This activity explores the key features of the parabola, both geometrically and algebraically. A variety of interactive representations support student learning as they build their understanding of this important curve and its real world applications.
The primary objective in the study of parabolas in many high school curricula, tend to be algebraic, moving quickly to the study of the quadratic function. Key defining features of this function are geometric in nature. Students often misrepresent other curves as 'parabolic' simply because they have a similar appearance. It is therefore important for students to understand some of the properties of a parabola, features that make this curve both unique and important. This activity supports students in actively linking some of the geometric and algebraic properties of a parabola.
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