Chapter 4 Analyzing Quadratic Functions
Section 4.1 Properties of a Quadratic Function
If you like, you may view the following Graphing a Parabola with a Table of Values
video at the Khan Academy:
https://www.khanacademy.org/video/graphing-a-quadratic-function
Read pages 250-256 and try the “Check Your Understanding” questions on these pages.
Do exercises #4-11 and the two multiple-choice questions on pages 257-261.
Section 4.2 Solving a Quadratic Equations Graphically-Math Lab
Do pages 263-265 and check your answers with the answer key found on our website.
Do “Assess Your Understanding” #1-5 on pages 265-267.
Section 4.3 Transforming the Graph of y = x2 –Math Lab
Do pages 268-269 and check your answers with the answer key found on our website.
Do “Assess Your Understanding” #1-4 on pages 269-271.
Checkpoint 1
Do the “Self-Assess” pages 272
Do pages 272-275, exercises #1-9. (If you understand this section well, you will be able to
do this exercise quickly.)
Section 4.4 Analyzing Quadratic Functions of the Form y = a(x – p)2 + q
Read pages 276-283 and try the “Check Your Understanding” questions on these pages.
Do exercises #3-12 and the two multiple-choice questions on pages 284-290.
Section 4.5 Equivalent Forms of the Equation of a Quadratic Function
Read pages 291-294 and try the “Check Your Understanding” questions on these pages.
Do exercises #3-10 and the two multiple-choice questions on pages 295-300.
Section 4.6 Analyzing Quadratic Functions of the Form y = ax2 +bx + c
If you like, you may view the following Completing the Square for Vertex Form video:
https://www.khanacademy.org/video/ex3-completing-the-square
If you like, you may view the following Rewriting a Quadratic Function to Find Roots
and Vertex video:
https://www.khanacademy.org/video/rewriting-a-quadratic-function-to-find-roots-andvertex
If you like, you may view the following Modelling and Solving Problems with Quadratic
Fucntions video: (no need to watch the whole video-stop at 9:38)
http://youtu.be/meeNyvbgm3g
Read pages 301-305 and try the “Check Your Understanding” questions on these pages.
Do exercises #3-13 and the three multiple-choice questions on pages 306-311.
Checkpoint 2
Do the “Self-Assess” pages 313
Do pages 313-317, exercises #1-9, if you need the practice.
Section 4.7 Modeling and Solving Problems with Quadratic Functions
Read pages 318-322 and try the “Check Your Understanding” questions on these pages.
Do exercises #3-10 and the two multiple-choice questions on pages 318-327
Chapter 4 Study Guide/Review/Practice Test
Review pages 328 and 329 for the chapter test.
Do the Review on pages 330-335.
Do the Practice Test on pages 336-338.
**When you’re ready to write the Chapter 4 test, ask a teacher in the Lab for this
test**