Graphing Quadratic Functions Using Key Points
Use the vertex and function table to plot a quadratic function. Follow the steps to build a complete graph.
Task 1
Putting It All Together
Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.
Task 2
What do you notice about the value of a with respect to the shape of the parabola?
Task 3
What do you think the -intercepts represent?
Task 4
What do you notice about the values of in the function table? How can you relate this to the shape of the graph?