Polynomial Teacher Resources

Simplifying this polynomial rational division expression is not as complicated as it looks. Don't get me wrong, there are a lot of steps involved, but you can follow the instructor and learn the steps. I'm sure you already know how to do...

Examine the patterns of polynomial factoring with your classes. The video describes the specific process of factoring the sum of cubes. The instructor demonstrates two examples with both variables and coefficients.

Shuffle 'em up and deal! Learners practice operations with polynomials using cards they pass around the room. The activity works with pairs or individuals, so it offers great flexibility. This is the fifth installment in a series of 42...

A solution will work one way or another: find solutions, or use solutions to find the function. Learners use polynomial identities to factor polynomials with complex solutions. They then use solutions and the Zero Product Property to...

Create polynomials with specific values. The task consists of writing three polynomial functions that evaluate to specific values for any given number. Scholars first find a polynomial that evaluates to one for a given value, then a...

Use everything you know about quadratic equations to solve polynomial equations! Learners apply the Zero Product Property to factor and solve polynomial equations. They make a direct connection to methods they have used with quadratic...

Bring some concrete reasoning to the skills of multiplying and combining terms. Using various strategies, the six activities in the module provide practice for the skills of adding, subtracting, multiplying, and diving polynomials. The...

What do you do when factoring doesn't work? Learners complete the square when faced with quadratic expression that don't factor traditionally. They then use factoring by grouping to solve polynomial equations.

Factor in this resource when teaching how to factor polynomials. Scholars use algebra tiles to factor linear and quadratic expressions. They practice their skill by working on example problems from a worksheet.

Factoring polynomials is an important skill through high school math and beyond. It provides instructions for the basic types of factoring and a practice set with an answer key.

Math class is full of drama—there are so many problems to work out! Pupils work out factoring problems. They use quadratic methods of factoring higher degree polynomials, in addition to factoring the sum and difference of two...

Students add and subtract polynomials. In this polynomials assessment, students calculate ten questions using addition and subtraction. Students use Lego manipulatives to create their own worksheet on polynomials.

In this Algebra II instructional activity, 11th graders classify polynomials by degree, write in standard form, and describe the behavior of the graph. The two page instructional activity provides explanation and examples along with...

Students review information about how to multiply polynomials and then work in pairs to complete a worksheet. They use graphing calculations to help them solve their math problems.

In this polynomial functions worksheet, learners 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...

For this polynomial worksheet, students find all zeros of polynomials. They write polynomials as the product of linear fractions. This two-page worksheet contains 27 problems. The second page provides answers.

Learners investigate the concept of manipulating polynomials. They go through the process of using algebra tiles in order to practice grouping of like terms and model the solving process.

Students practice multiplying and dividing polynomial expressions with monomials. After a lecture on how to calculate the expression, students practice solving their own polynomial expression while being guided by their classmates.

In this algebra worksheet, learners solve polynomial equations using factoring. They identify the roots of the equations. There are 3 questions with an answer key.

Students classify, add, subtract, and factor polynomials. In this polynomials activity, students classify polynomials by creating their own system. During a discussion, the class decides on a common system. They add and subtract...

Pupils analyze the graphs of polynomial functions, examine vocabulary associated with polynomials, and determine the maximum number of real roots possible for a polynomial

Students participate in an activity to demonstrate the distributive property. They take notes as they observe different methods of FOIL. Afterward, students work on their own, and in groups to determine which method to use and complete...

Students investigate how to perform the operation of division with polynomials. The instructional activity begins with a warm up that has them factor a set of polynomials and then problems using factoring for division are introduced as...

Learners investigate polynomials.  For this ninth or tenth grade mathetmatics lesson, students teach their peers the steps to adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, and factoring polynomials.  Learners create a PowerPoint...