Summary for characteristics of a quadratic in vertex form

The video tutorial covers graphing quadratics in standard form, identifying the axis of symmetry and vertex, and introduces vertex form. It explains how to determine the vertex and axis of symmetry in vertex form and discusses how the value of 'A' affects the graph's opening direction.

What is the difference between standard form and vertex form of a quadratic equation?

Explain the significance of the coefficient 'A' in determining the direction of a parabola.