Grades 8-12 
Mathematics 
Algebra II 
Standard 10

Students graph quadratic functions and determine
the maxima, minima, and zeros of the function.

 

Resources
Lesson Plans
Assessments

Algebra 2  
An Integrated Approach,  Larson/Kanold/Stiff, 1995,  
D.C. Heath and Company 

Section References 

3.3 Problem Solving Using Linear Systems 

3.4 Solving Systems of  
Linear Inequalities 

3.5 Exploring Data: Linear Programming 

3.6 Solving Systems of  
Linear Equations in  
Three Variables 

5.2 Parabolas: Graphs of Quadratic Equations 

5.3 Completing the Square 

5.4 The Quadratic Formula 

5.6 Solving Any Quadratic Equations 

7.6 Graphing Square Root  
and Cube Root Functions 

9.1 Operations with Polynomials 

9.2 Graphs of Polynomials Functions 

9.3 Factoring Polynomials  
and Solving 

9.4 Polynomial Division, Factors and Remainders 

9.5 Finding Rational Zeros 

9.6 Connections: Zeros, Factors, and Solutions 

Software 

Graphic Wiz and Bradford Graph Maker, William K. Bradford Publishing 
floppy mac 

CA Exit Exam Web Site 

http:/www.chspe.com/ 
download.html 

Specific Textbook  
Web Sites  

http://www.glencoe.com/ 
sec/math/prealg/mathnet/  

http://www.eduplace.com/ 
links/  

http://www.eduplace.com/  

http://www.hmco.com/  
college/mathematics/ 
index.html  

http://www.mcdougallittell 
.com/  

http://www.hmco.com/  

http://www.SRA-4KIDS.com/  

General Math  
Reference Sites  

http://www.learner.org/ 
sami/view-category.php3 
?category=math  

http://www.score.k12.ca.us/  

http://henson.austin.apple 
.com/edres/curric.shtml  

http://school.discovery.com/ 
schrockguide/index.html  

http://www.EDsOasis.org/  

http://www.math.com/  

http://www.nea.org/grants/ 
free.html  

http://www.wcom.com/ 
marcopolo/  

http://www.udel.edu/sine/  

http://dewey.chs.chico.k12 
.ca.us/math.html  

Free Stuff  

http://www.nea.org/ 
grants/free.html  

State/National Math  
Ed Organizations  

http://www.nctm.org/  

http://www.cde.ca.gov/  

Calif. Dept. of Ed. Standards, Assessment, Ed. Reference.  

Calculator Reference Site  

http://www.ti.com/ 
calc/docs/calchome.html 



Previously Published Data 

1.) Determine if 3z(z)(z)(z) - 5z(z)(z) + 6x - 6 = 0 is a quadratic equation. Explain 


2.) Define each term and explain how they are related. solution root zero of a function x-intercept 
3.) State the difference between a quadratic equation and a quadratic function. 
4.) Explain why a quadratic equation cannot have more than two solutions.
 

Previously Published Data 

1.) How can you tell if the graph of a function in the form y = a(x - h)(x - h) + k will open upward or downward? As I a I decreases what happens to the graph of y = a(x - h)(x - h) + k? Explain the difference between the graph of y = 2(x -5)(x - 5) + 3 and y = -2(x -5)(x - 5) + 3. Find the solutions of x(x) + 2x = 24