Roots of Polynomials Teacher Resources

This University of Saskatchewan site provides general information about square roots and other forms of radical equations.

This site from the Northern Illinois University contains relevant information about complex nth roots of unity. Includes important formulas.

This site from MathWorld discusses the roots of polynomial equations. The site is wonderful in the sense that it gives a few examples to follow the somewhat ambiguous Vieta's theorem. Theorems discussed and applied are the fundamental...

A collection of video lessons with example problems and solutions to help students learn how to extend polynomial identities to the complex numbers. Includes interactive widget for working on the modeled problems or trying your own.

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to find the roots, or zeroes, of a polynomial. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...

Provides examples and a video lesson that illustrate roots and zeros in polynomial functions. [4:01]

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains the graphs of polynomials with multiple roots. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this site out to...

Students learn how to approximate the roots of any polynomial equation of any order by first using tables, and then by tracing along the graph to the point where the curve intersects

This video lesson demonstrates how to find the roots of a polynomial by using the Remainder Theorem. Students can check their understanding with an assessment. [6:12]

An interactive quiz which provides students with a problem involving a polynomial function to be solved. Students input their solution and have the program evaluate it. Hints are available if the student needs them, and explanations are...

Synthetic division is investigated in this video lesson. The tutorial provides a detailed example demonstrating how to find the real roots of a function.

The many facets of factoring polynomials and solving polynomial equations are explained here in great detail. Taking students from basic definitions through the Descartes Rule of Signs, this is a valuable tool for math classes.

This App allows students to calculate real and complex roots for polynomials up to degree 30 using eigenvalues and easily graph polynomials.

Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains how to find the roots of polynomials of degree greater than two. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt, and answers to the student problems. Point this...

This site, which is given by the University of Saskatchewan, provides a general overview of polynomials and roots. Examples and exercises are included.

Demonstrates how to use the Rational Roots Test to list possible fractional solutions for polynomials.

Learn about the root or zero of a polynomial with this reference guide. Includes definitions, step-by-step instructions on how to find all the zeroes for a given polynomial, and multiple examples. Also included is a description of The...

This lesson describes a great number of topics. It gives examples and explains how to factor trinomials and other polynomials.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve applications using square roots.

This task has students further their understanding of the algebra of the complex numbers. Aligns with N-CN.A.2, N-CN.B.5,a nd N-CN.C.8.

An introduction to the graphs of polynomial functions by looking at the roots of the polynomials, or where it crosses the x-axis. Includes links to pictures of graphs and detailed explanations.

Students investigate how to sketch and find solutions to higher degree polynomials. Topics explored are dividing polynomials, roots of polynomials, graphing polynomials, and finding zeroes of polynomials. Class notes, definitions, and...

Learners demonstrate comprehension of advanced mathematical concepts in Algebra II. The questions check understanding on polynomial functions. Topics include degree, roots, and graphing.

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.