Exploring the Quadratic Equation's Reaction to the "b" Term, Day 1

Now that we know how the a and c terms change the location of the parabola on the coordinate grid, it is time to focus on what impact the b term. Students used equations where a>0 and were asked to change the "b" value. Students used the handheld computers to graph these equations and were asked to look for patterns related to how the b value of the equation shifted the parabola.

Tonight's Homework: Continue graphing examples to help you determine how b shifts the parabola on the coordinate grid. Summarize your findings in a well-constructed paragraph, using math vocabulary whenever possible.