Symmetry of Parabolas

Students will explore the symmetry of parabolas by locating missing points given a set of points on a parabola. After screen 4 teachers should pause and hand out the linked worksheet. Students will fill out tables of values on the worksheet using the points from the parabolas generated in screens 1-4. The class can discuss the patterns, noticing the first differences. Then students will apply this knowledge to finish the challenges on screens 5-8. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_UiDjHDTa2WtHFa1Aj6ISwSBELyj7dpnmYJytLtCjQY/edit?usp=sharing

By Shelley Carranza