National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: How Many Points Determine a Parabola?
This site discusses how many point determine a parabola and then gives an example of finding the equation of a parabola given the sufficient number of points located on the parabola.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Parabola Given Three Points
This site gives a student a hint of how to determine the equation of a parabola when given three points on the parabola. The Dr. only hints at the solution, encouraging thinking on behalf of the student.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Exploring Quadratic Functions
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use this interactive flipchart to allow students to explore quadratic functions in algebra.
Science Struck
Science Struck: Real Life Examples of a Parabola
Explains what a parabola is and the vocabulary used to describe one and gives several examples of parabolas in real life.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Parabola
Learn about the three ways to define a parabola: Focus and Directrix, The Graph of a Function, and As a Conic Section. Examples are provided.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Vertex
Learn about arc length with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and examples enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Mean Value Theorem
Gain an understanding of the mean value theorem with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Extreme Value Theorem
Learn about the extreme value theorem with this useful reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and image that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Words
Math words.com: Vertex, Parabola
The definition is given for what the vertex is. An example illustration is also given.
Math Words
Math words.com: Axis of Symmetry of a Parabola
A basic definition for what the axis of symmetry of a parabola is, along with an illustration.
Curated OER
Parabola Conic
An overview of the four types of conic sections is presented. The origin of how each conic is formed and a table of various characteritics specific to each type of conic is shown.
Curated OER
Graph Parabola (Horiz.)
An overview of the four types of conic sections is presented. The origin of how each conic is formed and a table of various characteritics specific to each type of conic is shown.
Curated OER
Graph Parabola (Vert.)
An overview of the four types of conic sections is presented. The origin of how each conic is formed and a table of various characteritics specific to each type of conic is shown.
Curated OER
Directrix
MathWorld delivers a brief definition of a focus, with diagrams showing the focus of an ellipse, a parabola, and a hyperbola.
Curated OER
Zona Land: Conic Sections the Parabola
Shows the graph of a parabola and how it slices a conic section.
Curated OER
Zona Land: Conic Sections the Parabola
Shows the graph of a parabola and how it slices a conic section.