In this tutorial we walk students through the steps of doing a quadratic regression on a Desmos graphing calculator. The steps include showing how to create pseudo-quadratic data on a spreadsheet.

February 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we look at applications of math from the Sochi Olympics. Specifically we look at ski jumping and develop a quadratic model based on given data.

This is the transcript for the video of same title. Video contents: In this episode of Algebra Applications, three real-world explorations of linear functions are developed: Pyrotechnics. Fireworks displays are elegant examples of quadratic functions. Forensics.

From the time a baby is born to the time it reaches 36 months of age, there is dramatic growth in height and weight. An analysis of CDC data reveals a number of quadratic models that doctors can use to monitor the growth and development of children.