Lessons for F.IF.C.8A
Completing the square, leading coefficient not oneFactor the coefficient out first.Lesson
Completing the squareAdd and subtract the missing number, then rewrite.Lesson
Quadratic functions in contextAreas, profits and thrown objects, whose graphs rise to a peak and then fall.Lesson
Reading a quadratic in its three formsStandard, vertex and factored form each show a different feature of the very same parabola.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
Roots, zeros and x-interceptsThree names for the same thing, seen in the equation, the function and the graph.Lesson
The vertex and the axis of symmetryThe turning point, the highest or lowest value the expression takes.Lesson
Intercepts and zeros of a functionThe inputs where a graph meets the horizontal axis, the places where the output is zero.Lesson
Solving quadratics by factoringIf a product is zero, at least one factor is zero, and this is why factoring solves equations.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
Quadratic functions in context worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Reading a quadratic in its three forms worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Turning points, maximums and minimums worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Roots, zeros and x-intercepts worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
The vertex and the axis of symmetry worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Intercepts and zeros of a function worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Solving quadratics by factoring worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview