What Does "b" Do to Parabolic Graphs?

Even though today is national "Take Your Child to Work Day", two thirds of our class attended algebra today. Thank you for coming to algebra! After correcting homework, students began an investigation that will help them understand how the "b" variable in a quadratic equation changes how the parabola appears on the coordinate grid.

Tonight's Homework: Complete the handout you received in class today (Worksheet 4). This information will be very useful tomorrow, as you will be starting on a group project and presentation.