Johan Claeys
Math Abundance: The Parabola
Defines parabolas, their properties, gives parametric equations, tangent line in a point D of a parabola, etc.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: How Many Points Determine a Parabola?
This site discusses how many point determine a parabola and then gives an example of finding the equation of a parabola given the sufficient number of points located on the parabola.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Writing Equations of Parabolas in Vertex Form
Students use their knowledge of the vertex form of a quadratic equation to graph parabolas, given a specific move to make.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Identification of Quadratic Models
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Understanding the equations of parabolas
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Exploring Standard Form of a Quadratic Function
Students explore y=ax^2+bx+c using the transform graphing application. Teacher calculator is used with Navigator to send device settings, the equation format and initial coefficient values to all students. Worksheet includes all student...
Government of Alberta
Learn Alberta: Math Interactives: Exploring Parabolas and Polynomial Equations
This multimedia Learn Alberta math resource looks at how parabolas and polynomial equations are used to study an object's flight path. The accompanying interactive component lets students explore and make comparisons of the flight paths...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Rotating Parabolas
Dr. Math, in a reply to a student question, shows how to derive the equation of a parabola for situations when the line of symmetry is not || to one of the axes.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Parabola Given Three Points
This site gives a student a hint of how to determine the equation of a parabola when given three points on the parabola. The Dr. only hints at the solution, encouraging thinking on behalf of the student.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Graphing a Parabola
Dr. Math helps a student interpret the equation of a parabola so that the student understands how each part of the equation effects the graph.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Parabolic Equation of an Arch
A student, in writing to Dr. Math, wants to know how to find the equation of the parabola of McDonald's arches. Dr. Math helps the student get started with the problem.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: General Forms of Conic Sections
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This lesson covers changing a general second-degree equation into the standard form of a parabola, ellipse, circle or hyperbola. Students examine guided notes,...
Other
Nearpod: Quadratic Equations: Intro & Factoring
In this instructional activity, students will learn the main parts of a parabola and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
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....
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Graphing Quadratic Equations
Students learn to graph the equation of a quadratic function using the coordinates of the vertex of a parabola and its x-intercepts.
Windstream
Ojk's Precalculus Study Page: Parabolas
Good study tutorial about parabolas. There are examples of finding the equation of the parabola or the focal point and directrix that students can examine and attempt.
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.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Quadratic Functions and Their Graphs
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn the anatomy of the graph of a quadratic function.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Investigating the Parabola in Vertex Form (Y = Ax2
In this activity, students investigate the standard form of the quadratic function, y = ax^2 + bx + c. They investigate the changes on the graph of a quadratic equation that result from changes in A, B, and C. They also locate the vertex...
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.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Equations of Conics
Posed with a student question about equations of conics, Dr. Math provides some insight on the standard form of parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas. One example is shown.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Parabola Problems
Dr. Math tackles a problem about culverts. This is in response to question posed by a student.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Systems of Inequalities
Hotmath provides 21 practice problems dealing with systems of equations and inequalities. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving their algebraic problem.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Intersection of a Line With a Parabola
In this activity, students use Computer Algebra System (CAS) tools to find intersections of linear and non-linear equations. They confirm their answers by graphing the equations on the calculator.