Title: Appendix 3 Warm-Up Discussion
Course: Algebra 1 Parabola > Section: Worksheets

(Appendix 3)

 Warm-Up:  Open the definition document and read the definition of each vocabulary term listed below.  Use the link below the vocabulary terms to read a second definition of a parabola.  Respond to the forum.

 Vocabulary:  Parabola, Directrix, Focus, Locus

 Link:

Second Definition

http://www.intmath.com/plane-analytic-geometry/4-parabola.php

Questions:

1)    Compare and contrast the definitions.  Which definition lacks clarity and why?

2)   Which version do you prefer and why?