Quadratic Key Features

How many zeros does this parabola have? 

• 3

• 2

• 0

• 1

Is this point a max or min?

• max

• min

How many solutions does this graph have?

• one

• two

• no solutions

• all real numbers

Match the following term with the best definition.

• The line of reflection of a quadratic function

• parabola

• axis of symmetry

• The shape of a quadratic function

• vertex

• Axis of symmetry equation

• The highest or lowest point

• Quadratic Function Equation

What is the significance of the ordered pair (0, -2) to the graph?

• It is the vertex

• It is an x-intercept

• It is the y-intercept

• It is the axis of symmetry

What is the significance of the ordered pair (2, -4) to the graph?

• It is the vertex

• It is an x-intercept

• It is the y-intercept

• It is the axis of symmetry

When did the ball reach its maximum height? Choose the key feature and the answer.

• y-intercept, 3 secs

• x-value of the vertex, 4 secs

• y-value of the vertex, 5 secs

• y-intercept, 0 secs

What was the maximum height of the ball? Choose the key feature and the answer choice.

• y-intercept, 3 feet

• y-intercept, 0 feet

• x-value of the vertex, 4 feet

• y-value of the vertex, 5 feet

What are the green dots called?

• y-intercepts

• rate of change

• vertex

• x-intercepts

Define Vertex

• Where the parabola touches or intersects the x-axis

• The highest or lowest point on the graph

• Where parabola line touches or intersects the x- axis, also called the x-intercept

• A line that divides the graph into two equal parts. i.e. cuts the graph in half