[b]This applet allows for students to discover how the parameters "a", "h", and "k" affect the [b]graphs and equations[/b] of 4 key parent functions:
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The parent quadratic function
The parent cubic function
The parent absolute value function
The parent square root function
[b][color=#c51414]The LOCATION OF THE SLIDERS are INTENTIONALLY PLACED to help students make more meaningful connections. [/color][/b]
Key guiding questions are located underneath the applet.
Original credit to Tim Brzezinski for this applet.