Polynomial Functions Teacher Resources

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Learn how to factor quadratic expressions.

In this task, students are asked to sketch and label the graphs of different (positive) powers of x. Aligns with F-IF.C.7.c.

This lesson goes over how to how to evaluate a function for a number. It is 7 of 10 in the series titled "Evaluating a Function for a Number."

This lesson goes over how to how to evaluate a function for a number. It is 9 of 10 in the series titled "Evaluating a Function for a Number."

In this lesson, you will learn the limitations of using zeros to graph a quadratic function by using functions with no zeros or real roots. [3:08]

This tutorial gives students a basic review of continuity with definitions and examples. Contains practice problems with links to the answers.

This video lesson introduces and demonstrates how to find the average rate of change for a function. Students can check their understanding with an assessment. [11:31]

In this lesson learn to graph a quadratic equation by using the zeros and the vertex. [5:03]

In this activity students can use data collected on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita to study functions, predictions, and probability models. Students will track the two hurricanes to see how the paths of the hurricanes affected the Gulf...

Students take a numerical and tabular look at finding the maximum value of an open box constructed by folding a rectangular sheet of material with cutout square corners. They also understand the concepts of independent and dependent...

Students graph the relationship between the length of the sides of the cut-out squares and the volume of the resulting box. They trace the graph to decide the best square-size which can result in a box of maximum volume.

This activity is adapted from one of the TI books. Students measure lengths and widths of rectangles and record for the class to see. Each group's rectangle has the same perimeter, but different areas. After a discussion, students make...

Students explore an interactive tutorial on drawing trinomials and then practice their knowledge by attempting ten questions that increase in difficulty level.

This lesson demonstrates how to use factoring to find the zeros of a polynomial function, and explains how to tell if a particular zero occurs more than once. It is 1 of 6 in the series titled "Zeros and Their Multiplicities." Includes...

This lesson demonstrates how to use factoring to find the zeros of a polynomial function, and explains how to tell if a particular zero occurs more than once. It is 4 of 6 in the series titled "Zeros and Their Multiplicities."

This lesson demonstrates how to use factoring to find the zeros of a polynomial function, and explains how to tell if a particular zero occurs more than once. It is 6 of 6 in the series titled "Zeros and Their Multiplicities."

This lesson demonstrates how to use factoring to find the zeros of a polynomial function, and explains how to tell if a particular zero occurs more than once. It is 3 of 6 in the series titled "Zeros and Their Multiplicities."

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.

By determining the dimensions necessary for building a box with the greatest volume, students will explore the world of polynomial and rational expressions. Graphing calculators can be used for this activity.

This task provides an application of polynomials in computing. Students are asked to calculate the running time of algorithms for loading images of different sizes. They then graph the running time polynomials and decide which is more...

Students watch an online tutorial on the concept of factoring polynomials . After watching, students test their knowledge by attempting ten practice problems that increase or decrease in difficulty based on their answers.

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...

This online tutorial explains different topics in pre-calculus. Offers helpful information to explain different concepts. Good for review.

In this activity you can learn the geometric and algebraic meaning of the symmetry about any point and any vertical axis.