Lesson 0.6: Intro to Quadratic Functions

Today's Work:

We will be completing working on Mathalicious' "Fall of Javert" Lesson. As a class we will be completing Act One.

Class Findings:

Here are some of the big ideas that we got out of our class discussion:

• Quadratic functions do not have a constant rate of change.

• The second rate of change is constant. ("There is a pattern within the pattern")

• Quadratic functions make the shape of a parabola (a "U")

• The equations have an "x squared"

• Situations that are quadratic usually involve an object being effected by gravity. For example:

• rollercoasters

• skydivers

• throwing a ball

• rolling down a hill

Additional Practice:

Use this document for some additional practice.

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