FuseSchool
Drawing Quadratic Graphs
How does a quadratic function create its shape? Scholars examine the graphs of quadratic functions in an informative video lesson. By creating a table of values, learners see the patterns in the numbers that appear in the graph.
MinutePhysics
Why Raindrops Are Mathematically Impossible
According to mathematics, raindrops should not exist! The video narrator explains the mathematics behind the surface area and volume of a spherical raindrop. By examining the energy of creating the raindrop, he shows how creating...
Curated OER
Find Zeros of a Function Given the Graph
Introduce zeros of a function and their relationship to the graph of the function. an informative video uses the definition of a zero to help identify them on a graph and provides several examples of finding the zeros of a...
National Education Association
Determine Minimum, Maximum, Vertex, and Zeros Given the Graph
Do not always be maxed out by the vertex. A short video introduces the graphical display of the vertex and zeros of a quadratic function. The presenter provides the definitions of the minimum and maximum of the graph along with...
Brightstorm
Power Functions - Concept
Exponents are number 34897 to the power of 0! The short video explains what a power function is. It also demonstrates how to identify the n portion in a standard, fraction, and square root example.
Brightstorm
Dilations of Quadratic Graphs - Concept
Help learners recognize the characteristics of a quadratic graph and how changes affect them. An informative video uses a graphing calculator in order to find out what happens when the leading coefficient of a quadratic...
Brightstorm
Dilations of Quadratic Graphs
Challenge: Sketch a graph of a quadratic function without making a table of values. High schoolers learn how different parameters affect the graph of a quadratic function. The problem video focuses on dilations of quadratic graphs.
TED-Ed
The Math Behind Michael Jordan's Legendary Hang Time
As spectacular of an athlete as he was, even Michael Jordan can't beat gravity. Engage young scholars in exploring the science and math behind this hall-of-famer's amazing leaping ability, and see how things would be...
Curated OER
What is the Vertex of a Quadratic Function?
The vertex of an upward facing parabola is the lowest point on the parabola and is called the minimum. The vertex on a downward facing parabola is the highest point on the parabola and is called the maximum. These are the two...
Curated OER
What is a Quadratic Function?
This is an introductory video on how to identify a quadratic function. This video explains what a quadratic function is and what the graph of a quadratic function looks like. The instructor goes through four examples of quadratic...
Curated OER
How Do You Graph the Parent Quadratic Function y=x2?
Watch this video to learn about the parent quadratic function. The instructor walks learners through this step-by-step process.
Curated OER
What is the Axis of Symmetry of a Quadratic Function?
The graph of a quadratic equation is a parabola. Parabolas are symmetrical. The line that passes through the vertex is called the axis of symmetry. And if the parabolas were folded along this line, the two sides would be symmetrical....
Curated OER
What is the Minimum of a Quadratic Function?
What is the lowest point of a 'U' shaped parabola called? It's called the minimum of a quadratic function, also known as, the vertex.
Curated OER
What is the Maximum of a Quadratic Function?
What is the highest point of an upside-down parabola called? It's called the maximum of a quadratic function, also known as, the vertex.
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Axis of Symmetry for a Quadratic Function?
Short and simple. X equals negative b divided by two(a) is the formula used to find the axis of symmetry. If the quadratic equation is in standard form, identify the values for a, b, and c and plug the values into the formula. Do the...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Zeros of a Quadratic Function on a Graph?
Find the zeros on a given graph of a quadratic equation. What does this mean? It means to find the values at which the parabola crosses the x-axis. It seems pretty straightforward to be able to look at a graph and identify the points at...
Curated OER
What is a Quadratic Function?
This is an introductory video on how to identify a quadratic function. This video explains what a quadratic function is and what the graph of a quadratic function looks like. The instructor goes through 4 examples of quadratic functions...
Curated OER
What is the Minimum of a Quadratic Function?
What is the lowest point of a 'U' shaped parabola called? It's called the minimum of a quadratic function, also known as, the vertex.
Curated OER
What is the Maximum of a Quadratic Function?
What is the highest point of an upside down parabola called? It's called the maximum of a quadratic function, also known as, the vertex.
FuseSchool
Quadratic Sequences: nth Term
Second time's the charm. Scholars determine the first and second differences of terms in a sequence to identify it as quadratic. They then determine explicit formulas for each quadratic sequence.
Curated OER
How Do You Make a Table for a Quadratic Function?
Making a table for a quadratic function is not so complicated. Here are a few tricks to make it easier. One trick is to find the axis of symmetry and another is to find the vertex. These two values can be used to pick values to plug in...
Curated OER
How Do You Determine if the Vertex of a Quadratic Function Will be a Maximum or Minimum?
The form of a quadratic function can help you determine if the vertex of a quadratic equation will be a minimum or a maximum of the function. If the coefficient of 'a' in the quadratic form of the equation is positive the vertex will be...
Curated OER
How Do You Find the Vertex of a Quadratic Function?
Trying to find the vertex of a quadratic equation? Remember that the vertex is the minimum or maximum point of the quadratic equation and can be identified on a graph of the equation. First use the axis of symmetry formula to find the...
Curated OER
What is a Parabola?
What do you get when you graph a quadratic function? Not a line, that's the graph of a linear equation. The graph of a quadratic function is a curved line, either opening upward like a smile, or opening downward like a frown. The...