Quadratic Function Teacher Resources

This resource takes a look at graphs of functions, composite functions, inverse functions and how to use completing the square to solve quadratic functions. A number of examples and a practice test are offered.

Graph quadratic functions given in the standard form.

The topic summary outlines non-linear functions and models. Some topics reviewed are quadratic functions, exponential functions, logistic functions, and logarithms. The resource consists of definitions, notes, and examples.

Video finding the quotient of two quadratic functions and then simplifying by factoring.

Watch as the organ function grinder from the National Museum of Mathematics represents a quadratic function in a variety of ways. This video focuses on converting a verbal expression into an algebraic representation.

In this activity, students graph the cubic and quadratic functions. They also graph the slope values of the tangent lines for each of the function graphs.

Graph quadratic functions given in any form.

This site is a lesson plan on construction of a parabola using the definition. Geometer's Sketch Pad software is beneficial for the lesson. Through the lesson students develop gemetric constructions of parabolas, use the distance formula...

Demonstrates solutions to problems #58-62 of California Algebra I released state test questions. Problems address an understanding of quadratic equations including identifying zeros from a graph, graphing quadratic equations, determining...

Given a graph or verbal description of a function, the student will determine whether the parent function is quadratic or linear.

Students will explpre models and understand the difference between quadratic, exponential, and linear models in this lesson.

Meet the Function Family! Each member of the family has examples of their graphs and descriptions of the types of real-world situation that produce those graphs.

Thirty-eight problems present a variety of practice working with discriminant. They are given with each step to the solution cleverly revealed one at a time. You can work each step of the problem then click the "View Solution" button to...

This Algebra 2 course has interactivity included in every lesson. Lessons include questions with immediate feedback to help you learn along the way, videos, lots of interactives (PLIX and Sims), and Adaptive Practice questions help you...

Explore the world of range in Algebra in this mini-lesson. Provides a definition and examples that help with understanding how to find the range of a function and domain. Includes solved examples and interactive questions with answers.

Linear, quadratic and exponential functions have different graphs, equations, and characteristics. In this tutorial, compare the shape of linear, quadratic, and exponential curves on a graph, and explore how to identify a function as...

Linear, quadratic and exponential functions have different graphs, equations, and characteristics. In this tutorial, compare the shape of linear, quadratic, and exponential curves on a graph, and explore how to identify a function as...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Given a table of values, determine the type of function being modeled.

Practice using your graphing calculator for solving and graphing quadratic equations. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.

Purplemath gives several examples which clearly show the process of completing the square to find the maximum and minimum solutions to a quadratic equation.

If you want to solve a quadratic equation that's in vertex form, it's easier to first convert the equation to standard form. This tutorial will show you how. [4:15]

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students learn about graphing and solving quadratic inequalities. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the quadratic equations, including how to solve them by factoring, completing the square, and using the quadratic formula. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to...

Video giving an overview of the square root sign. Positive values are then chosen to evaluate the basic quadratic and square root functions, the points are graphed, and the graphs are compared. Graphs are also created with an online...