Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: St. Louis Curves or Arch? You Pick!
Students explore curve fitting and translations of the parabola.
University College London
University College London: The Graph of Y = Ax Squared + Bx + C
Provides a walkthrough of graphs of quadratic functions, including what factors "shift" or otherwise affect the parabola.
Interactive Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics: Find Equation of a Quadratic Function From Its Graph
A detailed explanation of how to find a quadratic equation from its graph using different methods, including using software.
PBS
Pbs: String Product: Y = X^2
Examine how a giant sculpture at the National Museum of Mathematics represents the solutions to the equation y=x^2. This video focuses on the basics of graphing quadratic functions and the relationship between x and y values along the...
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Conic Flyer
"This applet allows the user to create graphs of conic sections. Using slider bars, one can manipulate the function to change the constant values and view the effects of those changes."
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Insights Into Algebra 1. Workshop 4
Determine the height of a bouncing ball by creating a quadratic function for each.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: Familia De Funciones
Ministerio de Educacion y Ciencia: familia de funciones
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Function Composition the Chain Rule
Learn about the chain rule with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an animation that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Topics in Pre Calculus: Basic Graphs
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the graphs of the major mathematical functions. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Graph Quadratics in All Forms
Graph quadratic functions given in any form. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Analyzing the Effects of Changes in "A" on the Graph Y=ax^2 + C
Given verbal, graphical, or symbolic descriptions of the graph of y = ax^2 + c, the student will investigate, describe, and predict the effects on the graph when "a" is changed.
Other
Nearpod: Quadratic Equations: Intro & Factoring
In this lesson, students will learn the main parts of a parabola and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
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,...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Height and Time for a Bouncing Ball
In this activity, students' will record the motion of a bouncing ball using a motion detector. They will then model a bounce using both the general and vertex forms of the parabola.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F if.c.7.a, a sse.b.3, F if.c.7: Graphs of Quadratic
During this task, students will realize that equivalent expressions produce the same graph. The activity will lead to discussions about the value of different forms of equations. Aligns with F-IF.C.7.a, A-SSE.B.3, and F-IF.C.7.
Math2
Math2.org: Algebraic and Conic Section Graphs
THis resource provides examples and information about Algebraic graphing.
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.
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.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Graphing Calculator Practice Problems: Quadratic Equations
Practice using your graphing calculator for solving and graphing quadratic equations. If you get stumped or if you would like to check your work, then select the View Solution button, which is located directly under each problem.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Average Value
A complete reference guide to the average value. It provides a definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Other
Ctte: Geometer's Sketch Pad Activities
This site offers numerous activities for middle school and high school students to explore using Geometer's Sketch Pad.