In this interactive tutorial, you'll also interpret the meaning of the maximum and minimum of a quadratic function in a real world context.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Follow as we discover key features of a quadratic equation written in vertex form in this interactive tutorial.

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Jump to it and learn more about how quadratic equations are used in robot navigation problem solving!

Type: Perspectives Video: Expert

Nick Moore discusses his research behind optimizing wing design using inspiration from animals and how they swim and fly.

Download the CPALMS Perspectives video student note taking guide.

Type: Perspectives Video: Expert

It's important to stay inside the lines of your project constraints to finish in time and under budget. This NASA systems engineer explains how constraints can actually promote creativity and help him solve problems!

Type: Perspectives Video: Expert

Brandon Reese, a PhD candidate in the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, discusses the significance of both Bernoulli's equation and statistical analysis for the design of a "smart wing."

Type: Perspectives Video: Professional/Enthusiast

Get in gear with robotics as this engineer explains how quadratic equations are used in programming robotic navigation.

Type: Perspectives Video: Professional/Enthusiast

Unlock an effective teaching strategy for teaching solving quadratic equations using Babylonian multiplication in this Teacher Perspectives video for educators.

Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

Unlock an effective teaching strategy for teaching solving quadratic equations by completing the square in this Teacher Perspectives video for educators.

Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

Unlock an effective teaching strategy for explaining the equation of the axis of symmetry using Vieta's formula in this Teacher Perspectives video for educators.

Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

Unlock an effective teaching strategy for solving quadratic equations in this Teacher Perspectives video for educators.

Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

This problem asks students to model phenomena on the surface of the earth by examining the visibility of the lamp in a lighthouse from a boat.

Type: Problem-Solving Task

This problem solving task challenges students to find the linear, exponential and quadratic functions based on two points.

Type: Problem-Solving Task

This tutorial will help the students to identify the vertex of a parabola from the equation, and then graph the parabola.

Type: Tutorial

This tutorial helps the learners to graph the equation of a quadratic function using the coordinates of the vertex of a parabola and its x- intercepts.

Type: Tutorial