Illustrative Mathematics
Building an Explicit Quadratic Function by Composition
Use an activity to illustrate the different forms of a quadratic function. Here, the task asks learners to use composition of given functions to build an explicit function. The process emphasizes the impact of the order of...
Illustrative Mathematics
Which Function?
Learners are given a graph of a parabola on a coordinate system, but intercepts and vertex are not labeled. The task is to analyze eight given quadratic functions and determine which ones might possibly be represented by the graph. The...
Purple Math
Purplemath: Completing the Square: Finding the Vertex
Demonstrates step-by-step how to complete the square to find the vertex of a parabola. Thorough descriptions of each problem.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Graphing by Completing the Square Intro
This algebra lesson introduces how to complete the square in a parabola.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Graphing by Completing the Square Freaky Things That Can Happen
This algebra lesson shows how to deal with different types of things that can happen when you are completing the square.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Graphing by Completing the Square How
Explore and understand graphing by completing the square.
Other
Dans Math: Lessons: Intermediate Algebra
College professor Dan Bach presents a review of algebra concepts, including factoring, quadratic equations, and graphing parabolas. The examples are detailed, but easy to follow. This is a good site for reviewing before tests and quizzes.