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Tutorials

Animated relations demonstration (parabolae)
A series of four slides that form part of an animated slide show on functions.
Graphs in the Mathematics Course
A synopsis of nine functions and their graphs, with links to an animated slide show.
Polynomials and quadratic roots
A synopsis on polynomials and roots with links to examples and graded exercises.

A set of HSC past papers & advice on the examination
Hints and answers from past exam papers (formerly '2 Unit'), and past articles from Sydney Morning Herald advice to students.
Factorising practice
An introductory series of eight questions with links to hints, solutions and more difficult questions.
Test of quadratic formula and application
A series of five questions at an advanced level with links to hints, solutions and a synopsis of the topic.

Quadratic solver
An interactive applet showing the steps in solving quadratics.
The parabola
An animated investigation on the effect of the coefficients of a quadratic equation. (Java Applet)
The parabola (locus & applications)
A synopsis of the parabola as a locus of points, with details of applications and links to further references.