Graphing Quadratic Functions

Follow as we discover key features of a quadratic equation written in vertex form in this interactive tutorial.
Resource ID#: 119003 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 10 Minute(s)
Keywords: key features of a graph, maximum extreme, minimum extreme, vertex, vertex form, parabola, quadratic function, vertices, functions, parabolas, origin, constants, mathematics, algebra, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades 9-12

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