Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Arc Length
Explore arc lengths with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition, examples, and an animation that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Derivative Function
A complete reference guide to derivative functions. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Riemann Sums
A complete reference guide to Riemann Sums. It provides definitions, examples, and an interactive activity that enhances further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Power Functions
Gain an understanding of power functions with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Average Value
A complete reference guide to the average value. It provides a definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Linear Approximations
Learn about linear approximations with this helpful reference tool. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
Math Open Reference
Math Open Reference: Improper Integrals
Learn about improper integrals with this handy reference guide. Provides a detailed definition and examples that enhance further explanation. Includes links to related topics.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 10.3 Equations of Parabolas
Learn about equations of parabolas.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Interactive Geometry: 10.1 Conic Sections
The conic sections are the cross-sections of a double-napped cone. Depending on the angle of the plane with respect to the cone, a conic section may be a circle, an ellipse, a parabola, or a hyperbola.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Calculating the Touching Point
Calculate a point on a parabola using the string art construction
Other
Nearpod: Quadratic Equations: Intro & Factoring
For this lesson, students will learn the main parts of a parabola and solve quadratic equations by factoring.
Math Notes and Math Tests
Pre Calculus Notes: Polynomial and Rational Functions [Pdf]
The resource discusses quadratic functions. Topics examined are parabolas, the vertex, the axis of symmetry, and standard form.
Math2
Math2.org: Algebraic and Conic Section Graphs
THis resource provides examples and information about Algebraic graphing.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Parabolas
A brief overview on calculating various measures of segments, like focus to vertex and vertex to directix, is given. Additionally, equations of parabolas in general, standard, and vertex forms are listed.
Math Words
Math words.com: Conic Sections
Examples of conic sections are given and the equation for their standard form is also given.
Math Words
Math words.com: Parabola
The definition for what a parabola is and an explanation of the difference between a parabola and u-shaped curve is given. Also provides illustrations of what a vertical and horizontal parabola look like.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Quadratics Zeros
[Free Registration/Login Required] Graph parabolas and discover the zeros. Calculate the roots by factoring.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Solve by Completing the Square
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explores the steps for solving quadratics by completing the square.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Axis of Symmetry of a Parabola
Find a quick, concise explanation of the Axis of Symmetry of a Parabola. An example is given to help you understand how to find the axis of symmetry of a parabola.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Parabola
Find a quick, concise explanation of what a parabola is. An illustration and example are both given and clearly explained.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Terms Associated With Square Root Functions
The basic terms of a square root function are defined in this video tutorial. The lesson provides examples of radical functions, power functions, and radicands. Students can check their understanding with an assessment.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Graphing a Parabola
Dr. Math helps a student interpret the equation of a parabola so that the student understands how each part of the equation effects the graph.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Quadratic Formulas, Equations, Parabolas
Dr. Math here at the Math Forum, in a reply to a student question, helps find the vertex and coordinates of the parabola. The information is somewhat brief, but factual, and worth checking out.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Area of a Parabola
Dr. Math helps a student find the area enclosed by a parabola and an ellipse.