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Quadratic Functions and Stopping Distance

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Quadratics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
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Quadratic Functions and Stopping Distance

Activity Overview

Analyze data in real-life applications of the quadratic function.

Objectives

  • Students will utilize data in real-life applications of the quadratic function.
  • Students will generate quadratic regression equations to model the relationship between two variables in a set of data.
  • Students will interpolate and extrapolate values using their quadratic models for this real-life application.
  • Students will write compound inequalities to describe the effect of various driving conditions on stopping distance.

Vocabulary

  • compound inequality
  • extrapolate
  • interpolate
  • quadratic regression equation

About the Lesson

This lesson involves analyzing data. As a result, students will:

  • Compare stopping distance under normal driving conditions with stopping distance while talking on a cell phone or driving in wet weather.
  • Generate quadratic equations to model the effects of different factors such as talking on a cell phone or driving in wet weather on stopping distance and compare it to the stopping distance under normal conditions.
  • Utilize their quadratic equations to make predictions about stopping distance.

Subject Area
Math: Algebra II: Quadratics
Level
9-12
Activity Time
45 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-Nspire™ CX series
TI-Nspire™ CX CAS/CX II CAS
TI-Nspire™ Apps for iPad®
TI-Nspire Version
3.6
Resource Types
Lessons
Format
TNS
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