Use the vertex and function table to plot a quadratic function. Follow the steps to build a complete graph.
[i]Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.[/i]
What do you notice about the value of [i]a[/i] with respect to the shape of the parabola?
What do you think the [math]x[/math]-intercepts represent?
What do you notice about the values of [math]f\left(x\right)[/math] in the function table? [br]How can you relate this to the shape of the graph?