Graphing doesn't need to be tedious!  When pupils understand key features and transformations, graphing becomes efficient. This lesson connects transformations to the vertex form of a quadratic equation. 

Concepts

vertex form of an equation, vertex, quadratic equations, transformations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use board work or pair-and-share strategies to check for understanding
• Have individuals make a table of values comparing the parent function to a translated function

Classroom Considerations

• Students should be be familiar with transformations prior to this lesson
• The 17th installment of a 26-part series

Pros

• Progression of the lesson is well designed
• Handouts, keys, and a detailed teacher guide are included
• Opener and exit ticket are provided

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSN-RN.B.3 HSA-SSE.A.1.a HSA-SSE.A.2 HSA-SSE.B.3.a HSA-SSE.B.3.b HSA-APR.B.3 HSA-CED.A.1 HSA-CED.A.2 HSA-REI.B.4.a HSF-IF.B.4 HSF-IF.B.6 HSF-IF.C.7.a HSF-IF.C.8.a MP4 MP7 MP8