Graphing Quadratic Equations Teacher Resources

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....

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

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 lesson is for the group...

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"...

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 &...

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

Learners graph quadratic equations. In this algebra lesson, students solve quadratic equations by factoring. They identify the end behavior of the graph.

In this graphing quadratic equations worksheet, young scholars find the vertex and graph the parabola for 24 quadratic equations. The final four are factored into binomials to increase accuracy of the x intercepts.

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

In this quadratic equation worksheet, 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.

In this algebra instructional activity, students graph parabolas on a coordinate plane. They find the axis of symmetry, vertex and x intercepts and use them to graph and identify the parabolas. There are 12 questions.

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. 

Use the Ti Calculator to graph quadratic equations. Learners identify the vertex and intercepts of the quadratic equation with one variable. They use a table of values and the TI to analyze the parabola.

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....

Study transformations and combinations with your advanced math class. They solve four graphing problems by graphing the transformations of a parent graph. They determine the equations to represent the given transformations of a parent...