Exploring the Vertex Form of a Quadratic Function

Exploring the Vertex Form of a Quadratic Function
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2015-02-18 05:28
This example demonstrates how students can move around the values of a, h, and k in the vertex form of a quadratic function to make connections about the function's graph. Key math concepts include quadratic functions, vertex form, and function graph transformations. It is constructed using GeoGebra commands and objects like a (coefficient), h (horizontal shift), k (vertical shift), text1 (text annotation), and c (construction aid). Suitable for high school students learning about function graph transformations and quadratic function properties.

GeoGebra Commands & Parameters

  1. Numeric a(1.0)
  2. Numeric h(0.0)
  3. Numeric k(0.0)
  4. y = a * (x - h)^(2) + k