Polynomial graph Teacher Resources

Your AP Calculus learners probably have their ID numbers memorized, but have they tried graphing them? Pique your pupils' interest by asking each to create a unique polynomial function based on their ID numbers, and then analyze the...

Sing a song of ... polynomials. Scholars investigate the relationship between the leading term in a polynomial function and the graph of the function. They perform a song and dance to show the end behavior.

Those involved in the fun of algebra will love exploring this activity on polynomial graphs. They investigate the end behavior and the maximum number of turns on a graph of a polynomial. The relationship between the leading coefficient...

Build up a polynomial. Learners use printed cards to create polynomials. Using a graphing utility, pupils make comparisons between the polynomials they built. To further cement the concept, they build upon their algebraic vocabulary as...

Bridge the gap between graphical and algebraic representations. Learners complete six lessons that begin by pointing out connections between the key features of a polynomial graph and its algebraic function. Later, pupils use the...

Time to put it all together! Building on the concepts learned in the previous lessons in this series, learners apply the Remainder Theorem to finding zeros of a polynomial function. They graph from a function and write a function from...

It all starts with arithmetic. An educational resource provides four items to use in summative assessments. The items reflect the basic skill level required by the standards in the domain and are designed to have pupils reason abstractly...

Students define parent functions of various polynomial graphs. In this algebra lesson, students answer the questions: What are polynomials and where are they found. They find the regression equation for a polynomial function.

Students differentiate polynomial graphs based on their vertical and horizontal shifts. In this algebra lesson, students explain what happens during a vertical and horizontal shift. They examine their equation written in vertex form to...

Eleventh graders explore polynomials graphs and their end behavior. In this algebra lesson plan, 11th graders collect data  and analyze it through graphing. They use a TI to graph and use transformation to observe the movement of the...

Students explore graphs of polynomials.  In this Pre-calculus/Calculus lesson plan, students investigate the problem of constructing the expression for a polynomial curve based on the dynamic properties of the curve.  TI-Interactive is...

Young mathematicians graph polynomials using the factored form. As they apply all positive leading coefficients, pupils demonstrate the relationship between the factors and the zeros of the graph.

As we approach the end of the Saxon math sections, the 11th of 12 units begins the process of summarizing and combining material from the previous lessons. The relationships between functions and their transformations are investigated,...

This final section of 12 Saxon Math units for algebra 2 wraps up the series with a strong showing of function summaries, trigonometric applications, and statistical analysis. Labs emphasize guided discovery learning of regression...

Pupils identify the end behavior of polynomial graphs. In this algebra lesson, students factor and solve quadratic and complex equations. They factor out negative roots and identify the real and imaginary parts of an equation.

How does the graph intersect? Learners investigate the x-intercepts of polynomial functions. They first determine the relationship between the interaction of the graph, then figure out the power of the factor.

It's almost like a graphing calculator, but it's completely free. An interactive allows users to graph a polynomial function on a coordinate plane. Additionally, the program can draw tangent lines, draw derivative curves, and calculate...

There are many ways to solve a quadratic equation. Let's check out how to solve a quadratic equation by graphing. But first, let's find the axis of symmetry and the vertex before making a table of values. Write the values as ordered...

Trying to find the vertex of a quadratic equation? Remember that the vertex is the minimum or maximum point of the quadratic equation and can be identified on a graph of the equation. First use the axis of symmetry formula to find the...

In this learning exercise, learners review topics from Algebra 2. Topics include synthetic division, rational algebraic expressions, quadratic functions, imaginary number, composite functions, and inverse of a function. The three-page...

Eleventh graders explore the graphs of polynomial functions.  For this Algebra II lesson, 11th graders investigate the graphs of first through fourth degree equations as they identify x and y intercepts, points of inflection, and points...

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.

In this math worksheet, students simplify the 15 functions. They also use a graphing calculator to graph each of them. They need to factor before finding the solutions.