Polynomial Teacher Resources

For this introduction to differentiation worksheet, students solve and complete 10 various types of problems. First, they use the definition of differentiation to evaluate the derivative of the functions listed. Then, students sketch the...

For this expressions worksheet, students solve and complete 30 various types of problems that include defining both verbal and algebraic expressions. First, they translate each verbal expression into an algebraic expression and vice...

In this number sense and operations worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 15 various types of multiple choice problems. First, they evaluate a few different functions shown. Then, students write numbers given in scientific notation....

In this difference of equations learning exercise, students solve and complete 49 various types of problems. First, they obtain the solution of any linear homogeneous second order difference equation. Then, students apply the method of...

In this equation basics worksheet, students solve simple algebraic equations. This one-page self-checking worksheet may be completed on-line. If preferred, an answer sheet may be printed.

In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders factor algebraic expressions completely.  The one page worksheet contains ten problems.  Answers are provided. 

In this binomial expansions worksheet, students solve 8 multiple choice and short answer questions.  Students find a specific term in a given binomial expansion.

Students solve quadratics using factoring. In this algebra lesson, students rewrite word problems and use properties of quadratic equations to solve.

Learners use sliders to change the parameters of functions and examine how shifting parameters affects a graph. They identify the parameters of functions, find vertical and horizontal stretches, then calculate the scale factor and other...

Using TI-Nspire, scholars rewrite quadratic expressions by completing the square. They change the equation into vertex form.  By the end of this lesson, they should be able to change any quadratic equation into vertex form. 

Students perform an experiment to find the linear relationship between the appllied weight and the bend of the cantilever. In this linear relationships lesson, students follow detailed directions to set up an experiment. They add weights...

Use the distributive property to multiply these two trinomials. Then combine all the like terms and make sure to write them in descending order by degrees.

Fifth graders engage in the solving of a real life application problem using the concept of calculating perimeter. They apply the operations of calculating with the polynomials for finding the perimeter of triangles,quadrilaterals, and...

In this Fourier series worksheet, students use polynomials to approximate functions. They use trigonometric functions to approximate periodic functions. Students sketch graphs of functions and find the second degree Fourier polynomial....

Young scholars find the solutions of polynomials through graphing. In this algebra lesson, students identify the maximum and minimum of each polynomial function. They ind the vertex, domain and range of a parabola.

In this factoring worksheet, learners factor polynomial expressions to simplify them. Upon placing their answer in the appropriate box, students may receive immediate feedback. A link for step-by-step solutions is provided.

In this Taylor series worksheet, students determine the difference between a Taylor series and a Taylor polynomial. They solve function problems. This two-page worksheet contains seven problems.

In this calculus and analytic geometry worksheet, students problem solve and calculate the answers to five word problems involving the third degree Taylor polynomial function and the Maclaurin series computation.

In this algebraic fractions activity, 9th graders solve 10 different problems that include various polynomial denominators. First, they factor the numerator and factor the denominator. Then, students divide out the common binomial factor...

Focusing on this algebra lesson, learners relate quadratic equations in factored form to their solutions and their graph from a number of different aspects. In some problems, one starts with the original equation and finds the...

Find shortcuts to finding derivatives. The resource introduces the power rule for finding the derivatives of polynomial functions. The fourth video in a series of 31 starts by applying the rule to monomials and then shows how to combine...

Generally, there's a good way to find the general form of the integral of a polynomial expression. Pupils view the determination of an indefinite integral of a simple polynomial function. The presenter takes the integral one term at a...

The teachers uses a diagram to set up her initial equation to reflect the changes being made to a garden plot. She has a good explanation of how she got her equation. Then she works through the steps to solve the equation.

FOIL= first, outside, inside, last. Use this method to multiply two binomials. The teacher demonstrates this method using variables. Then she demonstrates with numbers and variables and writes out each term being multiplied. Finally,...