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Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Radicand |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--RadicandThis is part of a collection of definitions related to the concepts of rational and radical expressions, functions, and equations. |
Radical Expressions | |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rational Equations |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rational EquationsThis is part of a collection of definitions related to the concepts of rational and radical expressions, functions, and equations. These downloadable images can easily be incorporated into your lesson plans. |
Rational Functions and Equations | |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rational Exponent |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rational ExponentThis is part of a collection of definitions related to the concepts of rational and radical expressions, functions, and equations. |
Rational Expressions | |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rational Expressions |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rational ExpressionsThis is part of a collection of definitions related to the concepts of rational and radical expressions, functions, and equations. |
Rational Expressions | |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rational Functions |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rational FunctionsThis is part of a collection of definitions related to the concepts of rational and radical expressions, functions, and equations. |
Rational Functions and Equations | |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rational Numbers |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rational NumbersThis is part of a collection of definitions related to the concepts of rational and radical expressions, functions, and equations. |
Rational Functions and Equations | |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rationalizing a Radical |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rationalizing a RadicalThis is part of a collection of definitions related to the concepts of rational and radical expressions, functions, and equations. |
Radical Expressions | |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rationalizing the Denominator |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Rationalizing the DenominatorThis is part of a collection of definitions related to the concepts of rational and radical expressions, functions, and equations. |
Radical Expressions | |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Simplifying a Radical Expression |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Simplifying a Radical ExpressionThis is part of a collection of definitions related to the concepts of rational and radical expressions, functions, and equations. |
Radical Expressions | |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Simplifying a Rational Expression |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Simplifying a Rational ExpressionThis is part of a collection of definitions related to the concepts of rational and radical expressions, functions, and equations. |
Rational Expressions | |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Square Root |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Square RootThis is part of a collection of definitions related to the concepts of rational and radical expressions, functions, and equations. |
Radical Expressions | |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Vertical Asymptote |
Definition--Rationals and Radicals--Vertical AsymptoteThis is part of a collection of definitions related to the concepts of rational and radical expressions, functions, and equations. |
Rational Functions and Equations | |
Desmos Activity: Equations of Parabolas 1 |
Derive the equation of a parabola with a vertex at the origin and focus at coordinates (0, f) using a Desmos graphing calculator. There is a companion worksheet for this activity, which subscribers can download. |
Graphs of Quadratic Functions | |
Desmos Activity: Equations of Parabolas 2 |
Derive the equation of a parabola with Focus at coordinates (a, c) and Directrix at y = c using a Desmos graphing calculator. There is a companion worksheet for this activity, which subscribers can download. The worksheet is a PDF file. Related Resources To see additional resources on this topic click on the Related Resources tab above. Desmos Collection |
Graphs of Quadratic Functions | |
Desmos Activity: Exploring Quadratic Functions in Standard Form |
Explore quadratic functions in standard form using this Desmos graphing calculator activity. In addition to graphing the parabola, it tracks the coordinates of the vertex and the axis of symmetry. There is a companion worksheet for this activity, which subscribers can download. The worksheet is a PDF file. Related Resources |
Graphs of Quadratic Functions | |
Desmos Activity: Exploring Quadratic Functions in Vertex Form |
Explore quadratic functions in vertex form using this Desmos graphing calculator activity. In addition to graphing the parabola, it tracks the coordinates of the vertex and the axis of symmetry. There is a companion worksheet for this activity, which subscribers can download. The worksheet is a PDF file. Related Resources |
Graphs of Quadratic Functions | |
Desmos Activity: Linear Functions 1: y = mx |
In this graphing calculator activity, have your students explore linear functions of the form y = mx. This Desmos template allows students to explore the effect of changes in the slope have on the graph of the line. A companion downloadable worksheet uses the graphing calculator template to explore the properties of these linear functions. Note: The download is a PDF worksheet. |
Slope-Intercept Form | |
Desmos Activity: Linear Functions 2: y = x + b |
In this graphing calculator activity, have your students explore linear functions of the form y = x + b. This Desmos template allows students to explore the effect of changes in the y-intercept have on the graph of the line. A companion downloadable worksheet uses the graphing calculator template to explore the properties of these linear functions. |
Slope-Intercept Form | |
Desmos Activity: Quadratic Functions 1: y = ax^2 |
In this graphing calculator activity, have your students explore quadratic functions of the form y = ax2. This Desmos template allows students to explore the effect of changes in the coefficient a on the graph of the parabola. A companion downloadable worksheet uses the graphing calculator template to explore the properties of these quadratic functions. |
Quadratic Equations and Functions | |
Desmos Activity: Quadratic Functions 2: y = ax^2 + c |
In this graphing calculator activity, have your students explore quadratic functions of the form y = ax2 + c. This Desmos template allows students to explore the effect of changes in the values of a and c on the graph of the parabola. A companion downloadable worksheet uses the graphing calculator template to explore the properties of these quadratic functions. |
Quadratic Equations and Functions | |
Desmos Activity: Quadratic Functions 3: y = ax^2 + bx |
In this graphing calculator activity, have your students explore quadratic functions of the form y = ax2 + bx. This Desmos template allows students to explore the effect of changes in the values of a and b on the graph of the parabola. A companion downloadable worksheet uses the graphing calculator template to explore the properties of these quadratic functions. |
Quadratic Equations and Functions | |
Desmos Activity: Quadratic Functions 4: y = ax^2 + bx + c |
In this graphing calculator activity, have your students explore quadratic functions of the form y = ax2 + bx + c. This Desmos template allows students to explore the effect of changes in the values of a, b, and c on the graph of the parabola. A companion downloadable worksheet uses the graphing calculator template to explore the properties of these quadratic functions. |
Quadratic Equations and Functions | |
Desmos Algebra Video: Step Functions |
In this video, students learn about step functions on a Desmos graphing calculator. They then go about using the functionality of Desmos to create a moving escalator with a figure standing on it. Your students will enjoy the abilities of Desmos; they'll learn about step functions; and they'll fun in the process. |
Special Functions | |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Creating an Exercise Chart |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Creating an Exercise ChartIn this Algebra Application, students develop a linear mathematical model based on the maximum heart rate during exercise based on age. Using this model, students investigate heart rate for moderate and vigorous workouts. |
Applications of Linear Functions and Slope-Intercept Form | |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Linear Functions: Circumference vs. Diameter |
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCE: Algebra Application: Linear Functions: Circumference vs. DiameterIn this Algebra Application, students study the direction between diameter and circumference of a circle. Through measurement and data gathering students analyze the line of best fit and explore ways of calculating pi. |
Applications of Linear Functions, Applications of Ratios, Proportions, and Percents and Applications of Circles |