Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Exploring Transformations of the Quadratic Function
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf, a Sse Building a General Quadratic Function
This task is a followup to the one called 'Building an explicit quadratic function.' For this one, students follow the same process with a general quadratic function. The operations take place in the opposite order and the goal is to...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Behaviors Quadratic Functions
This StudyCard set teaches and tests on the quadratic function. Shows connection between the function parameters and the resulting geometric behaviors of the quadratic function. Use with Foundations for College Mathematics, ch. 2.5, 9.1.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Quadratic Function Investigations
Use the interactive activity below to explore the effect of the parameters a,h,and k on the graph of the general quadratic function f(x) = a(x - h)^2+k.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Graphing Families of Quadratic Functions
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Graphs of Quadratic Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students review of quadratic function graphing methods. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphing Calculator to Graph Quadratic Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers how to use a graphing calculator to graph quadratic equations. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, and attempt practice problems.
Windstream
Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Quadratic Functions: Graphs
A tutorial devoted to the steps used to graph a quadratic function. Includes tables, graphs, and several sample problems.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Quadratic Functions
Students can use quadratic functions to solve physical problems. Students can use the y = a(x-h)^2 + k form and the velocity formula (0 = -16t^2 + vt + s).
Other
Desmos: Quadratic Bundle
A collection of activities where students investigate quadratic relationships. Activities explore uses of quadratic relationships, features of parabolas and how to describe them, graphing quadratic functions, a marble activity with...
University of Texas at Austin
Mathematics Teks Toolkit: Quadratic Functions
Students use a real-world problem to solve for quadratic functions.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Exploring Standard Form of a Quadratic Function
Students explore y=ax^2+bx+c using the transform graphing application. Teacher calculator is used with Navigator to send device settings, the equation format and initial coefficient values to all students. Worksheet includes all student...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Find Equation of a Quadratic Function From Its Graph
A detailed explanation of how to find a quadratic equation from its graph using different methods, including using software.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Toothpicks and Transformations [Pdf]
Using calculators, students investigate quadratic functions using geometric toothpick designs in this lesson that with a review of transformations of quadratic functions, vertical and horizontal shifts, and stretches and shrinks.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Solving Quadratic Equations Using Graphs
Given a quadratic equation, the student will use graphical methods to solve the equation.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Topics in Pre Calculus: Quadratics
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains quadratic functions, including graphing functions and solving equations using factoring. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Walk the Line: A Module on Linear Functions
This module leads students through the process of graphing data and finding a line of best fit while exploring the characteristics of linear equations in algebraic and graphic formats. Then, these topics are connected to real-world...
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Quadratic Equations
Using modeling, the world of quadratics is explored. Learn how to solve quadratics using methods of factoring, completing the square, and the quadratic formula. Also included are methods for graphing quadratic functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphing Quadratic Equations Study Guide
This comprehensive study guide highlights the main terms and formulas needed to review graphing quadratic equations. Examples are included.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Parent Functions and Their Children
In this lesson, students will be able to identify parent functions of linear functions, absolute value functions, and quadratic functions. Students will be presented with functions and asked to graph them by first identifying the basic...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Video Tutorial Using the Graph Screen to Factor Quadratics
This tutorial shows you how to factor quadratic functions using the graph screen.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Finding Patterns and Graphing Functions
This activity has students find patterns in the areas and perimeters of a given series of figures. Students' then use graphing calculators to graph the values and to find linear and quadratic functions to describe the patterns.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Exploring Quadratic Functions
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use this interactive flipchart to allow students to explore quadratic functions in algebra.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Identification of Quadratic Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers fitting a data set to a quadratic equation.