Parabola Patterns Slides
Visual presentation slides defining the parabola geometrically. Uses a 'Drafting Table' aesthetic to show the relationship between focus, directrix, and the variable 'p'. Includes real-world applications of the reflective property.
Focus Finder Worksheet
Hands-on graphing worksheet for intervention. Students plot a focus, directrix, and vertex, then verify the 'equidistant' property by measuring distances to a specific point on the curve.
Equation Builder Handout
A scaffolded algebra handout that guides students through the derivation of the parabola equation. It breaks down the process into four visual steps, moving from the distance formula to the final standard form x² = 4py.
Parabola Checkup Exit Ticket
A quick exit ticket for progress monitoring. Assesses vocabulary matching, simple equation identification with a given focus and directrix, and conceptual explanation of the equidistant property.
Intervention Facilitator Guide
Instructional facilitation guide for the Tier 2 intervention. Includes pacing, differentiation strategies for struggling learners, common misconceptions, and a breakdown of instructional steps for using the accompanying materials.
