Transformations of Quadratic Functions
| Site: | Young Education |
| Course: | Quadratic Functions |
| Book: | Transformations of Quadratic Functions |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Friday, 25 September 2026, 1:22 AM |
1. Vertical Translations
Learning outcomes
- I can identify vertical shifts.
- I can graph translated parabolas.
- I can predict changes to the vertex.
- I can describe translations algebraically.
- I can compare translated graphs.
2. Horizontal Translations
Learning outcomes
- I can identify horizontal shifts.
- I can graph horizontal translations.
- I can determine new vertex coordinates.
- I can describe transformations using function notation.
- I can compare translated functions.
3. Reflections
Learning outcomes
- I can identify reflections across the x-axis.
- I can predict the effect of negative coefficients.
- I can graph reflected parabolas.
- I can compare original and reflected graphs.
- I can describe reflections algebraically.
4. Stretching and Compressing
Learning outcomes
- I can identify vertical stretches.
- I can identify vertical compressions.
- I can compare narrow and wide parabolas.
- I can explain how coefficient a affects the graph.
- I can graph transformed functions.
5. Combining Transformations
Learning outcomes
- I can identify multiple transformations.
- I can graph functions with several transformations.
- I can describe transformations in the correct order.
- I can compare transformed graphs.
- I can predict graph changes before plotting.