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Graphing Calculator	Vocabulary (Algebra II)+	Calculator	Tool	[1]
Meta Calculator is a free online multi-purpose calculator that supports the majority of calculator features used in high school or college. Features include a graphing calculator that can g... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Geo-Calc	Conic sections (Algebra II)	Computer	Tool	[0]
Macintosh shareware for calculating the area, perimeter, sides, angles, and other measures of two- and three-dimensional shapes such as ellipses, rectangles, triangles, trapeziums, parallelograms, pol... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Occurrence of the Conics	Vocabulary (Algebra II)	Computer	Tool	[0]
One page summary of places that you will see conics in "real life." Some of the pictures are animated, but most of the page is static. Nice applications. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Conic Sections and Special Poi...	Graph from equation (Algebra II)	Flash	Support Material	[0]
This mini-lesson explains how to identify the type of conic section an equation represent, as well as how to identify its special points and graph it. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Conic sections	Vocabulary (Algebra II)	Flash	Tool	[2]
A quick flash animation showing the conic sections being created by slicing the cone. Very clear, but the advertising may be annoying. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equation of a Horizontal Ellip...	Vocabulary (Algebra II)+	Flash	Tool	[0]
Flash introduction to finding the equation of an ellipse centered on (0,0) and with its major axis on the x-axis. Students can use this Tab Tutor program to learn about the equation of this ellipse an... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equation of a Horizontal Hyper...	Hyperbolas (Algebra II)	Flash	Tool	[0]
Flash introduction to finding the equation of an hyperbola centered on (0,0) and with its major axis on the x-axis. With step-by-step instructions and an illustrated glossary, students can learn how t... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equation of a Parabola	Conic sections (Algebra II)	Flash	Tool	[0]
A parabola is the set of points that are equally distant from the focus point and the directrix. This Tab Tutor program will help you learn about the equation of a parabola and how to use it to derive... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equation of a Vertical Ellipse	Vocabulary (Algebra II)+	Flash	Tool	[1]
Flash introduction to finding the equation of an ellipse centered on (0,0) and with its major axis on the y-axis. Students can use this Tab Tutor program to learn about the equation of this ellipse an... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Equation of a Vertical Hyperbo...	Hyperbolas (Algebra II)	Flash	Tool	[0]
Flash introduction to finding the equation of an hyperbola centered on (0,0) and with its major axis on the y-axis. With step-by-step instruction and an illustrated glossary, students can learn how to... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphing the Equation of a Cir...	Circles (Algebra II)+	Flash	Support Material	[0]
This mini-lesson explains the basics of a circle such as radius, center, etc., as well as how to identify the key elements and graph the circles. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphing the Equation of a Hyp...	Hyperbolas (Algebra II)+	Flash	Support Material	[0]
This mini-lesson explains the basics of a hyperbola such as the foci, center, asymptotes, etc., as well as how to identify the key elements and graph the hyperbola. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Graphing the Equation of a Par...	Parabolas (Algebra II)+	Flash	Support Material	[0]
This mini-lesson explains thebasics of a parabola such as roots, axis of symmetry, etc., as well as how to identify the key elements and graph the parabola. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Hyperbolas--Sketching	Hyperbolas (Algebra II)+	Flash	Support Material	[0]
This has a full explanation of how to graph a hyperbola from a given equation. If you scroll down to the middle of the page, there is a flash movie that takes you through the graphing process step by... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Conic Flyer	Conic sections (Algebra II)+	Java Applet	Tool	[3]
This activity allows the user to manipulate the graphs of the conic sections by changing the constants in their respective equations. The equation and variable values are displayed and change as the u... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Conic Sections	Conic sections (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This applet allows the user to vary parameters in the "generalized" conic equation, ax^2 + bxy + cy^2 + dx + ey + f = 0, as well as displace graphs. Instructions and some discussion included. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Drawing Hyperbola	Hyperbolas (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
Interactive page to draw hyperbolas. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Drawing Parabola	Parabolas (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
The applet manipulates an apparatus that draws a parabola from its definition that the distance from a fixed point called the focus is equivalent to the distance from a fixed line called the directri... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Ellipse Game	Ellipses (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Try to click on one of the foci of the ellipse; feedback is given if you get closer/farther away. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Ellipse and Hyperbola	Ellipses (Algebra II)+	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
A graphing applet with sliders for controlling a, b, h and k. Both the ellipse and hyperbola applets are on the same page. The hyperbola applet allows for horizontal and vertical hyperbolas. The "b... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Elliptical Gear	Ellipses (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
The workings of an ellipse as a gear. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Elliptical Pool Table	Ellipses (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[1]
Choose "New Toys" from the menu bar when it has loaded (be patient); then choose "Elliptical Pool Table" one that in turn is loaded. This applet simulates pool on a table where the "pocket" is the rig... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Focus of parabola	Parabolas (Algebra II)	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This applet illustrates the phenomena that parallel beams reflect on the parabola face and gather at one point. The point is the focus of parabola. Using the applet, investigate the relationship bet... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
General Conic Equation Plotter	Graph from equation (Algebra II)+	Java Applet	Tool	[0]
This graphs equations of conic sections in standard form. Making a circle, ellipse, and line are easy, but it gets trickier as you try to make a parabola, or hyperbola. Students will have to think a... More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
Identifying Conics Quiz	Circles (Algebra II)+	Java Applet	Activity	[2]
A 10 question multiple choice quiz requiring students to identify a conic by the equation in standard form. Immediate feedback is provided. More: lessons, discussions, ratings, reviews,...
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