Roots of Polynomials Teacher Resources

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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Discover the Roots of a Polynomial Function

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson, students will be re-introduced to the Four Step Problem - Solving Plan. The plan will be used as a 'checks and balance' tool for discovering the roots (solutions) of polynomial functions. Students will: *Explore the...
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Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding Roots With the Remainder Theorem: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson uses the remainder theorem to determine whether a given value of x is a root of a given polynomial. It is 2 of 5 in the series titled "Finding Roots With The Remainder Theorem."
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding Roots With the Remainder Theorem: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson uses the remainder theorem to determine whether a given value of x is a root of a given polynomial. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled "Finding Roots With The Remainder Theorem."
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Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding Roots With the Remainder Theorem: Lesson 5

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson uses the remainder theorem to determine whether a given value of x is a root of a given polynomial. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Finding Roots With The Remainder Theorem."
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Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Finding Roots With the Remainder Theorem: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson uses the remainder theorem to determine whether a given value of x is a root of a given polynomial. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Finding Roots With The Remainder Theorem."
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Unit Plan
Math Planet

Math Planet: Polynomial Equations in Factored Form

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
All equations are composed of polynomials. If you know how to solve equations containing polynomials of the first degree, then you can solve equations of higher degree. One way to solve a polynomial equation is to use the zero-product...
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Activity
Mathematics Archives

Math Archives: Visual Calculus: Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The definition and properties of polynomial functions are explained, and their graphs explored. Examples and LiveMath notebook activities make the site interactive in getting the students to test their knowledge of the material.
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Unit Plan
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Polynomials: Bounds on Zeros

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A tutorial about polynomials with bounds on zeros.
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Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Roots of Polynomial Factors: Lesson 12

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Covered in this lesson is how to determine the zero of a polynomial by setting the polynomial equal to zero. It is 12 of 14 in the series titled "Roots of Polynomial Factors."
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Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Roots of Polynomial Factors: Lesson 14

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Covered in this lesson is how to determine the zero of a polynomial by setting the polynomial equal to zero. It is 14 of 14 in the series titled "Roots of Polynomial Factors."
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Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Roots of Polynomial Factors: Lesson 3

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Covered in this lesson is how to determine the zero of a polynomial by setting the polynomial equal to zero. It is 3 of 14 in the series titled "Roots of Polynomial Factors."
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Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Roots of Polynomial Factors: Lesson 5

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Covered in this lesson is how to determine the zero of a polynomial by setting the polynomial equal to zero. It is 5 of 14 in the series titled "Roots of Polynomial Factors."
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Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Roots of Polynomial Factors: Lesson 7

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Covered in this lesson is how to determine the zero of a polynomial by setting the polynomial equal to zero. It is 7 of 14 in the series titled "Roots of Polynomial Factors."
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Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Roots of Polynomial Factors: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Covered in this lesson is how to determine the zero of a polynomial by setting the polynomial equal to zero. It is 1 of 14 in the series titled "Roots of Polynomial Factors."
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Handout
Curated OER

Real Roots of Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A thorough abstract treatment of how to find the roots of a polynomial function. The site explains how to divide polynomials and the remainder theorem. The language is a bit technical, but the examples are good.
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Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra: Interesting Polynomial Coefficent Problem

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Students learn about third degree polynomials. The video examines how to find the coefficients of a third degree polynomial given two roots and the y-intercept.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Apr Zeroes and Factorization of Quadratic Polynomial

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This is the first of a series of problems building to an understanding of an important property of polynomial functions, that a polynomial of degree d can have at most d roots. Aligns with A-APR.B.2.
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Activity
Interactive Mathematics

Interactive Mathematics: Polynomial Functions and Equations

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Want to find the roots of a polynomial function? Learn how, using several methods in this tutorial. Graphing and Scientific Notebook are used on the main page. Click on the "Dinosaur Method" link at the bottom of the page to see the...
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Activity
Curated OER

Polynomial Functions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Polynomial functions are functions with x as an input variable made up of several terms, each made up of two factors. Click the links for detailed explanations and examples.
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Activity
Math Medics

S.o.s. Math: Algebra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson provides basic instruction on the major concepts in algebra. Content includes a focus on fractions, units of conversion, complex numbers, quadratic equations, factorization and roots of polynomials, solving equations, systems...
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Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Decartes' Rule of Signs

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Determine the number of real roots of a given polynomial function using Decartes' rule of signs. Assess learning with a quiz.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Find Imaginary Solutions

For Students 10th - 12th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson, students are finding complex roots of polynomials and applications of the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Students examine guided notes, review...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: A Apr Zeroes, Factorization of Quadratic Polynomial Ii

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This task is intended to help students see more clearly the link between factorization of polynomials and zeroes of polynomial functions. The argument here generalizes to show that a polynomial of degree d can have at most d roots....
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Handout
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Nctm: Ask Dr. Math: Zeros of Polynomials

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Math Forum offers an example of how to find the zeros of a polynomial equation.

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