This paper engages in an extensive literature review to discuss the existing research regarding using GeoGebra in teaching mathematics, specifically quadratic functions. After that, a description of the functionalities and features of GeoGebra and its potential for addressing the challenges of teaching and learning quadratic functions will be introduced. Based on my literature review, I designed an activity sequence designed to teach quadratic functions and explore how the activities align with learning objectives and the arrangement of tasks in line with the TPACK framework. The use of GeoGebra as a teaching tool has the potential to support students’ reasoning and visualization skills and to assist teachers’ demonstrations and explanations.

Xuyang Sun. Enhancing Teaching Quadratic Functions: The Benefits, Challenges, and Recommendations of Using GeoGebra. Academic Journal of Mathematical Sciences (2023) Vol. 4, Issue 5: 23-30. https://doi.org/10.25236/AJMS.2023.040504.

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