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Theme:

How Graphs of Parabolas Model Real Life Situations.

Grades:

9 - 12

Subject:

Math

Duration:

45 minutes

Standards
& Goals:

New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards

4.3 Patterns and algebra

All students will represent and analyze relationships among variable quantities and solve problems involving patterns, functions and algebraic concepts and processes

4.5 Mathematical processes

All students will use mathematical processes of problem solving, communication, connections, reasoning, representations and technology to solve problems and communicate mathematical ideas

Objectives:

Thinking Objective: Students will learn about parabolas and their graphs.

Mastery Objective: Students will be able graph parabolas using graphing calculators and seven ordered pairs. They will find and label the vertex, roots and axis of symmetry.
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