Quadratic Modeling Using Vertex Form
Please watch the video below to learn how to derive the quadratic equation that models a given parabolic graph. You should have paper and pencil on hand to take note and work the example graphing problems in the video before starting .
In the second video, you will learn how to create a graph, plot points in a graph, and plot the graph of an equation using the Geometer's Sketchpad, so please have the software open to use for the example graph you will create.
In the second video, you will learn how to create a graph, plot points in a graph, and plot the graph of an equation using the Geometer's Sketchpad, so please have the software open to use for the example graph you will create.
After viewing the video, please complete the assignment below by deriving the quadratic equation that models each of the graphs shown in the document below. This document is also available to download for offline viewing or printing.
Submit the completed assignment to your teacher for evaluation and feedback.
quadratic_modeling.docx | |
File Size: | 177 kb |
File Type: | docx |
The next video has a demonstration of how to model data using the Geometer's Sketchpad. This video will also show you how to use several features of the software you will need to complete further assignments in the Quadratic Quandary module, so have paper and pencil on hand to take notes during the video. The document with the scatterplot referred to in the video can be downloaded below.
modeling_data_scatterplot.docx | |
File Size: | 62 kb |
File Type: | docx |
Submit your completed Sketchpad .gsp file to the location designated by your teacher for evaluation and feedback.
After you have finished this learning activity, continue to the page "Project: Modeling the Golden Gate Bridge", or click on the button below.
After you have finished this learning activity, continue to the page "Project: Modeling the Golden Gate Bridge", or click on the button below.