FUN & CREATIVE WAYS TO PRACTICE QUADRATICS

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​Are you searching for some fun and creative ways to practice quadratic equations? Then, you’re in the right spot!
 
Quadratic equations can be such a cool topic to teach and practice if you have the right tools. I’ve rounded up some of the best activities to help your students review quadratics. We've got activities that include real world connections, graphing, factoring, and solving quadratics. 

You can check them all out below...

Looking to Solve Quadratics?

Battle My Math Ship from Algebra and Beyond
​A game for two players who try to guess the location of each others ships that are hidden on a grid that can't be seen by their opponent. Choose whether students practice solving quadratics by factoring or square root method and sink ships to win the game! 

Quadratic Equations Sum Em Activity by Mrs E Teaches Math
This engaging group activity makes practicing quadratic equations exciting and rewarding for students. Working collaboratively in teams of four, students are challenged to solve unique quadratic equations through various solution methods. With each student contributing an answer to form a group sum, students gain valuable team-building and problem-solving skills while reviewing key algebra concepts in a fun, interactive way.

Learn to Factor Quadratic Expressions: Free Online Lessons from Kate's Math Lessons
Check out these free online lessons to help your students learn how to factor quadratic expressions! There's an intro lesson that starts with leading coefficients of 1, and then a second lesson when students are ready to start factoring expressions with a > 1. Students will love the videos and practice quizzes with instant feedback!

​iStep Activity from Algebra and Beyond
Students communicate the steps to solve a quadratic equation as if they are texting it to a friend. Choose between factoring or using the quadratic formula. I LOVE how these activities have transformed how students think and discuss math in class!!!

​Solving Quadratic Equations CARD SORT from Hoff Math
​Keep your students engaged with this fun Card Sort activity! Students solve quadratic equations (by factoring, completing the square, or using the Quadratic Formula) and match the equation with its solutions.

Looking to Analyze Quadratic Graphs?

Name That Function by Algebra and Beyond
Name That Function is an activity where students analyze graphs of quadratic functions and make connections to their characteristics. Students are given a fill-in-the blank table where some information is already given. Then they match the graphs to the characteristics and fill in the missing information.

​Always, Sometimes, Never by Math Giraffe
Students determine whether each statement is "always true," "sometimes true," or "never true." They color each one accordingly and end up with a design that can be checked quickly for accuracy (but cannot be easily predicted by students).

​Doodlr Activity by Algebra and Beyond
Sometimes students can best understand concepts when they connect visual graphs, symbols, etc. with words. This activity gives students the opportunity to do just that in a creative and fun way. Students are able to let their creative side shine in this activity.

Quadratics Digital Escape Room using Google Forms by Absolute Algebra
This is a NO PREP Escape Room! Just hand your Algebra I students the worksheet, give them the URL for the google form and they're ready to go! Your students will be practicing with quadratics while trying to find codes to "break out" of each section.

​Graphing Calculator Reference Sheet by Algebra and Beyond
Students practice finding the parts of a parabola by using these steps on either their TI-84 or TI-Nspire graphing calculator. Also, a great way for students to check their solutions when solving quadratic equations.

Looking for Real World Applications?

Real World Projects and Applications by Algebra and Beyond
Connecting quadratic concepts to real life really helps students understand how and why we learn about quadratics. You can do this in the form of a project or a handout with real world scenarios. 

Blasting off with Rockets + Real World Quadratics by Moore than Just X
By the time many students get to Algebra 2, they feel burnt out in math. Quadratics give you a chance to ignite and excite them with math class once again! Projectile motion is the ultimate real world example of quadratics and rockets are just too fun to make (and launch!) It’s an amazing time for students to explore how quadratic equations are used in the real world. A fun way for them to answer the age old question “When am I ever going to need this?”

I hope these activities help your students practice and review quadratics!!!