This Quadratic Formula Activity introduces quadratic equations and parabolas. It has math worksheets for special education specifically designed for students with special learning needs, especially autism.

This unit introduces quadratic equations and their use in the real world. It was created using the extended content standards for high school math for students who take alternate assessments.

Students become familiar with the terms that make up the equation and how to interpret a basic parabola.

Students have many opportunities to engage in repeated information on these very abstract and challenging concepts, which helps them develop learning patterns.

In addition, many of the activities and assessments include more than one version, suggestions for differentiation, and options for presentation.

NOTE: This unit does NOT cover quadratic functions or how to solve them. It only focuses on the quadratic formula and its components and related graphs.

****This unit has digital versions of the printable activities.

See the preview for a more detailed look at the contents.

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Quadratic Formula Unit Includes:

⭐ This unit comes in 2 complete files. One is in color and one is in black and white.

In the zipped folder you will find:

• 10 days of lesson plans
• Quadratic equation activities in color
• Quadratic equation activities in black and white
• Voice-recorded PowerPoint show
• Quadratic equation book (PowerPoint) to use with activities
• Links and directions to digital activities

Quadratic Formula Activities:

• Group activities for hands-on work with the quadratic equation
• Vocabulary board
• Vocabulary cards and cut/paste activities (includes digital version)
• Worksheet sets (includes digital version)
  • Labeling parts of the quadratic equation (color-coded versions included)
  • Inputting values for a, b, and c into the quadratic equation and rewriting it
  • Identifying graphs that are parabolas
  • Identifying the vertex of the parabola and its coordinates
  • Interpreting parabolas that go with real-world problems

• Assessments (3 versions) (includes digital version)

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Much of what I have learned about curriculum development is incorporated into these units. For example, do not be afraid of repetition. Students with significant disabilities must get to experience material over several days to be able to assimilate what is being taught fully. Also, adding visual supports to your printables and class activities helps students be able to pay more attention to the content you are presenting rather than the mechanics of what is expected. Finally, ask questions. Good questions!! Regardless of the material, if we can ask students good questions it will push them to think more deeply than before.

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