LEARN NC

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

Goal 1

Number and Operations - The learner will describe geometric figures in the coordinate plane algebraically.

Objective 1.02

Use the quadratic relations (parabola, circle, ellipse, hyperbola) to model and solve problems; justify results.

  • Solve using tables, graphs, and algebraic properties.
  • Interpret the constants and coefficients in the context of the problem.

Resources aligned to this objective

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.
Climate and Periodic Functions: Science & Math Integration
During this unit, students will complete a lab that will introduce the scientific concept of climate on Earth. Following the lab, they will complete further research on climate. Using average monthly temperatures students will construct a mathematical model and analyze the variations.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics and Science)
By Yolanda Glenn.
Computer Graphing Calculator Explorations
Use the built in graphing calculator feature on the Macintosh computer to explore some "parent" functions and their translations, combinations, and composites.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
By Charlotte Lewis.
Hyper-Solving Quadratic Equations
This plan uses student created HyperStudio Programs to present, review, and summarize various methods of solving quadratic equations.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Mathematics)
By Charlotte Lewis.