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Exploring the Parabola and its Equation Part 1 and @

Author
Subject Area
Math: Algebra I: Quadratic Functions
Level
6-8
9-12
Activity Time
120 Minutes
TI Calculator
TI-84 series
Other Materials
Optional the teacher can use a white board or large sheets of paper to trace the graphs. The TI-Presenter™ is needed and the students should use some sort of journal.
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Lessons

Exploring the Parabola and its Equation Part 1 and @

Activity Overview

Starting with y=x^2 going all the way to (in part 2)y=ax^2+bx+c, how do changes in the quadratic equation/function change the appearance of the parabola.

Before the Activity

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During the Activity

Please see the attached Word .doc for more details for this activity.

After the Activity

Review student results:

  • As a class, discuss questions that appeared to be more challenging
  • Re-teach concepts as necessary
  • Author
    Subject Area
    Math: Algebra I: Quadratic Functions
    Level
    6-8
    9-12
    Activity Time
    120 Minutes
    TI Calculator
    TI-84 series
    Other Materials
    Optional the teacher can use a white board or large sheets of paper to trace the graphs. The TI-Presenter™ is needed and the students should use some sort of journal.
    Resource Types
    Lessons
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