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Stage 5 · Non-linear relationships A · Examine the connection between algebraic and graphical representations of quadratics and exponentials · Topic: Non-linear relationships & functions · Year 9, 10

Represent quadratic and exponential relationships using graphing applications

Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-non-linear-relationships-a/non-con-stg5-01 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_NON_CON_STG5_01 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗

↩SupportBuild the prerequisite skills first · 4 resources ★EnrichExtension & rich tasks · 2 resources

Outcomes for this focus area (MA5-NLI-C-01)

MA5-NLI-C-01 identifies connections between algebraic and graphical representations of quadratic and exponential relationships in various contexts

Core resources for this dot point

On-level resources, grouped by type. Need the building blocks? Use Support. Ready for more? Use Enrich.

Interactive tool

Interactive toolStarter Enrichment
Desmos Graphing Calculator
Desmos · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
Use it for: Graph lines, parabolas and exponentials live; find intersections to solve simultaneous equations.
Also tagged to: Examine the gradient of the tangent to the curve y = a^x at …; Use graphing applications to identify the graphs of y = a^x …; Examine the gradient function of y = a^x with graphing appli…; Establish using graphing applications that replacing x by - … and 82 more
Interactive toolEnrichment
GeoGebra Classic
GeoGebra · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
Use it for: Dynamic geometry and graphing for constructions and proofs.
Also tagged to: Examine the gradient of the tangent to the curve y = a^x at …; Use graphing applications to identify the graphs of y = a^x …; Examine the gradient function of y = a^x with graphing appli…; Establish using graphing applications that replacing x by - … and 84 more
Interactive toolDrill
Mathsisfun: Function grapher
Maths Is Fun · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · No prep
Use it for: Plot functions quickly.
Also tagged to: Associate graphs of straight lines, parabolas and exponentia…

Focus area resources

Checked resources for Non-linear relationships A as a whole (not mapped to a single dot point).

Unit/Planning
Stage 5 Unit 11 – applying exponentials (sample unit of learning)
NSW Department of Education · Sample unit (DOCX) · Editable document · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Australian context, Editable, Teacher notes
Outcome codes found in document: MA5-FIN-C-02, MA5-NLI-C-01, MA5-NLI-C-02, MA5-NLI-P-01
Unit/Planning
Stage 5 Unit 12 – investigating parabolas (sample unit of learning)
NSW Department of Education · Sample unit (DOCX) · Editable document · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Australian context, Editable, Teacher notes
Outcome codes found in document: MA5-ALG-C-01, MA5-ALG-P-01, MA5-ALG-P-02, MA5-EQU-P-01, MA5-EQU-P-02, MA5-NLI-C-01, MA5-NLI-C-02, MA5-NLI-P-01