Standard 6: Solve and graph polynomial equations and functions in one and two variables.

Students are asked to identify the zeros of cubic polynomials, without the use of technology, and then describe what the zeros indicate about the graph.

Type: Formative Assessment

Students are given the factored form of a cubic polynomial and are asked to use the zeros to sketch the graph between two given points on the coordinate plane without the use of technology.

Type: Formative Assessment

This lesson unit is intended to help you assess how well students are able to manipulate and calculate with polynomials. In particular, it aims to identify and help students who have difficulties in switching between visual and algebraic representations of polynomial expressions, performing arithmetic operations on algebraic representations of polynomials, factorizing and expanding appropriately when it helps to make the operations easier.

Type: Lesson Plan

This lesson will cover sketching the graphs of polynomials while in factored form without the use of a calculator.

Type: Lesson Plan

This lesson introduces students to the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Polynomials that are not in factored form will be limited to quadratic and cubic polynomials.

Type: Lesson Plan

In this lesson, students will solve quadratic equations with imaginary (complex) solutions and be facilitated in the discovery of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra.

Type: Lesson Plan

Dancing Polynomials is designed to lead students from the understanding that the equation of a line produces a linear pattern to the realization that using an exponent greater than one will produce curvature in a graph and that further patterns emerge allowing students to predict what happens at the end of the graph. Using graphing calculators, students will examine the patterns that emerge to predict the end behavior of polynomial functions. They will experiment by manipulating equations superimposed onto landmarks in the shape of parabolas and polynomial functions. An end behavior song and dance, called "Graph Me Baby" will allow students to become graphs to physically understand the end behavior of the graph.

Type: Lesson Plan

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Type: Perspectives Video: Expert

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Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea