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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Standard Form of a Parabola
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.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Quadratic Equations With the Cbl 2
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.
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...
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Quadratic Functions in Intercept Form
[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...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Graphs of Quadratic Functions in Intercept Form
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Understanding the graphs of a parabola given equations. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Writing Quadratic Equations
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Quadratic Functions and Equations
[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.
Analyze Math
Analyze Math: Vertex and Intercepts Parabola Problems
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.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Exploring Quadratic Data With Transformation Graphing
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.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Matching Quadratics Equations With Pictures!
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.
Quia
Quia: Graphing Quadratic Functions
Jeopardy type of a game will ask students to practice working with the three forms of quadratic equations. Can they: identify the form of equation, find the vertex, find the x-intercepts, identify what the graph looks like?
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Bouncing Ball
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Curve Ball Adventure 12
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...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Height and Time for a Bouncing Ball
In this activity, students' will record the motion of a bouncing ball using a motion detector. They will then model a bounce using both the general and vertex forms of the parabola.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Transforming Parabolas
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....
Purple Math
Purplemath: Conics: Parabolas: Introduction
This reference material introduces the terms and equations related to parabolas in the context of conics. Also, relates concepts to previously-learned material and shows how to 'read' from the 'conics' form of the parabola equation.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Insights Into Algebra 1. Workshop 4
Determine the height of a bouncing ball by creating a quadratic function for each.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Parabolas: Numb3 Rs: Structural Corruption
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson helps students understand how changing the values of y=a(x-b)^2+c changes the graph of the associated parabola. This is framed in the context of a bridge jumper, who enters the...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Exploring Quadratic Functions
[Free Registration/Login Required] Use this interactive flipchart to allow students to explore quadratic functions in algebra.
Math Notes and Math Tests
Pre Calculus Notes: Polynomial and Rational Functions [Pdf]
The resource discusses quadratic functions. Topics examined are parabolas, the vertex, the axis of symmetry, and standard form.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: When to Use the Distributive Property
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn to identify when to use the Distributive Property.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Vertical Line Test
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This concept introduces students to relations and what makes a relation a function.