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.
Concord Consortium
Concord Consortium: Quadratic Word Problems Part 1
Students solve two problems involving the motion of projectile objects, modeled using quadratic equations. They then graph parabolas and use the graphs to answer questions about projectile objects, and identify the maximum heights of the...
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...
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.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Analysis: Graphs of Quadratic Functions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Students review of quadratic function graphing methods. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos and attempt practice problems.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Making the Connection Between Graphing and Solving
Description and examples of the connection between solving and graphing quadratics.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Quadratics Zeros
[Free Registration/Login Required] Graph parabolas and discover the zeros. Calculate the roots by factoring.
Math2
Math2.org: Algebraic and Conic Section Graphs
THis resource provides examples and information about Algebraic graphing.
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.
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....
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Defining the Parabola
The teacher will graph a horizontal line and plot a point using TI-Navigator, and the class will provide the points that create a parabola.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Given a Graph, What Is the Function?
Understanding how to associate a function of a parabola with its graph. Students will explore varies functions and determine its graph. They will then use what they learned to predicate where a particular graph of a different function...
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Parabola Equation
Dr. Math, in a reply to a student's question, describes how to obtain the equation of a parabola.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Vertex Form of a Parabola
This set of multiple choice questions asks students to identify parabolas in vertex form, to find the vertices of parabolas, and to determine if their graphs open up or down. Solutions are included.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Conic Sections: Playing With Parabolas
Through a mixture of online exploration, and teacher instruction, students will discover how parabolas are formed and will be able to use the key components from a graph (vertex, focus and directrix,) to generate the equation of a graph.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Exploring Quadratic Data With Transformation Graphing
Students practice with the parameters of the vertex form of the parabola and their effect on the shape of the curve. They use this concept to find a quadratic model. They also use translation and dilation to change the general parabola.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Numb3 Rs: Fresh Air and Parabolas
Based off of the hit television show NUMB3RS, this lesson examines a plane crash, and gets students to try to find the location of various pieces of wreckage. This is done using parametric equations which form a parabolic trajectory....
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.
Ministry of Education and Universities of the Region of Murcia (Spain)
Ministerio De Educacion Y Ciencia: La Function Cuadratica. Parabolas.
In Spanish. In this unit you will examine the plot of a second -degree polynomial function. You will establish similarities and differences between the graphs of two second-degree polynomial functions from their coefficients.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Le Finding Parabolas Through Two Points
For this task, students are asked to find the quadratic functions that pass through two given points on a coordinate grid and to describe how their graphs are related. Aligns with F-LE.A.2.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Graphs and Functions
This lesson plan is directed at introducing young scholars to how to graph functions on the Cartesian coordinate plane. They will experience several categories of functions including lines and parabolas. Resources and interactive tools...
Other
Desmos: Will It Hit the Hoop?
Students explore projectile motion in this activity as they look at videos and predict whether basketballs will land in the hoop. They then show their predictions in graphs of parabolic curves and compare their predictions to the actual...
Cool Math
Coolmath: Graphing by Completing the Square Freaky Things That Can Happen
This algebra lesson shows how to deal with different types of things that can happen when you are completing the square.