Plotting a graph takes time. Often mathematicians just want to know the key features. These are: shape, location and some key points (such as where the graph crosses the axes or turning points).
This three-part, ears-on lesson blends sound and visuals to help middle schoolers make sense of linear relationships.
Quadratic graph lines are U- or Õˆ-shaped, which is called a parabola. A linear graph can be drawn using only three points. A quadratic graph is a curve, so more points are plotted to support accuracy.