Sketching Quadratic Graphs: Interactive Resources
When technology is used effectively the results are phenomenal. This selection of top-quality resources allows you to demonstrate key concepts in a visual, interactive manner, and students to hypothesise and investigate
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GeoGebra keyboard_arrow_up
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I am constantly blown away by all the things you can do on GeoGebra. Hopefully the following applets – all of which run without the need to download any software – will help enhance the teaching and learning of this topic
The Graph of the Completed the Square Form of a QuadraticGraphing Completing the Square
Plotting using Negative Completing the Square
Quadratic Graphs in Completed the square form
Sketching Quadratic Graphs – completing the square and intercepts
Wolfram Alpha Widgets keyboard_arrow_up
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Wolfram Alpha is simply the best computational knowledge engine on the planet. I have built a series of Wolfram Alpha widgets which can be used to check answers, make up questions, or investigate topics further.
Desmos Classroom Activities keyboard_arrow_up
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I have adored using the free Desmos Graphing Calculator in my lessons for a few years now, but have only recently discovered the power of Desmos Classroom Activities, which allow students to investigate, and you to monitor, record and facilitate collaboration and discussion.
Building Polynomials 1Match my Curve
Where is the vertex?
Sketchy Parabloas
Marble Slides: Parabolas
Parabola Matching
Parabola Slalom
Quadratics Graphing Lab
Roots of Quadratic Functions
The Co-efficients of a Quadratic Function
Will it hit the hoop?