Congruence and similarity apply to functions as well as polygons. Learners examine the effects of transformations on the shape of parabolas. They determine the transformation(s) that produce similar and congruent functions.

Concepts

parabolas, graphing conic sections, graphing quadratics, similarity, congruence

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have pupils use different colors in their notes to explore congruent and similar parabolas
• Use graphing software to create congruent and similar parabolas

Classroom Considerations

• Lesson builds directly from the previous three lessons in this series

Pros

• Scaffolding tips provide direction for differentiation within classrooms
• Provides answer keys for all resources

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSG-GPE.A.2 MP3