Exploring Quadratic Graphs

Topics for Today:

Today we began our work on quadratic functions.  Quadratic functions, simply stated, are functions that have a variable with the highest degree exactly equal to two.  We looked at the standard form of a quadratic function and looked at graphs of different parabolas.

Vocabulary: quadratic function, standard form of a quadratic function, parabola, axis of symmetry, vertex, minimum, maximum

Sections Covered in Textbook:

10-1: Exploring Quadratic Graphs (pages 510-516)

Resources & Tutorials:

1) What is a quadratic function?
2) What is a parabola?
3) Class Notes - Exploring Quadratic Graphs

Assignments:

1) Exploring Quadratic Graphs Worksheet
2) Chapter 9 Test Corrections due Tuesday