Key Characteristics of Quadratics

The points where the graph crosses the x-axis.

• Vertex

• Axis of Symmetry

• X-Intercepts

• Y-Intercepts

The points where the graph crosses the y-axis.

• Vertex

• Axis of Symmetry

• X-Intercepts

• Y-Intercepts

The line that splits the graph in half.

• Vertex

• Axis of Symmetry

• X-Intercepts

• Y-Intercepts

The middle point of the graph. It can be the highest or lowest point.

• Vertex

• Axis of Symmetry

• X-Intercepts

• Y-Intercepts

Identify the VERTEX. Select all that apply.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Identify the Y-INTERCEPT. Select all that apply.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Identify the X-INTERCEPT. Select all that apply.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Identify the AXIS OF SYMMETRY. Select all that apply.

• A

• B

• C

• D

• E

Does this graph have a maximum or minimum value?

• Maximum

• Minimum

What is the name of this graph?

• Standard Form

• Parabola

• U-Shape

• Linear