Grade 1O Math

Summative Task: Modeling with Quadratic Functions

Criterion D: Applying Math in Real-life contexts

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1. From the table, estimate after how many seconds the ball will reach its maximum
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4. Using your graph, estimate the maximum height the ball will reach.

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b) How does your answer compare to your estimate in Question 1 and 4? Did you
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c) When does the ball reach ground level?

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9. What you have done above is an example of quadratic modeling. Give more examples
of where quadratic modeling is useful in everyday life.