Vertex Form

Students describe the effect of vertical and horizontal translations on the graph of a quadratic function and use that understanding to write equations in the form `f(x)=(x-h)^{2}+k`.

By Amplify Classroom

Grades: 8th - 12th Grade

Subject: Math

Learning goals: Today’s Goals • Identify the vertex of a quadratic function written in vertex form. • Write equations of the form `f(x)=(x-h)^{2}+k` for quadratic functions. • Describe the effect of vertical and horizontal translations on the graph of a quadratic function. (Writing, Speaking, and Listening) Additional Materials graph paper (as needed)