Curve through the points. The resource, created as a review for the General Certificate of Secondary Education Math test, gives scholars the opportunity to refresh their quadratic graphing skills. Pupils fill out function tables to find points on the graph of a quadratic equation. Using the points, they draw a smooth parabola.

Concepts

graphing quadratics, quadratic functions, function tables, input/output tables, graphing, graphing equations, parabolas

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the graphs to find the intercepts and vertices

Classroom Considerations

• Expects students know how to plot points
• Class members should be comfortable with evaluating quadratic expressions

Pros

• Demonstrates how to use a calculator to complete the table
• Answer key shows how to calculate the values in the tables

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 HSF-IF.C.7.a MP2 MP5 MP6