Axis of Symmetry
Vertex
Characteristics
Transformations
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
100
Which of the following best defines the axis of symmetry of a quadratic function?
a) The highest and lowest point on a parabola.
b) Where the parabola crosses the y-axis.
c) How wide or narrow a parabola is.
d) A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves.
d) A vertical line that divides the parabola into two mirror-image halves.
100
Which of the following best defines the vertex of a parabola?
a) The points where the parabola intersects the x-axis.
b) The line that divides the parabola into two symmetrical halves.
c) The highest or lowest point on the parabola.
d) The y-intercept of the parabola.
c) The highest or lowest point on the parabola.
100
What are the equations for parabolas for the following,
Standard form?
Vertex form?
Standard form = ax2 + bx + c
Vertex form = a(x-h)2 + k
100
The value k in the vertex form equation for a parabola y = a(x-h)2+k tells you if the graph has moved in what directions
Up or Down
100
Name the movie
200
What is the equation for Axis of Symmetry?
x = -b/2a
200
What is the vertex?
(-2, 4)
200
Narrower or wider than the parent function?
y = 4x2
Narrower
a>1
200
The value h in the vertex form equation for a parabola y = a(x-h)2+k tells you if the graph has moved in what directions
left or right
200
There are four NBA teams that do not end in "s" What are the four teams?
Miami Heat
Orlando Magic
Oklahoma City Thunder
Utah Jazz
300
What is the equation for the axis of symmetry in the following? 
x = -2
300
(If incorrect, you lose points!)
The vertex of this equation y = 3x2-12x+6
(2,-6)
300
Narrower or wider than the parent function?
f(x)=0.25x^2
Wider
a<1
300
The graph of the function y = x2 - 5 is translated how many units and in what direction from the origin?
5 units down
300
Which artist holds the record for the most Grammy wins?
Beyonce - 35 total
400
Write an equation for the axis of symmetry for the following.
x = 0
400
The vertex of this equation y = 8(x+3)2+5
(-3,5)
400
Does the graph of
-2(x + 5)2 + 2
have a minimum or a maximum?
Maximum
400
The graph of the equation y = (x+9)2 is translated how many units and in what direction from the origin
What is left 9 units
400
ALL PLAY!! List the continents from largest to smallest:
Asia
Africa
North America
South America
Antarctica
Europe
Australia
500
Write an equation for the axis of symmetry for the following function.
x = 3
500
What is the vertex of the parent function,
f(x)=x^2
(0,0)
500
What is the domain and range for the following in inequality form.
y = x2 - 2x - 3
Domain: −∞<x<∞
Range: y ≥ -4
500
The graph of the equation y = 2(x - 4)2 +7 is translated how many units and in what direction from the origin
Right 4 units
Up 7 units
500
ALL PLAY!!
Put the following movies in order from oldest to newest.
Shrek
Toy Story
The Incredibles
Ratatouille
The Lion King
Wall-E
Finding Nemo
The Lion King - 1994
Toy Story - 1995
Shrek - 2001
Finding Nemo - 2003
The Incredibles - 2004
Ratatouille - 2007
Wall-E - 2008