Graphing Quadratic Equations Teacher Resources

Review the form of a quadratic function, and the parabola it creates. Continue on with the whole group to work through a mini-lab, practicing how to graph quadratic equations with one variable. The goal of this instructional activity is...

With his trusty graphing calculator, Sal begins his lecture on solving quadratic functions by graphing. The video is a good way to show young mathematicians not only how to use the graphing calculator (which Sal describes as "archaic"...

Sneak peek! Provide a first look at quadratic graphs using an introductory lesson of graphing quadratics that compares them to linear graphs. Pupils use graphing calculators to investigate the effects of changing the leading coefficient...

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. 

Build an understanding of vertex form and its relationship to the graph of a quadratic function. Through graphing, scholars learn the horizontal translations, vertical translations, and reflections results of manipulating a function....

Students explore the concept of quadratic equations.  In this quadratic equations instructional activity, students are given the parent graph y=x^2 and must determine the equations of two quadratic equations that have been shifted.

High schoolers graph exponential equations and solve application problems using exponential functions. They re-enact a story about a peasant worker whose payment for services is rice grains doubled on a checker board. They place M &...

This is a teacher page for a lesson and does not include any materials to support the lesson. Young scholars graph quadratic equations with a coefficient of one and create a table of values to graph a quadratic equation. They plot the...

In this graphing quadratic equations worksheet, 9th graders solve 15 different problems by graphing various quadratic equations. First, they compute the x- and y-intercepts for each. Then, students plot their points and connect the...

In this online math worksheet, students solve 5 algebraic equations which require them to factor and graph. This excellent worksheet gives the students "hints" should they encounter difficulties. This worksheet is a terrific resource...

In this quadratic applications worksheet, students complete graphs, charts, comparison charts, and more having to do with quadratic equations. Students complete 5 different activities.

In this quadratic equations instructional activity, students solve 8 quadratic equations using their algebra skills. They check each answer by graphing it on a coordinate plane.

In this solving systems of quadratic and linear equations, students complete three problems. The first problem asks students to solve a system of two equations. One of the equations is a quadratic and the other is linear. The second two...

In this quadratic equation activity, students graph each quadratic equation, name the axis of symmetry, name the vertex, and identify the solutions of the equation. There are 12 problems on this page.

Parabolas are one big family. Pupils learn how changing parameters of a quadratic equation affects its graph. Quadratic equations for this task are all in vertex form, y = a(x - h)^2 + k.

Efficiently graph a quadratic function using transformations! Pupils graph quadratic equations by completing the square to determine the transformations. They locate the vertex and determine more points from a stretch or shrink and...

In this algebra worksheet  uses factoring to solve and graph quadratic equations. The three page worksheet contains explanation of topic, worked examples and five practice problems. Answers are not provided. 

Is it possible to solve quadratic equations by factoring? It is, and your class will graph quadratic equation and functions too. They perform transformation on their graphs showing increasing and decreasing intervals, domain, and range....

In this mid-term exam worksheet, students solve systems of equations by graphing.  They identify the domain and range of functions.  Students solve inequalities and graph them on a coordinate plane.  Students graph quadratic equations....

Students investigate quadratic equations.  In this investigating quadratic equations lesson, students graph quadratic equations.  Students determine the vertex, x-intercepts, and y-intercepts of quadratic functions.  Students determine...

Learners investigate parabolas and their equations.  For this parabolas and their equations lesson, students graph quadratic equations on their graphing calculator.  Learners find the axis of symmetry of a parabola.  Students discuss the...

In this quadratics and parent graphs review worksheet, learners answer 14 questions that cover solving and graphing quadratic equations and also involve sketching parent graphs.

High schoolers graph quadratic equations. In this algebra instructional activity, students solve quadratic equations by factoring. They identify the end behavior of the graph.

Students graph quadratic equations. They use interactive graphs, on CD-ROM, to answer specific equations. Students identify the vertex of a parabola and the axis of symmetry.