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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Algebra 1

Goal 4: Algebra - The learner will use relations and functions to solve problems.

Objective 4.02. Graph, factor, and evaluate quadratic functions to solve problems.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Working with parabolas
In CareerStart lessons: Grade eight, page 2.3
In this lesson, students graph a quadratic equation to find a solution to a hypothetical scenario involving event planners.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Mathematics and Science)
By Debbie Brooks, Peggy Dickey, and Jan Sullivan.
Now presenting quadratic equations
This plan uses student created PowerPoint slides to present, review, and summarize various methods of solving quadratic equations.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
By Charlotte Lewis.
Graphing quadratic equations
This lesson will help students quickly graph a quadratic equation. It will also help them to understand the purpose of completing the square.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
By Kathy Schadt.
Chutes and ladders - Quadratic equations review
This lesson is designed as a review lesson for solving quadratic equations. Students will play the game "Chutes and Ladders," modified for quadratic equations, as they review for the test.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
By michelle longest.

Resources on the web

Will the best candidate win?
In this lesson, from Illuminations, students learn about various voting methods, ways in which these methods can be manipulated to achieve certain outcomes, and the impossibility of fair elections when more than two alternatives are available. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Reflect on your work
In this lesson, students examine, re-examine, and compare the results obtained in previous lessons to enrich their mathematical understanding. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Pick's theorem as a system of equations
In this lesson, one of a multi-part unit from Illuminations, students gather three examples from a geoboard or other representation to generate a system of equations. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Building Connections
Students explore connections among graphical and algebraic representations of linear, quadratic, and higher-degree polynomial functions. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics