Lessons for A.SSE.B.3B
Completing the square, leading coefficient not oneFactor the coefficient out first.Lesson
Completing the squareAdd and subtract the missing number, then rewrite.Lesson
Maximum, minimum and projectile problemsThe vertex answers how much and when.Lesson
Maximum, minimum and range of a quadratic functionThe vertex gives the largest output for a downward parabola and the smallest for an upward one.Lesson
Turning points, maximums and minimumsAn output that is the largest or smallest in its own neighborhood, even if not for the whole function.Lesson
Vertex form: reading, converting and graphingIn a(x - h) squared plus k, the vertex is at h, k, and the sign tricks people.Lesson
The vertex and the axis of symmetryThe turning point, the highest or lowest value the expression takes.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
Completing the square, leading coefficient not one worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Completing the square worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Maximum, minimum and projectile problems worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Maximum, minimum and range of a quadratic function worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Turning points, maximums and minimums worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Vertex form: reading, converting and graphing worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
The vertex and the axis of symmetry worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview