The tutorial explores the vertex and intercepts of parabolas. Some topics discussed are vertex form, vertical axis, intercepts, and graphing. The activity consists of examples with detailed solutions.

Using TI-Interactive, students will discover how the variables of a, h, and k in the vertex form of a quadratic function affect the size, shape and location of the parabola. During the lesson students will write quadratic functions when...

Students will generate parabolas using the motion sensor. They will then determine the vertex form of the equation and compare it to the regression equation from the calculator.

Students will submit equations in vertex form that will match the roller coaster using activity center. They will also find the intersection point of two roller coasters.

In this lesson plan on completing the square, learners explore the connection between area models and perfect square trinomials. They also learn how to complete the square to transform a quadratic equation into vertex form.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers vertex, intercept, and standard forms. Here you'll explore the different forms of the quadratic equation.

This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review graphing quadratic equations. Examples are included.

This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review solving quadratic equations. Examples are included.

Students practice with the parameters of the vertex form of the parabola and their effect on the shape of the curve. They use this concept to find a quadratic model. They also use translation and dilation to change the general parabola.

Students can use the Transform app to explore families of quadratic functions. Generalization about the effect of a, b and c coefficients have on the shape and position of the graph in general form, and the effect of a, h, and k in...

In this lesson, students will learn how to find an equation of a quadratic function when given the vertex of the parabola, and how to find the equation that defines a quadratic function when given three points.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find the x-intercepts and vertex of a quadratic function by writing it in intercept form and solve real-world problems. Students examine guided notes, review guided...

Find the zeroes ("roots") of quadratic functions and the vertex of their parabolas. Functions are given in standard, vertex, and factored form. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly,...

Identify the form of a quadratic function that immediately reveals a given feature of that function. Features in question are the y-intercept of the graph, the zeroes ("roots") of the function, and the vertex of the parabola. Students...

Identify the form of a quadratic function that immediately reveals a given feature of that function. Features in question are the y-intercept of the graph, the zeroes ('roots') of the function, and the vertex of the parabola.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers vertex, intercept, and standard forms.

Determine the height of a bouncing ball by creating a quadratic function for each.

In this activity, students explore the standard form of a quadratic equation, y = ax 2 + bx + c. They explore how the x-intercepts (zeros), y-intercept, and vertex are related to the graph of the standard form of a quadratic function.

Find the zeroes ('roots') of quadratic functions and the vertex of their parabolas. Functions are given in standard, vertex, and factored form.

This activity will help students work with the standard form of a parabola y = a(x - h)^2 + k by writing an equation given the vertex and a point.

1. Students will be able to review how to find the vertex of a parabola using a graphing calculator. 2. Students will be able to observe the relationship between the values of a, h and k and the graph of a parabola in vertex form. 3....

In this experiment, students collect the height versus time data of a bouncing ball using the CBR 2. This activity investigates the values of height, time, and the coefficient A in the quadratic equation, which describes the behavior of...

In this adventure , students will make a Height-Time plot of a bouncing ball using the CBR 2. They graph height as a function of time. They identify and understand the vertex form of a quadratic equation that is generated to describe the...

This resource describes in steps how to derive the vertex formula.