Curated OER
Functions in Motion
Students graph polynomials functions and analyze the end behavior. In this algebra lesson, student differentiate between the different polynomials based on the exponents. They use a TI to help with the graphing.
Curated OER
Eighty-Six Various Polynomial Function Problems
In this polynomial functions worksheet, students solve eight-six various problems concerned with the degree, graph, intercepts, end behavior, and transformations of polynomial functions. Some of the problems are algebraic work and some...
Curated OER
Polynomial Functions
Students explore polynomial functions. In this Algebra II lesson, students explore graphs of polynomial functions as classify the functions as linear, quadratic, cubic, or quartic. Students determine the regression equation...
Curated OER
Graphing Polynomial Functions
For this polynomial functions worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 22 various types of problems. First, they describe the end behavior of each function. Then, students state the maximum number of turns the graph of each function...
Curated OER
Graphs of Polynomial Functions
In this polynomial functions instructional activity, 9th graders solve and complete 11 different problems. First, they write the given quadratic equations in vertex form. Then, students state the x- and y-coordinate for each polynomial...
Curated OER
Polynomial Functions
In this polynomial functions worksheet, 11th graders solve and complete 12 different problems. First, they write the polynomial part in standard form and set it equal to zero if it is not already and substitute the given information when...
Curated OER
Complex Analysis: Complex Exponential
In this complex exponential worksheet, students answer questions about the characteristics of a function. They sketch the image in a coordinate plane. This two-page worksheet contains six problems.
Curated OER
Count the Differences
Students determine the degree of polynomials. In this determining the degree of polynomials lesson, students find the difference between consecutive y-values. Students find the degree of a linear, quadratic, and cubic...
Richland Community College
Richland Community College: Algebra Lecture Notes
This site from Richland Community College provides lecture notes to a class on Algebra. It covers a wide array of topics including functions, quadratic equations, inequalities, and much more.
University of Vienna (Austria)
Math Online: Functions
This interactive site uses applets to show sample graphs of each simple power function, a function plotter, graph puzzles, and more. Great site.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
William Mueller
William Mueller: Families of Functions
Meet the Function Family! Each member of the family has examples of their graphs and descriptions of the types of real-world situation that produce those graphs.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Practice Problems: Polynomial and Rational Functions
Hotmath provides 20 practice problems that relate to polynomial and rational functions. Each of the practice problems include a step-by-step guide for solving.
Mathematics Archives
Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Polynomials
The definition and properties of polynomial functions are explained, and their graphs explored. Examples and LiveMath notebook activities make the site interactive in getting the students to test their knowledge of the material.
Windstream
Ojk's Pre Calculus Study Page
This online tutorial explains different topics in pre-calculus. Offers helpful information to explain different concepts. Good for review.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Student Generated Cubic Functions
While using the TI-Navigator, students will attempt to create a cubic regression equation given three, two, and one x-intercept.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Letter Product Game
This activity will encourage students' powers of deduction through a word game. This will allow a review of factoring integers. A simple extension allows a classroom discussion that will evolve into the Zero Product Theorem, essential to...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Mc Dougal Littell Algebra 1: Graph Polynomial Functions
Students can use the TI-84 Plus family to check the sum or difference of polynomial functions.
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Texas Instruments: Polynomial Functions
In this set of questions, students will find the x-intercepts of a polynomial function, factor a polynomial, and determine the number of solutions of a polynomial equation. Questions are multiple choice and true/false; solutions are...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Polynomials
These questions about polynomials involve finding the zeros, writing the equation of the polynomial given the zeros, and determining the end behavior. Questions are multiple choice and true/false; solutions are provided.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Math Today: Humidity Makes Air Feel Hotter Iii
Investigate the relationship among humidity, air temperature, and the heat index while learning about modeling data, evaluating functions, and describing the end behavior of a function. Students will use graphing calculator technology to...
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Slope of the Tangent Line (Part2)
In this activity, students graph the cubic and quadratic functions. They also graph the slope values of the tangent lines for each of the function graphs.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Translations of Parent Graphs
This activity utilizes the TI-Navigator and Activity Center to explore translations of a parent graph.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: The Remainder Theorem, Polynomial Expansion, and Tangent Line
In this Derive activity, students use the Remainder Theorem to find a tangent line to the graph of a polynomial function.