Functions and Applications 11
Wayne Erdman, Toronto District School Board
Steve Etienne, District School Board of Niagara
John Ferguson, Lambton Kent District School Board
David Lovisa, York Region District School Board
Roland W. Meisel, Port Colborne, Ontario
Jacob Speijer, District School Board of Niagara

Internet Connects


Graphing Quadratic Functions: The Leading Coefficient / The Vertex

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/grphquad2.htm
-How the curve changes as the value of a changes for quadratics of the form y = ax2 + bx + c .
-Vertex form
-How to find the vertex from standard form
-Intercepts
( http://www.purplemath.com/modules/grphquad2.htm )
Completing the Square of Quadratic Expressions

http://www.slideshare.net/mathematics/completing-the-square-of-quadratic-expressions/
Slideshow with examples (no fractional values of a).
( http://www.slideshare.net/mathematics/completing-the-square-of-quadratic-expressions/ )
Completing the Square

http://www.csm.astate.edu/algebra/csq.html
Applet that serves as a tutorial/teacher to the student, allowing them to try a question and guides them along the way.
( http://www.csm.astate.edu/algebra/csq.html )
The Quadratic Formula Explained

http://www.purplemath.com/modules/quadform.htm
This website shows examples and makes a connection to the zeros of the quadratic function.
( http://www.purplemath.com/modules/quadform.htm )
Watch Video on Quadratic Formula – Algebra Help

http://quadraticformula.org/
Video explaining the process of using the formula. From YourTeacher.com.
( http://quadraticformula.org/ )
Quadratic Formula and Discriminant

http://argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/math20p/quadraticFunctions/quadraticFormula.htm
Expression generator showing multiple representations (math involved with quad formula/graph), minor reference to discriminant.
( http://argyll.epsb.ca/jreed/math20p/quadraticFunctions/quadraticFormula.htm )
Discriminant

http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE3/discriminant.htm
Three examples are shown (one to showcase each scenario connecting math with a visual).
( http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE3/discriminant.htm )
Discriminant in quadratic equations

http://www.mathwarehouse.com/quadratic/discriminant-in-quadratic-equation.php
This shows an example but also poses questions for students to find the discriminant and then conclude about the nature of the roots.
( http://www.mathwarehouse.com/quadratic/discriminant-in-quadratic-equation.php )
Word Problems Involving Quadratics.

http://www.revver.com/video/276554/word-problems-involving-quadratics/
Video on solving problems by providing framework, and revisiting framework throughout video.
( http://www.revver.com/video/276554/word-problems-involving-quadratics/ )
Word Problems: Border Problems

http://www.algebralab.org/Word/Word.aspx?file=Algebra_BorderProblems.xml
-Example quadratic area problem given
-Follow-up practice questions with Hints link
-Then “Try these questions” with “Check Your Answers” link
( http://www.algebralab.org/Word/Word.aspx?file=Algebra_BorderProblems.xml )
E-STAT
(Statistics Canada)


http://estat.statcan.ca/
Use E-STAT to collect data on the number of males registered in Canadian apprenticeship training programs from 1991 to 2001. If you have not used E-STAT before, be sure to obtain a login and password. These should be available from your teacher.
( http://estat.statcan.ca/ )
Ontario Colleges.ca

http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/portal/page/portal/ONTCOL/FindProgram
Enter Civil Engineering Technician as the key word for links to all Ontario colleges offering a Civil Engineering Technician diploma.
( http://www.ontariocolleges.ca/portal/page/portal/ONTCOL/FindProgram )
ONIP.online (Ontario Network of International Professionals Online)
Occupational Profile: Civil Engineering Technician


http://www.onip.ca/article/116/
Students can learn more about the duties of a Civil Engineer Technician in this career profile.
( http://www.onip.ca/article/116/ )



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