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Modeling with Quadratic Functions - Water Wars Performance Task Bundle
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"This task was really engaging. The students were able to apply their knowledge of quadratics to solve the problem."
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Angelica U.

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A collection of all four performance tasks in the Water Wars Performance Task Bundle. Students will model with quadratic functions in vertex and standard form in order to model the height of a water balloon thrown by four different people.

Students will have to use their knowledge of quadratic functions in order to determine the initial height of the balloon, the maximum height, the time it takes to hit the ground, and the time interval during which the balloon's height is decreasing. They will also answer questions that involve determining and interpreting the domain and average rate of change of the function.

Multiple Entry Points: Students can use a variety of algebraic approaches to help answer the questions, or they can use the table and/or graph paper provided to take a more visual approach.

Rubric is included so that students understand how they will be graded.

Answer Key is included for each task with all work and explanations.

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Modeling with Quadratic Functions - Water Wars Performance Task Bundle

Rated 4.75 out of 5, based on 4 reviews
4.8 (4 ratings)
Mr C Math Goodies
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$8.00

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9th - 12th
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44
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Included with rubric

What others say

"This task was really engaging. The students were able to apply their knowledge of quadratics to solve the problem."
star
Angelica U.

Description

A collection of all four performance tasks in the Water Wars Performance Task Bundle. Students will model with quadratic functions in vertex and standard form in order to model the height of a water balloon thrown by four different people.

Students will have to use their knowledge of quadratic functions in order to determine the initial height of the balloon, the maximum height, the time it takes to hit the ground, and the time interval during which the balloon's height is decreasing. They will also answer questions that involve determining and interpreting the domain and average rate of change of the function.

Multiple Entry Points: Students can use a variety of algebraic approaches to help answer the questions, or they can use the table and/or graph paper provided to take a more visual approach.

Rubric is included so that students understand how they will be graded.

Answer Key is included for each task with all work and explanations.

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Rated 4.75 out of 5, based on 4 reviews
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Loved this performance task!
Rated 5 out of 5
August 18, 2025
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My kiddos loved this fun and engaging review! I will use this every year.
Katherine M.
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Grades taught: 8th
Rated 5 out of 5
November 7, 2024
This task was really engaging. The students were able to apply their knowledge of quadratics to solve the problem.
Angelica U.
271 reviews
Grades taught: 11th
Rated 4 out of 5
April 30, 2021
I was hoping for a bit more variation but it was a solid, comprehensive activity for quadratics!
Danielle C.
33 reviews
Grades taught: 8th
Mr C Math Goodies
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Mr C Math Goodies
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May 1, 2021
Thanks for the feedback! Please let me know what I can do to improve ?. Can you be a little more specific for me? Thanks ?
Rated 5 out of 5
November 4, 2019
Can't wait to use this. Thanks!
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Mr C Math Goodies
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Mr C Math Goodies
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Nov 4, 2019
Thank you so much for your feedback! Hope your kids enjoy! ?

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For a function that models a relationship between two quantities, interpret key features of graphs and tables in terms of the quantities, and sketch graphs showing key features given a verbal description of the relationship.
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