The shape of the quadratic function
Determine the overall shape of a graph – if it's possible! – when given information on a, c and the discriminant (b² – 4ac). You can choose whether to use the cards for a matching activity, sketch the graphs from scratch, or come up with the conditions when given the graphs.
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08/10/2019
An excellent resource I have used often. This will really help students make the links between the algebraic and graphical representations.
25/09/2019
This is an easy to follow practical exercise that allows students to think about the quadratic in terms of a, b and c and the impact they make on the graph shape. A great resource
13/10/2015