Bring Halloween fun into Algebra 2 with this creative Quadratic Function Story Project! Students use their Halloween costumes (or choose a character) to create and solve a spooky quadratic real world word problem. They’ll write a story, model it with a quadratic equation in vertex form, solve for the solutions, and graph their parabola — all while practicing key skills in a meaningful, silly, and high-engagement way.

Includes two versions:
- Option 1: Students can include a picture of themselves in costume.
- Option 2: A no-photo version for students who prefer not to share images.

This resource is perfect for reinforcing graphing, solving, and interpreting quadratic functions while keeping students excited and motivated around Halloween!

Teachers love it because:

• Students are fully engaged through creative storytelling and self-expression.
• It naturally reviews vertex form, graphing, and solving quadratics.
• Works beautifully as an in-class project, early finisher task, or Halloween review.
• No prep — just print or assign digitally!
  

Skills Covered:
✅ Writing and interpreting quadratic equations in vertex form
✅ Solving for zeros (x-intercepts)
✅ Identifying and describing the vertex
✅ Graphing parabolas
✅ Connecting algebra to real-world (and spooky!) contexts

Standards Alignment:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.C.7A
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.REI.B.4A
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSA.CED.A.1

Make this Halloween memorable with a math project your students will actually want to solve!