Transformations of Quadratic Functions

Site: Young Education
Course: Quadratic Functions
Book: Transformations of Quadratic Functions
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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.