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McDougal Littell Prealgebra: Graphing Quadratic Functions

Activity Overview

This Technology activity is from McDougal Littell Prealgebra, Lesson 12.6: Quadratic Functions. Students will compare the graph of Y=x^2 with the graph of the given functions

Before the Activity

Review the activity PDF file.
Make copies of the activity PDF file for your class.

During the Activity

Students will:

  • Compare the graph of y = x2 with the graph of the given functions


  • Directions:
  • Distribute the student activity sheets
  • Follow the procedures as outlined
  • After the Activity

    As a class, review student answers, discussing questions that appeared to be more challenging, and re-teaching as needed.