Vertex Form of a Quadratic Function

Essential Question

How does the equation of a quadratic function in vertex form highlight key features of the function's graphs?

Student can...

identify key features of quadratic functions

Goals

Create quadratic functions in vertex form to represent relationships between variables as shown in their graphs.
Graph functions on coordinate axes using their key features.
Interpret key features of the graph of a quadratic function.

Vocabulary

parabola
quadratic function
vertex form of a quadratic function

Helpful Videos

Put a quadratic function into vertex form.

Find the vertex given vertex form.

Write a quadratic equation in vertex form by completing the square

Standards: A.CED.A.2, F.IF.B.4, F.BF.B.3

Math Practices: 1, 3, 7

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