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reSolve: Real World Algebra: Quadratic Functions

Teacher guide reSolve: Real World Algebra: Quadratic Functions

TLF ID M021855

This sequence of three lessons explores different representations of quadratic functions, with particular emphasis on turning points in quadratic graphs. Students use images of trajectories, inscribe their own curves using Geogebra and then further explore the algebraic representation of their curves. Each lesson is outlined in detail including curriculum links, vocabulary, materials needed, sample answers, discussion points and student resources. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Maths by Inquiry special topic 'Bringing the Real World into Algebra'.

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Educational value
  • This resource is extremely valuable for the year 10 mathematics content descriptions about connecting algebraic and graphical representations of quadratics. Students manipulate visual, tabular and graphical representations to build conceptual links between various representations of quadratic functions.
  • The resource is also of value for supporting the Information and Communication Technology general capability as students use simulations and digital models to generate data and information to support their understanding of geometry in everyday contexts.
Year level

10

Topics Graphs (Data representation) Exponential functions Stationary points Quadratics
Learning area
  • Mathematics

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  • Name: Education Services Australia
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  • Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
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  • Copyright Holder
  • Name: Australian Government Department of Education and Training
  • Organization: Australian Government Department of Education and Training
  • Publisher
  • Name: Australian Academy of Science
  • Organization: Australian Academy of Science
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  • Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
  • Address: AUSTRALIA
  • URL: www.esa.edu.au
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Learning Resource Type
  • Online
Rights
  • © Australian Government Department of Education and Training 2018. Unless otherwise indicated, this material may be used in accordance with the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) licence.