Graph and compare parabolas of the form y = (kx)² and y = (kx)² + c using graphing applications

Dot point ID k-10-2022-stage-5-non-linear-relationships-b/nob-rea-stg5-01 · NESA code MA_K_10_CP_NOB_REA_STG5_01 · See it on the NSW Curriculum website ↗

↩SupportBuild the prerequisite skills first · 9 resources ★EnrichExtension & rich tasks · 1 resource

Outcomes for this focus area (MA5-NLI-C-02)

MA5-NLI-C-02 identifies and compares features of parabolas and exponential curves 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

Simulation

SimulationStarter Enrichment
PhET Graphing Quadratics
PhET Interactive Simulations · Interactive (browser) · Free · Link checked 2026-10-15 · Hands-on, No prep
Use it for: See how coefficients change a parabola and locate the vertex.
Also tagged to: Explain that quadratic relationships are represented by para…; Identify graphs and equations of parabolas and exponential c…; Find the coordinates of a parabola’s vertex using a variety …; Use graphing applications to compare parabolas of the form y…

Focus area resources

Checked resources for Non-linear relationships B 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