Throwing Baseballs


Resource ID#: 43230 Primary Type: Problem-Solving Task
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This task could be used for assessment or for practice. It allows students to compare characteristics of two quadratic functions that are each represented differently, one as the graph of a quadratic function and one written out algebraically. Specifically, students are asked to determine which function has the greatest maximum and the greatest non-negative root.

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Instructional Time: 5 Minute(s)
Keywords: Throwing Baseballs, functions, parabolas, quadratic functions, cpalms, icpalms, illustrativemathematics.org, illustrative mathematics, tasks, mathematics, math, resource, free, freely available, problems-based learning, student activities, Florida Standards, maximum, root
Instructional Component Type(s): Problem-Solving Task
Resource Collection: Illustrative Mathematics

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