This document provides an introduction to quadratic functions including: - Quadratic functions can be described by equations of the form y = ax^2 + bx + c, where a, b, and c are real numbers and a ≠ 0. - The graph of a quadratic function is a parabola (smooth curve). - Tables of values for quadratic functions have a constant second difference in y. - Examples of quadratic and non-quadratic functions are provided along with practice problems identifying quadratic functions from equations and tables of values.