Instructions on how to use the quadratic transformer.
Explore parabolas and the different forms of their equations.
Adjust specific parts of the equation and see how it affects the graph.
Weaving a Parabola Web with the Quadratic Transformer
Explore how the graph of a quadratic function and its symbolic expression relate to each other
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Investigate how the graph of a quadratic function and its symbolic expression relate to each other. Start with a set of four graphs, which we’ll call a Parabola Web. Experiment with manipulating them with transformations such as shifting and reflection. Learn about quadratic equations in vertex and root form, and explore how changing these equations affect the graphs.
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The Java Runtime Environment version 5 (sometimes referred to as 1.5) or later with Java Webstart is required to run any of the activities. You can download it at: java.com.
The download for this activity will require 25 MB of disk space.
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